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  • Page 1 831P User Guide...
  • Page 2 ! Unauthorized copying of any part of this manual is prohibited. ! Manual content is subject to change without prior notice. ! Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of this manual. Please contact SoftBank Customer Center, General Information (ZP.16-32) about unclear or missing information.
  • Page 3 ZP.16-24 Getting Started Index Function/Service Call Name Search ZP.vi Contents Text Entry Phone Book ZP.ii Digital TV Objective Search Objective Search ZP.16-24 Camera Index Entertainment Managing Files ZP.iv Overview Connectivity Function Search ZP.vi Handset Security Contents Tools Messaging ZP.16-2 Function List Using Internet Your Handset...
  • Page 4 My Phone Number My Mail Address Confirm your phone number on 831P in Customized address may reduce spam. Confirming & Using Standby without navigating menus. My Number & My Mail Address Customizing Handset Address: My Number: ZP.1-27 ZP.12-3 Setting Ringtones Downloading Tunes &...
  • Page 5: Feeling Mail: Zp

    Sending Your Contact Info Messaging Multiple Sending Files Wirelessly Recipients Save mail address and other details; Send files or your own mail address send to compatible devices wirelessly. saved in Account Details via Infrared Enter multiple mail addresses/numbers transmission to other compatible to send a message to all at one time.
  • Page 6 Save Phone Book entries; back up Useful Features pixel camera. handset entries on Server, etc. ZP.4-1, P.4-11 ZP.6-5, P.6-6 PC Site Browser Data Back-up/Management View PC-based websites on 831P. Transfer data between handset and PC PC-related for back-up and editing. Functions ZP.13-5 ZP.9-5...
  • Page 7 View Blind One Touch Site Button 3G High Speed 831P protects private information from Press One Touch Site Button to access 831P supports HSDPA (High Speed prying eyes. preset websites. In addition, add Downlink Packet Access) that provides frequently used bookmarks to One high-speed web browsing and Touch Site Button.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    View Blind..........1-27 Account Details ........4-13 My Number...........1-27 9.Connectivity 5.Digital TV Infrared........... 9-2 Basics ............. 5-2 SoftBank Utility Software (Japanese)..9-5 Initial Setup ..........5-3 USB (Japanese) ........9-5 Watching TV........... 5-5 Location Settings ........9-6 TV Links (Japanese) ........ 5-9...
  • Page 9 10.Handset Security 14.S! Appli 16.Appendix Changing Phone Password ....10-2 Before Using S! Appli ......14-2 Function List ......... 16-2 Security Functions.........10-2 Using S! Appli ........14-3 Troubleshooting........16-8 Reject Incoming Calls......10-5 Software Update......... 16-10 15.Settings Secret Mode Setting......10-6 Key Assignments ........ 16-13 Reset.............10-6 Sound &...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Handset (831P) Screenshots Before reading this manual, make a note of the following: In this manual, SoftBank 831P User Guide, SoftBank 831P is abbreviated as 831P. "microSD Card" is referred to as "Memory Card" in this manual. Handset operations and screenshots are based on theme color Black (ZP.15-4).
  • Page 11 Manual Symbols Multi Selector ( ) Use Multi Selector to select items, navigate menus, etc. In this manual, Multi Selector operations are indicated as shown below. Press the corresponding key to execute the function or operation indicated at the bottom of Display. Up/Down/ Down Left/Right...
  • Page 12 Operation Descriptions Advanced Operations Following are examples of operation descriptions. Please note, actual For advanced features and settings, go to pages indicated under operations may differ. Tip. Basic Operations Operations are expressed as shown here. Menu Selection Steps Refer to Chapter 15 "Settings." Menu Selection Press in Standby to open Main Menu.
  • Page 13 Advanced Descriptions For advanced settings (Chapter 15), initial operations may be abbreviated or omitted. Abbreviated Steps Initial steps are abbreviated. Steps Follow these steps after Abbreviated Steps. Omitted Steps Initial steps are omitted. Start operations from specified window.
  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Always Dry Hands as well as damage to property, and must be observed at all Prohibited First times. SoftBank is not liable for any damages resulting from use of Disconnect Power this product. Compulsory Action Source These symbols indicate exposure levels to bodily harm from failure to observe cautions or improper usage.
  • Page 15 Do not use excessive force to attach battery or connect Warning charger to handset. Battery or connector may be the wrong way around. Do not place handset, battery or charger inside Battery may leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. cooking appliances, such as microwave ovens or high- Do not disassemble, modify or solder handset.
  • Page 16 If handset, battery or charger emits an unusual sound, Do not throw battery into fire. smoke or odor, perform following steps: Battery may leak, explode or catch fire. 1. Unplug charger from outlet. Do not pierce battery with a nail or other sharp object, 2.
  • Page 17 Place tape over the terminals to insulate battery, and take Handset signal may interfere with aircraft operation. it to a SoftBank retailer or institution that handles used When in-flight handset use is permitted, follow airline batteries in your area. Comply with local waste disposal instructions for proper use.
  • Page 18 Do not swing handset by its strap, etc. If skin abnormality occurs, immediately stop use and seek medical treatment. Handset may strike you or others, or strap may be broken resulting in injury or damage to handset or other Handset contains metals. Handset use may cause itching, property.
  • Page 19 Charger (sold separately) Parts Materials/Surface Finish PET resin/ Side Key Evaporated aluminum coating, Warning Acrylic UV cured coating Do not cover or wrap charger during charging. Resin Part PPS resin Charging May cause overheating, fire or malfunction. Phosphor bronze/ Terminals Metal parts Gold plating on nickel plating Always use the specified power supply/voltage.
  • Page 20 When plugging charger into outlet, keep conductive Near Electronic Medical Equipment materials (pencil lead, metal parts, necklaces, hair pins, etc.) away from Desktop Holder terminals or Warning charger plug/terminals and plug charger firmly into outlet. This section is based on "Guidelines on the Use of Radio May cause electric shock, short-circuit or fire.
  • Page 21: Handling Precautions

    General Notes • Do not take handset into operating rooms, Intensive Care Units or Coronary Care Units. ! SoftBank is not liable for damages from accidental loss/ • Turn off handset inside hospital wards. If auto alteration/repair of handset/Memory Card information power-on functions such as Alarm are set, (Phone Book entries, image/sound files, etc.).
  • Page 22: Fcc Notice

    The exposure standard for wireless handsets employs a unit of Electromagnetic Waves measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. The tests are performed in ! For body worn operation, this mobile phone has been tested positions and locations (e.g.
  • Page 23: European Rf Exposure Information

    SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above. This is due to ! 831P is not waterproof. Avoid exposure to liquids and high automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only humidity.
  • Page 24 ! Use handset within temperatures of 5°C to 35°C and Function Usage Limits humidity 35% to 85%. Avoid extreme temperatures/direct sunlight. These functions are disabled after handset replacement/upgrade ! Handset may become warm during use or charging. This is or service cancellation: Camera; Digital TV; Media Player; S! Appli.
  • Page 25: Copyrights And Others

    Copyrights and Others This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 patent portfolio license and AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a Right of Portrait consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard and AVC Portrait right is the right of an individual to refuse to be Standard ("MPEG-4/AVC Video") and/or photographed by others and protects from the unauthorized...
  • Page 26 Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following "SOFTBANK," SOFTBANK's equivalent in Japanese, and the SOFTBANK United States Patents and/or their counterparts in other nations; logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SOFTBANK CORP. in Japan 4,901,307 5,490,165 5,056,109 5,504,773 5,101,501 and in other countries.
  • Page 27: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar)

    Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) in cooperation with World Health Organization (WHO). The highest SAR value for 831P is 0.504 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted with handset transmitting at its highest certified power level, and follow the testing methods set by the government.
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  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started USIM Card ..............1-2 Handset Menus ............1-19 About USIM Card..............1-2 Main Menu................. 1-19 USIM Card Installation ............1-3 Menu Numbers ..............1-20 USIM PINs ................1-3 S! Familiar Usability..........1-21 Parts & Functions ...........1-4 One Touch Site Button .........1-22 Handset ................
  • Page 30: Usim Card

    USIM Card will be reissued for a fee if lost or damaged. Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Card is an IC If USIM Card/831P with USIM Card inserted is lost or stolen, contact card containing customer and authentication information, SoftBank Customer Center or Global Call Center (ZP.16-32).
  • Page 31: Usim Card Installation

    If PUK/PUK2 is incorrectly entered ten times, USIM Card is locked and Note handset is disabled. Write down PUK/PUK2. Do not force USIM Card into or out of 831P; may damage handset/ For procedures required to unlock USIM Card, contact SoftBank USIM Card.
  • Page 32: Parts & Functions

    Parts & Functions Handset Using Earphone/Microphone Connect following accessories (A) and (B) to External Port. (A) Earphone/microphone (B) Stereo Earphone Conversion Cable <Operation> Connect flat plug (A) to flat terminal (B) Connect plug (B) to External Port External Port Do not press answer button on earphone/ microphone when connecting.
  • Page 33: Text Entry

    Infrared Port Multi Selector External Port Transfer data via Infrared Scroll up/down/left/right to navigate menus Connect AC Charger (sold separately) or other accessories here and text (ZP.ix) Earpiece Open/Select Standby Window Hinge Main Display (Unavailable in Simple Mode) External Display Mail Key Open Messaging menu Open Phone Book;...
  • Page 34: One-Push Open Button

    One-push Open Button Key Operations in Standby Press One-push Open Button to open handset. Press (less than one second) or press and hold (more than one second) a key in Standby to execute operation. Key Operations Functions Short Press Initiate a call Long Press One-push Open Button Short Press...
  • Page 35 Key Operations Functions Key Operations Functions Show/select Standby Window * Short Press Enter "6" Short Press Open Phone Book page " "; dial the Long Press Increase earpiece volume Long Press* number set to Speed Dial* Short Press Open Phone Book Short Press Enter "7"...
  • Page 36: Display

    Display Signal Strength Network Service Main Display Indicators Strong Moderate Weak 3G Packet Transmission Available Out-of-Range GSM Packet Transmission Available Data Transmission Emission OFF Mode (Red) Only Packet Transmission Packet Transmission in Progress (PC) Available Dial-up Connection Established on PC New S! Quick News Information 3G Packet Transmission Enabled Memory Card...
  • Page 37 Battery Level Multi Selector External Display Indicators Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Keyguard Locked Upon closing handset, External Display lights (Red) Level 0 Password Lock Active up and goes out in 15 seconds. Roaming Keyguard & Password Lock Active Unread Message on Server Messaging Lock Phone Book Lock...
  • Page 38 Signal Strength Music/Video Playback Indicators Corresponding to Strong Moderate Weak BGM Playing BGM Paused Information Window When information appears in Main Display Out-of-Range Streaming Streaming Paused (ZP.1-17), Indicators corresponding to the Emission OFF Mode Manner Mode information appear in bottom of External Only Packet Transmission Available User Mode Display.
  • Page 39: About Battery

