Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 201F. Before You Begin ・SoftBank 201F is referred to as "handset" in this guide. ・Read "Safety Precautions" and this guide thoroughly beforehand for proper usage. ・Accessible services may be limited by contract conditions.
Package Contents Parts & Functions Package Contents Front/Top/Bottom ・Handset (SoftBank 201F) ・Battery (FMBAB1) ・Desktop Holder (FMEAA1) ・AC Charger (FMCAB1) ・microSD Card (Complimentary Sample) ・クイックスタート (Japanese) ・お願いとご注意 (Japanese) ・Handset Warranty (Japanese) ・AC Charger Warranty (Japanese) Part Description Internal Photograph your own face, etc.
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Handset Keys Part Description Part Description Earphone Connect earphone Port Increase Volume TV/FM Decrease Volume Receive One Seg (Digital TV) signal/For FM Transmission Toggle Display Backlight on/off Transmitter Antenna Long Press for power on/off External Onscreen navigation buttons Navigation Capture images Camera Infrared For infrared transmission...
USIM Card Installation Insert Battery USIM Card IC chip contains customer and authentication information, including handset number. Inserting USIM Card Power off first. ・With (+) (-) printed side facing up, align Battery terminals with handset terminals ( ), then lower ( Remove Battery Cover Close Battery Cover ・Use notch (○) and release tabs inside of Battery Cover...
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Removing USIM Card Close Battery Cover Always power off first. Remove Battery Cover ・Align Battery Cover with handset, then firmly press down along arrows. Check there are no gaps. ・Use notch (○) and release tabs inside of Battery Cover in the order of , then remove Battery Cover as shown.
SD Card Installation Inserting SD Card Handset accepts an SD Card up to 64 GB. Some SD Cards may Always power off first. not operate properly. Memory and SD Card Remove Battery Cover Use System memory and Internal storage in handset and SD Card as follows.
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Removing SD Card Close Battery Cover Always power off first. Remove Battery Cover ・Align Battery Cover with handset, then firmly press down along arrows. Check there are no gaps. ・Use notch (○) and release tabs inside of Battery Cover in the order of , then remove Battery Cover as shown.
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Formatting SD Card Close Battery Cover When using a new SD Card for the first time, format it on handset before trying to save files, etc. ・Format Card deletes all SD Card files, even those created on other devices. ・Charge Battery or install a charged Battery beforehand. ・Align Battery Cover with handset, then firmly press down In Home Screen, Settings...
( ), then lower ( Back Up Your Files SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages Close Battery Cover resulting from accidental loss/alteration of information. Keep a copy of contacts, etc. in a separate place.
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Battery Cautions Removing Battery Battery Care Charge Battery at least once every six months; uncharged Remove Battery Cover Battery may die or affect files/settings. Bulges Depending on usage, bulges may appear near end of battery life; this does not affect safety. ・Use notch (○) and release tabs inside of Battery Cover Replacing Battery in the order of...
Charging Battery AC Charger Battery must be inserted in handset to charge it. Use AC Charger FMCAB1 (USB Cable and AC Charger). Desktop Holder Insert USB plug of USB Cable into AC Charger USB port Use Desktop Holder and AC Charger FMCAB1 (USB Cable and AC Charger).
Power On/Off Power Off Power On (Long Press) (Long Press) Power off Cancel Screen Lock window appears. Drag Screen Lock is canceled. ・Initial setup menu opens before Home Screen appears after powering on for the first time. Handset shuts down.
Touchscreen Operations Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll pages, etc. Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/ operation. Touch & Hold Touch item for 1+ seconds to move icons, open menus, etc. Drag Drag item (e.g., Touchscreen unlock slider) to move it. Swipe/Flick Swipe/Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc.
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Basic Operations Basic Operations............... 20 Handset Phone Number............ 21 Mobile Manners..............21 Text Entry.................22 Google Account..............24 Google Play™..............25 Security Codes..............26 USIM PIN................27 Screen Lock............... 28 Software Updates.............28...
Basic Operations Menu Operations for options. Alternatively, Touch & Hold Display for Home Screen & Launcher settings. Home Screen top sheet appears at power on. Most handset operations start from Home Screen sheets or Launcher pages. Handset Settings In Home Screen, Settings to customize settings.
Handset Phone Number Mobile Manners My Phone Number Manner Mode Cancel most handset sounds to avoid disturbing others around you. In Home Screen, Settings Profile ・Camera shutter, video recording tones, etc. sound even in Manner mode. (Long Press) Handset phone number appears. ・...
