SoftBank 301Z User Manual
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  • Page 2 ●Before using SoftBank 301Z, read "Quick Start Guide," and "User Guide (this guide)," for proper usage. ● ●Handset is a mobile phone that supports SoftBank Mobile's Simple Style 3G phone plan. See, "Simple Style User Guide ● (Japanese)" for details.
  • Page 3 Procedures and Displays in This Manual Please note the following before reading this guide. • SoftBank 301Z is referred to as “handset”. • microSD Card and microSDHC Card are referred to as “SD Card”. • Screenshots and images in this guide may differ in appearance from the actual handset. Also, the tone and brightness may differ depending on the conditions such as surrounding light levels.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Power On/Off .............1-12 Sending SMS ..............4-4 Handset ...............1-13 Settings .................4-5 Initial Handset Setup ..........1-15 Working with Messages ..........4-6 Sound Profile ..............1-16 5 My SoftBank Basic Operations ............1-17 My SoftBank ..............5-1 USIM PIN ..............1-19 6 Camera Security Codes ............1-20 Using Camera ...............6-1 2 Text Entry Photos ................6-3...
  • Page 5 8 Appendix Software Updates ............8-1 9 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............9-1 General Notes .............9-10 Intellectual Property Rights ........9-12 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This Product ..9-13 10 Customer Service Customer Service ............10-1...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents 301Z (Handset) Battery (ZEBAT1) † † AC Charger (ZECAP1) † Micro USB Cable (ZEDAD1) † Quick Start (Japanese) † Quick Start Guide † Warranty (Handset, AC † Charger) y Keep warranty and accessories in a safe place. y Handset supports microSD™/microSDHC™ Card (hereinafter,...
  • Page 7: Parts & Functions

    Parts & Functions ❼L/R/U/D Keys/Enter Key USIM Card Slot ❶Display Speaker ❷Email Key ❽Calendar Key Battery Cover  Internal Communication ❸Call Key ❾Power/Call End Key Camera Antenna ❹Camera Key  Clear/Back/Set Answering Mic SD Card Slot ❺Dial Keypad Earphone Jack Battery Terminals Machine Key ❻Earpiece...
  • Page 8 What 301Z Can Do In Standby, Press any key once to directly call up various functions such as create Email and show call log, etc. Change functions that are called up via shortcut keys. „ Press Keys to „ Long Press Keys to...
  • Page 9 Softkeys Key Operation Icons Show compatible key operations. This guide uses the following key icons. Icon Description ❶ Press Up ❷ Press Left ❸ ◉ Press Confirm Select Select Select ❹ Press Down left softkey center softkey right softkey ❺ Press Right ❶❹...
  • Page 10: Usim Card Installation

    Other Precautions y USIM Card is the property of SoftBank Mobile Corp. USIM Card is an IC card issued by SoftBank Mobile Corp. to users y Return USIM Card to SoftBank Mobile Corp. upon cancellation or that contains information such as phone numbers, etc. Insert USIM suspension of service.
  • Page 11 Inserting/Removing USIM Card To Remove y Always power off handset before inserting/removing USIM Card. Open Battery Cover (P.1-10) To Insert Remove Battery (P.1-11) Open Battery Cover (P.1-10) Slide out USIM Card gently Remove Battery (P.1-11) Insert USIM Card with IC facing down, all the way in y Confirm that USIM Card is perfectly installed.
  • Page 12: Sd Card Installation

    Keep a copy of your data in a separate place. Insert SD Card with contacts facing down, all the way in Note that SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages y Ensure that SD Card is completely inserted.
  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Before Charging Removing SD Card When purchased, Battery is not sufficiently charged. Be sure to Open Battery Cover (P.1-10) charge before initially using. Pull SD Card straight out About Battery y Soiled Battery, handset or AC Charger terminals may cause poor contact, resulting in power failure or insufficient charging.
  • Page 14: Battery Life

    Battery Life Battery Level Indicator Using handset in the following conditions may shorten Battery life: Battery Level indicator changes as remaining usage time decreases. y Extremely high or low temperatures Charge or replace Battery based on this indicator and low Battery y Handset, Battery or AC Charger is soiled messages.
  • Page 15 Installing/Removing Battery Install Battery y Insert Battery terminals so that they match with handset's y Always power off handset before installing/removing Battery. terminals as shown ❶, then press it in as shown ❷. To Install Open Battery Cover y Use your finger to lift up Battery Cover with indentation. Gradually remove Cover along the circumference after creating a gap between Battery Cover and handset.
  • Page 16 Close Battery Cover To Remove y Completely press and close Battery Cover so that it snaps shut such that there are not any gaps between Battery Cover Open Battery Cover (P.1-10) and handset. Remove Battery y Use your finger to lift up Battery with indentation (opposite side of the terminals) as shown ❶.
  • Page 17: Charging Battery