    About Battery About Battery Clean handset, battery & charger with dry cotton swab. Before Charging Replace battery if operating time shortens noticeably. Charge battery at least once every six months. Charge battery before use or after a period of disuse (AC Use a case when carrying battery separately.
  • Page 40 (Side Key) to cancel warning tone. During a Call Operating Time Remaining Strength (at 25°C) A message appears and warning tone sounds via Earpiece or Speaker. After 90 seconds, call ends and 831P shuts down in 30 seconds. Charge or replace battery. 1-12...
  • Page 41: Replace Battery Cover

    Replace battery cover Battery Installation Cover should click into place. Always turn off handset power before removing battery. Press and slide to remove cover Note When battery is removed just after changing handset settings, changes may not take effect. Insert Battery Lithium-ion batteries are valuable and recyclable resources.
  • Page 42: Charging Battery

    Connect AC Charger to handset Charging Battery Insert Charger Connector (printed side up) into External Port. Use only specified AC Charger (sold separately). Plug AC Charger into AC Outlet Charging Time: Approximately 130 minutes Extend Charger Blades. Charging Indicator illuminates and charging starts. Charger When charging is complete, Charging Indicator goes out.
  • Page 43: Handset Power On/Off

    Enter PIN if PIN Entry is On (ZP.10-2) Retrieving Network Information Press and hold 2+ seconds When is pressed for the first time, 831P initiates Network Information retrieval; to retrieve it. Handset shuts down. Update Network Information to use messaging, Internet, etc.
  • Page 44: Manner Mode

    Manner Mode Activating Manner Mode Minding Mobile Manners Press one key to mute 831P tones, activate Answer Phone and vibration for incoming transmissions. Please use your handset responsibly. Use these basic tips as Manner Mode settings can be changed ( P.15-6).
  • Page 45: Standby Options

    Standby Options Activating Emission OFF Mode Information Window Temporarily suspend all 831P transmissions; when active, all calls/messages and incoming information are blocked. In Standby, Information window opens When Emission OFF Mode is appears. for missed calls, messages, Answer Main Menu 4...
  • Page 46: S! Quick News: Zp

    Access S! Quick News or Shortcuts from Add Content Standby Window. S! Quick News: ZP.7-2 Add S! Quick News S! Quick News S! Loop 831P connects to the Network. Follow onscreen instructions. S! Quick News Settings S! Quick News Settings Auto Refresh Show/Hide Standby Window Press to show/hide Standby Window.
  • Page 47: Handset Menus

    Handset Menus Adding Shortcuts Add frequently used functions to Shortcuts. Main Menu Preset items are as follows: Panasonic Site; Sound Settings; Display Settings; Pictures (Data Folder); Alarms; Calculator; Calendar 7 highlight target [Menu] 7 In Standby, Set Shortcut Applications Bookmarks Phone Book highlight an item [Entry]...
  • Page 48: Menu Numbers

    Tools Data Folder Bar Code Reader " Set Alarm or save Open files saved on Scan barcodes and QR Calendar entries… 831P/Memory Card Codes to retrieve Main Menu Item Key Assignments information Connectivity Phone Book Settings Use Infrared Save entries to call or Adjust/customize send messages…...
  • Page 49: S! Familiar Usability

    Main Menu 4 Data Folder S! Familiar Usability Download S! Familiar Usability 831P connects to the Network, and the website providing S! Familiar Usability applications appears. Follow onscreen instructions. Settings Menu Item Key Assignments To manage S! Familiar Usability applications in Data Folder: Numbered Menu Items ZP.8-8...
  • Page 50: One Touch Site Button

    One Touch Site Button Setting S! Familiar Usability In Standby, Press One Touch Site Button to access a preset website. In addition, add frequently used bookmarks to One Touch Site [Chg.Menu] 7 S! Familiar Usability Button. Add up to ten websites from Bookmarks. Highlight a theme 7 [Set] 7 Transmission fees apply.
  • Page 51: Private Menu

    Private Menu Adding Websites Save frequently used functions in Private Menu. Up to 12 items can be saved. Add websites from Yahoo! Keitai/PC Site Browser Change preset functions as needed. Bookmarks. In Standby, press and hold Opening Private Menu Pre-saved websites appear. In Standby, (Side Key) [Edit] 7...
  • Page 52: Simple Mode

    Enlarge fonts in Messaging, Phone Book, Call Log and Browser menus, and maximize volume. Highlight target 7 [Menu] 7 831P is limited to basic operations (ZP.1-25). Font size cannot be changed. Set Shortcut To change volume: ZP.1-25 Select an item...
  • Page 53: Activating Simple Mode

    Activating Simple Mode Simple Mode Menu In Standby, press and hold Simple Menu Page Simple Menu Page To cancel: Press and hold again Phone Tools View Phone Book Calendar 11-2 Changing Earpiece Volume Create New Entry Alarms 11-6 In Standby, press and hold (short press during a call).
  • Page 54: Passwords

    (ZP.2-18). Phone Password If entered incorrectly three times, Call Barring settings lock; Call Barring Password & Center Access Code must be changed. Reach SoftBank <Default> 9999 Customer Center, General Information (ZP.16-32) for details. 4-digit number required to use/change some handset Call Barring Password can be changed on 831P (ZP.2-18).
  • Page 55: View Blind

    View Blind My Number Activate View Blind to protect Display from prying eyes. Confirm handset phone number in Account Details (ZP.4- Select from three levels (Highest protection: Level 3). 13). Also confirm data saved in Account Details: name, mail Press and hold (Side key) address, etc.
  • Page 56 1-28...
  • Page 57 Call Making/Answering Voice Calls ......2-2 Answer Phone ............2-12 Making Voice Calls..............2-2 Activating/Canceling Answer Phone ........2-12 Outgoing Call Functions ............2-2 Playing Messages..............2-12 Emergency Calls (110, 119, 118)........... 2-3 Answer Phone Functions ............. 2-13 Answering Voice Calls............2-4 Optional Services ..........2-13 Incoming Call Functions ............
  • Page 58: Making/Answering Voice Calls

    Making/Answering Voice Calls #Operations Available during a Voice Call (ZP.2-9) Making Voice Calls #Making Calls from Call Log (ZP.2-11) #Save Entered Phone Number (ZP.4-5) #Making Calls from Phone Book (ZP.4-6) Before Calling #Speed Dial (ZP.4-8) Confirm signal strength (ZP.1-8) #Call Time & Call Cost (ZP.15-9) If any of these indicators appear #End Calls by Closing Handset (ZP.15-10) (red)
  • Page 59: Emergency Calls (110, 119, 118)

    Emergency Positioning Request Emergency Calls (110, 119, 118) When an emergency call is made from a mobile phone, location is reported to first response agencies such as the police. Call 110 (Police), 119 (Fire & Ambulance) or 118 (Coast Location information may be inaccurate due to location or signal Guard) even when some handset restrictions are active.
  • Page 60: Answering Voice Calls

    Answering Voice Calls Incoming Call Functions Operations Available when Incoming Call Arrives When a Call Arrives… 831P rings; Notification Light flashes. Mute [Mute]/+(Side Key) Ringtones If Caller ID is sent, number appears in Place Call on Main Display and External Display; if...
  • Page 61: Making/Answering Video Calls

    Note Only available within 3G network coverage. Incoming Image 831P is 3G-324M compliant; calls connected via different systems may be disconnected (charges apply). Increasing Speaker volume may cause interference. Decrease volume. Handset may become warm during Video Call. This is not malfunction.
  • Page 62: Making Video Calls

    Making Video Calls Answering Video Calls Before Calling When a Video Call Arrives… Confirm signal strength (ZP.1-8) If Caller ID is sent, number appears in Main If any of these indicators appear Display and External Display; if saved in (red) Phone Book, caller's name appears.
  • Page 63: International Calls

    International Calls Send Alternative Picture [NO] Calling Abroad from Japan Alternative Picture is sent. Application not required. For details, go to: to end call http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/global_service/ Enter a phone number [Menu] 7 International Call Country/region code list appears. Select a country/region Note When no image is selected in Step 2, Alternative Picture is sent.
  • Page 64: Calling While Abroad

    : 3G service area in Japan or abroad. : GSM service area abroad. Unavailable in Japan. Do not omit leading 0 to call Italy (country code: 39). 3G/GSM service area in Japan or abroad. 831P selects 3G service area in Japan, and selects available network Automatic Calling within the Same Country/Region automatically using area (network condition) abroad.
  • Page 65: Engaged Call Functions

    Engaged Call Functions Operations Available during a Video Call Operations Available during a Voice Call New setting remains valid after call ends or handset Adjust Volume is turned off. New setting remains valid after call ends or handset Adjust Volume Toggle Speaker or Earpiece Speaker ON/ is turned off.
  • Page 66: Call Log

    Newest record appears at top of list. Names appear if saved in Phone Book. When a number is called more than once, only last record appears. Call Log records remain even if 831P is turned off. When the maximum number of records are saved, oldest is deleted first.
  • Page 67: Making Calls From Call Log

    ZFrom Step 4 on P.12-4/SMS: ZFrom Step 4 Create Video Call on P.12-8) Message International Calls Message can be sent to SoftBank handsets only. 7 Select a country/region 7 International Call or Select an entry to add 7 Create New Entry Add to Phone...
  • Page 68: Answer Phone

    Answer Phone Playing Messages Record up to eight voice messages on 831P. When Answer Phone is active, appears in Standby. When a new message is recorded, Unavailable when: handset is off or in Emission OFF Mode; Information window opens (ZP.1-17) appears.
  • Page 69: Optional Services

    When Answer Phone and Voice Mail or Call Forwarding are both active, Unanswered calls are forwarded to Voice Mail function with shorter ring time takes priority. Center as set or when 831P is off, out-of-range, Voice Mail For example, if Answer Phone ring time is 18 seconds and Optional Service engaged, etc.
  • Page 70: Call Forwarding

    (Priority may change due Select a type to signal conditions.) When is set, press to answer calls while 831P is Ringer On Select an item (See below) ringing/vibrating (within ring time). To forward calls immediately while 831P is ringing/vibrating, press [Forward].
  • Page 71: Voice Mail

    Call Forwarding and Voice Mail cannot be set simultaneously. signal conditions.) Voice Mail is not available for Video Calls. When is set, press to answer calls while 831P is Ringer On ringing/vibrating (within ring time). To forward calls immediately while Activating Voice Mail 831P is ringing/vibrating, press [Forward].
  • Page 72: Missed Call Notification