Text Entry QWERTY Keypad Layout ・Keypad layout may vary by application. Keyboards Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In Numeric keypad, multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY keypad, a single character is assigned to each key. ・ In any keyboard, Tap for QWERTY keypad/Numeric keypad to switch keyboards.
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Handwritten Input Layout Toggling Text Entry Modes Touch & Hold then Slide to to open handwritten input pad. ・Keypad layout may vary by application. Entry mode changes. Symbol list Smiley list Phrase/Pictogram list Handwriting area Tap for character code input, phrase input, ATOK direct, Register Words, NX!input &...
Google Account Signing in to a Google Account Create a Google Account to use Google services. A Google If an application requires a Google Account, Google sign in Account is required to fully use some services and appears. Sign in to use the application. applications/functions.
Google Play™ Updating Installed Applications Download applications in Google Play. Sign in to your Google Account beforehand. In Home Screen, (Play Store) Installing Free Applications In Home Screen, (Play Store) Google Play opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. My Apps Tap application Update Google Play opens.
Some functions/services require these codes for use. risk. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for user installed application content (quality, reliability, legality, ・Do not reveal Security Codes. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed liable for misuse or damages.
Entering PIN incorrectly three times activates PIN Lock. Enter PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) to unlock. Entering PUK incorrectly ten times activates USIM Lock. To use handset again, reissue USIM Card at SoftBank Shop (fees apply). For more about PUK, contact SoftBank Customer Support (http://mb.softbank.jp/en/customer_support/...
Screen Lock Software Updates After set period of inactivity, Screen Lock activates. Look for available updates. Update as required. Canceling Screen Lock Automatic Software Updates Download update file automatically and update software on specified day and time. In Sleep mode, Press Update via Wi-Fi is described here.
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Before Software Update Handset data may be lost to damage, malfunction, etc. Always back up important files. Back up important information before Software Update. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for loss or associated damages. Software Update Cautions Handset cannot be used until Software Update completes;...
Home Screen Basics Status Bar Home Screen top sheet appears at power on; most operations Status Bar appears at the top of Display. start here. Status Bar Layout Notification Indicators Item Description Status Indicators Drag down to open Notifications Window Status Bar Current Current Home Screen sheet position...
Notification Indicators Status Indicators These Notification Indicators appear in Status Bar: These Status Indicators appear in Status Bar: Icon Description Indicator Description New Gmail 4G Data in Use New Email 3G Data in Use New NX! Mail Wi-Fi Connected New Urgent News Bluetooth ®...
Notifications Window Open notifications (missed call, etc.), check handset status or change various settings. Opening Notifications Window Drag Status Bar down Notifications Window opens. Layout Item Description Status On/Off of each function Switches Settings Set each function Notification details or item setting Notifications/ Running Items Clear...
Calling To end the call, Learn calling basics, including handling incoming calls, and in- call operations. Placing Calls In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) Call ends. Answering Calls When call connects, Answer Onscreen dialpad appears. ・ Alternatively, in Home Screen, (NX! Dial) to activate NX! Dial.
Optional Services Emergency Location Report This handset is compatible with SoftBank Optional Services. Using SoftBank 3G handset for emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.) Optional Services ・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission fees.
Call Forwarding Tap Phone number field Enter number In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) No calls Calls Call Settings ・ Set Call time when selecting Calls Call settings appears. Call Forwarding is set. Voicemail/Call Forwarding Voicemail/Call Forwarding appears. Call Forwarding...
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Voicemail No calls Calls In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) ・ Set Call time when selecting Calls Call Settings Voicemail is set. ・ When a new message is recorded, appears in Status Bar. New voicemail for voice guidance. Call settings appears. Voicemail/Call Forwarding Voicemail/Call Forwarding appears.
Call Waiting Requires separate subscription. Call Waiting is set. ・ Call Waiting tone sounds for new call. Tap Answer In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) accept the call. Group Calling Requires separate subscription. During a call, Add call Call Settings Enter another phone number Outgoing call Call settings appears.
SoftBank Customer Support. ・If you have previously changed Call Barring Password on a SoftBank handset, use the new password. ・If a call is attempted while calling is restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to appear in some areas.
Address Book Outgoing call barring Incoming call barring Save phone numbers, mail addresses, etc. to Address Book. Adding New Contacts In Home Screen, (NX! Contact) Tap incoming/outgoing restrictions Enter Call Barring Password New Contact window appears. Call Barring is set. ・...
Messaging & Browser Messaging................44 Using NX! Mail..............44 Creating/Sending Mail/SMS..........45 Creating/Sending Gmail............47 Internet Mail Settings............. 48 Web Browsing..............48...
