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SOG06 Xperia 1 IV Smartphone
User Manual

(Be sure to read this manual before use)
Cautions on using the product

• In this manual, ‘Xperia 1 IV’ is usually referred to as ‘the product’ or ‘main unit’.
• In this manual, ‘Quick Start Guide’, ‘Cautions on using the product’ (this manual), and “PfRIMBAM g “ffi (Full instruction manual)’ (Japanese) are collectively referred to as ‘Instruction Manual’.
• Descriptions in this manual are based on Android”‘ 12.
• In this manual, “rnicroSIDDA memory card (commercially available)’, ‘microSDHCTM memory card (commercially available)’ and “microSDXClm memory card (commercially available)’ are abbreviated as “microSD memory card’.
• Company names and product names referred to in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM and ® marks may be omitted in this manual.

When using the product

Before you start using the product, make sure to read the “Safety Precautions” to ensure correct use. Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, refer to VW 6AX-IC 2’6 (Check here first)” in TRIREBAS Milt& (Full Instruction Manual)’ (Japanese).

• Communication is not possible even inside of the service area in places where the signal does not reach (e.g. tunnels and basements). Also, communication is sometimes not possible in poor signal reception areas. Communication is sometimes interrupted if you move into a poor signal reception area during communication.
• Since the product uses radio waves, the possibility of communication intercepts by third parties cannot be eliminated. (Though 5G/LTEMMAX 2+/ GSM/UMTS system has highly secure confidential communication features.)
• For connecting to the emergency call acceptance organization, VoLTE (LTE network) is used. 3G (Line exchange network) connection is not available.
• Since the product is a radio station under the Radio Law, you may be asked to temporarily submit the product for inspection in accordance with the Radio Law.
• The IMEI information of your mobile phone is automatically sent to your carrier for maintenance and monitoring the operational status of your mobile phone.
• Before you start using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and regulations of the country/region you visit.
• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by third parties, other accidents, intentional, mistaken, or incorrect use by the customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of the Company.
• The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/ disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of business, etc.) arising from use of the product or the inability to use the product.
• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe the described content of the “Instruction Manual’.
• You cannot use information obtained from the measuring sensor or GPS equipped with the product for the purpose which requires high reliability. Note that the Company is not liable for any damage or lost income arising from the difference caused by measurement. The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not related to the Company.
• Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost due to faults, repair, or another handling of the product. The Company is not liable for any damage or lost income resulting from the recovery of these data.
• It is recommended you keep a copy of important data on your PC’s hard disk etc. Whatever the cause of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved data.
• Data saved in the product, such as images/videos, might be altered or lost by an accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure to keep a copy of important contents. Note that the Company assumes no responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost contents.
• Note that content data (both charged or free content) saved to the product cannot be returned to the customer when the product is replaced for the repair of a fault, for example.
• Although an afterimage may occur when the same screen has been displayed for a long time, it is not a malfunction. You are recommended to set the sleep time to a short one to avoid the occurrence of afterimage and save battery consumption.
• Although the display used for the product is made using high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit or out at all times. This is not a malfunction.
• You are recommended to store copies of individual data such as photos you took, videos, and music on your PC by sending each file as a mail attachment, etc.

Note, however, that you may not be able to make copies of any copyrighted data even by the above-mentioned means.

• Do not discard the product together with the regular trash. Please cooperate in the collection of the product (including optional accessories) when it is no longer needed to protect the environment and effectively use resources.
• ‘The Company’ as appears in the manual refers to your carrier and the manufacturer (Sony Corporation).

■ Notice

• Reproduction of the content of the `Instruction Manual’ in part or in whole is prohibited.
• The content of ‘The Instruction Manual is subject to change without notice.
• Some functions may be unavailable due to a change of specification of the OS or change/termination of services.
• Every effort has been made in the preparation of the ‘Instruction Manual”. Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to contact the US.

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

• Before using this product, thoroughly read these safety precautions for proper use.
• These “Safety Precautions” describe instructions that should be observed to prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the product.
• The following symbols indicate the different levels of injury or damage that may result if the guidelines are not observed and the product is used improperly.

Danger| This symbol indicates that “death or serious injury1 may directly and immediately result from improper use”.
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Warning| This symbol indicates that “death or serious injury1 may result from improper use”.
Caution| This symbol indicates that “minor injury2 and/or property damage3 may result from improper use”.

1. Serious injury: This refers to loss of sight, injury, burns (high- and low temperature), electric shock, broken bones, injuries with residual aftereffects from poisoning, etc., and injuries requiring hospital admission for treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.
2. Minor injury: This refers to injuries, burns (high- and low-temperature), electric shock, etc. that do not require hospital admission for treatment or long-term hospital attendance as an outpatient.
3. Property damage: This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture, livestock, pets, etc.