    When Calls are received while Missed Call Notification is Answering Second Call active… Information window appears for missed calls When tone sounds, when 831P is turned on or comes into range. Press to alternate between calls. Press to view Incoming Call Log.
  • Page 73: Group Calling

    Connecting to Multiple Parties Group Calling [Menu] 7 While switching between two lines, Separate subscription is required for this service. Speak with All Connect up to six lines simultaneously. Dialing New Number during a Call Press to disconnect all lines. Enter a phone number during a call 7 Adding a New Party to a Call The line switches.
  • Page 74: Call Barring

    Checking Call Barring Status Call Barring 7 Select an item (ZLeft) In Step 1, Confirm Status Restrict incoming/outgoing Voice Calls, Video Calls or SMS messages. Changing Call Barring Password When Call Forwarding or Voice Mail is active, Bar All Outgoing Calls 7 Enter current Call Barring In Step 1, Call Barring Password...
  • Page 75: Text Entry

    Text Entry Text Entry...............3-2 Entering Text............3-2 Entering Characters............... 3-2 Pictographs & Symbols............3-3 Text Entry Features ............... 3-4 Conversion Methods (Japanese) ......3-5 Predictive Conversion............3-5 Converting Hiragana to Katakana/Alphanumerics ....3-6 Conversion ................3-7 Editing Text............3-8 Deleting & Replacing............. 3-8 Copy/Cut &...
  • Page 76: Entering Text

    Text Entry Entering Text Enter alphanumerics, hiragana, kanji, katakana, symbols and Entering Characters pictographs. Help Example: Enter Help describes details of text entry operations. In alphanumerics mode, twice [Menu] 7 7 Select an item In text entry window, Help to switch to kanji (hiragana) mode Input Modes three times Press...
  • Page 77: Pictographs & Symbols

    Other Input Functions Pictographs & Symbols Press several times to select an Enter katakana/ Pictographs do not appear in messages sent to incompatible SoftBank input mode 7 Enter characters alphanumerics handsets or e-mail. Enter a character 7 to convert to...
  • Page 78: Text Entry Features

    Functions Available in Pictograph/Symbol List Text Entry Features Enter same pictograph or [Besides] Mail & Web Extensions symbol again 7 Select an In text entry window (in alphanumerics mode), Toggle pictograph/ extension symbol list Emoticons Jump to previous page [Menu] 7 7 Select an emoticon In text entry window, Emotions...
  • Page 79: Conversion Methods (Japanese)

    Forecast List appears. Press [Forecast]/[Normal] to toggle Forecast List and Normal List. [Normal] Canceling Prediction List Normal List appears. [Menu] 7 In text entry window, Input Options Context Prediction Note 831P learns entered characters and suggests them for future conversions.
  • Page 80: Converting Hiragana To Katakana/Alphanumerics

    to move to Normal List Converting Hiragana to Katakana/ to select Alphanumerics Enter katakana and alphanumerics in kanji (hiragana) mode. Date and time can be entered quickly. Example 1: Enter OK Step [E-1-Kana] (3 times) (twice) E-1-Kana List Display Press after highlighting OK.
  • Page 81: Conversion

    Fixing Entered Characters Automatically Conversion <Default> OFF Deactivating Learned Words Function Fix character automatically after specified time elapses. [Menu] 7 In text entry window, Input Options <Default> ON [Menu] 7 In text entry window, Input Options 7 Select a speed Character Set Time 7 Enter Phone Password Learning...
  • Page 82: Editing Text

    Editing Text Copy/Cut & Paste Deleting & Replacing Copy or cut text and paste to another place. [Menu] 7 In a text entry window, Copy Delete Characters within Lines Place cursor before a character 7 Select Text to Copy/Cut A character after cursor is deleted. Place cursor before (or after) text to copy/cut 7 Press and hold to delete all characters after cursor.
  • Page 83: User's Dictionary

    User's Dictionary Deleting User's Dictionary Entries Save frequently used words/phrases (up to 100 entries). [Menu] 7 In text entry window, Input Options Saved words/phrases appear among word suggestions. User's Dictionary Saving User's Dictionary Entries [Menu] 7 7 Select an item (See below) Delete [Menu] 7 In text entry window,...
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  • Page 85: Phone Book

    Phone Book Overview..............4-2 Saving to Phone Book..........4-3 Phone Book Entry Items ............4-3 Creating New Entry............... 4-3 Other Ways to Add New Entries ..........4-5 Setting Groups..............4-5 Searching/Using Phone Book .........4-6 Changing Phone Book Search Method........4-6 Making Calls from Phone Book ..........4-6 Sending Messages from Phone Book ........
  • Page 86: Overview

    Keep a separate copy of Phone Book entry information. When battery #Phone Data Backup (ZP.8-18) is exhausted or removed for extended periods, entries may be lost. #Infrared (ZP.9-3) Handset damage may also affect data recovery. SoftBank is not liable for damages from lost/altered entries.
  • Page 87: Saving To Phone Book

    Enter First Name : Can be saved : Cannot be saved Automatically entered when Last Name and First Name Phone Book entries in USIM Card can also be used in another SoftBank are entered handset. Reading [Edit] 7 Edit reading...
  • Page 88 Item Operation/Description Item Operation/Description Select a group Phone Number Enter a number ( 7 For 831P, select an icon) Group Sort Phone Book entries by groups. 1-3* Set to show or hide saved entries Email Address Enter mail address ( 7 For 831P, select an icon)
  • Page 89: Other Ways To Add New Entries

    Other Ways to Add New Entries Setting Groups Save currently displayed phone numbers or mail addresses Sort entries by Group. Custom set ringtones/notifications to Phone Book. per group. Phone Book or USIM Card Phone Book Groups appear according to Save Entered Phone Number setting.
  • Page 90: Searching/Using Phone Book

    Searching/Using Phone Book [Set] Switching Between 831P & USIM Card Changing Phone Book Search Method When is set to (ZP.15-11), follow Change View Phone & USIM these steps to switch view. <Default> A-KA-SA-TA… Main Menu 4 Phone Book Group [Menu]...
  • Page 91: Sending Messages From Phone Book

    [Menu] 7 Create Voice Call: / Video Call: Message S! Mail * SoftBank handset numbers only Show/Hide Caller ID In Step 4, highlight a number 7 [Menu] 7 Call Show Create a message (S! Mail: ZFrom Step 4 on P.12-4/...
  • Page 92: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial Using Phone Book Set phone numbers to Speed Dial for easy dialing. Using Phone Book Entries Set One Touch Key setting to beforehand (ZP.15-5). Some functions may not be available depending on entries/entry items. Speed Dial 7 (Highlight an entry 7 ) [Menu] 7 Select an item (See Main Menu 4 Phone Book...
  • Page 93: Managing Phone Book

    Managing Phone Book Item Operation/Description Search (ZP.4-6) Editing Phone Book Entries Method Set phone numbers to Speed Dial (ZP.4-8) for easy 7 Highlight a Phone Book entry 7 [Menu] dialing Speed Dial Edit (Select a number 7) Select a key number ([1] - [9]) Edit an entry 7 Copy to USIM/ [Save]...
  • Page 94: Copying Phone Book Entries

    Deleting All Phone Book Entries Phone Book Lock Main Menu 4 Phone Book Memory Manager <Default> OFF Delete All(Phone) or Delete All(USIM) While Phone Book Lock is active, saving new entries, viewing, changing settings, etc. are restricted. [YES] 7 Enter Phone Password When Phone Book Lock is active, appears.
  • Page 95: S! Addressbook Back-Up

    S! Addressbook is deleted upon contract termination. not accessible via handset (accessible via PCs). Addresses saved in Address field on 831P Phone Book are saved to V3/V4/V5/V6/V8 Series: Service subscription is terminated and data is building name field in S! Addressbook.
  • Page 96: Manual Synchronization

    Receive edited data from S! Addressbook Synchronize monthly at specified time of the date Server Monthly Enter a date Backup to Back up 831P Phone Book to S! Addressbook After Modification Server Synchronize ten minutes after entries are edited of Phone Book Restore from...
  • Page 97: Infrared: Zp

    Account Details Save phone number, mail address, street address, etc. in Account Details. Editing Account Details [Menu] 7 7 Select an item 7 Edit Edit Phone Number 1 cannot be edited or deleted. Enter required items 7 [Save] Deleting Items Except Phone Number 1 [Menu] 7 After Step 1, Reset...
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  • Page 99: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Basics ..............5-2 Initial Setup ............5-3 Channel Settings..............5-4 Watching TV............5-5 Indicators................5-6 Operations while Viewing TV ..........5-7 Program Guide ..............5-7 Data Broadcast (Japanese) ............ 5-7 Functions while Viewing TV........... 5-8 TV Links (Japanese)..........5-9 Saving TV Links..............5-9 Opening TV Links..............
  • Page 100: Basics

    One Seg is activated. One Seg is a digital TV broadcasting service for mobile phones. For Digital TV is disabled if USIM Card is not installed or SoftBank more information, visit The Association for Promotion of Digital subscription is terminated.
  • Page 101: Initial Setup

    (ZP.5-4). Current Location When battery runs low while TV is active, confirmation appears. 831P detects a change in reception area after moving to a different Watching TV while charging may shorten battery life. area. Set Channel List for that area.
  • Page 102: Channel Settings

    Edit Title Channel Settings Highlight a Channel List 7 [Menu] 7 7 Edit Edit Title Reassign a Remote Control Number (Keypad) to a Setting Automatic Channel Channel Highlight a Channel List 7 [Menu] 7 Channel Information Main Menu 4 Channel Settings [Menu] 7 7 Select a channel 7 Set Remote Control No.
  • Page 103: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Note Set channels beforehand. (ZP.5-3) Main Menu 4 Alternatively, Watch TV. Change Default View (ZP.15-13) After TV pauses for incoming calls in Wide Screen mode, TV restarts in Normal Screen mode. To toggle screens, press Select a channel (Channel 10) Direct Channel (Channel 11)
  • Page 104: Indicators

    Indicators Item Description Image – Captions – Data Broadcast (ZP.5-7) Operation Mode AV Mode Broadcast Mode Channel (ZP.5-3) Signal Strength Level Strong Weak Out of range TV Off Timer (ZP.5-8) Receiving – Captions Volume – Program Title – Indicator/ Turn indicators/captions on/off Caption Setting...
  • Page 105: Operations While Viewing Tv

    Operations while Viewing TV Program Guide View TV programs. Volume* Main Menu 4 Program List Mute/Cancel Mute Confirmation appears when using Program Guide for first time. Follow Program Guide* onscreen instructions. Program Info* See Program Guide Help menu for usage information. While Program Title appears: Indicator/Caption Each key press toggles indicators (icons) and...
  • Page 106: Functions While Viewing Tv