    When purchased, Pressing any key for the first time in Standby may show a confirmation window. (Yes) to start retrieving network information. y Services involving network access such as Mail or My SoftBank need network information retrieval. Power off Long Press...
  • Page 18: Handset

    Handset Indicators ❸Status: Show status Headphones „ Notification and Status Indicators Alarm Set Connected Driving Mode Manner Mode ❶Signal: Show signal strength SD Card Installed Signal Strength No Signal ❹Clock: Show current time ❺Battery: Show battery status (P.1-9) Flight Mode Battery Level ❷Notification: Show notifications Message for Answering...
  • Page 19 Display y Main Menu shows status icons and icons for launching different functions. Display shows various icons and information. y Standby shows status, date and time and notifications. ❶Status Bar Shows signal, battery level, time, settings and status. ❶Status Bar ❷Launcher area Shows signal, battery level, settings and status.
  • Page 20: Initial Handset Setup

    Initial Handset Setup Standby Setting Language To change from Japanese to English: Information In Standby, ◉ (メニュー) > 設定 > 本体設定 > Language > An information message appears when you miss calls or receive English messages. To change from English to Japanese: y The message indicates the type of information and the number In Standby, ◉...
  • Page 21: Sound Profile

    Turn off all handset transmissions. Flight Mode disables all the y Emergency Alert Messages functions involving handset transmissions such as placing/ receiving calls, sending/receiving messages or My SoftBank. When set, Signal indicator changes to Driving Mode In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Settings > Connections Mute handset tones for incoming calls and alarms.
  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Selecting Items and Going Back Quick Operations Select menu with Dial Keypad. „ Main Menu In Main Menu, icons are arranged the same as keypad; Press a ◉ number key to select. > E.g.) Press to select Camera <...
  • Page 23: Shortcut Keys

    „ Shortcut Keys Items and Menu Options If there are numbers shown to the left of selections, Press a Add a shortcut to frequently used functions for quick and easy number key to select the corresponding item. access. E.g.) Press to select Inbox in Message window y Up to five shortcuts can be assigned.
  • Page 24: Usim Pin

    USIM PIN Incoming Call Operations USIM Card has a "USIM PIN" security code, change it from default In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Settings > Sound profiles > From  setting to prevent unauthorized usage by third parties (at the time Select Normal of purchase, it is set to "9999").
  • Page 25: Security Codes

    Customer Service (P.10-1). Enter the new USIM PIN again > ◉ (OK) y Be careful to not let other people know the operation and contract security codes. SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for damages due to misuse. Mistaken PUK input...
  • Page 26 Enabling Handset Lock y Operation password: (P.1-20) In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Settings Security > Enter operation password Activate security codes > Power > On Enter operation password > ◉ (OK) Changing Operation Password Reset operation password. Set Power to On before resetting (see Step 3 above). In Standby, ◉...
  • Page 27: Text Entry

    Entering Text Text Entry Window Entry Mode E.g.) Text Entry window for S! Mail (Mode) Number of Selected Show Entry Mode list. remaining entry mode inputtable characters (bytes) Input field Select a mode Mode Description Mode Description Double-byte Kanji Kanji and Hiragana ABC[Full] alphanumerics Double-byte Single-byte...
  • Page 28 Number Keys for Entering Text Kanji/Hiragana/Katakana Use number keys to enter text. Entering Kanji A single number key has multiple characters assigned to it. Press a key multiple times to scroll through its assigned characters (P.2-2). E.g.) Enter "鈴木" in Kanji Mode In Text Entry window, enter "すずき"...
  • Page 29 「き」 : (twice) Entering Alphanumerics * Press first to move the cursor when the next character is on E.g.) Enter "SoftBank" in ABC[Half] Mode the same key. In Text Entry window, enter "SoftBank" ◉ (Confirm) y Enter text as follows: Entering Katakana (four times) >...
  • Page 30 Entering Symbols/Pictograms/Emotions Entering Spaces „ To add a double-byte space at the end of sentence: Symbols  > Press (Change) multiple times for FullSym. > Highlight a space character > ◉ (Confirm) „ To add a single-byte space at the end of sentence: Symbol menu appears.
  • Page 31: Editing Text