Explanation of graphic symbols

Don’t| Indicates an action that is not allowed.| No wet hands| Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.
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No disassembly| Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.| Do| Indicates compulsory actions in accordance with
instructions.
No liquids| Indicates that use in a place where the product is likely to get wet or allowing the product to get wet is not allowed.| Unplug| Indicates that the power plug must be disconnected
from an outlet

■ Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charging equipment, SIM card, peripheral devices
Danger
Be sure to read the following hazards before use.
Do not use, store or leave the equipment in a location where it is subject to high temperature or accumulation of heat (e.g. by the fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu or bedding, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun).
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not put the equipment in cooking appliances such as microwave ovens, IH cooking heaters, or high-pressure containers such as pressure cookers. Do not place the equipment near such cooking appliances.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not splash sand, soil, or mud, or do not directly place the equipment on it. Also, do not touch the equipment with your hands with sand, etc. adhered.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For waterproofness/dustproofness, refer to “Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties” (▶P. 27).
Do not charge the equipment when it is wet with liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.).
Also, do not charge the equipment in a place where water comes in contact such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For waterproofness, refer to “Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties” (▶P. 27).
Do not subject the product to strong pressure or break the product. Especially when bringing the product putting in a pocket of clothes, do not let the product hit against surroundings or being put between the objects. Doing so may cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to damage to the internal battery.
*The following are examples that you should be careful of:

• Sitting or squatting with the product put in a pocket of trousers or skirt
• Putting the product in a pocket of outerwear and catching them in a door or a door of the car
• Stepping on the product on a soft object such as a sofa, bed or bedding, or on a floor
• Putting the product into a seat of a train or bus

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not try to remove the internal battery from the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
The back cover cannot be removed. Do not try to remove it from the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not let the equipment get wet with liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.).
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
For waterproofness, refer to “Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties” (▶P. 27).
Do not allow liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) to get inside the charging terminal, the USB Type-C® port, or the headset jack.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc. For waterproofness, refer to “Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties” (▶P. 27).
Use only optional parts specified by the Company for the product.
Using devices other than specified, or those with the indefinite manufacturer, retailer, or specifications might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.

Warning Be sure to read the following warnings before use.
Do not subject the equipment to strong force, impacts, or vibration such as letting it fall, stepping on it, or throwing it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not allow conductive materials (such as metal objects and pencil lead) to come into contact with the charging terminal, the USB Type-C port, or the headset jack, or allow dust to get inside of it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not cover or wrap the equipment with a cloth or bedding in use or while charging.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, etc.
Do not attach a metal object (e.g. a sticker whose material contains metal) to the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) or the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not place a metal object (e.g. a strap or clip whose material contains metal) between the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) and the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Remove the cover etc. from the product when charging with the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately).
Charging may fail depending on the material or thickness of the cover or foreign object between the product and the cover resulting in fire, burns, injury, etc.
Power off the product near electronic devices or equipment
operating on high precision control or weak signals.
The radio waves from the product might interfere with the operation of electronic devices or equipment.

• The following are some electronic devices or equipment that you should be careful of:
  Hearing aids, implantable cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, other electronic medical equipment, and other automatically controlled devices or equipment. If you use an implantable cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or other electronic medical equipment, check with the medical electronic equipment manufacturer or vendor whether the operation can be affected by radio waves.
  If charging does not finish after a specified time, stop charging.
  Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to overcharge, etc.
  Always turn off the product before you enter a place where flammable gas may be present, or a place where dust is generated. Stop charging the product if you are charging it.
  Ignition of flammable gas might cause an explosion, fire, etc.
  Follow the instructions of a gas station or other such location before using the product there.
  Do not charge the product at a gas station, etc.
  Take care not to drop the product at a gas station, etc.; in particular, do not use the product while filling.
  Ignition of flammable gas might cause an explosion, fire, etc.
  If you notice anything unusual about the equipment such as an unusual odor, abnormal noise, smoke generation, overheating, discoloration or deformation during operation, charging, or storage, perform the following measures carefully.

  • Remove the power plug from an outlet
  • Turn off the power of the product

Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Caution Be sure to read the following cautions before use.
Do not use damaged products or peripheral devices.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not place the product on an unstable or inclined platform. Be careful especially when the vibrator is set.
The product might fall and cause injury etc.
Do not use or keep in a place that is very humid, dusty, or subject to high temperature.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
For waterproofness/dustproofness, refer to “Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties” (▶P. 27).
If children use the product, parents or guardians should give them proper instructions and not allow them to use the product in the wrong way.
Use of the product in the wrong way might cause accidental ingestion, injury, electric shock, etc.
Keep the equipment out of the reach of babies, infants, and pets.
In particular, be careful where small parts are stored, such as the microSD memory card/SIM card tray.
Failure to do so might cause accidental ingestion, injury, electric shock, etc.
Be careful about the temperature when using the product continuously or while charging because it might become warm.
Also, be careful not to keep touching it unintentionally in a pocket of clothes, when you fall asleep, etc.
The product or the specified charging equipment (sold separately) might become warm when using an app, a call, data communication, watching the video, playing a game, etc. continuously or while charging.
If you are directly in contact with the warmed parts continuously, it might cause redness of the skin, itch, rash, low-temperature burn, etc. depending on your physical condition. Especially, be careful when you put the product in a pocket of clothes or at bedtime.

Main unit
Danger Be sure to read the following hazards
Do not throw the product on fire or apply heat.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
Do not put excessive force such as sticking with a sharp object (nail etc.), hitting with a hard object (hammer, etc.), or stepping on it.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc.
If the internal substance of the product contacts your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the eyes or mouth with clean water and then see a doctor right away.
The effects of the internal substance of the product might cause blindness, medical problem, etc.

