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i n T hi s Manu al
Safety Pre cauti on s/
N otes on w ater and
K 0 1 2
dus t res i stan ce
N ote s on
C el l Phone U se
C ontents
Getti ng Ready
Maki ng and
Answ er ing Cal ls
Basic Manual
Character Input
Phone Book
One To uch Key
Func tio n
Mai l
C am era
EZweb
EZ News Flash
EZ N av i
In Case of
Loss of Your K012
Troubleshooting
Index

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  • Page 1 Answ er ing Cal ls Basic Manual Character Input Phone Book One To uch Key Func tio n Mai l C am era EZweb EZ News Flash EZ N av i In Case of Loss of Your K012 Troubleshooting Index...
  • Page 2 Scan this QR code to access the au Online Manual. The K012 default setting, or its setting after being reset, is "Simple Mode". To use K012 with the bilingual function, you must switch it "Normal Mode". Perform the following steps to switch to "Normal Mode". Descriptions in this manual are based on "Normal Mode".

  • Page 3: Illustrations And Screenshots In This Manual

    Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual ■ Note on Illustrations The illustrations in this manual may look different from the actual cell phone in shape, color and typeface. The key illustrations are also simplified as shown below. Key Illustration Key Illustration ①...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions/Notes On Water And Dust Resistance

    Safety Precautions/Notes on water and dust resistance Exemptions Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ■ Before using this product, thoroughly read these • The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural safety precautions for proper use. After reading, store disasters, as well as fires, actions by third parties, other the precautions in a safe place.
  • Page 5 Indicates that handling with wet hands is not liquid. allowed (prohibited). Exclusive peripheral devices for the K012 • Common AC Adapter 01 (0202PQA) (sold separately) Indicates that allowing the product to get wet is • Common AC Adapter 02 (0203PQA) (sold separately) not allowed (prohibited).
  • Page 6 Do not put the product in a heating apparatus (microwave oven, etc.) Do not charge the battery if the K012 is wet. Doing so might cause or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause rupture, ignition, fire or electric shock or short circuit resulting in malfunction or fire.

  • Page 7: Main Unit

    It may cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell phone let the K012 be in contact with your skin or in a pocket for a prolonged while driving a car or motorbike is hazardous and prohibited by law.
  • Page 8 Difficulty hearing sounds around you might result in an accident. • Turn the cell phone off in hospital wards. Cancel auto power-on, alarm, and other automatic power-on functions before turning the Immediately stop using the K012 outside when you can hear thunder. cell phone off. Failure to do so might risk lightning strikes and electric shock. Turn off • Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the cell phone off...
  • Page 9 Never use modified au cell phones. Use of a modified device violates If the K012 is damaged or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the the Radio Law. broken or exposed parts. Doing so might cause electric shock or This au cell phone has acquired the certification of conformity with injury.
  • Page 10 The materials of parts used in the K012 are as follows. Use the K012 in temperatures between 5°C and 35°C (limited use Location Material Finish between 36°C and 40°C) and humidity between 35% and 90%. Repairs are not covered by warranty if malfunction is deemed to be Outer case (LCD front case, key PA + GF UV cured acrylic coating due to use in extremely hot or cold conditions exceeding these...

  • Page 11: Battery Pack

    CAUTION shock, etc. Do not connect the battery pack to the K012 or charging equipment Be sure to read the following with (+) and (-) reversed. Connecting in an incorrect orientation might cause rupture, ignition or overheating.
  • Page 12 200 V or with a travel converter. accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of their • The following are compatible with 100 to 240 V AC, however, they manuals. can only be used within Japan for the K012: Common AC Adapter 02 (0203PQA) (sold separately) / AC Adapter MIDORI (0205PGA) Do not use the desktop holder in a vehicle. Doing so might cause (sold separately) / AC Adapter AO (0204PLA) (sold separately) / AC accident by falling or hindering driving.
  • Page 13 The specified charging equipment (sold separately) is not waterproof. Use a fuse of the specified type (250 V, 1 A) in the common DC Do not use in places subject to direct splashing with water, pet urine or adapter 01 (sold separately). Using a different type of fuse might other liquids. Doing so might result in overheating, ignition, fire, cause ignition, fire or overheating.