NX! Mail supports Privacy mode; set to show or hide contacts, to notify or not to notify new mail, etc. Exchange long text messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank handsets, other mobile providers' terminals, computers/other email-compatible devices. Attach media files for multimedia Adding Accounts messaging.
Creating/Sending Mail/SMS Google account set on terminal Another account Creating/Sending Mail In Home Screen, (NX! Mail) Enter mail address and password Next Folder list appears. New email ・ When you tap Google account set on terminal in Step enter password Next Go to Step IMAP...
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Creating/Sending SMS Tap To field Enter mail address In Home Screen, (NX! Mail) ・Enter name or address saved in Contacts to show candidates. ・ Alternatively, Phonebook Outgoing history Incoming history Select recipients. Folder list appears. Tap Subject field Enter subject New email New email window appears.
Creating/Sending Gmail Tap Enter message here. field Enter message Send To use Google Mail, create a Google Account and sign in beforehand. Creating/Sending Gmail In Home Screen, (Gmail) SMS is sent. Inbox appears. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. New message window appears. Enter To, Subject, and message text Message is sent.
Internet Mail Settings Web Browsing Adding Accounts Using Browser Check usernames (user IDs), passwords, server names, etc. of your Internet Mail accounts beforehand. In Home Screen, (Browser) In Home Screen, (Email) Browser opens. ・ Alternatively, in Home Screen, (Browser) to open Browser.
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Adding Bookmarks Opening New Tabs Open up to 16 pages in different tabs to switch between pages easily. In Home Screen, (Browser) In Home Screen, (Browser) Browser opens. Browser opens. Open target page Save to bookmarks Add bookmark window opens. Tab index appears.
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Opening secure pages constitutes agreement to the terms of SSL/TLS usage. SoftBank Mobile Corp., VeriSign Japan and Cybertrust cannot be held liable for any damages associated with the use of SSL/TLS.
Imaging Recording Videos Recorded videos are saved to SD Card by default. Capturing Photos ・Captured photos are saved to SD Card by default. In Home Screen, (Camera) In Home Screen, (Camera) Camera Viewfinder appears. Camera Viewfinder appears. MENU Video ・ Alternatively, in Home Screen, to open Viewfinder.
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Imaging Notes Photo File Format Photos are saved as JPEG files. Video File Format Videos are saved as H.264 files. Camera Cautions Keep Lens Clean Fingerprints/smudges may hinder handset imaging. Clean Lens with soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure Do not expose Lens to direct sunlight for extended periods;...
Music Files Image Files Playing Music Files Viewing Images In Home Screen, (Play Music) In Home Screen, (Gallery) Music Library appears. Album index appears. Flick Display left/right to select category (ALBUMS, etc.) Tap an album Tap image to view it Tap item Tap a song Image appears.
Wi-Fi Bluetooth ® Use household Wi-Fi networks, etc. to connect to the Internet. Connect handset to other Bluetooth devices for wireless ® connectivity. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Activating Bluetooth ® Select from available networks to establish a connection. ・Handset may not pair with all Bluetooth devices.
Calling Outside Japan Global Roaming Place calls the same way you would within Japan. International Calling ・Do not enter country code or omit first 0 from phone numbers. In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) In Home Screen, (NX! Dial) Onscreen dialpad appears. Onscreen dialpad appears.
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Settings About Settings..............62 Wi-Fi Settings..............63 Sound and Vibration Settings......... 64 Application Settings............65 Accounts & Sync Settings..........65...
Set developer options. options registration compatible Wireless LAN access point. About phone Check handset status. SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot Set SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot. settings Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connection. In Home Screen, Settings Send played music or audio via FM and transmitter listen with a car FM radio, etc.
Wi-Fi Settings Tap Wi-Fi Network Enter password Connect Wi-Fi Settings In Home Screen, Settings Handset connects to Wi-Fi network. ・A Wireless LAN router in your home may have a sticker with a password for WEP, WPA, and KEY. For details contact your router manufacturer.
Sound and Vibration Settings Sound and Vibration Sound and Vibration Settings Set Manner mode, volume, phone ringtone, etc. Item Description Volumes Adjust Volume. Alert Automatically adjust volume levels sensitivity according to the ambient noise. Manner mode Set Manner mode. Set Mic when stereo earphones are Set each item MIC input connected.
Application Settings Accounts & Sync Settings Application Settings Accounts & Sync Settings Confirm installed applications and running applications. Also Add accounts and set Sync. save applications to SD Card and uninstall applications. Item Description In Home Screen, Settings DOWNLOAD Confirm downloaded applications. ON SD CARD Confirm applications in SD Card.