Warning Be sure to read the following warnings before use.
Do not turn on or flash Flash/Photo light with the lighting luminescence part close to the other’s eyes. Keep enough distance away, especially from babies.
Doing so might cause blurred vision etc. Also, an accident such as an injury might occur if he or she is dazzled or frightened.
Do not turn on or flash Flash/Photo light toward a driver of a car etc.
Doing so might disturb driving and cause an accident etc.
Do not look at a repeatedly-blinking screen for a long time.
Doing so might cause cramps, loss of consciousness, etc.
Do not allow liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.), metal parts, or flammable objects to enter into the microSD memory card/SIM card slot of the product.
Do not set a microSD memory card or SIM card in the wrong insertion, or insert it in the wrong orientation.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for a long time.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to the light-collecting mechanism of the lens.
Do not gaze at the 3D iToF sensor.
Doing so might cause vision impairment (e.g. reduced visual acuity) or an accident.
Power off the product or put it in Airplane mode before boarding an airplane.
The use of mobile phones on board is restricted. Follow the instructions of each airline.
The radio waves from the product might adversely affect onboard electronic equipment.
Prohibited acts related to mobile phone usage on an airplane might be punished by law.
Follow the instructions of each medical facility for the use of mobile phones on their premises.
Power off the product in a place where the use is prohibited.
The radio waves from the product might affect electronic equipment and electronic medical equipment.
Always keep the product away from your ear when you call handsfree while sounding the ringtone loudly, or during standby.
Also, when you play games, play back videos, music, etc.
connecting the earphone/microphone, etc. to the product, adjust the volume adequately.
A loud sound is emitted from the product when calling with the hands-free set.
Even in standby mode, a ringtone or an alarm sounds suddenly.
Listening to loud sounds for long hours continuously may cause a disability of the ears such as deafness.
Moreover, too loud a sound makes you barely hear the surrounding sounds and may cause an accident.
If you have a weak heart, set the vibrator or ringtone volume carefully.
Sudden vibration or ringtone sounding when for incoming call astonishes you and it may affect your heart.
If you are wearing any electronic medical equipment, check with the relevant medical electronic equipment manufacturer or vendor whether the operation might be affected by radio waves.
The radio waves from the product might affect electronic medical equipment.
Be careful about broken parts or exposed internal parts of the product when the display, back cover, or camera lens is broken.
Touching damaged or exposed parts might cause burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
If the internal battery leaks or gives off a strange smell, immediately stop using it and remove it from the vicinity of open flames.
The leaking liquid might ignite, catch fire, explode, etc.
Be careful not to allow a pet etc. to bite the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. because of ignition, burst, heat, or leaking of the internal battery.

Caution Be sure to read the following cautions
When using the motion sensor, check the safety around you, hold the product firmly, and do not shake it unnecessarily.
Failure to do so might cause an accident such as an injury.
If the display is damaged and when the internal substance etc.
leaks out, do not allow it to contact your skin such as face and hands, clothes, etc.
Doing so might cause injury etc. on your eyes or skin.
If the internal substance gets into your eyes, mouth, etc., or contacts your skin or clothes, immediately rinse with clean water.
In the case of getting into your eyes, mouth, etc., immediately consult a doctor after rinsing.
Do not discard the product together with other garbage.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. Also, it might cause environmental destruction. When the product is no longer used, dispose of it according to a recycling program of your local municipality.
If the substance leaks out from the internal battery, do not allow the fluid to contact your skin face, hands, clothes, etc.
Doing so might cause injury etc. on your eyes or skin.
If the internal substance gets into your eyes, mouth, etc., or contacts your skin or clothes, immediately rinse with clean water.
In the case of getting into your eyes, mouth, etc., immediately consult a doctor after rinsing.
For using the product in a car, check with the automobile manufacturer or dealer for the effects of radio waves before using.
Depending on the vehicle model, the radio waves from the product may affect the vehicle’s electronic equipment to malfunction. In that case, stop using the product immediately.
If any skin abnormality develops due to the use of the product, immediately stop using the product, and consult a doctor.
Depending on your physical constitution or health, itchiness, a rash, eczema, etc. might develop.
See “Material list” (▶P. 17) for materials used in each part of the product.
Magnetic components are used in the product’s earpiece/speaker (center top of the display), speaker (bottom left on back), and vibrator (top right on back); make sure no metal objects (cutter blade, staple, etc.) are attached to the product.
Attached objects might cause injury, etc.
Do not leave the main unit in the reach of children or persons requiring supervision.
The product uses magnets. If swallowed, there is a risk of choking or serious harm to internal organs.
If the magnet has been swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
Do not bring the main unit near medical devices.
The product uses magnets; they may affect pacemakers, variable-pressure hydrocephalus shunts, and other medical devices. Do not bring the product near persons using these devices. If you use such a device, consult your doctor before using the product.
Watch the display in an adequately bright place taking a certain distance from it.
Watching in a dark place or closely might reduce visual acuity etc.