  • Page 14: Handling Precautions

    Note that mail and downloaded data (both charged or free content) saved on - Charging equipment the K012 cannot be returned to the customer when the K012 is replaced with - Peripheral devices another au cell phone for model upgrade, repair of a fault, etc.
  • Page 15 Battery packs sometimes swell up as they approach the end of their service ● To prevent unauthorized use in case of theft or loss, the K012 is locked so that it life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a problem cannot be used unless the legitimate user's au IC-Card is inserted.
  • Page 16 ● The au IC-Card is lent to you by au. In case of loss or damage, the card will ● Do not use the camera for recording information in places, bookstores, etc.
  • Page 17 <Backup content on the product> ● Please back up* important content received by or downloaded to the K012 to an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the K012 sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.

  • Page 18: Notes On Water And Dust Resistance

    Notes on water and dust • Just a small particle (a hair, grain of sand, etc.) on the seals can cause water leaks. resistance • Do not place the product on sand at a beach, etc. Grains of sand or other small particles might get into the microphone or speaker causing the volume to The K012 has water resistance equivalent to IPX5 and IPX7, as well as dust drop. resistance equivalent to IP5X (with the external connection terminal cover and • Do not use (including opening/closing and key operation) the product battery cover securely attached (based on in-house testing). However, use underwater. regardless of the precautions on pages 16 to 19 may result in water • Do not expose the product to or immerse it in liquids other than room seepage or intrusion of sand/foreign particles, resulting in overheating, ignition, temperature fresh water/tap water (water with soap, detergent, bath salts, hot electric shock, scratching, malfunction, etc. Read the precautions on pages 16...
  • Page 19 (page 19), then quickly wipe away any water on the cell phone with a • Do not bring the desktop holder into a bathroom. Also, do not use the desktop lint-free, clean, dry cloth. In cold regions, any water on the K012 may freeze holder if it has condensation. and result in malfunction.
  • Page 20 ■ When exposed to water terminal and battery cover are important for maintaining water and dust Using the K012 while wetted may allow water to collect in the microphone, resistance. Please note the following. temporarily affecting speaker sound or getting clothing, carrybag, etc. wet. Water - Do not remove or scratch.
  • Page 21 * Since it is especially difficult to drain water from the microphone and * Never charge the K012 while it is wet. Charging while the charging terminals speaker, turn the cell phone so they are faced downward and the cloth is are wet might result in malfunction, overheating, etc.

  • Page 22: Notes On Cell Phone Use Cell Phone Etiquette

    Notes on Cell Phone Use • Obtain the permission of other people before you take their photos with the cell phone's camera. Cell Phone Etiquette • Do not record information with the cell phone's camera in bookstores and other locations where taking photos The cell phone always emits weak radio waves when power is not permitted.

  • Page 23: Disaster Message Board Service

    • To view the Disaster Message Board in English, select English from the top menu of the Disaster Message • When a large scale disaster occurs, Registering Board. from an au phone, you can register your safety safety information (i.e. your condition information and comments) to the 災害用伝言板...

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Contents Security Code and Passwords ………………………… 33 Smart Sonic Receiver ………………………………… 34 Adjusting Sound Quality (Clear Call) ………………… 34 Introduction Making and Answering Calls Illustrations and Screenshots in This Manual Making a Call …………………………………………… 35 Making an International Call …………………………… 35 Safety Precautions/Notes on water and dust resistance 2 Answering a Call …………………………………………...
  • Page 25 Attached Photo or Movie ……………………… 47 Evacuation Areas during Disasters …………………… 60 Replying to Received E-mail Messages ……………… 47 In Case of Loss of Your K012 Rejecting Spam ………………………………………… 48 Setting Conditions for Activating the Remote Ctrl Lock … 61 Using C-mail ……………………………………………...

  • Page 26: Getting Ready Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Getting Ready Checking the Contents of the Box The box contains the cell phone and accessories. • Cell phone • Battery pack • Instruction Manual (Japanese) • Basic Manual (Japanese) • Warranty (Japanese) • Safety Precautions (Japanese) • JIBUN BANK Launcher Operation Guide (Japanese) • Global Passport mobile rental service Owner's Guide (Japanese) • Desktop holder • An AC adapter and microSD memory card are not included. Purchase a specified AC adapter (sold separately) and a commercially available microSD memory card.

