Introduction Thank you for purchasing SoftBank 101P. Before You Begin ・SoftBank 101P 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.
USIM Card Installation USIM Card IC chip contains customer and authentication information, including handset number. Inserting USIM Card Part Description Remove Battery Cover External Connect Micro USB Cable or Stereo Earphone Device Port FeliCa Hold to reader/writer to use Osaifu-Keitai Logo ®...
Removing USIM Card Insert battery Remove Battery Cover ・ With arrows up , slide battery tabs into handset slots , pressing in and down ・ Use notch ( ) to lift and remove Battery Cover. ・Keep battery tabs away from charging terminals. ・Secure Battery Cover to maintain waterproofing.
SD Card Installation Insert battery Handset accepts microSDHC/microSD Card up to 32 GB (as of October 2011). Some SD Cards may not operate properly. Inserting SD Card Always power off first. ・ With arrows up , slide battery tabs into handset slots , pressing in and down ・Keep battery tabs away from charging terminals.
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Removing SD Card Close Battery Cover Always perform Unmount SD Card, then power off first. Remove Battery Cover ・ Use notch ( ) to lift and remove Battery Cover. ・ Fit Battery Cover tabs into handset slots to replace ・Secure Battery Cover to maintain waterproofing. Forcibly Cover ;...
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Formatting SD Card Close Battery Cover When using a new SD Card for the first time, format it on the 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.
Important SD Card Usage Notes Insert battery 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. Never power off or remove battery while files are being accessed.
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. ・...
Charging Battery USB Charging Battery must be inside handset to charge it. ・Power on handset and PC first. ・Battery may not charge or charge slowly depending on PC status/environment. Charger Open Port Cover and connect Micro USB Cable Open Port Cover and connect Micro USB Cable ・...
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Charging Cautions Using Desktop Holder Handset may warm when charging. If overheat indicator Connecting Desktop Holder to a computer via Micro USB Cable ) appears; disabled functions appear in Notifications will not charge battery. panel. Connect Micro USB Cable to Desktop Holder port ・...
Power On/Off Touchscreen Operations Touch Display to select menu items, open functions, scroll Power On pages, etc. (Long Press) Tap item or key to open or execute corresponding function/ operation. Touch & Hold Screen Lock is active. ・Initial setup menu opens after powering on for the first Touch item for 1+ seconds to move icons, open menus, etc.
Basic Operations Menu Operations Press for options. Alternatively, Touch & Hold Display Home Screen for some settings. Home Screen top sheet appears at power on. Most handset operations start from Home Screen sheets. Handset Navigation Tap menu items, icons, onscreen key, etc. to open assigned items.
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. (Long Press) About phone Silent mode Status Silent mode is set. ・When Silent mode is set, Long Press Power Key again to cancel it.
Text Entry Flight Mode Temporarily suspend all handset transmissions. Keyboards Use onscreen keyboards for text entry. In 10-Key Keyboard, (Long Press) multiple characters are assigned to each key. In QWERTY Keyboard, single characters are assigned to each key. Use Quick Handwriting to enter handwritten characters. ・...
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QWERTY Keyboard Layout Toggling Text Input Modes Touch & Hold Input Mode Text Entry Input Mode Toggle uppercase/lowercase or symbols Toggle input modes; Touch & Hold for input mode list Pictogram/Symbol (Emoticon) List Space Delete character before cursor Line feed; fix entered characters Move cursor Input mode list appears.
Google Account Follow onscreen instructions Create a Google Account to use Google services. Some services cannot be used and some applications/functions are limited Google Account is added. without a Google Account. Signing in to Google Account Creating a Google Account If an application requires a Google Account, Google sign in appears.
Android Market Updating Installed Applications Get applications in Android Market. Sign in to your Google Account beforehand. In Home Screen, (App List) (Market) Installing Free Applications In Home Screen, (App List) (Market) Market opens. ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. My apps Tap application Update...
Some functions/services require these codes for use. own risk. SoftBank Mobile is not responsible for user installed application content (quality, reliability, legality, ・Do not reveal Security Codes. SoftBank Mobile is not liable appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed for misuse or damages.
Enter New PIN again Set up USIM lock Lock USIM Enter USIM PIN is changed. PIN Cautions PIN is enabled. Entering PIN incorrectly three times activates PIN Lock. Enter PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) to unlock. For more about PUK, contact SoftBank Customer Support.
Before Software Update 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 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 Shows current Home Screen sheet position Notification Indicators Quick Search Box; search the web or handset using Status Indicators Google search Status Bar...
Notification 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 Notification Window 3G Data in Use GSM Data in Use Wi-Fi Connected In Home Screen, Swipe Status Bar down Bluetooth ®...
Calling To end the call Learn calling basics, including handling incoming calls, and in- call operations. Placing Calls In Home Screen, (App List) (Phone) Call ends. Answering Calls When call connects Drag right Onscreen dialpad appears. Use onscreen dialpad to enter number Talk.
Optional Services Using Stereo Earphone with Mic This handset is compatible with SoftBank Optional Services. Connect Stereo Earphone and Mic 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;...