Charging equipment
Warning Be sure to read the following warnings
Do not use the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) if the cable is damaged.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately).
Doing so might cause electric shock etc.
Do not short-circuit the charging terminal while it is connected to an outlet. Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands, fingers, or any part of your body.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not place heavy objects on a cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately), or do not apply unreasonable force to the cable such as pulling.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not contact metal objects to the specified charging equipment (sold separately) when connecting the plug to or disconnecting it from an outlet.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Do not connect the voltage converter (such as a travel converter for overseas travel) to the specified charging equipment (sold separately).
Doing so might cause ignition, overheating, electric shock, etc.
Do not put excessive force on the connection part with the specified charging equipment (sold separately) connected to the product.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Do not charge the product when it is wet with liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) with the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately).
Also, do not charge the product in a place where water comes in contact such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
Never connect the USB Type-C plug to the product or the specified charging equipment (sold separately) when it is wet.
Although the product has the waterproof property, inserting USB Type-C plug into the product when it is wet might cause electric shock or short-circuit due to the moisture or foreign substance on the product or USB Type-C plug, or might cause abnormal overheating, fire damage, fire, burns, or a fault if corrosion occurs.
Do not touch the cable, charging terminals, or power plug of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) with wet hands.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Use the adapter only on the specified power supply and voltage.
When charging the battery overseas, use an AC adapter that can be used overseas (sold separately).
Using the incorrect power supply and voltage might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
AC adapter (sold separately): 100V AC (Connect to the AC outlet for internal household use)
AC adapter (sold separately) that can be used overseas: 100V AC to 240V AC (Connect to the AC outlet for internal household use)
Clean dust from the power plug.
Using it with dust adhered might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Firmly insert the specified charging equipment (sold separately) into an outlet.
Insecure inserting might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
When you disconnect a power plug of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) from an outlet, do not apply excessive force to it such as pulling the cable. Instead, hold the adapter main unit to disconnect.
Pulling the cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) might damage the cable causing fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
If you wear electronic medical equipment such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, consult a doctor for using the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) in advance.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic medical equipment.
When plugging/unplugging the specified charging equipment (sold separately) into/from the product, plug/unplug it straight toward the product without applying excessive force such as pulling the cable. Incorrect plugging/unplugging might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
If the charging terminal is deformed such as being bent, stop using it immediately. Do not use it with the deformation restored.
Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, etc. due to short-circuiting of the charging terminal.
Always remove the power plug from an outlet when not using it.
Keeping it plugged in might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Immediately remove the power plug from an outlet if liquids such as water (drinking water, sweat, seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) get adhered to.
Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc. due to short- circuiting by the adhered object, etc.
Before cleaning, remove the power plug from an outlet.
Failure to do so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, etc.
Caution Be sure to read the following cautions before use.
Do not touch the specified charging equipment (sold separately) continuously when it is connected to an outlet.
Doing so might cause a burn etc.
SIM card
Caution Be sure to read the following cautions before use.
Be careful of the cut surface not to hurt your fingers etc. when handling SIM cards.
The cut surface may be sharp, and it might cause injury

Using near medical equipment or in healthcare facilities

Warning
Be sure to read the following warnings before use.
If you wear electronic medical equipment such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, carry or use the product 15 cm or more away from the implant at all times.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic medical equipment.
If you need to use electronic medical equipment other than implantable cardiac pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators outside medical facilities such as treating at home, consult the relevant medical electronic equipment manufacturer for effects on the equipment by radio waves.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic medical equipment.
If there is any chance that the distance between the product and a person closest to you might get shorter than 15 cm such as when you cannot freely move around, set the product not to emit radio waves in advance (Airplane mode, power off, etc.).
A person in close proximity to you might wear electronic medical equipment such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter- defibrillator. The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic medical equipment.
Follow the instructions given by the respective medical facility regarding the use of the product on their premises.
The radio waves from the product might have harmful effects on the operation of the electronic medical equipment.

Material list

■ Main unit

treatment + Coating
Exterior case (Volume key com key. Shutter key, Camera ring (peripheral part of the main camera))| Aluminum alloy| Alumite treatment
Exterior case (cover of microSD memory card/SIM card slot)| Polycarbonate resin| Coating
Exterior case (Antenna slit, USS Type-C port. Headset jack)| PST resin (with glass fiber)| Coating
Transparent plate (Display. Back cover)| Hardened glass| AFP treatment
Transparent plate (Main camera)| Hardened glass| AFP treatment + AR treatment
Power key/Fingerprint sensor| Epoxy resin| Coating
Earpiece/Speaker (upper part) mesh| Polyester resin| Dyeing
Rubber seals on the cover of microSD memory card/SIM card slot| Silicon rubber| —
microSD memory card/SIM card slot cover interior| Polycarbonate resin + elastomer resin| —
Tray of microSD memory card/SIM card| Nylon resin + stainless alloy| —

Handling precautions

These precautions are provided to prevent the product from being damaged and ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated.
Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
■ Precautions common to the main unit, internal battery, charging equipment, SIM card, peripheral devices

• Do not apply excessive force to the product during use. Be sure not to put the product into a tightly packed bag or place a heavy object on the product in a bag. Sitting on the product in your pocket might damage the display or internal circuit board or cause a malfunction. Keeping an external device connected to the USB Type-C port or headset jack might cause damage of the connector or a malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.