    Editing Text Deleting/Editing Entered Text Copying, Cutting and Pasting Copy or cut text and paste it. To delete characters in a sentence: In Text Entry window, (Options) > Copy/Cut Move the cursor to the right of the characters you want to delete >...
  • Page 32: User Dictionary

    User Dictionary Words saved in User Dictionary appear as Switch Candidates. Adding Words in User Dictionary In Text Entry window, (Options) > Add to Dict. Move the cursor to the right/left of the text you want to select > ◉ (Start) > Move the cursor to the left/right to select the whole text >...
  • Page 33: Emergency Calls

    To end while calling: agency such as police when you place an emergency call (110, 119 (Cancel) or 118) with SoftBank 3G handsets. This system is called After the call ends > "Emergency Location Report." The reported location is based on "Call ended"...
  • Page 34: International Calls

    (+) + country code + phone number > The caller's phone number or name y For more information on international call rates, visit saved in Phone Book appears if Caller SoftBank Mobile Website (http://www.softbank.jp/en/ ID is sent. mobile/). y If not, "Withheld call" appears.
  • Page 35: Optional Services

    Security code set at initial subscription is required to activate this y For more information on applying for services, how to use them service (P.1-20). from landline phones, or service details, visit SoftBank Mobile The following items can be set: Website (http://www.softbank.jp/en/mobile/).
  • Page 36 In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Settings > Calls > Call barring Caller ID From  Activating/Deactivating Call Barring Default is the setting (Set by network) which was specified at initial subscription. Bar all outgoing calls/Bar outgoing calls (international)/Bar all In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Settings > Calls > Send my number incoming calls >...
  • Page 37: Phone Book

    Phone Book Using Phone Book Entering First name automatically enters First Reading first name reading name Save frequently used phone numbers and mail addresses to Phone C hange First name reading if needed  Book. Up to five numbers can be added E nter a phone number >...
  • Page 38 Other Ways to Create New Entries Functions Available in Phone Book Save currently shown phone number or mail address to Phone „ Functions Available from Entry List window Book. (> Search an entry if needed) > Highlight an entry > ...
  • Page 39: Using Groups

    „ Group Functions Available from Entry Details window (> Search an entry if needed) > Highlight an entry >  (Options) > Select an option In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Phone > Group From  Edit E dit the entry (P.3-5) > (Save) ...
  • Page 40 Backing Up Phone Book Back Up Phone Book Back up entries in Phone Book to SD Card. y Insert SD Card beforehand. In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Phone Address book back-up > Back up Enter operation password > Yes Restoring Replace entries in handset Phone Book with a backup file.
  • Page 41: Customizing Mail Address

    Phone byte Up to 20 recipients (Customize this) number alphanumerics/ Up to 1 recipient y For more information, visit SoftBank Mobile Website (http:// www.softbank.jp/en/mobile/). Up to 256 double- byte characters In Standby, (Mail) > Settings > Custom Mail Addr Subject Up to 512 single-byte Handset connects to My SoftBank.
  • Page 42: Sending S! Mail

    Sending S! Mail Text entry: (P.2-2) (Send) E.g.) Select a Phone Book entry to send S! Mail In Standby, Long Press (Mail) y Alternatively, in Standby, (Mail) > Compose S!Mail to open New S! Mail window. Highlight Address field > ◉ (Select) > Phone Book Select a Phone Book entry to change a tab.
  • Page 43: Attaching Files

    Attaching Files „ To capture photos/video to attach: A fter Step 1, Activate Camera > Photo mode/Video mode >  Frame subject > ◉ (Capture)/◉ (Record) (> (Stop) for In New S! Mail window, highlight Attachment field > ◉ video) (Select) „...
  • Page 44: Sending Sms

    Sending SMS Text entry: (P.2-2) (Send) E.g.) Select a Phone Book entry to send SMS In Standby, (Mail) > Compose SMS Highlight Address field > ◉ (Select) > Phone Book Highlight an entry > ◉ (OK) to change a tab. to highlight an item.
  • Page 45: Settings

    Settings General Settings S! Mail Settings From  In Standby, (Mail) > Settings > Univ. Settings From  In Standby, (Mail) > Settings > S! Mail Settings Set font size in preview Set whether to reply to the specified Font Size S elect size address.
  • Page 46: Working With Messages