Call Forwarding Call forwarding In Home Screen, Settings Enter number Ringer off Ringer on Call settings Call Forwarding is set. Call settings appears. Network service settings Voicemail, Call forwarding...
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Voicemail Voicemail In Home Screen, Settings Ringer off Ringer on Call settings Voicemail is set. ・ When a new message is recorded appears in Status Bar. Call settings appears. Dial 1416 for voice guidance. Network service settings Voicemail, Call forwarding...
Call Waiting Group Calling Requires separate subscription. Requires separate subscription. In Home Screen, Settings During a call, Add call Call settings Enter another phone number Call settings appears. Ringback tone sounds. When receiver accepts call Merge calls Network service settings Group Call begins.
Call Barring. Call Barring Password must be changed. Contact SoftBank Customer Support. ・If you have previously changed Call Barring Password on a SoftBank handset, use the new code. In Home Screen, Settings Call settings Call settings Call settings appears.
Address Book Set incoming/outgoing restrictions Enter Call Barring Save phone number, mail addresses, etc. to Address Book. Password Adding New Contacts In Home Screen, (App List) (Phonebook) Call Barring is set. New Contact window appears. New 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, (App List) (SoftBank Mail) email-compatible devices. Attach media files for multimedia messaging. S!Mail 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, (App List) (SoftBank Mail) SEND ・ Before sending S! Mail, Press to save message as a draft; follow onscreen instructions. ・Enter phone numbers directly in Address field. Send People Outgoing History...
Creating/Sending Gmail SEND To use Google Mail, create a Google Account and sign in beforehand. Creating/Sending Gmail In Home Screen, (App List) (Gmail) ・ Before sending SMS, Press to save message as a draft; follow onscreen instructions. Send Inbox appears. Compose SMS is sent.
Internet Mail Settings Web Browsing Use Browser to surf the web. Adding Accounts Using Browser In Home Screen, (App List) (Email) In Home Screen, (App List) (Browser) Internet Mail list appears. Browser opens. ・Tapping web links within text messages automatically Accounts activates Browser.
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 Imaging Notes Photo File Format Capturing Photos Photos are saved as JPEG files. Install SD Card before shooting. Handset saves photos to SD Video File Format Card. Handset saves videos as 3GPP (3gp/mp4) files. In Home Screen, (Shutter) Camera Cautions Viewfinder appears.
Music Files Image/Video Files Playing Music Files Viewing Images/Videos Playable file formats (extensions): m4a, mp3, mid, xmf, mxmf, View images/videos saved on SD Card. rtttl, rtx, ota, imy, ogg, wav ・Some tracks in supported file formats may not be playable on handset.
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. ・Unsecured networks do not require Security Key entry. Wi-Fi Operations Deleting Networks In Wi-Fi Settings, Tap active access point...
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, (App List) (Phone) 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).
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, (App List) (Phone) Onscreen dialpad appears. Use onscreen dialpad to enter phone number Ringback tone sounds. Wait for receiver to accept call to talk.
Wireless & Networks Bluetooth Enabling/Disabling Bluetooth® Connectivity Wireless & Networks Settings In Home Screen, Settings Wireless & networks Bluetooth Wi-Fi ・ Tap Bluetooth to toggle setting On( )/Off( ・ Alternatively, Tap Bluetooth Bluetooth settings Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi Connectivity In Home Screen, Settings Wireless &...
Sound Mobile Networks Enabling/Disabling 3G Packet Communications Sound Settings In Home Screen, Settings Wireless & networks Mobile networks Data enabled Vibrate ・ Tap Data enabled to toggle setting On( )/Off( Toggle Vibration On/Off for Selectable Items Enabling/Disabling Data Roaming In Home Screen, Settings Sound In Home Screen,...
Applications Audible Selection Enable/Disable Confirmation Tones Application Settings In Home Screen, Settings Sound Audible selection Unknown Sources ・ Tap Audible selection to toggle setting On( )/Off Enable Non Market Applications ・Cancel this setting to improve battery life. In Home Screen, Settings Applications Unknown sources Screen Lock Sounds...
Accounts & Sync Development Enable/Disable USB Debug Accounts & Sync Settings In Home Screen, Settings Applications Development USB debugging Background Data ・ Tap USB debugging to toggle On( )/Off( ・If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. Enable/Disable Background Transmissions Enable/Disable Sleep while Charging In Home Screen, Settings Accounts &...
Privacy Language & Keyboards Privacy Settings Language & Keyboard Settings Back Up My Data Select Language Back up Application data/Settings to Google Set User Interface Language Server In Home Screen, Settings Language & In Home Screen, Settings Privacy keyboard Select language Tap setting Back up my data ・...
Date & Time About Phone Date & Time Settings About Phone Set Date Software Update Setting Date Manually Check for Android Software Updates In Home Screen, Settings Date & time In Home Screen, Settings About phone Set date Enter date Software update Update from server Software Update...