• To ensure waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8) of the product, use with the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot tightly closed. Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every usage condition.

• Do not allow water to get inside of the product or splash water on the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or optional accessories. Do not open or close the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot in the rain or with water droplets on the surface of the product. Doing so might cause water intrusion resulting in internal corrosion. Malfunctions determined to be caused by water intrusion are not covered by the warranty.

• Waterproof/dustproof performance might not be maintained if the product has an outward abnormality such as damage or deformation. In that case, make an inquiry to the contact on the back cover of the “(Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

• For the following products, do not use them in extremely hot, cold, or humid places. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ and humidity range of 35% to 85%. However, temporary use at an ambient temperature range of 36℃ to 40℃ and humidity range of 86% to 90 % is allowed.)
  • Main unit
  • SIM card (attached to the main unit)

• For the following products, do not use them in extremely hot, cold, or humid places.
  (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ and humidity range of 35% to 85%.)
  • Charging equipment
  • Peripheral devices

• Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Clean the USB Type-C port and headset jack with dry cotton swabs etc. every now and then. Soiled terminals might cause a poor connection. Do not exert strong force to clean the USB Type-C port and headset jack to prevent deformation.

• Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (e.g. wiping cloth for eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth might scratch the display. The display might be stained if a splash or smear is left attached to the surface. Wiping the product using alcohol, thinner, benzene, detergent, glass cleaner, etc. might erase the printing on the exterior case or cause a malfunction.

• Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs, and radios. The use of the product nearby might affect them.

• The product might become warm while talking, charging, or during other operations, depending on the situation, but this is not abnormal.

• Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive gas is generated. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so might risk lightning strikes and electric shock.

• Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. The use of other peripheral devices might cause a malfunction.

• Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the product. Doing so might cause a malfunction. Modification of the product is in violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act.

• Do not allow a part of your body such as a finger or conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact with or to enter the USB Type-C port or headset jack. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
  In the event that the product gets wet while charging, immediately disconnect the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold separately).

• Do not use the product while driving an automobile or motorized bicycle, riding a bicycle or walking. The use of a mobile phone while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. The use of a mobile phone while riding a bicycle might be punishable by some regulations.

• Using or charging the product in a bag or when it is covered with bedding might cause a malfunction.

• When using the specified charging equipment (sold separately) or an external device, insert/remove the connector straight to/from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of the connector is correct. Unless it is correct, it might cause a malfunction.

• Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended period. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Do not use, store, and leave the product in places subject to direct sunlight (e.g. in automobiles), places that get hot, places that get extremely cold, and in humid or dusty places. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Do not place the product on an unstable or inclined platform. Be careful, especially while charging or when the vibrator is set. The product might fall and cause a malfunction etc.

• Do not exceed the rating of outlet or wiring device when charging the product, for example, by starburst connection etc.

■ Main unit

• Since the battery is built into the product, you cannot replace it yourself. For replacing the battery, contact “(For inquiries)” on ” (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

• Do not forcefully press, tap, or intentionally subject the display to strong impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.

• Do not forcefully press the keys or display the surface with your fingernails or hard objects. Doing so might cause scratching or damage of the keys or display.

• Do not use a remodeled product. The use of a modified device violates the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act. The product is compliant with rules on the technical standard conformance of specified wireless equipment based on the Radio Law/ Telecommunications Business Act, and as proof of it, the “Technical Compliance Mark ” can be checked with the product.
  Checking procedure: On the Home screen, slide the screen up →[Settings] → [About phone] → [Certificates]
  If modifications of the internal components of the product are made, the certification of conformity with the technical standard conformance, etc. becomes invalid. Do not use the product with the certification invalid, as it is a violation of the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Act.

• Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards, speakers, and TV sets near the product, as it might cause a malfunction.
  Putting a strong magnetism close to the product might cause a false operation.

• Do not bring magnetized cards such as cash cards, credit cards, and prepaid cards closer to the product. It might cause a loss of the recorded data.

• When you put the product in your pocket or bag, take care that the display does not come in contact with metal objects or other hard objects, as it might cause a scratch or damage. Take care with using a strap whose member is a hard material such as metal because it can touch the display and may cause scratch or damage.
  When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, or when used in a humid location or in a place where the temperature suddenly changes (e.g. near the air discharge port of an air conditioner), water droplets (i.e.condensation) may be formed inside of the product. Note that when used under such conditions, the humidity might cause corrosion or a malfunction.

• While writing or reading data to or from a microSD memory card, do not subject the product to vibration or impact, or turn off the power. Doing so might cause a loss of data or a malfunction.

• Do not cover the proximity/light sensor with your finger or put a sticker on it. Doing so might hinder the proximity/light sensor from detecting the ambient brightness and functioning correctly.

• Do not put a sticker, etc. on the proximity/light sensor. Doing so might cause a malfunction on the sensor and make the display always turned off while receiving a call or during a call.

• Usually, use the product with the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot firmly closed. If the cover is open, dirt or water might get inside and cause a malfunction.

