Introduction Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 101DL. Before You Begin ・SoftBank 101DL 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 or service area.
Getting Started Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions.............. 6 USIM Card Installation............7 User Memory and SD Card..........8 Charging Battery.............. 11 Power On/Off..............12 Touchscreen Operations........... 13...
USIM Card Installation Handset Keys USIM Card IC chip contains customer and authentication information, including handset number. Inserting USIM Card Open Cap of USIM Card/SD Card Slot and insert USIM Card Part Description ・USIM Card Slot is the top slot. See "Precautions on Inserting Toggle Display Backlight on/off USIM Card."...
User Memory and SD Card Precautions on Inserting USIM Card Handset accepts an SD Card up to 32 GB. Some SD Cards may Insert in correct place; USIM Card in top (SD Card in not operate properly. bottom). User Memory can be used to save data such as photos and video.
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Removing SD Card Formatting SD Card Always perform Unmount SD Card, then power off first. 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 Open Cap of USIM Card/SD Card Slot and remove SD Card other devices.
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Formatting User Memory Erase everything ・Formatting deletes all data in User Memory. Check data before formatting User Memory. Handset erases all SD Card files. ・Format while charging, or while Battery is well charged. In Home Screen, Settings Storage Format user memory Erase user memory Erase everything All data in User Memory is deleted.
Precautions for Using User Memory/SD Card Charger Back Up Your Files SoftBank Mobile is not liable for any damages resulting from accidental loss/alteration of information. Keep a copy of contacts, etc. in a separate place. Insert adapter plug into AC Charger Never power off while files are being accessed.
Power On/Off USB Charging ・Power on handset and PC first. Power On ・Battery may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC status/environment. Long Press Power Key Connect USB Cable Connect USB Cable to PC USB port Cancel Screen Lock window appears. ・Initial setup menu opens before Home Screen appears after powering on for the first time.
Touchscreen Operations Swipe/Flick Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll Swipe/Flick to toggle sheets, pages, etc. pages, etc. Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/ operation. Pinch/Spread Pinch/Spread to zoom in or out on images, etc. Touch &...
Basic Operations Handset Settings In Home Screen, Press Settings to customize Home Screen & Launcher settings. Home Screen top sheet appears at power on. Most handset operations start from Home Screen sheets or Launcher pages. Handset & Display Orientation In most cases, Display orientation changes with handset orientation.
Handset Phone Number Mobile Manners My Phone Number Silent Mode Cancel most handset sounds to avoid disturbing others around you. In Home Screen, Settings ・Camera shutter click sounds even in Silent mode. ・When setting Silent mode by toggling the Manner Switch, do not cancel Silent mode from the operation screen.
Text Entry Airplane Mode Disable all functions which emit signals while power remains Keyboards Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 12-Key Keyboard, multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY Long Press Power Key Keyboard, single characters are assigned to each key. ・...
Google Account Toggling Text Entry Modes Create a Google Account to use Google services. Some services cannot be used and some applications/functions are limited without a Google Account. Touch & Hold Creating a Google Account In Home Screen, Settings Entry mode list appears. Tap entry mode Accounts &...
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Next Tap the security question field, then Tap question Enter your answer Enter your secondary Email address Create Create Verify the Terms of Service I agree, Next Enter your first name Enter your last name Enter your user name Next Enter the characters shown Next ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions.
Android Market Finish setup Get applications in Android Market. Sign in to your Google Account beforehand. Installing Free Applications In Home Screen, (Market) Google Account is added. Signing in to Google Account If an application requires a Google Account, Google sign in appears.
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In Home Screen, (Market) Android Market (developed by Google Inc.) at your own risk. SoftBank Mobile is not responsible for user installed application content (quality, reliability, legality, appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed applications may cause (due to viruses, etc.).
9999 by default. Some functions/services require these codes for use. Enabling USIM Card Lock ・Do not reveal Security Codes. SoftBank Mobile is not liable for misuse or damages. ・If you forget Security Codes, contact us for recovery. For...
Enter PIN Enter New PIN Enter New PIN again Screen Lock is canceled. PIN is changed. PIN Cautions Entering PIN incorrectly three times activates PIN Lock. Enter PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) to unlock. For more about PUK, contact SoftBank Customer Support.
In Home Screen, Settings Handset data may be lost to damage or malfunction, etc. Always back up important files. Back up important information before Software Update. SoftBank Mobile is not liable for loss or associated damages. Software Update Cautions During Software Update 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 Status Bar Status Indicators Search Box Shortcuts Notification Indicators Toggling Home Screen Sheets These Notification Indicators appear in Notifications Window: Home Screen consist of 7 sheets.
Notifications Window Status Indicators Open notifications (missed call, etc.), check handset status or These Status Indicators appear in Status Bar: change various settings. Indicator Description Opening Notifications Window 3G Data in Use GSM Data in Use HSPA Data in Use Drag Status Bar down Wi-Fi Connected Data Syncing...