3G: 640 minutes General Information Talk Time GSM: 520 minutes Continuous 4G: 300 hours From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 Standby 3G: 460 hours From a landline/IP phone, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 Time GSM: 450 hours...
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions............70 Important Product Information........76 Waterproofing/Dustproofing........... 80 General Notes..............82 RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information................84...
Read safety precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use of this product. Safety Precautions Use specified Battery, AC Charger and Desktop Holder only.
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Do not put handset, Battery, AC Charger or Do not place handset on unstable/uneven Desktop Holder in cooking appliances such as a surfaces. microwave or pressure cooker or on IH cooking Handset or related hardware may fall, resulting in injury, heaters.
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If battery fluid gets into eyes, do not rub; rinse with water and consult a doctor immediately. Do not dispose of exhausted Battery with May cause blindness. ordinary refuse. Tape over Battery terminals before disposal. Take Battery to a SoftBank Shop, or follow the local disposal regulations.
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Handset Do not position Flash close to the faces of others. Do not look at Flash directly while in use. Do not point Flash at the eyes of others. It may harm eyesight. Do not photograph infants up close. Do not use handset while driving a vehicle, Flash may impair vision, causing accidents.
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Use FM Transmitter only in Japan. FM Transmitter uses weak signals requiring no Do not use handset when it may affect a license as a radio station under Japanese laws vehicle's electronic equipment. and regulations. Using this function abroad may Handset use may affect devices and lead to unsafe driving.
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Desktop Holder, AC Charger Do not touch AC Charger if thunder is audible. May cause electric shock, etc. Do not cover/wrap with clothing or bedding while charging. Heat may build up resulting in fire, malfunction, etc. Grasp AC Charger to unplug it before cleaning. May cause electric shock, etc.
Important Product Information Handset Use & Electronic Medical Equipment Handset, Battery, USIM Card, AC Charger ・Use handset with Battery Cover, External Device Port Cover firmly closed to ensure water and dust resistance. ・Do not apply excessive force on handset. Persons with an implanted pacemaker or - Do not sit down with handset in a back pocket.
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Handset Touchscreen ・Do not remove nameplate from handset; doing so invalidates ・Lock screen when putting handset in a pocket or bag to warranty. avoid erroneous operation. ・Handset is certified as conforming to technical standards ・Do not touch Display with sharp objects such as ball point for specified wireless equipment based on the Radio Law.
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Lens may cause handset to malfunction. ・Upon reception, alert tone sounds even in Manner mode. ・SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for damages from ・Urgent News messages cannot be received during calls or accidental loss/alteration/repair of handset/SD Card other transmissions, or in poor signal conditions.
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・Water or dirt on Fingerprint Sensor or your finger may the environment/settings. Take care when using Bluetooth ® cause malfunction. ・SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for data leaked via ・Do not hit or subject to strong impact. Doing so may cause Bluetooth communication.
Take care when using Wi-Fi. Handset complies with IPX5 , IPX8 waterproof standards ・SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not responsible for data leaked via and IP5X dustproof standard with Battery Cover, and Wi-Fi communication. External Device Port Cover firmly closed.
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- Leave fine particles (a hair, grain of sand, tiny fiber, etc.) Battery Cover open, seepage may occur. In such case, power between External Device Port Cover, Battery Cover and off handset, remove Battery and bring it to a SoftBank Shop handset. or contact SoftBank Customer Support, General Information.
・Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Center. manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the ・SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for damages from user's authority to operate the equipment. accidental loss/alteration/repair of handset/SD Card ・The device complies with 15.205 of the FCC Rules.
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2010 through an international standard (IEC62209-2). MIC section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ after searching on FCC technical regulation was reported in October 2011 by the ID YUW-201F. Information and Communications Council. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can World Health Organization be found on the FCC website at http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/...
"FCC RF Exposure Information" and "European RF Exposure Information". This mobile phone 201F meets the MIC's**** technical regulation for exposure to radio waves. The technical regulation* established permitted levels of radio frequency energy, based on standards developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
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P Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions...............6 Power On/Off..............16 R RF Exposure Information/Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information................84 S Safety Precautions............70 Screen Lock............... 28 SD Card Installation............10 Security Codes..............26 Software Updates.............28 Sound and Vibration Settings......... 64 Specifications..............68 Status Bar.................
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SoftBank 201F User Guide March 2013, First Edition SoftBank Mobile Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : SoftBank 201F Manufacturer : Fujitsu Mobile Communications Limited...
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