• Do not allow liquids, metal, and other foreign objects to get inside the USB Type-C port, headset jack, microSD memory card/SIM card slot, earpiece/ speaker, mouthpiece/microphone, speaker, second microphone, etc. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Do not give a strong impact on the product such as dropping, throwing, or stomping. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• Do not put the product directly on the sand at a beach etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the earpiece/speaker, mouthpiece/microphone, speaker, or second microphone causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause a malfunction.

• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen to high volume levels for long periods.

• This mark is displayed when the surface temperature of the product rises during use. When the mark is displayed, there is a risk of burns if you continue using the product while holding it in your hands. In this case, please refrain from holding it in your hands.

■ Display (Touch Panel)

• The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by fingers. Do not apply strong pressure with your fingers or sharp-pointed objects (such as fingernails, ballpoint pens, and pins) to the touch panel.
  In the following cases, the touch panel might not respond. Also, it may cause malfunction.

• Operation with gloves

• Operation with fingernails

• Operation with a foreign object on the touch panel

• Operation with a protective sheet or seal on the touch panel

• Operates when the display is wet with water droplets or fogged

• Operation with wet or sweaty fingers

• Operation underwater

• Putting stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films, peep prevention sheets) on the display might hinder the correct operation of the touch panel.

• When carrying the product in your pocket or bag, take care not to put the touch panel close to metals or other conductive materials, as it might cause a false operation of the touch panel.

■ Organic EL display

• Organic EL display may have partially dark part of the colors may be changed if the same image has been displayed for a long time, the brightness of the backlight is set to too bright, or it has been used for an extremely long time. That is due to the property of the organic EL display and not a malfunction.
• Organic EL display is made with extremely advanced technology and it may have slightly missing pixels or pixels that are always lit. Also, it may have unevenness of color streak or brightness, or color change depending on the direction you’re looking. That is due to the structure of the organic EL display and not a malfunction. Please be forewarned.
• Subjecting an organic EL display to direct sunlight may cause a malfunction. Take care when placed at the window or outdoor.

Internal battery
(The internal battery of the product is a lithium-ion battery)
Li-ion 00
The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the internal battery before using the product. Charge the internal battery if you have not used the product for a long time.

• Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left in an automobile with the windows closed in summer, will cause the internal battery capacity to drop and shorten the available usage time. This will also shorten the internal battery’s service life. Try to use the product as far as possible at room temperature.

• The internal battery gradually discharges after charging even if the product is not used. The internal battery might discharge completely after a long time of no use. Charge before using.

• The internal battery is a consumable part. If the performance of a battery does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge has become extremely short), the battery is at the end of service life, so stop using. The battery is built into the product. For replacement, contact ” (For inquiries)” on ” (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).
  And you might not use the product during a certain period of time. Please be forewarned. Note that the length of service life varies depending on the usage condition etc.

• The internal battery sometimes swells up as they approach the end of its service life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion batteries and is not a problem in terms of safety.

■ Charging equipment

• Do not wrap the cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) around the adapter itself. Do not bend the joint of the plug or connector and the cable of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) forcibly. Do not place heavy objects on an adapter or cable, or do not apply unreasonable force such as pulling. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
• When unplugging the plug of the specified charging equipment (sold separately) from the outlet, hold and pull the power plug. If you pull the cable, the cable might be damaged.

Wireless charging

• Do not attach a metal object (e.g. a sticker whose material contains metal) to the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) or the back side of the product. Doing so might cause a malfunction.

• It is not abnormal that the information lamp of the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) is kept lighting when charging is complete.

• Charging may stop before it is complete around in a full-charge state.

• When charging is stopped before the completion, it may not be resumed soon.

• Depending on the Qi-compatible device, starting and stopping of charging may be repeated. Always charge with the specified au device.

• It is not abnormal if charging stops or charging takes long when it is above a certain temperature. If the charging function is stopped, it resumes when the temperature drops.

• Place the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) in a stable and horizontal place to charge.

• When wireless charging, turn off the vibrator of the product. The product will shift and charging may not be complete or the product may fall.

• When charging, remove the case, cover, film, and sticker from the product if attached.

• Check that the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) or the product is not wet.

• Do not get close to the product you want to charge and a device that is compatible with the wireless charging each other. The Wireless Charging Pad cannot correctly detect the au product to charge and charging may fail.

• When a TV or radio has noise, keep the Wireless Charging Pad away from the TV or radio.

• Depending on the Qi-compatible device, calls may not be received while charging. Always charge with the specified au device.

• Depending on the Qi-compatible device, charging may not start due to mutual interference with the Osaifu-Keitai function. Always charge with the specified au device.

• If an app of the product is running when wireless charging, charging may not be complete.

• Although the product may become warm while it is on the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately), it is not abnormal
  The reception level of communication quality, etc. may become degraded while charging with the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately).

• While charging, do not move the Wireless Charging Pad (sold separately) and the product.

•  After charging is complete, the remaining battery may be decreased if the product is left for a long time.

■ SIM card

• Do not forcibly remove or insert a SIM card. Be careful not to exert excessive force when inserting the card into your phone.
• You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your SIM card into another IC card reader/writer etc.
• Do not put stickers etc. on the SIM card.
• Do not insert SIM card with conversion adapter attached. Doing so might cause a malfunction.
• Do not damage the SIM card by using the product in a hot place, dropping it into a fire, contacting the metal parts with a foreign object, giving an impact, bending, applying load, wetting, etc. Doing so might cause a loss of data or a malfunction.