Call ends. Emergency Location Report Ringback tone sounds. Wait for receiver to accept call. Using SoftBank 3G handset for emergency calls (110, 119 or 118) automatically reports handset location to corresponding agency (police, etc.) ・Location Report does not incur registration/transmission fees.
Optional Services Call Forwarding This handset is compatible with SoftBank Optional Services. In Home Screen, Settings Optional Services Use these SoftBank Optional Services: Service Description Call Divert all/all unanswered calls to a preset Forwarding number Divert all/unanswered calls to Voicemail Voicemail Center;...
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Voicemail Call Waiting Requires separate subscription. In Home Screen, Settings In Home Screen, Settings Call settings Call settings Call settings appears. Call settings appears. Call forwarding Additional settings Tap forwarding condition Enter 09066517000 Enable Call waiting Voicemail is set. Call Waiting is set. ・...
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Group Calling Caller ID Requires separate subscription. In Home Screen, Settings During a call, Add call Call settings Enter another phone number Call settings appears. When receiver accepts call Merge calls Additional settings Group Call begins. Caller ID Network default Hide number Show number...
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SoftBank Customer Support. ・If you have previously changed Call Barring Password on a SoftBank handset, use the new code. ・If a call is attempted while calling is restricted, a message appears. Message may take time to appear in some areas.
Contacts Save phone numbers, mail addresses, etc. to Contacts. Adding New Contacts In Home Screen, (Contacts) New Contact window appears. New contact ・If an online Account is set for handset, it is shown as a contact. Enter items Done Contact is saved.
Messaging Sending SoftBank Mail S! Mail Sending S! Mail Exchange long text messages with S! Mail-compatible SoftBank terminals, other mobile providers' handsets, computers/other In Home Screen, (SoftBank Mail) S!Mail email-compatible devices. Attach media files for multimedia messaging. Exchange short text messages (up to 140 half pitch characters) using handset phone numbers as addresses.
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Sending SMS Tap Message field Enter text In Home Screen, (SoftBank Mail) SEND S! Mail is sent. ・ Before sending S! Mail, Press to go back, or save unsendable message as a draft. People Outgoing History Incoming History destination ・Enter phone numbers directly in Address field.
Creating/Sending Gmail SEND To use Google Mail, create a Google Account and sign in beforehand. Creating/Sending Gmail In Home Screen, (Gmail) SMS is sent. ・ Before sending SMS, Press to go back, or save unsendable message as a draft. Inbox appears. Compose New message window appears.
Internet Mail Settings Web Browsing Adding Accounts Using Browser In Home Screen, (Email) In Home Screen, Internet Mail list appears. Browser opens. ・Tapping web links within text messages automatically activates Browser. Accounts Add account Follow onscreen instructions Account is added.
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Opening secure pages constitutes agreement to the terms of SSL/TLS usage. SoftBank Mobile, VeriSign Japan and Cybertrust cannot be held liable for any damages associated with the use of SSL/TLS.
Imaging Recording Videos Captured video is saved in User Memory. Capturing Photos Captured photos are saved in User Memory. In Home Screen, (Camera) In Home Screen, (Camera) Camera Viewfinder appears. Camera Viewfinder appears. Frame subject in Viewfinder Touch & Hold Video Viewfinder appears.
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Camera Cautions Keep Lens Clean Fingerprints/oils may hinder handset imaging. Clean lens with soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure Do not expose lens to direct sunlight for extended periods; may color filter, altering images.
Music Files Image Files (PhotoStage) Playing Music Files Viewing Images (PhotoStage) Play music files saved in User Memory or SD Card. View still images and videos saved in User Memory or SD Card. In Home Screen, (Music) In Home Screen, (PhotoStage) Music Library appears.
Image Files (Gallery) Viewing Images (Gallery) View still images and videos saved in User Memory or SD Card. In Home Screen, (Gallery) Album index appears. Select an album Tap image to view it Image appears.
Wi-Fi Select Wi-Fi Network Enter Security Key Connect Use household Wi-Fi networks, etc. to connect to the Internet. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Select from available networks to establish a connection. In Home Screen, Settings Wi-Fi network connects. ・A Wireless LAN router in your home may have a sticker with a password for WEP, WPA, and KEY.
Bluetooth ® Connect handset to other Bluetooth devices for wireless ® connectivity. Activating Bluetooth ® ・Handset may not pair with all Bluetooth devices. ® ・Some paired devices may not operate correctly. ・Noise may occur when using wireless/handsfree devices. In Home Screen, Settings Wireless &...
Calling Outside Japan International Calling In Home Screen, Ringback tone sounds. Wait for receiver to accept call to talk. Onscreen dialpad appears. Touch & Hold + appears. Omit first 0 from phone numbers when placing international calls ・Do not omit first 0 from phone numbers when dialing Italy (39).