  • Page 27: Names Of Parts

    Answer key End key Speaker Number keys Battery pack/cover Security buzzer key Power switch Lock switch Microphone Built-in antenna microSD au IC-Card* memory card * Do not remove slot this card unnecessarily as your phone number is recorded on it.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack • Be sure to close the cover of the external connection jack when charging is finished. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of purchase. • Do not pull or twist the cover of the external Be sure to charge the battery pack before using the cell connection jack forcibly.

  • Page 29: Learning The Basics

    Learning the Basics ■ Key Assignments : Use the One Touch Key function. : Display the ticker field/info pane. : Display Incoming History. : Display Outgoing History. : Display EZapps menu. : Display Main menu. : Use Phone Book. & : Active Camera.

  • Page 30: Turning On Power

    (OK). To redisplay the hidden message menu, press F when the standby screen is • The K012 default setting is "Simple Mode", but the displayed. bilingual function cannot be used in this setting. Display is in Japanese only while in Simple Mode.

  • Page 31: Initial Setup Of E-Mail And Ezweb

    To use e-mail and EZweb, you need to apply for an EZweb subscription. If you did not apply for an EZweb subscription at the time of purchase, contact an au shop or the Customer Service Center. Also, before use, you need to configure initial settings. Your e-mail address is assigned automatically in the initial setup.

  • Page 32: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Display indicators inform you of mail arrival, current settings, etc. ■ Display Indicator Description ① ※ Battery level ② ※ Signal strength ③ During a call Connecting to EZweb ④ EZapps activated ⑤ ※ A microSD memory card (commercially available) inserted ⑥...

  • Page 33: Using Main Menu

    ■ Using Main Menu Sub-display ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ You can access various functions from the Main menu. White Pink Black Indicator Description ① Battery level ② Signal strength ③ Manner mode set Screen for White. ④ Alarm set Infrared Comm.

  • Page 34: Changing Your E-Mail Address

    ➡ Use u/d to select 承諾する (Accept) and Changing Your E-mail Address then press c (Select). You can change the account E-mail address ➡ Use u/d to select the entry box, press name of your e-mail address. c (Edit), enter an e-mail address using single- @ezweb.ne.jp byte alphanumeric characters, and then press c (OK).

  • Page 35: Security Code And Passwords

    Security Code ① S ubscribing or canceling subscriptions ① U sing the Answering Service (Voice to EZweb fee-based contents paid Mail) and Call Transfer remotely from a by まとめて au 支払い (au Collective fixed-line phone Usage Payment Service) ② M aking inquiries, applications, and...

  • Page 36: Smart Sonic Receiver

    Call) and surroundings. Clear Call allows you to adjust sound from the K012 so it is Receiver more audible. You should set “Clear Call” in a quiet place.

  • Page 37: Making And Answering Calls Making A Call

    184: When you do not want to inform the other party of dial either of the following numbers: your phone number. From au cell phones (toll-free): 186: When you want to inform the other party of your 157 (area code not required) phone number.

  • Page 38: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call Returning a Call (Outgoing History/ Incoming History) To answer a call, press N. • To end the call, press F. Example: Returning a call to a phone number in the incoming history ■ Display When a Call is Received When the standby screen is displayed, press l.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Earpiece Volume During A Call

    Changing the Incoming Ring Tone Adjusting the Earpiece Volume during a Call When the standby screen is displayed, press c. ➡ Use u/d/l/r to select Set Functions and During a call, use u/d/+/-. then press c (Select). • u/+: Increases the volume. • d/-: Decreases the volume.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Incoming Ring Tone Volume

    Adjusting the Incoming Ring Turning On the Answer Memo Tone Volume When the standby screen is displayed, hold down C for at least one second. When the standby screen is displayed, press c. is displayed on the standby screen. ➡ Use u/d/l/r to select Set Functions and then press c (Select).
  • Page 41 ■ Deleting a Message When the standby screen is displayed, press C. ➡ Use u/d to select Answer Memo and then press c (Select). ➡ Use u/d to select Play Memo and then press c (Select). ➡ Use u/d to select the message you want to delete and then press ) (Menu).

  • Page 42: Character Input Character Entry Modes

    Character Input Number of Times to Press the Key Character Entry Modes When a character entry screen is displayed, you can select ａ ｂ ｃ A a character entry mode if you press & (ChrTyp). ｄ ｅ ｆ D ■ ｇ...