    Item Operation/Description Functions while Viewing TV : Turn on/off sounds from Data Sound Effect Broadcast/sites Functions Available while Viewing TV Data : Show [Menu] 7 Select an item (See below) Broadcasting Reset Confirmation Display While TV is active, confirmation on Data Broadcast Item Operation/Description End Data Broadcast site and return to Data Broadcast...
  • Page 107: Tv Links (Japanese)

    TV Links (Japanese) Functions Available in TV Link List Saving TV Links Main Menu 4 TV Link Following functions are not available in Wide Screen. View TV Link Details Switch Broadcast Mode on 7 Select a link TV Link title, URL, summary, content type, expiration date appear. [Menu] 7 Detailed Display View Number of Saved TV Links...
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  • Page 109: Camera

    Camera Before Using Camera ..........6-2 Image File Formats..............6-2 Notes ................... 6-2 Camera................. 6-2 Camera Display Indicators ............. 6-3 Pictures/Videos ............6-5 Capturing Still Images ............6-5 Recording Videos ..............6-6 Functions Available while Shooting ........6-7 Viewing Saved Images...........6-9 Sending Images/Videos ............6-10 Magnifying Loupe ..........6-10...
  • Page 110: Before Using Camera

    Before Using Camera Camera 831P features Two Mega Pixel CMOS Auto-focus Camera Press in Standby to activate capable of capturing still images and videos. Camera, or press in Picture Image File Formats Preview Window to activate Video Camera; press and hold...
  • Page 111: Camera Display Indicators

    Camera Display Indicators Picture Preview Window Item Description Operation Press to open key assignment Save to Phone Memory Card guide. UXGA SXGA Size QVGA QQVGA Wallpaper Quality Super Fine Fine Normal Multi Shot (ZP.6-5) Multi Shot Night Mode (ZP.6-8) Night Mode Self-Timer (ZP.6-7) 5 seconds 10 seconds...
  • Page 112 Video Preview Window Item Description Operation Press to open key assignment Save to Phone Memory Card guide. Super Fine Available only when Quality Recording Time is set to Fine Normal Extended Video Recording Time Attach to S! Mail Extended Video Self-Timer (ZP.6-7) 5 seconds 10 seconds...
  • Page 113: Pictures/Videos

    Pictures/Videos Continuous Shooting Confirm battery strength (ZP.1-9) and memory (ZP.8-4) before Capture a succession of 15 still images automatically with a recording. When battery is low, video cannot be recorded. single press. Picture size is fixed to QVGA (240x320) Capturing Still Images When , Night Mode is set to automatically.
  • Page 114: Recording Videos

    Note Recording Videos If Phone memory becomes full, Data Folder opens. Delete files; image is automatically saved. to activate Video If Save to is set to Memory Card (ZP.6-9), file is saved to Memory Camera Card automatically. To delete the saved file, select Delete Frame subject [Record] to start recording...
  • Page 115: Functions Available While Shooting

    Default Settings Functions Available while Shooting Item Still Image Video Size Wallpaper(240x427) – Camera: Video Camera: Quality Fine Normal (176 x 144) Recording Time – Attach to S! Mail Auto Focus Lock Focus Setting Auto Focus Scenery To focus on an off-centered subject, lock focus on the subject and Night Mode –...
  • Page 116 Video (Attach to S! Mail) Functions Available in Preview Window Select options before capturing/recording; use Direct Keys (ZP.6-3, Recording Time (Approx.) Max. Ratio P.6-4). Quality (Dots) (Approx.) Phone Memory Card [Menu] 7 Select an item (See below) 30 seconds 30 seconds Normal (176 x 144) 6.8 times Item...
  • Page 117: Viewing Saved Images

    Viewing Saved Images Item Operation/Description Select a save location (Phone or Memory Card) Main Menu 4 Save to Data Folder Phone Memory Card Select whether to save captured images automatically Auto Image Open Pictures Saving Pictures The number of savable still images at the specified size Open Videos and quality.
  • Page 118: Magnifying Loupe

    Attach up to 290KB. Images over 290KB cannot be attached to S! Mail and saved to Data Folder. Resize still images to attach (ZP.8-10). Images captured by 831P Camera may rotate 90° on cross-carrier handsets or PC. Set Still Images to Wallpaper...
  • Page 119: Entertainment

    Entertainment S! Quick News (Japanese)........7-2 Registering S! Quick News Items ........... 7-2 Opening New Information ............. 7-2 Media Player ............7-4 Downloading Music/Video ........7-5 Downloading Music (Chaku-Uta®/ Chaku-Uta Full®)/Video.. 7-5 Music Search ................ 7-5 Using Media Player ..........7-6 Playback Window Indicators..........7-6 Playing Music (Audio Player) ..........
  • Page 120: Standby Window: Zp

    Registering or viewing S! Quick News incurs transmission fees. No fees to highlight ticker apply for viewing ticker information. For more information, visit Information (up to three lines) appears above ticker. SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Website (http://www.softbank.jp). to check content Registering S! Quick News Items Content list appears.
  • Page 121 Opening S! Quick News List/S! Loop List Main Menu 4 Entertainment S! Quick News S! Quick News List or S! Loop List Icons Select an item Unread News Flash Unread General News/S! Loop Content list appears. Read News Flash Read General News/S! Loop Select information Detailed information appears.
  • Page 122: Media Player

    Saving Music Files on PCs When saving music files to Memory Card via PC or other devices for use Play music (Audio Player) or video clips (Video Player) saved with 831P, observe the following guidelines: on 831P/Memory Card. Copyrighted Works Playlist: ZP.7-10...
  • Page 123: Downloading Music/Video

    Follow onscreen instructions to download music files. Main Menu 4 Entertainment Media Player ® ® Download Music (Chaku-Uta /Chaku-Uta Full Audio Download Music Download Video Video Download Video 831P connects to the Network and Download site appears. Follow onscreen instructions to download media files.
  • Page 124: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Playing Music (Audio Player) Playback Window Indicators Supported File Formats File Format Extensions AMR-NB .3gp AAC-LC .mp4 MPEG-4 File aacPlus .m4a Enhanced aacPlus .smc File Number/ Some files may not play even if format is supported. Title Total Files Some copy protected files have extensions different from the ones Artist...
  • Page 125 Background Music Main Menu 4 Entertainment Media Player Audio Listen to music while using other 831P functions. Select an item (See below) [Back] 7 While music plays, Item Operation/Description To cancel Background Music: In Standby, Select files from 831P & Memory Card...
  • Page 126: Playing Video (Video Player)

    H.263 Select group of files saved to a Playlist Playlist 831P supports Sub-QCIF, QCIF, QVGA, CIF and video files recorded by SoftBank handsets to send via S! Mail. to select Memory Card/Video Camera folder files. Playing QVGA video switches display to Full Screen (ZRight), and Select a file image rotates 90°.
  • Page 127: Playback Window Operations

    Playback Window Operations Available Functions in Media Player Change Playback Mode Adjust Volume * <Default> Play All Confirm playback mode settings in Playback window (Playback Mode Indicators: ZP.7-6). Play previous within first three Replay Track Media Player activates in last used mode. seconds of a track.
  • Page 128: Data Folder

    Display Jacket/ Show lyric or jacket A single Playlist cannot contain both music and video files, or files Display Lyric* from both 831P and Memory Card. Next Jacket/ Some files can not be added to Playlist. Show next jacket or lyric...
  • Page 129: Playlist Functions

    Creating New Playlists Playlist Functions Create up to 30 Playlists on 831P and Memory Card each. Add up to 99 files to a single Playlist. Functions Available in Playlist Window Main Menu 4 Audio or Video Entertainment Media Player Main Menu 4...
  • Page 130: E-Books (Japanese)

    Use BookSurfing ® to acquire/view e-books, comics, photo Main Menu 4 Entertainment Media Player books, etc.), or e-Book Viewer to view XMDF files on 831P. Audio or Video Playlist ® BookSurfing and e-Book Viewer are S! Appli. Download Content Keys (ZP.8-6) to read CCF/XMDF files.
  • Page 131: S! Information Channel/Weather (Japanese)

    For Option menu details: ZP.8-8 Register/Cancel When purchasing a new handset, move CCF/XMDF files via Memory 831P connects to the Network. Card. However, if CCF/XMDF files are copy protected, Content Keys Follow onscreen instructions. backup may be needed (ZP.8-17). Some contents require another Content Key after being moved/copied to a new handset or can not be moved/copied at all.
  • Page 132: Using S! Information Channel

    Viewing Previously Received Information Using S! Information Channel Main Menu 4 Entertainment Up to seven updates are saved. S! Information Channel/Weather Viewing New Information 7 Select a date History When information arrives, for unread news and for read news appear. Information window appears in Standby.
  • Page 133: S! Loop (Japanese)

    Main Menu 4 Entertainment Hiding Information Window S! Loop Main Menu 4 Entertainment 831P connects to the Network and S! Loop appears. S! Information Channel/Weather Weather Indicator Missed Event settings(Weather) See S! Loop Help for usage information. Note Alternatively, view forecast details from...
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  • Page 135: Managing Files

    Managing Files Data Folder ............8-2 Data Folder Structure ............8-2 Opening Files ............8-4 Viewing & Playing Files ............8-4 File Display/Playback Functions..........8-6 Options................. 8-7 Using/Editing Files ..........8-9 Using Files ................8-9 Editing Still Images ............. 8-10 Managing Folders & Files ........8-11 Managing Folders/Files ............
  • Page 136: Data Folder

    Save, play and manage files downloaded from Internet, etc. Access websites directly from Pictures, My Pictograms, Graphic Mail Pictures, Ring Songs&Tones, S! Appli, Music, Videos, Books, S! Familiar Usability and Templates folders, and download files to 831P. Data Folder Structure...
  • Page 137 Note These folders can be opened from other functions. Main Menu 4 S! Appli (ZP.14-1) S! Appli: Main Menu 4 Templates (ZP.12-6) Templates: Messaging 831P does not support Progressive JPEG files; files are savable but cannot be viewed on 831P.
  • Page 138: Opening Files

    To Memory Card Folder To Phone Folder download. To Digital Camera To Memory Card 831P holds up to 1000 Content Keys. Multiple Keys may be required to Folder Folder use a file. Expired Keys are deleted automatically. Viewing Current Memory Status...
  • Page 139 831P supports MPEG-4 and H.263 formats, and Sub-QCIF, QCIF, When selecting Continuous Play or Random Play, playback starts from QVGA and CIF size. Video files that were recorded by SoftBank the file selected in Step 1. handsets and can be sent via S! Mail are also supported. Some files may not play even if format and size are supported.
  • Page 140: File Display/Playback Functions