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Global Roaming Place calls the same way you would within Japan. ・Do not enter country code or omit first 0 from phone numbers. In Home Screen, Onscreen dialpad appears. Use onscreen dialpad to enter phone number Ringback tone sounds. Wait for receiver to accept call to talk.
Settings Wireless & Networks............62 Sound..................63 Applications...............64 Work Profile..............65 Accounts & Sync...............66 Privacy................66 Language & Keyboard............67 Date & Time..............67 About Phone..............68...
Wireless & Networks Bluetooth Enabling/Disabling Bluetooth Connectivity ® Wireless & Networks Settings In Home Screen, Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth Airplane Mode ・ Tap Bluetooth to toggle setting On ( )/Off ( ・ Alternatively, Tap Bluetooth Bluetooth settings Cancel All Handset Transmissions without Powering Off Bluetooth Settings In Home Screen,...
Sound Enabling/Disabling Data Roaming In Home Screen, Settings Wireless & Sound Settings networks Mobile networks Data roaming ・ Tap Data roaming to toggle setting On ( )/Off Silent Mode ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Adjust Silent Mode Settings Set Networks In Home Screen, Settings Sound...
Applications Audible Touch Tones Enable/Disable Dialpad Tones Application Settings In Home Screen, Settings Sound Audible touch tones Unknown Sources ・ Tap Audible touch tones to toggle setting On ( Off ( Enable Non Market Applications ・Cancel this setting to improve battery life. In Home Screen, Settings Applications...
Work Profile Development Enable/Disable USB Debug Work Profile Settings In Home Screen, Settings Applications Development USB debugging Using Divide Function ・ Tap USB debugging to toggle On ( )/Off ( ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Setting Divide Function Enable/Disable Sleep while Charging In Home Screen, Settings Work profile...
Accounts & Sync Privacy Accounts & Sync Settings Privacy Settings Background Data Back Up My Data Enable/Disable Background Transmissions Automatically Back Up Data on Google Servers In Home Screen, Settings Accounts & sync In Home Screen, Settings Privacy Back Background data up my data ・...
Language & Keyboard Date & Time Language & Keyboard Settings Date & Time Settings Select Language Set Date Set User Interface Language Setting Date Manually In Home Screen, Settings Language & In Home Screen, Settings Date & time keyboard Select language Tap setting Set date Enter date...
About Phone Model Number Confirm Handset Model Number About Phone In Home Screen, Settings About phone ・Handset model number appears. Software Update Enable/Disable Automatic Software Updates Android Version In Home Screen, Settings About phone Confirm Android Operating System Version Software Update Check of updating ・...
For SoftBank handset or service information, call General Information. For repairs, call Customer Assistance. SoftBank Customer Support General Information From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 Call toll free from landlines at 0800-919-0157 Customer Assistance From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 113...
Observe these safety precautions to prevent injury or damage to property. SoftBank accepts no liability for any loss or damages incurred by you or a third party as a result of missed calls, etc., due to malfunction, erroneous operation or failure of this product.
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Do not place handset, AC Charger, USB Cable Do not place handset on an uneven or unstable or Earphone with Mic in a microwave oven or surface. pressure cooker, or on an induction cooktop. Handset may fall, leading to injuries or handset May cause Battery to leak, overheat, rupture or ignite;...
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Handset Do not use handset in a vehicle if it affects in- vehicle electronic devices. Use of handset in some types of vehicles may, in some rare Do not use while operating a vehicle (car, cases, affect in-vehicle electronic devices and interfere motorcycle, bicycle, etc.) with safe driving.
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USIM Card & SD Card AC Charge & USB Cable Do not insert objects other than SD Card into Do not cover or wrap with clothing or bedding SD Card Slot. during charging. Doing so may cause overheating, electric shock or Heat may build up resulting in fire or malfunction.
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Do not plug/unplug AC Charger with wet hands. Keep handset a minimum of 22 centimeters May cause electric shock or malfunction. from implanted cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. Radio waves may interfere with the operation of implanted cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. If thunder is audible, do not touch AC Charger.
If you forget code, take -Disassembly and modification of this product. handset to a SoftBank Shop. Please note that settings etc. ・The wireless channel for this product uses the same made by the customer will be lost.
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Absorption Rate (SAR) Information Portrait rights protect individuals' right to refuse to be photographed or to refuse unauthorized publication/use of SoftBank 101DL meets the MIC* technical regulation for their photographs. Portrait rights consist of the right to exposure to radio waves.
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FCC RF Exposure Information European RF Exposure Information Your handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal recommended by international guidelines.
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Optional Services..............33 P Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions...............6 Power On/Off..............12 Privacy................66 S Safety Precautions............74 Security Codes..............23 Sending SoftBank Mail............. 40 Software Updates.............25 Sound..................63 Specifications..............70 Status Bar................. 28 T Text Entry.................18 Touchscreen Operations........... 13 U User Memory and SD Card..........8 USIM Card Installation............
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SoftBank 101DL User Guide March 2012, First Edition SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : SoftBank 101DL Manufacturer : Dell Inc.