    Working with Messages Messaging Window Layout Message Type/Status Both Message Type and Status are shown together. „ Message List Message Type Message Status Unread/Read S! Mail Attachments Mail type/ status Sender Unread/Read S! Mail Protected notification Unread/Read SMS in Forwarded Date and handset Subject/body...
  • Page 47 „ Managing/Using Messages Message Details Current mail/total Viewing a Message Date and time number of received received messages In Standby, (Mail) > Inbox/Draft Box/Sent/Unsent Sender y For Inbox, select one more folder. The number of unread Subject messages appears next to the folder. Select a message Attachment Body...
  • Page 48: Replying To A Message

    Replying to a Message Protecting Messages In Message window, (Reply) > Reply to Sender/Reply to In Standby, (Mail) > Inbox/Sent/Unsent All (> Compose S! Mail/Compose SMS for Reply to Sender) y For Inbox, select one more folder. y When S! Mail is replied to, "Re:" is appended at the Select a message >...
  • Page 49: My Softbank

    Refresh Refresh the page make changes to Email addresses, etc. via My SoftBank. Go ahead to the page you were y My SoftBank is only usable while subscription to Unlimited Mail Forward viewing before going back a page is valid.
  • Page 50: Using Camera

    Using Camera 301Z features an approximately 2.0-megapixel CMOS Camera File Formats & Save Location capable of capturing photos and videos. Photos/Videos are saved in File Manager. Important Type File Format Save Location y Lenses soiled with fingerprint smudges and grease may not focus Photo JPEG (.jpg)
  • Page 51 Display Key Operations for Camera y These screenshots may differ from actual handset, and are for „ Before taking photos/recording descriptive purposes only. Open Menu „ Camera „ Video Camera ◉/ Take a photo/start recording Adjust zoom level „ When Menu is open Change Menu Highlight an item ◉...
  • Page 52: Photos

    Photos Photo Mode Display returns to Standby. Photos are taken in Portrait View. y Alternatively, in Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Camera to activate Image size, image quality, brightness, contrast and effect can be Camera. set. Taking Photos Options Available for Taking Photos In Standby, >...
  • Page 53: Videos

    Videos Video Mode Display returns to Viewfinder. Videos are recorded in Portrait View. Video size, video quality, brightness, contrast, effect, video sound and video format can be set. Display returns to Standby. y Alternatively, in Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Camera > Recording Videos (Options) >...
  • Page 54: Viewing Photos/Videos

    Viewing Photos/Videos In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > File Mgr „ Options while viewing a photo From  ◉ (Full scr) For photos: View in full screen Select Pictures Zoom in Zoom out For videos: Select Videos Move up *1*2 Highlight a folder > ◉ (OK) Move left *1*2 Move right...
  • Page 55 „ Options while playing video ◉ ( Play ◉ ( Pause Adjust volume (Options) > Mute/Unmute(#) Switch between Mute/ Alternatively, to toggle Mute/ Unmute Unmute (Options) > Brightness > Adjust brightness Alternatively, to adjust brightness Attach the file to a (Options) >...
  • Page 56: Opening Applications

    Opening Applications Calendar „ Add an Entry Up to 500 entries can be saved. „ Show Calendar In Standby, (Calendar) > Highlight a date > (Options) > New In Standby, (Calendar) Calendar in Month view appears. Appointment/ToDo > Select items to set Item Operation/Description Subject...
  • Page 57 Alarm (Save) Alarm goes off at the specified time. „ Set an Alarm Up to five Alarms can be set. y When set, appears in Status Bar. In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Alarm > Select <Not set> > ◉ (Edit) Select items to set Item Operation/Description...
  • Page 58 „ (Save) Stop Alarm Sound While Alarm is sounding, ◉ (Stop) y When Snooze is set, Press any key other than ◉ to stop alarm from sounding. Alarm goes off again at the specified interval. y When other events are set at the same time, handset notifies you of the highest priority event.
  • Page 59: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder Stopwatch In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Tools > Stopwatch Long Press Description Description ◉ (Start) ◉ (Record) Start counting Start recording While counting, ◉ (Stop) Suspend counting (Stop) Stop recording While suspended, ◉ Adjust recording Resume counting (Continue) volume While recording, ◉...
  • Page 60: World Time

    World Time Calculator y Up to 12 digits can be shown. In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Tools > World Time Description Description Description Show the current time in major cities around the world Enter ◉ (Equal) ◉ (OK) numbers Change handset time to the time shown Change sign Period (.) Clear...
  • Page 61 Converter In Standby, ◉ (Menu) > Tools > Converter E.g.) For Area Item Description Enter Exchange rate > Enter Foreign amount or Currency Local amount Area Length Choose a unit from Unit1 and Unit2 > Enter a value in Unit1 or Unit2 (units are predefined) Weight Temperature...
  • Page 62: Software Updates