    Content Key File Display/Playback Functions If Content Key is expired, a message appears when the file is opened. To obtain a new Key, press [YES]. 831P connects Main Menu 4 Data Folder to Content Key site. Copy Protected Files ZP.8-4 View Still Images at Original Size (Silver) appear for files requiring Content Keys.
  • Page 141: Options

    Ring Songs&Tones, Music, Videos Options Item Operation/Description Highlight a file in Data Folder and press [Menu] for the Play files Play following operations. Send files via S! Mail (ZP.8-10) or Infrared (ZP.9- Send Pictures Item Operation/Description Set ringtone (Voice Call, Video Call and messages) Set as* (ZP.8-9) or save to Phone Book (ZP.8-10) Open file...
  • Page 142 Books, S! Familiar Usability Flash(R) Item Operation/Description Item Operation/Description Play files Play files Play Play* Connect to website from linked files Send files via S! Mail (ZP.8-10) or Infrared (ZP.9- Jump to Web Send Send files via S! Mail (ZP.8-10) or Infrared (ZP.9- Send Set as Set as Wallpaper (ZP.8-9)
  • Page 143: Using/Editing Files

    Using/Editing Files Other Documents Item Operation/Description Using Files Change file names (ZP.8-12) Rename Wallpaper Create new folders (ZP.8-11) New Folder Move files to other folders (ZP.8-13) Move Main Menu 4 Data Folder Copy files (ZP.8-13) Copy Select from Pictures Folder Delete files (ZP.8-12) Delete 7 Highlight a file 7...
  • Page 144: Editing Still Images

    7 Select an icon 7 [Back] 7 Change Image [Back]* Main Menu 4 * 831P returns to Data Folder top menu. Data Folder Sending a File via S! Mail Save a Still Image to a Phone Book Entry Unavailable when...
  • Page 145: Managing Folders & Files

    The following operations are available in Pictures, Ring [Rotate R] 7 7 Enter file name Songs&Tones, Music, Videos, Books, Flash(R) and Other * Images captured by 831P Camera may rotate 90° on cross-carrier Documents. handsets or PC. Digital Camera, Video Camera, S! Appli, My Pictograms, Graphic Mail...
  • Page 146: Managing Folders/Files

    Folders including undeleted files cannot be deleted. Main Menu 4 Select a folder Data Folder appear by copy protected files and indicate that 831P holds Content Keys required to use the files. When deleting files or folders Change File Name...
  • Page 147 Only Video files saved in handset memory can be moved/copied to Video Camera folder. In Other Documents folder, copy protected files can be copied, but 831P does not recognize copyright. Files may not be forwarded/copied depending on file format or data.
  • Page 148: Memory Card

    Memory Card Memory Card Installation 831P is compatible with up to 2 GB commercial Memory Cards (as of December 2008). For information on memory card compatibility, visit Turn off handset before inserting/removing Memory Card. the website below (Japanese). Note that Memory Cards not listed on Inserting the website may not function properly.
  • Page 149: Format Memory Card

    Memory Card on 831P before use. Memory Card may pop out when inserting/removing it. 831P cannot format Incompatible Memory Cards. If format fails, turn power off and remove Memory Card from 831P. Reinsert Memory Card and format it again. 8-15...
  • Page 150: Viewing Memory Card Files

    May damage 831P or Memory Card. Note View up to 1000 Memory Card files/folders on 831P. To view hidden It may take 30 seconds or longer to complete procedures. Memory Card files/folders, delete files, then turn 831P power off and Incompatible/improperly formatted Memory Cards are not checked.
  • Page 151: Backup Files

    Memory Card. cannot be backed up/restored. Some applications are made for use on specific Back up messages in Incoming Mail, Drafts, Sent/ models. Contact SoftBank Customer Center, General Unsent Messages folders. Information (ZP.16-32) for more information. Content Keys...
  • Page 152 Depending on contents, Phone Book/Schedule entries, messages or folder bookmarks may not be backed up/restored, or may be altered beyond the parameters. Backup Backup files created on other SoftBank handsets may not be restored or Copy to Memory Card usable on 831P. Restore Overwrite to Phone 7 Select a file 7 Backup date serves as file name.
  • Page 153: Pc File Transfers

    My Items PC File Transfers Book E-comics, etc. Files moved or copied from 831P to Memory Card are Bookmarks Bookmarks.BCK Bookmarks Backup files managed as shown below: Custom Screens S! Familiar Usability applications To use files saved on Memory Card via PCs, save files in folders in My...
  • Page 154 831P temporary files are saved in Memory Card PRIVATE - MEIGROUP - PMC - FS_TEMP folder. All files in this folder are deleted each time Memory Card is inserted into 831P; do not save PC files/folders in this folder. Folder layers recognizable in 831P are limited to the first layer of each folder (such as, Music folder) in My Items (MYFOLDER).
  • Page 155: Connectivity

    Infrared ..............9-2 Before Using Infrared ............9-2 One File Transfer..............9-3 All Phone Book Transfers ............9-4 SoftBank Utility Software (Japanese) ....9-5 USB (Japanese)............9-5 Transferring Data via USB Cable..........9-5 Data Communication via USB Cable ........9-5 USB Charge ................9-6 Location Settings ...........9-6...
  • Page 156: Infrared

    PCs and other mobiles. entry is transferred. 831P infrared function is based on IrMC1.1, however, some IrMC1.1- Transfer one entry at a time based device transmissions may not be transmitted/received within Reminder, Schedule Tone, Notification Light and specification.
  • Page 157: One File Transfer

    Standby If memory becomes full, remaining entries are truncated. (Memory appears. Acquire signal within three minutes. List: ZP.16-22) Images captured by 831P Camera may rotate 90° on cross-carrier When receiving transfer request from sender, handsets or PC. confirmation appears File name and size appear.
  • Page 158: All Phone Book Transfers

    Receiving All Phone Book Transfers Main Menu 4 Connectivity Infrared Infrared Authentication Code to return to Standby Infrared Authentication Code (4 digits) is required for all data transfers via Infrared. Sender and receiver must input the same Authentication appears. Acquire signal within three minutes. Code to complete transfers.
  • Page 159: Softbank Utility Software (Japanese)

    SoftBank Utility Software USB (Japanese) (Japanese) Connect 831P to a PC via USB cable (not included) specified by SoftBank for data transfer or data communication. Phone Book, Calendar, messages, Bookmarks and Data Folder can be transferred to a PC, edited or managed by Transferring Data via USB Cable using SoftBank Utility Software.
  • Page 160: Location Settings

    USB Charge Retrieve 831P Location Information. Only available within 3G network coverage in Japan. Connect 831P to a PC via USB cable to charge battery. Both PC and 831P must be powered up. Emergency Positioning Request USB Charging may be slower/less effective than AC Charger.
  • Page 161: Handset Security

    Handset Security Changing Phone Password........10-2 Security Functions..........10-2 USIM PINs ................10-2 Keyguard ................10-3 Password Lock ..............10-4 Secure Remote Lock............10-4 Reject Incoming Calls...........10-5 Rejecting Unknown Callers..........10-5 Rejecting Specific Numbers ..........10-5 Secret Mode Setting ..........10-6 Reset ..............10-6 Reset Settings ..............
  • Page 162: Changing Phone Password

    Changing Phone Password Security Functions <Default> 9999 USIM PINs Change Phone Password as required. For Phone Password details: ZP.1-26 For more information about PINs: ZP.1-3 Main Menu 4 Settings Security Change Password PIN Entry Enter current 4-digit Phone Password Activate to require PIN entry each time handset is turned on. Enter new 4-digit Phone Password Main Menu 4 Settings...
  • Page 163: Keyguard

    Enter new PIN/PIN2 Reenter new PIN/PIN2 Note If PUK/PUK2 is incorrectly entered ten times, USIM Card is locked and handset is disabled. Write down PUK/PUK2. For procedures required to unlock USIM Card, contact SoftBank Customer Center, General Information (ZP.16-32). 10-3...
  • Page 164: Password Lock

    If handset is lost or stolen, remotely lock handset from a PC or mobile. If Secure Remote Lock is active, all operations are Set Password Lock to require Phone Password after 831P unavailable except to turn handset on. powers up, or after two minutes of inactivity in Standby.
  • Page 165: Reject Incoming Calls

    Add numbers to Reject List to reject specific incoming calls, then set Activate Reject List Note Set 831P to reject all incoming calls or incoming calls while abroad Adding Numbers to Reject List (Call Barring: ZP.2-18). Main Menu 4 Settings...
  • Page 166: Secret Mode Setting

    Security Reset Reset Settings Enter Phone Password Enter Phone Password Note 831P automatically turns off and restarts. When Secret Mode is , only numbers/mail addresses appear for incoming communications from Secret entries. Note Some default settings may not be restored.
  • Page 167: All Reset

    Main Menu 4 Settings Security Reset All Reset Enter Phone Password 831P automatically turns off and restarts. Enter Date 7 Enter Time Note Fully Charge battery ( ) beforehand. Phone Password is reset to default. USIM Card/Memory Card files are not affected.
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  • Page 169: Tools

    Tools Calendar...............11-2 Opening Calendar............... 11-2 Creating Schedule Events ............ 11-2 Setting Day Off ..............11-4 Viewing/Editing Schedule Events ......... 11-4 Calendar Functions ............. 11-5 Alarms..............11-6 Setting Alarm..............11-6 Calculator.............11-7 Notepad ...............11-8 Notepad Functions.............. 11-8 Voice Recorder.............11-9 Bar Code Reader ..........11-9 Scanning Barcodes..............
  • Page 170: Calendar

    Calendar Creating Schedule Events View by day, week or month; set Alarms for events. Save up to 100 entries. Opening Calendar to highlight a date 7 Current month appears. [Menu] 7 New Entry When a date with schedule events is selected, up to four events appear.
  • Page 171: At Reminder Time

    If nothing selected, appears. Schedule Tone does not sound in the following cases: During a call (Notification appears and 831P vibrates) In Manner Mode (Manner Mode settings take priority) When handset power is turned off For entries invalidated by Time Correction...
  • Page 172: Setting Day Off

    Setting Day Off Viewing/Editing Schedule Events 7 Select a date Day Off dates appear in red. (Highlight a date 7 ) [Menu] 7 Set Day Off Specify Day of Week ( 7 Repeat: Highlight a day 7 )* 7 Weekly [OK] * To cancel selection, press Specify Current Date...
  • Page 173: Calendar Functions