■ Camera

• When photographing important occasions etc., take a trial shot and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot.
• Do not shoot in a place where shooting is prohibited.

■ Copyrights and rights of portrait

• You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify or edit the data you shot, recorded, or downloaded using the product without the consent of the copyright holder, except for personal use such as copying or quoting were provided for under the copyright law. In addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals without consent, as it might infringe on the rights of a portrait. Note that shooting and recording might be restricted at some live performances, shows, and exhibitions even for personal use.
• Be careful about the copyright and portrait rights when posting photos you shot etc. on Internet homepages.

Backup content on the product
● Please back up important content recorded to the product or downloaded to the product from an outside source. Content recorded to memory on the product sometimes disappears or is altered by unexpected factors, such as static electricity or a fault, repair, mishandling, etc.
Notes on waterproof and dustproof properties
The product has a waterproof property equivalent to JIS waterproof grade (JIS C 0920) IPX51 and IPX82, as well as a dustproof property equivalent to JIS dustproof grade IP6X*3 on the condition that they cover the microSD memory card/SIM card slot is securely attached (based on in-house testing).
Before using the product, thoroughly read “Important items to remember before use” to ensure correct use. Failure to follow the contents described in the sections might cause intrusion of water, sand, or other foreign material, resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury, or a malfunction.

• 1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about 12.5 liters per minute from any direction.
• 2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1.5 meters for about 30 minutes.
• 3 IP6X equivalent means that the product will securely maintain its function of no grit and dust getting inside the main unit even after it has been placed in an apparatus with grit and dust of diameters of 75 μm or less and shaken for 8 hours.
  Since the operation of the product on each usage scene was confirmed based on the above assumption, proper operation of the product in every possible condition during actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to be caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered by the warranty.

Important items to remember before using

• Make sure that the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot is firmly closed. Waterproofness/dustproofness is only effective when the cover is securely closed.
• Do not open or close the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot if the product or your hands are wet.
• Do not sink the product in liquids other than tap water (seawater, pool water, the water of a hot spring, water with soap, detergent or bath salt contained, alcohol, juice, seasonings, etc.) or do not splash such liquid to the product. Also, do not use in a place where the urine of a pet animal is splashed. If it is splashed on the product, immediately wash the product with tap water.
• Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the earpiece/speaker, mouthpiece/microphone, speaker, or second microphone causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside of the main unit, it might cause overheating or a malfunction.
• Do not use the product underwater.
• Do not leave the product in a humid place such as a bathroom or kitchen for an extended period of time.
• Even after draining, water might remain on the product. Although you can use the product, do not place it near things that must not get wet. Also, take care not to wet your clothes, bag, etc.
• Drain water if it becomes temporarily hard to hear the sound due to water remaining in the earpiece/speaker, mouthpiece/microphone, speaker, or second microphone.
• Do not spray the product with high-pressure water or submerge it in water for extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high water pressure.
• Do not wash the product in a washing machine or ultrasound bath.
• Do not immerse the product into a bathtub. The product is not resistant to high temperatures.
• Extreme changes in temperature generate condensation causing a malfunction. Wait until the main unit reaches room temperature before you bring the product from a cold place into a warm bathroom.
•  The product does not float on water.

■ Cover of microSD memory card/SIM card slot

• Make sure that the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot is firmly closed. Just a small particle (a hair etc.) between contact surfaces can cause water intrusion or dust penetration.
• Do not open or close the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot with gloved hands. Just a small particle (a hair etc.) between the contact surfaces can cause water intrusion or dust penetration. Wipe off any minuscule droplets of water or dirt with a clean dry cloth before closing the cover.
• If the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot is deteriorated or damaged, the waterproof/dustproof property becomes ineffective.
• For details on how to close the microSD memory card/SIM card slot cover, refer to ” (Full instruction manual)” (Japanese)

■ If any liquid other than plain water adheres to the product

• If any liquid other than plain water (e.g. seawater, detergent, alcohol, juices) is adhered to the product, immediately rinse it with plain water.
• You can wash the product under a mild flow (less than 6 liters per minute) of tap water at room temperature (5℃ to 35℃) at a distance of about 10 cm from the faucet or shower head.
• If the product gets dirty, wash it with your hands while holding the microSD memory card/SIM card slot cover so that they do not open. Do not use a brush.

■ After the product gets wet

• After the product gets wet, drain water, and wipe with a clean dry cloth.
• In cold climates, water on the product might turn to frost. Using frosted might cause a malfunction. Do not leave the product without wiping off the water.

■ Rubber seals

• The rubber seal on the inner edges of the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot is important to maintain waterproof/dustproof property. Do not damage or remove the rubber seals.
• When closing the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot, take care not to get the rubber seal caught. Forcibly closing the cover with the rubber seals caught might damage them resulting in loss of waterproof/dustproof property. Just a small particle (a hair etc.) between contact surfaces can cause water intrusion or dust penetration.
• If any liquid other than plain water (e.g. alcohol) has adhered to the rubber seals, it might cause deterioration in durability.
• Do not insert sharp objects into grooves around the cover of the microSD memory card/SIM card slot. Doing so might damage or deform the product, damage the rubber seals, etc. causing water intrusion or dust penetration.