    (some downloaded data is not able to be backed up). Data saved on handset before updating remains saved, but depending on handset condition (malfunctions, etc.), data may be lost. Note that SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for lost data. y While updating software, absolutely do not remove Battery, USIM Card, or power off.
  • Page 63 Battery then reinstall, and power on again. If handset still does not power on, consult with Customer Assistance (loss or malfunction) (P.10-1). y Note that SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any data loss due to update. y Alarm and schedule notification tones do not sound during...
  • Page 64: Safety Precautions

    „ Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. „ These symbols indicate prohibited or compulsory actions. Make sure you thoroughly understand their meanings before reading on. „ SoftBank Mobile Corp. is not liable for any damages resulting from use of this product. Prohibited actions Labels Prohibited z These labels indicate the degree of risk from improper use.
  • Page 65 301Z, Battery (ZEBAT1), USIM Card, Do not exert excessive force on the exterior of handset and charger by stepping on them when AC Charger (ZECAP1), Micro USB they are connected. Prohibited Cable (ZEDAD1) Charging when terminals are damaged may cause malfunction or fire.
  • Page 66 WARNING When you sense something is wrong such as strange noises, emission of smoke or strange odors, etc. while using, charging or storing, implement Compulsory Do not place handset, Battery, AC Charger, or Micro procedures below. USB Cable in a microwave oven or pressure cooker, 1.
  • Page 67 Battery (ZEBAT1) CAUTION After verifying battery type by what is printed on Battery Do not place handset on an uneven or unstable label, use it and dispose of it. surface. Handset may fall, leading to injuries or handset Label Battery Type Prohibited malfunctions.
  • Page 68 Cover terminals with tape, separately recycle them, or Prohibited mobile phones on board airplanes is prohibited by law, take them to your nearest "SoftBank Shop." In and is subject to criminal punishment. municipalities where batteries are separately disposed of, handle them in accordance with the laws.
  • Page 69 Parts Materials/Finishes People with weak hearts, be careful when setting vibration (vibrates) or volume of incoming Outer Case (rear) communications. Base: FR4; Metal part: Coating; Seal: Compulsory Outer Case (Battery) May cause heart problems. Battery Cover PC/UV finish If thunder is heard while outside, immediately seek shelter.
  • Page 70 USIM Card, SD Card (Commercial Item) If handset is used for a long time, do not charge, use or leave handset in places subject to high temperatures (near open flames or heating Compulsory equipment, in direct sunlight or inside of cars on CAUTION hot days).
  • Page 71 If any damage such as short-circuiting, fire or failure has occurred by using supplied Micro USB Cable for charging malfunction. the third-party products, SoftBank Mobile is not liable Use specified power supply and voltage. for any damages resulting from use of this cable.
  • Page 72 Handset Use & Electronic Medical CAUTION Equipment When AC Charger is connected to an outlet, do not pull on cord or otherwise subject AC Charger to The contents printed herein were referenced from contents strong shock. of, "Policies in Regards to Usage of Mobile Telephone Prohibited May cause injury or malfunction.
  • Page 73: General Notes

    In the following cases, information contents saved in handset and conditions where you cannot freely move, switch SD Card may be altered, or lost. Be forewarned that SoftBank does handset in advance to a state (e.g.: Flight Mode) not take responsibility for altered, or lost information contents. To...
  • Page 74: Emergency Alert Messages

    Note that call and communication charges apply even while shorter. using or operating other functions simultaneously while talking/ z SoftBank does not take responsibility for damages generated in communicating. relation to this service, which includes accidents caused by Camera information contents, reception timing, and reception or non- reception of information.
  • Page 75: Intellectual Property Rights

    ZTE Corporation in China/other countries. Copyright © 2014 ZTE Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyrights x Handset (in a portion of SoftBank mobile telephone) is equipped with the Internet browser NetFront Browse and mailer NetFront The rights of works and the owners of copyrights are protected Messaging Client from ACCESS Co., Ltd.
  • Page 76: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) For This Product

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for This Product This mobile phone [301Z] meets the MIC's* technical Use at positions other than at the ear regulation** and international guidelines for exposure to Use this mobile phone maintaining a 1.0 cm separation with no radio waves.
  • Page 77: Customer Service

    SoftBank Customer Support General Information Customer Assistance (loss or malfunction) From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 157 From a SoftBank handset, dial toll free at 113 From a landline, dial toll free at 0800-919-0157 From a landline, dial toll free at 0800-919-0113...

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