  • Page 43: Entering E-Mail Addresses

    ■ Entering E-mail Addresses Entering Two or More Characters Assigned to the Same Key ■ E-mail Address Compatible Characters After you enter the first character, press r and then enter • Before you enter an e-mail address, switch to the single- the next character.

  • Page 44: Entering Pictograms

    ➡ Enter "kddi". k : Press 5 twice. d : Press 3 once and then r. d : Press 3 once. i : Press 4 three times. ➡ Press ) (Menu). ➡ Use u/d to select Get and then press c (Select).

  • Page 45: Phone Book

    Phone Book • The phone book can store up to 1,000 entries. • The cell phone automatically saves an entry to the Saving a Phone Book Entry lowest available memory number from 000 to 999. • You can save three phone numbers and three e-mail addresses for each phone book entry.

  • Page 46: Saving A Phone Number From The Incoming Or Outgoing History

    Saving a Phone Number from the Incoming or Outgoing History Example: Saving a phone number from the incoming history to the phone book When the standby screen is displayed, press l and use u/d to select the phone number you want to save.

  • Page 47: One Touch Key Function

    Making a Call to a One Touch Partner One Touch Key Function When the standby screen is displayed, press You can register a maximum of three partners you contact often or often used functions. The One Touch Key function X/Y/Z. allows you to easily call registered partners and launch ➡...

  • Page 48: Mail

    If you did not apply for an EZweb subscription at the time ➡ Use u/d to select Destination and then of purchase, contact an au shop or the Customer Service press c (Edit). Center. Also, before use, you need to configure initial settings.

  • Page 49: Reading Received E-Mail Messages

    ➡ Use u/d to select the file name and then Reading Received E-mail Messages press c (Receive). When you receive an e-mail message, New E-Mail ➡ Press c (Play). appears on the standby screen. • Selecting the file name or pressing c (Receive) ➡...

  • Page 50: Rejecting Spam

    Rejecting Spam Setting mail filters to reject spam is recommended. The オススメ設定 (Recommended Settings) helps you to set mail filters easily. ■ Recommended Settings Mail filter is set to reject spoofing mail, auto-forwarding mail and to receive mail sent from a cell phone, PHS, or PC. When the standby screen is displayed, press L. ➡...

  • Page 51: Using C-Mail

    C-mail is a service that uses phone numbers as addresses ➡ Use u/d to select [Body] and then press to exchange messages between au cell phones that support C-mail. A C-mail message can contain up to 70 c (Edit). double-byte (or 140 single-byte) characters.

  • Page 52: Camera

    About Photo Modes Camera The following modes are available for taking photos. Your cell phone has a CMOS camera with 5.15 effective Mode Photo Size Storage Location megapixels for shooting photos and movies. You can use the self-timer and autofocus. Wallpaper Wallpaper Shot images can be used for the standby screen, and Wallpaper (Wide) attached to e-mail messages.

  • Page 53: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos When the standby screen is displayed, press c. ➡ Use u/d/l/r to select Data and then press c (Select). ➡ Use u/d to select Data Folder and then press c (Select). ➡ Use u/d to select Photo Folder and then press c (Select).

  • Page 54: Ezweb

    To use EZweb, you need to apply for an EZweb subscription. If you did not apply for an EZweb subscription at the time of purchase, contact an au shop or the Customer Service Center. Also, before use, you need to configure initial settings.

  • Page 55: Accessing Sites

    ■ Viewing the au "OTONA" Style You can access EZweb from the au "OTONA" Style. There is a lot of convenient information that the adult makes attractive in the au "OTONA" Style. When the standby screen is displayed, press R, use u/d to select Top Menu/Search and then press c (Select).

  • Page 56: Bookmarking Frequently Accessed

    (Select). Press C to return to the previous screen. Hold down When the page you want to bookmark is C for at least one second to return to the au "OTONA" displayed, press ) (Brow. Menu). Style. ➡ Use u/d to select New bookmark and then press c (Select).

  • Page 57: Checking Charges

    ➡ Use u/d to select the site you want to Checking Charges access and then press c (Select). When the standby screen is displayed, press c. The download instructions appear. • Fee-based information sites require entry of EZ ➡ Use u/d/l/r to select Set Functions and password or Premium EZ password.