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Android Version Confirm Android Operating System Version In Home Screen, Settings About phone ・Android version info appears. Baseband Version Confirm Baseband Version In Home Screen, Settings About phone ・Baseband info appears. Kernel Version Confirm Kernel Version In Home Screen, Settings About phone ・Kernel version info appears.
Specifications Stereo Earphone with Mic Item Description Model Plug Type 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Plug (Earphone) Item Description Impedance 16 Ω (1 kHz) Weight Maximum 20 mW (battery 128 g Input Power installed) Plug Type Micro USB Dimensions (W 64 x 123 x 9.8 mm (at thickest point: (Mic) x H x D) 12.4 mm)
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...
Read Safety Precautions before using handset. Observe precautions to avoid injury to self or others, or damage to property. SoftBank Mobile is not liable for any damages resulting from use of this product. Safety Precautions Do not use or leave handset or related hardware in locations subject to high These labels indicate the degree of risk from improper use.
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Use specified battery, Charger, Desktop Holder and Earphone. Do not place handset, battery, Charger, Desktop Holder or Earphone inside cooking Battery may leak, overheat, explode or catch fire, and appliances, such as microwave ovens or high- Charger and Earphone may overheat, catch fire or cause pressure containers, or on IH cooking heaters.
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Battery Do not place handset, battery, Charger or Read battery label to confirm battery type; use/dispose of Desktop Holder on an unstable surface. battery accordingly. May fall, causing injury or malfunction. Take extra precautions while vibration alert is active or during Symbol charging.
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Tape over terminals to insulate battery; take it to devices. a SoftBank retailer or institution that handles used batteries in your area. Comply with local waste disposal regulations. Turn off handset aboard aircraft.
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In a thunderstorm, immediately turn off handset and seek shelter. If handset affects car electronics, stop use. There is a risk of being struck by lightning and suffering Handset use may affect electronics in some models. In this electric shock. case, stop use;...
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AC Charger, Desktop Holder If skin abnormality occurs, immediately stop use and seek medical treatment. Handset contains metals. Handset use may cause itching, rashes, eczema or other symptoms depending on the user's Do not cover or wrap Charger or Desktop physical condition.
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Stereo Earphone with Mic When plugging Charger into outlet, keep conductive materials (pencil leads, metal parts, necklaces, hair pins, etc.) away from Desktop Holder terminals or Charger plug/terminals and plug Charger firmly into outlet. Do not use Earphone without ear tips. May cause electric shock, short-circuit or fire.
Materials Handset If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator, keep handset more Parts Materials/ Surface Finish than 22 cm away from the implant at all times. Outer case: Handset radio waves may affect implantable cardiac Around the ABS/UV coating pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator operations.
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AC Charger Battery terminal: Resin part Parts Materials/ Surface Finish Battery Titanium copper/Nickel plating, Gold AC Adapter terminal: plating Terminal area Main nameplate, Packing PET/Laminating Serial number (Rear surface Silicon rubber label of Battery Cover) Power plug: Resin part Flash area PMMA Power plug: Label: Inside...
(quality, reliability, legality, appropriateness, accuracy, etc.) or malfunctions installed Desktop Holder applications may cause (due to viruses, etc.). ・101P is not completely waterproof. Be sure to observe the following: Parts Materials/ Surface Finish - Secure External Device Port Cover and Battery Cover before use.
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・Do not obstruct handset Proximity Sensor (to the upper-left mobile unit identification apparatus is possible. of the SoftBank logo), such as by covering it with a sticker. - When using Wi-Fi function in other countries, check local Doing so might result in misoperations.
® However, this does not ensure 100% security. or publication or use of their image. Personality rights, or ・SoftBank Mobile is not liable for damages from Bluetooth Right of Publicity, is a form of property right designed ® transmission data leakage.
We, Panasonic Mobile Communications Development of Europe requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.0 cm Ltd., declare that SoftBank 101P conforms with the essential separation distance between the user's body and the handset. and other relevant requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC.
These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization This mobile phone 101P meets the MIC's* technical regulation ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the for exposure to radio waves.
Malfunctions due to improper handling by the user are not covered by Warranty. Securing External Device Port Cover 101P use around water (rain, bath, pool, etc.). ・Rain - Talk on handset in moderately heavy rain (rainfall of 20 mm or less per hour).
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Securing Battery Cover Draining Water from Handset Even small amounts of water can seep in through keypad, affecting Speaker/Earpiece volume or sound quality. Drain Fit Battery Cover tabs into handset slots to replace water as follows: Cover ; press firmly to seal Wipe water off handset with clean dry cloth ・Press down firmly here ●...
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Package Contents............... 6 Parts & Functions...............6 Power On/Off..............16 Privacy................62 S Safety Precautions............70 SD Card Installation............9 Security Codes..............24 Sending SoftBank Mail............. 40 Software Updates.............26 Sound..................59 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)........84 Specifications..............66 Status Bar................. 28 T Text Entry.................20 Touchscreen Operations...........
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SoftBank 101P User Guide April 2012, Second Edition SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. Visit SoftBank Shop for assistance Model : SoftBank 101P Manufacturer : Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd.
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