    Item Operation/Description Editing Schedule Events After Step 1, highlight an event 7 [Menu] 7 7 Follow the Edit Highlight a date 7 [Menu] 7 Delete Delete Past steps (ZFrom Step 3 on P.11-2) Events* Past [Menu] 7 [YES] 7 Delete All Delete Enter Phone Password Events...
  • Page 174: Alarms

    Alarms Item Operation/Description Select repetition When scheduled time arrives, alarm tone sounds and Select a repetition ( 7 For , select a day animation appears on Display. Notification Light illuminates. Weekly Repetition (Repeat as required) 7 [OK]) Setting Alarm Set Alarm Tone sound <Alarm Tone>...
  • Page 175: Calculator

    Enter a number, then press to toggle negative/positive value. Note Example Alarm Tone does not sound in the following cases: -17+28.5=11.5 During a call (notification appears and 831P vibrates) Q U D W I A T (Manner Mode settings take Manner Mode Prioritized priority)
  • Page 176: Notepad

    Notepad Notepad Functions Main Menu 4 Tools Notepad Main Menu 4 Tools Notepad [Menu] 7 Edit Notes Enter text Select a note 7 [Edit] 7 Edit text New note is added to the top of the list. Edited note is overwritten. Up to 64 characters can be entered.
  • Page 177: Voice Recorder

    Recording starts. QR Codes to stop recording QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code containing information. To play: Example: SoftBank mobile phones [Save] Recorded sounds are saved in Ring Songs&Tones folder. Scanning Barcodes Up to ten items can be saved.
  • Page 178: Edit Title

    In Step 1, highlight an item 7 [Menu] 7 Delete One Note 831P cannot read barcodes or two-dimensional codes other than JAN/ QR Codes. If recognition stalls, adjust display brightness and retry. Brightness can be adjusted while scanning; however, zoom level can not be changed.
  • Page 179: Using Barcode Data

    Make calls; create messages* (S! Mail: ZP.12-4/ Phone Number SMS: ZP.12-8); save to Phone Book (ZP.4-3) Save to Phone Book Phone Book Save text only MEMORY: Data Saved to regardless of Phone Save Settings (MEMORY: selection text) * SoftBank handset numbers only 11-11...
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  • Page 181: Messaging

    Messaging Basics ..............12-2 Organizing/Using Messages.......12-17 Available Entry Items & Character Entry Limits ..... 12-2 Checking Messages in Messaging Folders......12-17 Messaging Folders & Memory Status ........12-3 Mail Delivery Rule ............. 12-17 Customizing Handset Address ..........12-3 Replying to Messages ............12-18 Mail Security Setting ............
  • Page 182: Basics

    Up to 20 single-byte Exchange short text messages with SoftBank Phone Up to 20 recipients alphanumerics/ten handsets. Number* recipients For more information, visit SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Website Up to 256 double-/ – Subject (http://www.softbank.jp). single-byte Up to 70 double-/ 30 KB* Text #Messaging Lock (ZP.12-19)
  • Page 183: Messaging Folders & Memory Status

    Customize here When memory for messaging folders is low, read messages and sent messages are automatically deleted one by one. Protect important For details, visit SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Website messages from unintentional deletion (ZP.12-20), or set Auto Delete (http://www.softbank.jp). Incoming Messages/Auto Delete Sent Messages to (ZP.15-15).
  • Page 184: Sending S! Mail & Sms

    Enter text Attachment field Composition Window <Add Address> Text Entry Window Phone Book [Send] Select a Phone Book entry 7 Select a SoftBank handset number or mail address #Addresses #Message Preview (ZP.12-9) #Sending Messages (ZP.12-10) #Confirm Message Delivery (ZP.15-15) 12-4...
  • Page 185 Apply Feeling Mail setting to S! Mail; recipient handset responds according to link to Feeling settings. After Step 6 on page 12-4, Send Feeling Mail to compatible SoftBank handsets only. <Add Attachment> Ringtone, vibration and notification light settings vary depending on Feeling Expression of recipient handset (ZP.15-16).
  • Page 186 7 Select a font size 7 Font Size Graphic Mail Enter text Create HTML messages; select font color/size, background color, or insert images, etc. Example: Use various Templates to create Graphic Mail. Change font size Scroll text [Menu] 7 After Step 4 on page 12-4, 7 Select a template 7 Insert Template [Set]...
  • Page 187 (Side Key) to preview 7 Using My Pictograms [Back] After Step 5 on page 12-4, in a text entry window, [Full] 7 [My Pict.] [Send] My Pictogram list appears. If previously used, press [My Pict.]. Select a My Pictogram 7 My Pictogram is entered.
  • Page 188: Input Text

    Composition Window Text Entry Window <Add Address> Phone Book Manual Mail Conversion [Menu] 7 In SMS Composition window, Switch Message Type #Confirm Message Delivery (ZP.15-15) #SMS Settings (ZP.15-17) Select a Phone Book entry 7 Select a SoftBank handset number 12-8...
  • Page 189: Creating Messages

    In composition window, select Address field [Menu] 7 7 Select an item 7 Highlight an item 7 [Set]/[Select] Enter Address Directly Delete Attachments * 7 Enter a SoftBank handset Enter Number Enter Address Highlight a file 7 [Menu] 7 Delete...
  • Page 190: Graphic Mail Functions

    ® One file of BGM or Flash , and up to 40 types of My Pictograms or Graphic Mail Functions images can be inserted per Graphic Mail. To delete inserted images, lines, My Pictograms, etc.: Close Graphic Use Other Graphic Mail Settings Palette 7 Move cursor before images, etc.
  • Page 191: Receiving & Viewing Messages

    Unread/Total Information window Note Unread Count 831P may connect to the Network via URL link in message text. Data-intensive web pages may incur high charges. Depending on situations, Message tone may not sound and Notification Light may not flash. flashes for new messages Incoming Mail instead.
  • Page 192: Window Description

    Window Description #Other functions (ZP.12-16) #Change Ringtone #Change Ringer Volume #Change Messaging Folder Contents Ringtone Duration #Set Vibration Alert (ZP.15-2) #Set Notification Light for Incoming Messages (ZP.15-11) Received or Sent Date & Time, #Feeling Mail Settings (ZP.15-16) and S! Mail Subject or SMS Message Text Example: Received Folder in Incoming Mail Message Type/Status...
  • Page 193: Retrieving Complete S! Mail

    Message Contents Retrieving Complete S! Mail At the end of message text, Sender* Subject There are sequels System Message Icon (ZP.12-16) Message Text Example: Received Message Retrieve from Message List Number of Attachments [Menu] 7 The number of files (images, sounds, videos, text, etc.) appears. In received message list, Retrieve * For Sent Messages, recipient appears...
  • Page 194: Opening & Saving Attachments

    Opening & Saving Attachments Viewing Received Messages In Message window, Press and hold [Menu] Incoming Mail folder is opened. Attachment List Select a folder 7 Select a message Select a file 7 [Back] Opening an Unread Message To save the file, highlight a file 7 In Standby, press and hold to open newest unread message.
  • Page 195: 3D Pictograms

    3D Pictograms Using Server Mail Message text appears in 3D animation. Retrieve mail list stored at the Center to view Server Mail. Incomplete S! Mail text does not appear animated. Viewing Server Mail In Message window, [Menu] Server Mail Box [Update] 7 Mail List Updating Server Mail List...
  • Page 196: Other Functions

    Forward Server Mail Other functions 7 Highlight an S! Mail 7 [Menu] 7 Mail List Forward Server 7 Select/Enter a number or mail address Mail <Add Address> Manually Retrieve New Messages [Send] Retrieve New To forward Server Mail via S! Mail Notice: In Message List window, Retrieve S! Mail messages saved on Server while handset is highlight an S! Mail Notice 7 [Menu] 7...
  • Page 197: Organizing/Using Messages

    Organizing/Using Messages Mail Delivery Rule Checking Messages in Messaging Folders Previously received messages are not sorted. If the same address or subject is set to multiple folders, lowest Incoming Mail Drafts numbered folder has priority. Sent Messages Unsent Messages Either address or mail subject can be specified per folder. In Incoming Mail folder, select a folder then message.
  • Page 198: Mail Security Setting

    Replying to Messages Mail Security Setting In Message window, [Reply] Activate Mail Security to require Phone Password when opening Mail box and operating Server Mail. appears before Subject of reply. Settings Complete message 7 [Send] Universal Settings Mail Security Setting Enter Phone Password 7 (Repeat: Select an item)* 7 [OK] * To cancel selection, press...
  • Page 199: Messaging Lock

    Messaging Lock Message Display [Default] OFF In Message List window While Messaging Lock is active, creating messages, viewing Mail Boxes, changing settings, etc. are restricted. Sort Messages When Messaging Lock is active, appears. When Phone Book Lock [Menu] 7 7 Select a sorting method Sort and Messaging Lock are both active, appears.
  • Page 200: Using Messages

    Protect Messages Using Messages Follow the steps (See below) Forward Messages Item Operation/Description 7 Select a folder 7 Select a message 7 Incoming Mail Protect/ Highlight a message 7 [Menu] 7 Protect [Menu] 7 7 Select a method 7 Forward <Add Address>...
  • Page 201 Item Operation/Description Select a URL (highlighted) 7 Connect with Access Yahoo! Keitai Connect with PC Site Website Browser Select a URL (highlighted) 7 Add to Bookmark Add to 7 Enter a title 7 Select Folder field 7 <Title> Bookmarks Select a folder 7 [Save] Use Sender's/Recipient's Information In Message List window, select a message 7...
  • Page 202 12-22...
  • Page 203: Internet

    Internet Getting Started ............13-2 Using Yahoo! Keitai ..........13-3 Opening Yahoo! Keitai Main Menu ........13-3 Entering URL............... 13-4 Using Access Histories............13-4 Exiting Mobile Internet............13-4 Using PC Site Browser .........13-5 Opening Menu..............13-5 Entering URL............... 13-5 Using Access Histories............13-5 Exiting Internet ..............
  • Page 204: Getting Started

    Download image/sound files, etc. (ZP.13-11) Cached items with expiry dates are deleted upon expiry. Video/Music Streaming (ZP.13-12) Information remains even after 831P is disconnected from the Network Register S! Quick News (ZP.7-2) or handset power is turned off. PC Sites #Clear Cache #Delete Cookies #Initialize Browser (ZP.15-...
  • Page 205: Using Yahoo! Keitai

    Opening secure pages constitutes Select a menu item agreement to the terms of usage. SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp., VeriSign Japan K.K., GlobalSign K.K., RSA Security Inc., Cybertrust Japan Co., Repeat Step 2 as required.
  • Page 206: Entering Url

    Entering URL Using Access Histories Enter URLs (addresses beginning with "http://" or "https://") Open previously viewed pages using access histories. Up to 100 access histories are stored. (The number of savable histories directly to access websites, or open previously viewed pages varies depending on data amount.) using URL histories.
  • Page 207: Using Pc Site Browser