  • Page 58: Ez News Flash

    Setting EZ News Flash EZ News Flash EZweb Subscription Required The EZ News Flash is available free of charge. You have Use the EZ News Flash to display flash news on the only to make a few simple settings. After following the standby screen.
  • Page 59 ■ Canceling EZ News Flash When the standby screen is displayed, press u and select the ticker field and then press c (OK). ➡ Press ) (メニュー[Menu]), use u/d to select サービス設定解除 (Service Cancellation) and then press c (選択[Select]). ➡ Follow the on-screen instructions. ■...

  • Page 60: Ez Navi

    • The packet communication charges for using EZ Navi services apply to the amount of data sent and Using these functions, you can check the position of an au received. Some services may require a separate cell phone that supports Security Navi; and automatically information fee.

  • Page 61: Ez Navi Walk For When You Go Out

    EZ Navi Walk for When You Go Out • Some of the menu options require a monthly charge. Displays various useful menu items for when you are out. ■ There are two menu modes: the Full Mode menu for those View Your Current Location who want to use all the convenient functions including the latest features, and the Simple Mode menu with limited ★...

  • Page 62: Evacuate Navi To Guide You Home Or To Nearby Evacuation Areas During Disasters

    Nearby public evacuation areas or the direction to your home can be determined using the map data pre-installed on the K012 ( 避難所マップ [Evacuate Area Map] ). Other useful contents can be downloaded from the 災害時 ナビ (Evacuate Navi) section of the EZweb site.

  • Page 63: In Case Of Loss Of Your K012

    ➡ Use u/d to select Caller No.List and then In Case of Loss of Your K012 press c (Select). The Remote Ctrl Lock allows you to remotely activate the ➡ Use u/d to select 00 and then press c Auto Lock, and Address Book Lock, preventing others from (Edit). using your cell phone. ➡ Use u/d to select Input Phone No., press c...

  • Page 64: Remotely Activating The Remote Ctrl Lock On Your K012

    • When the specified number of calls are received, the • The Remote Ctrl Lock cannot be activated when Remote Ctrl Lock is activated and a message plays the K012 is turned off or out of the service area, or telling you that the cell phone is locked. Emission OFF is set. • You must fill out an application to use au Customer...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Page ●Is the battery pack charged? Charge the battery pack. Cannot turn on ●Did you slide the power switch toward Slide the power switch toward 入. power. 入? ●Is power turned on? Slide the power switch toward 入. Move to a location where (out of range ●Is...
  • Page 66 ●Is a finger or other object covering the Check the position of the camera (lens) activated, no subject and remove the obstacle. camera (lens)? is displayed. • For more detailed information, visit the following au troubleshooting sites: ⇒ ⇒ auお客さまサポート (au Customer Support) ⇒ Top Menu/Search - From an au cell phone: R よくあるご質問「auQ&Aプラス」...

  • Page 67: Index

    Creating and sending …………………………………… 49 Index Reading Received mail ………………………………… 49 Contents ……………………………………………………… 22 Accessories ………………………………………………… 24 Answer memo ……………………………………………… 38 Disaster Message Board Service ………………………… 21 Playback…………………………………………………… 38 Display …………………………………………………… 25,30 Turning off ………………………………………………… 38 Domain ……………………………………………………… 32 Turning on ………………………………………………… 38 …………………………………...
  • Page 68 Main menu …………………………………………………… 31 EZweb ……………………………………………………… 52 Manner mode ……………………………………………… 37 Message Menu ……………………………………………… 28 Accessing sites…………………………………………… 53 au "OTONA" Style………………………………………… 53 Basic operations ………………………………………… 54 Initial settings……………………………………………… 29 Names of parts ……………………………………………… 25 Incoming history …………………………………………… 36 One-ring calls ……………………………………………… 36 Indicators ……………………………………………………...
  • Page 69 Turning on/off power ……………………………………… 28 Saving a phone number from the incoming or outgoing history … 44 Phone number ……………………………………………… 29 Photos ……………………………………………………… 50 Photo modes……………………………………………… 50 Viewing Taking……………………………………………………… 50 Photos……………………………………………………… 51 Viewing …………………………………………………… 51 Playback Answer memo …………………………………………… 38 Premium EZ password ………………………………………...
  • Page 70 From au cell phones: 0077 - 7 - 111 area code not required PRESSING ZERO WILL CONNECT YOU TO AN OPERATOR AFTER CALLING 157 ON YOUR au CELL PHONE For line suspension (because of loss or theft) and operation information (toll free) From fixed-line phones:...

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