    Using PC Site Browser Entering URL Opening Menu Follow same operation accessed from Yahoo! Keitai. Main Menu 4 View PC websites using PC Site Browser. Yahoo! Keitai PC Site Browser When PC Site Browser is active, appears. Enter URL Some pages may not be viewable. Viewing PC websites may incur high charges.
  • Page 208: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Web Page Sound Volume When Manner Mode is active or Voice Call Ringer Volume set to Using Cursor , web page sounds are muted. Silent Sound volume cannot be adjusted while viewing web pages. Adjust Voice Call Ringer Volume beforehand (ZP.15-2). Use cursor to select underlined menu items.
  • Page 209: Text Entry & Item Selection

    Text Entry & Item Selection Highlight field 7 7 Enter text 7 Enter previously entered text (input memory). Enter text or select items to send information. Text Entry Field [Menu] 7 7 Select Insert Input Memory Example: input memory Text Entry Highlight field 7 Radio Button Field...
  • Page 210: Using Information

    Saved Pages Bookmark websites or save page content to Saved Pages. Some copy protected materials cannot be saved. Example: Yahoo! Keitai Browser Save links to websites. 831P connects to the Network to open the link. Create folders to organize Bookmarks Bookmarks.
  • Page 211: Managing Bookmarks & Saved Pages

    Moving Bookmarks to Folder Managing Bookmarks & Saved Pages In Bookmark list window, highlight a bookmark 7 [Menu] 7 7 Select a folder Move to Follow the steps below to open Bookmarks or Saved pages list: Editing Folder Title Yahoo! Keitai In Bookmark list window, highlight a folder 7 [Menu] 7 Edit...
  • Page 212: Bookmarks/Saved Pages Functions

    Delete Saved Pages Bookmarks/Saved Pages Functions Follow the steps below Item Operation/Description Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai ( PC Site Browser) Highlight a saved page 7 [Menu] 7 Delete Bookmarks or Saved Pages Delete Save URLs to Bookmarks [Menu] 7 Delete Selected Files [Create]* 7...
  • Page 213: Downloading Image/Sound Files

    Available menu items vary by saved content. Make a Voice Call Voice Call Note 831P does not support Progressive JPEG files. Make a Video Call Video Call Do not remove Memory Card while saving files to it. Do not turn handset power off while downloading or saving files. Files Save a number to Phone Book (ZP.4-3)
  • Page 214: Streaming

    Note Streaming Streaming requires a continuous Network connection. Network Supported by compatible files on Yahoo! Keitai sites only. remains connected even during a pause (Transmission fees apply). Streaming files cannot be saved. Streaming indicator appears (ZP.1-8). Paused streams may stop after three minutes of inactivity. Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai Yahoo! Keitai...
  • Page 215: Option Menu Items

    Option Menu Items Item Operation/Description In Yahoo! Keitai, press [Menu] for these options: To PC Site Some functions may not be available depending on web pages. Browser * Toggle Yahoo! Keitai/PC site Change Item Operation/Description Browser * Go to next page Forward Yahoo! View Bookmarks list, add bookmarks, or access web...
  • Page 216 13-14...
  • Page 217: S! Appli

    S! Appli Before Using S! Appli...........14-2 Downloading S! Appli ............14-2 Using S! Appli ............14-3 Activating S! Appli .............. 14-3 Terminate/Suspend & Resume ..........14-3 Managing Applications ............14-4 Security Level Functions ............14-4 14-1...
  • Page 218: Before Using S! Appli

    Before Using S! Appli Downloading S! Appli S! Appli are Java™-based applications designed to run on Download up to 100 S! Appli files to 831P/Memory Card. SoftBank handsets. Download games and other real-time applications for use on 831P. Main Menu 4...
  • Page 219: Settings

    Using S! Appli Terminate/Suspend & Resume Activating S! Appli Terminating/Pausing S! Appli While running an S! Appli, Main Menu 4 S! Appli S! Appli List Terminate Suspend Select an S! Appli appears for a suspended application. S! Appli starts and appears.
  • Page 220: Managing Applications

    Managing Applications Security Level Functions Moving S! Appli between 831P and Memory Card Set Security Level while Running S! Appli Security Level cannot be set for some S! Appli. Main Menu 4 S! Appli S! Appli List Main Menu 4...
  • Page 221 Settings Sound & Vibration ..........15-2 Messaging ............15-15 Ringtones ................15-2 Universal Settings.............. 15-15 Warning Tone & Key Tone............15-3 S! Mail Settings..............15-16 Feeling Mail Settings ............15-16 Display ..............15-4 SMS Settings..............15-17 Main Display................15-4 Display Settings ..............15-4 Internet ............. 15-18 Main Menu................15-5 Browser Display Settings............
  • Page 222: Sound & Vibration

    (setting may not apply to some content). Volume 6 Assign Ringtone Message S! Quick *5 Avoid placing 831P on unstable surface when Vibration Alert is active/ .mmf 7 Select a folder in Data Folder 7 Highlight News while charging battery; cancel Vibration Alert before charging battery.
  • Page 223: Warning Tone & Key Tone

    Pre-installed Ringtones Warning Tone & Key Tone Title Composer Original Tone Main Menu 4 Settings Sound Settings WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART PRYOR ARTHUR Settings/Operation Default WAGNER RICHARD WILHELM Set Warning Tone Off ON (sound) JESSEL LEON Warning Tone ROSSINI GIOACCHINO ANTONIO Change Key Tone Tone 1 7 Select a tone...
  • Page 224: Display

    Display Display Settings Main Display Main Menu 4 Settings Main Menu 4 Settings Display Settings Settings/Operation Default Set Interface Language Settings/Operation Default Automatic* Phone Settings English Change Wallpaper* 7 Select a folder in Data Folder 7 .jpg Main Display Change Clock/Calendar Style Highlight an image 7 [Set] Large Clock...
  • Page 225: Keypad

    Keypad Main Menu Main Menu 4 Settings Phone Settings Main Menu 4 Settings Display Settings Key Settings Settings/Operation Default Settings/Operation Default Change Main Menu Theme* Set Keypad Backlight Duration 15 seconds – Change Menu Theme Original Menu 7 Select a time or Keypad Backlight Select a menu 7 Quick Phone...
  • Page 226: Manner Mode Settings

    Manner Mode Settings Default Settings by Mode Normal Manner Drive User Mode Main Menu 4 Settings Manner Mode Settings Assign Ringtone (Voice Call/Video Call) .mmf – – .mmf Settings/Operation Default Assign Ringtone (Message/S! Quick News) Set Manner Mode Type* – –...
  • Page 227: Date & Time

    YY/MM/DD 7 Select a date format Display Pattern Date Settings/Operation Default *1 Date & Time Settings effective on 831P: from 00:00 on 2008/01/01 to Change Date and Time* 23:59 on 2099/12/31 – 7 Enter date 7 Home Clock Date & Time *2 Time Correction may invalidate Schedule/Alarm entries.
  • Page 228: Call Settings

    Call Settings Settings/Operation Default Set Operator Priority for Automatic Search* International (Global Roaming) Select Operator Set Priority [Menu] Insert Edit Delete – Main Menu 4 : new network appears at the end of the list; Settings Call Settings place cursor at the end of the list beforehand. Optional Services International Setting : new network appears above selected one.
  • Page 229: Call Time & Call Cost

    7 Enter PIN2 7 Enter – Currency Setting three letter abbreviation for the designated currency 7 Enter value *1 For Group Calling, total length of all calls made from 831P remains. *2 Call Cost may not appear depending on subscription. 15-9...
  • Page 230: Making & Receiving Calls

    Main Menu 4 canceled by closing handset even if Close-to-End Call is active. Settings Call Settings *3 Available only when the first information received on 831P is Missed Call. Settings/Operation Default *4 831P beeps and call connects after seven seconds. When Auto Answer Press Any Key to Answer Calls* and Answer Phone (ZP.2-12) are active, one with shorter Answer...
  • Page 231: Notification Light

    Notification Light Phone Book Main Menu 4 Main Menu 4 Settings Phone Settings Phone Book Settings Notification Light Settings/Operation Default Settings/Operation Default Change Save Location for New Entry Phone (Phone, USIM or Ask Each Time) Set Notification Light for Voice Calls* Color 5 7 Select a color or Save Settings...
  • Page 232: Video Call

    Video Call Engaged Video Call Settings Function Menus During a Video Call, [Menu] Settings Main Menu 4 Settings Call Settings Settings/Operation Default Video Call Change Brightness Level 3 7 Select a Display Backlight Brightness Settings/Operation Default level Alternative Change Outgoing Image and Sound Settings* Change Backlight Duration Picture 7 Select an item...
  • Page 233: Digital Tv

    Digital TV Settings/Operation Default Delete Information Saved in Broadcast Main Menu 4 User Settings – Storage Area 7 Select an item 7 Reset Storage Area Settings/Operation Default Delete All Information Saved in Broadcast Hide Caption Storage Area – Caption [All] 7 7 Enter Reset Storage Area Phone Password...
  • Page 234: S! Quick News

    S! Quick News Auto Update/Deleting Information Display Settings Main Menu 4 Entertainment S! Quick News Settings Main Menu 4 Settings Display Settings S! Quick News Settings Settings/Operation Default Automatically Update News Flash in S! Quick Settings/Operation Default OFF (not News List* automatically Show Only Unread Items in Standby Unread + Read...
  • Page 235: Messaging

    Set Auto Delete Off (For Incoming Mail) Delivery Report Auto Delete Incoming Messages Filter Messages into Folders 7 Select a folder 7 *1 Available only when the first information received on 831P is Message. Mail Delivery Rule – [Menu] 7 7 Select a search/ *2 In the following cases, font size does not change.
  • Page 236: S! Mail Settings

    S! Mail Settings Feeling Mail Settings Main Menu 4 Main Menu 4 Messaging Settings Messaging Settings S! Mail Settings S! Mail Settings Feeling Expression Settings/Operation Default Settings/Operation Default Set S! Mail Download Condition (within Hide Information ON (show) Auto Japan) Information Display Settings Download All Incoming Options...
  • Page 237: Sms Settings

    Default Settings SMS Settings Notification Message Emotion Vibration Light Ringtone Main Menu 4 Messaging Settings Happy Color 6 Pattern 1 SMS Settings Happy .mmf Color 2 Pattern 1 Good.mmf OK/Good Settings/Operation Default Color 1 Pattern 2 Sad/Sorry Set a Time Limit to Store All Sent SMS at the .mmf Depends on Center*...
  • Page 238: Internet

    Internet Memory Manager & Reset Browser Display Settings Yahoo! Keitai Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai Settings Yahoo! Keitai PC Site Browser Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai Settings Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai PC Site Browser PC Site Browser PC Site Browser Settings Main Menu 4 Yahoo! Keitai PC Site Browser...
  • Page 239: Security Settings

    Set Not to Send Referer Information ON (send) Send Referer Select whether or Not to Allow Cookies to be ON (store) Stored on 831P Cookies Ask Every Time Select whether or Not to Run Scripts in Ask before Yahoo! Keitai*...
  • Page 240: S! Appli

    S! Appli Main Menu 4 S! Appli S! Appli Settings Settings/Operation Default Change Volume Volume 4 7 Adjust volume Volume Backlight On/Off Follow General Display Backlight Always ON Always Setting* Deactivate Vibration ON (activate) Vibration Suspend S! Appli after Set Period of Inactivity Not Suspended 7 Select a duration Auto Suspend Timer...
  • Page 241: Appendix

    Appendix Function List ............16-2 Troubleshooting ..........16-8 Warning Signs..............16-10 Software Update ..........16-10 Key Assignments ..........16-13 Symbol List ............16-15 Character Code List ........... 16-16 Weather Indicator List........16-21 Memory List ............16-22 Specifications ............ 16-23 Index..............16-24 Warranty &...
  • Page 242: Function List

    Function List Yahoo! Keitai From Main Menu, press key corresponding to a menu Menu Number/Function Name Page number for direct access. (ZP.1-20) Yahoo! Keitai – Example: To select S! Mail Settings in Messaging menu: first column 1 Yahoo! Keitai P.13-3 second column third column 2 Bookmarks...
  • Page 243 S! Appli Menu Number/Function Name Page Menu Number/Function Name Page S! Appli – – 1 S! Appli List – 1 Watch TV P.5-5 Tab 1 Phone P.14-2 2 Program List P.5-7 Tab 2 Memory Card P.14-2 3 TV Link P.5-9 2 S! Appli Settings –...
  • Page 244 Camera Entertainment Menu Number/Function Name Page Menu Number/Function Name Page Camera – Entertainment – 1 Camera P.6-5 1 S! Quick News – 2 Video Camera P.6-6 1 S! Quick News List P.7-2 3 Bar Code Reader P.11-9 2 S! Loop List P.7-2 4 Magnifying Loupe P.6-10...
  • Page 245 3 S! Appli – Tools Tab 1 Phone P.8-2 Menu Number/Function Name Page Tab 2 Memory Card P.8-2 Tools – 4 Music – 1 Alarms P.11-6 Tab 1 Phone P.8-2 2 Calendar P.11-2 Tab 2 Memory Card P.8-2 3 Calculator P.11-7 5 Videos –...
  • Page 246 7 S! Addressbook Back-up – Bar Code Reader 1 Start Sync P.4-12 Menu Number/Function Name Page 2 Auto Sync Settings P.4-12 Bar Code Reader – 3 Sync Log P.4-12 1 Scan Barcodes P.11-9 8 Memory Manager – 2 Saved Data List P.11-10 1 Copy All from USIM P.4-10...
  • Page 247 2 Display Settings – 5 Call Settings – 1 Main Display P.15-4 1 Optional Services P.2-13 2 Change Menu Theme P.15-5 2 Call Time & Cost P.15-9 3 Backlight Time P.15-4 3 Video Call P.15-12 4 Main Menu Icons P.15-5 4 Reject Incoming Calls P.10-5 5 Themes...
  • Page 248: Troubleshooting

    Handset functions do not work after turning power on Does (red) appear? Does PIN Entry window appear? Is 831P out-of-range or in a location where signal is weak? PIN Entry is . Enter PIN (ZP.10-2). Move to a location where signal is strong.
  • Page 249 Make sure handset, battery, Desktop Holder and AC Charger terminals saved in Phone Book are clean. This may occur just after turning 831P on. Return to Standby and retry Is ambient temperature between +5°C and +35°C? later. Otherwise, battery may not reach full charge.
  • Page 250: Software Update

    Software Update Warning Signs Check for 831P software updates and download as required. Choose to begin update or schedule update. Problem Causes and Remedies Transmission fees do not apply to updates (including checking for updates, downloading and rewriting). Handset is out-of-range.
  • Page 251 Follow onscreen instructions seconds for update to start. After download is complete, 831P automatically turns off and restarts Software Update will not start while 831P before Software Update begins. is in use. Continuing handset usage for ten...
  • Page 252 Data Folder or other content, but it is recommended that you create a backup, as appropriate, of any important information and data (note that some files cannot be copied). SoftBank is not liable for damages resulting from loss of data, information, etc. Update may temporarily cancel Keyguard.
  • Page 253: Key Assignments

    Key Assignments Multiple characters are assigned to each key. For input modes and character types: ZP.3-2 Press and hold numeric keys ( ) to enter single-byte numbers assigned to each key, regardless of input mode. To enter +, press and hold in single-byte number mode.
  • Page 254 Input Modes Kanji (Hiragana) Katakana Alphanumerics Numbers [Double-byte] [Double-/Single-byte] [Double-/Single-byte] [Double-/Single-byte] Pictograph List/Symbol List* " Pictograph List/Symbol List [Press and hold] [Press and hold] Notepad List P (pause) * , . ? ! ’ - & ( ) ¥ (Space) (Single-byte Space) [Press and hold] Symbol List Toggle input modes...
  • Page 255: Symbol List

    Symbol List Double-byte Symbol List Single-byte Symbol List 16-15...
  • Page 256: Character Code List

    Character Code List 16-16...
  • Page 257 16-17...
  • Page 258 16-18...
  • Page 259 16-19...
  • Page 260 16-20...
  • Page 261: Weather Indicator List

    Weather Indicator List Cherry Blossom Disaster Prevention Indicators and categories are subject to Blossoms Opening Heavy Rain change without notice. Near Full Bloom Storm Warning Weather Peak Bloom Information Clear (day) Past Peak News Clear (night) Fall Foliage Cloudy No Color Rain Moderate Color Snow...
  • Page 262: Memory List

    Memory List [Yahoo! Keitai] Up to 20 items/750KB Up to 1000 items/approx. 39 MB Saved Pages [PC Site Browser] Data Folder (Pre-installed media files/applications included) Up to 20 items/1150KB Shared with Notepad/S! Appli List [Yahoo! Keitai] (One S! Appli corresponds to three to six items.) Up to 100 items Bookmarks [PC Site Browser]...
  • Page 263: Specifications

    Specifications Battery 3.7 V 831P Voltage Lithium-ion Battery Type 115 g* Weight (including battery) 770 mAh Capacity 49 x 109 x 15.9 mm* Dimensions 45 x 4.5 x 37 mm* Dimensions 370 hours* Standby Time 280 hours* * Approximate value 180 minutes* Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 264: Index

    Index AC Charger ..........1-14 Background Music ........7-7 Access History Backlight Numerics PC Site Browser ........13-5 Display ..........15-4 3D Pictograms ........12-15 Yahoo! Keitai ........13-4 S! Appli ..........15-20 Settings ..........15-15 Account Details ........4-13 Video Calls .........15-12 3G .............. 2-8 After-Sales Service ........16-31 Backup Alarms ............11-6 Memory Card ........8-17...
  • Page 265 Content Key ..........8-6 Continuous Shooting ........6-5 Cache Memory ......... 13-2 Data Folder ..........8-2 Conversion Methods ........3-5 Calculator ..........11-7 Date & Time Settings .......15-7 Cookie Calendar ..........11-2 Deleting Deleting ..........15-18 Call Barring ..........2-18 Folders/files ..........8-12 Settings ..........15-19 Call Barring Password ..... 1-26, 2-18 Messages ..........12-19 Copy Protected Files ........8-4 Call Cost ..........
  • Page 266 Earpiece Volume Feeling Mail Handset Video Calls ..........2-9 Creating ..........12-5 Menus ..........1-19 Voice Calls ..........2-9 Receiving ..........12-11 Parts & Functions ........1-4 e-Book Viewer ......... 7-12 Settings ........12-5, 15-16 Power On/Off ........1-15 Effect (Camera) ......6-3, 6-4, 6-8 Flash(R) folder ..........8-3 Handset Security [Section Contents] ..10-1 ®...
  • Page 267 Media Player ..........7-4 Memory Card ..........8-14 Key Assignments ........16-13 Network Information ........1-15 Backup ..........8-17 Key Settings ..........15-5 Network Mode ...........2-8 Formatting ..........8-15 Key Tone ..........15-3 Network S! Appli ........14-2 Synchronizing ........15-20 Keyguard ..........10-3 New Messages Memory List ..........16-22 Keypad Backlight ........
  • Page 268 Predictive Conversion .........3-5 Preview Window Password Lock ......... 10-4 Recipients (Adding/editing/deleting) ..12-9 Camera ...........6-3 Passwords ..........1-26 Recording Time ..........6-4 Video Camera .........6-4 Passwords (Changing) Referer Information ........15-19 Private Menu ..........1-23 Call Barring Password ......2-18 Reject Incoming Calls .......10-5 PUK/PUK2 .........
  • Page 269 Universal Settings ......15-15 Touch Tones ..........2-9 Universal Settings .......15-15 S! Quick News ........... 7-2 Snooze ............11-6 Saved Pages ..........13-8 SoftBank Utility Software ......9-5 Saving Softkeys ............ix URL History Notepad ..........11-8 Software Update ........16-10 PC Site Browser ........13-5 Phone Book .........
  • Page 270 Vibration Wallpaper ......... 8-9, 15-4 Incoming alert ........15-2 Warning Messages (PC Site Browser) ..15-18 S! Appli ..........15-20 Warning Tone ...........15-3 Video Calls ..........2-5 Warranty ..........16-31 Video Player ..........7-8 Weather Indicator ........7-14 Videos White Balance Recording ..........6-6 Still Images ........
  • Page 271: Warranty & Service

    The warranty term is described in the warranty. Repairs within warranty are performed under terms and conditions described. SoftBank is not liable for any damage resulting from use of Out of warranty, any repairs are performed upon request at subscriber’s this product.
  • Page 272: Customer Service

    Customer Service If you have questions about SoftBank handsets or services, please call General Information. For repairs, please call Customer Assistance. SoftBank Customer Centers SoftBank Global Call Center From outside Japan, dial +81-3-5351-3491 From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 for General Information or (Please take care to dial the correct number.
  • Page 273 SoftBank 831P User Guide March 2012, Second Edition SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. For additional information, please visit a SoftBank shop. Model: SoftBank 831P Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. Manufacturer: Please help the mobile industry maintain high environmental standards. Recycle your old handsets, batteries and charger units (all manufacturers and brands).

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