■ Replacing parts

• It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining waterproof/dustproof properties once every two years regardless of whether any abnormality is present. For information on part replacement, contact (For inquiries)” on (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

■ Heat resistance

• Do not sink the product into boiling hot water or do not splash boiling hot water on the product. Also, do not use the product in saunas or do not expose the product to fiery winds from the hair dryers,s, etc. the product is not resistant to high temperatures.

■ Shock

• The product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or subject it to shock. Also, do not poke the earpiece/speaker, mouthpiece/microphone, speaker, second microphone, USB Type-C port, headset jack, etc. with a sharp object. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit causing water intrusion or dust penetration.

■ Precautions on charging
The optional accessories are not waterproof. Check the following before and after charging.

• Never charge the battery if the product is wet. Doing so might cause fire, burns, injury, electric shock, etc.
• Check that the product is not wet. If you are charging the battery just after the product gets wet, drain the water well and wipe the remaining water off with a clean dry cloth.
• Do not touch the specified charging equipment (sold separately) with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock.
• Do not splash water over the specified charging equipment (sold separately) when using them. Do not use them near water such as in a bathroom, shower room, kitchen, or washroom. Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, or malfunction. Do not bring them into a bathroom etc. even if you do not charge the product with them. Doing so might cause fire, burns, electric shock, or malfunction.

■ Draining water when the product gets wet
Drain the following parts:
Earpiece/speaker, Mouthpiece/microphone, Speaker, USB Type-C port, Second microphone, Headset jack, Power key/Fingerprint sensor, Volume key/Zoom key, Shutter key, the cover of microSD memory card/SIM card slot, Camera ring (peripheral part of the main camera)
• If water remains, clothes or bags might get wet, or the sound might be barely heard. Drain in the following steps.

1. Wipe off water remaining on the product with a dry cloth, etc.
2. Hold the product firmly and shake it approximately 20 times, then turn it upside down and shake it 20 times again

• When shaking the product, check the safety around you and hold it firmly enough not to drop it. 3. If water flows out from the inside of the product, wipe it off with a dry cloth, etc.
• Face the product downward and push it on a cloth to wipe off the water.
• Turn the upside down and wipe off the water. 4. Place a dry towel or cloth under the product and leave it for a couple of hours at room temperature to dry
• If the product is not dried enough, you can barely hear the sound. Leave the product enough time to dry before use.

Notes on using Bluetooth®/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions

• The Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of the product conform to Japanese domestic standards and FCC standards and have been certified.
• The use of Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function may be restricted in some countries/regions. Before using the product overseas, check the relevant laws and regulations of the country/region you visit.
• The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) and Bluetooth® devices is shared by various other devices. For this reason, the communication speed and connectable range may be decreased, or disconnection may occur, due to interference from other devices.
• Do not use the product in places where electromagnetic waves are generated or near electric products, AV and OA equipment, or other magnetized devices.
• Subjecting the product to magnetic or electrical noise may increase noise and prevent it from performing communications (The product is particularly susceptible to noise when it is used near a microwave oven).
• Using the product near a TV, radio, or similar appliance may cause reception interference and disrupt TV images.
• The searching might not be successful if there are multiple wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) access points near the product or if the same channel is being used.
• The use of mobile phones on board is restricted. Follow the instructions of each airline.
• The communication speed and connectable range vary depending on the distance between communication devices, obstacles, and the devices used.

2.4 GHz frequency band precautions
The frequencies used by the Bluetooth® and/or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product is in the 2.4 GHz band. In this frequency band, other similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification that require a license to use, such as factory production lines, specific small power wireless stations that do not require licenses, and amateur wireless stations (collectively called “other wireless stations” from here on) are operated in addition to home electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, devices for industrial, scientific and medical devices.

1. Before using the product, make sure that “other wireless stations” are not in operation nearby.
2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred between the product and “other wireless stations”, immediately either relocate the product or stop the operation of the device (stop the emission of radio waves).
3. If you are unclear on any points or are troubled by anything, contact (For inquiries)” on (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

• The connections between the product and all other Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices have not been confirmed. Therefore, connections with all Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.
• This product supports security features for wireless communications that are compliant with the Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard specifications, but the security may not be sufficient depending on the usage environment and configuration. Be careful when making data communication using Bluetooth® or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function.
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be freely connected anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses radio waves for exchanging information. At the same time, there is a risk that a malicious third party may obtain unauthorized access if security settings have not been configured. You are recommended to configure security settings before using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) at your decision and responsibility.
• The Company assumes no responsibility for the leakage of data or information that may occur during Bluetooth®/wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) communication.
• Since Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use the same frequency band, using both functions at the same may cause radio wave interference resulting in decreased communication speed or disconnection from the network. If the connection fails, stop using either of the Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.

Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions of the product use frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band.

2.4FH4/XX8/DS4/OF4

■ Bluetooth® function: 2.4FH4/XX8

The product uses the 2.4 GHz band. FH4 uses FH-SS as the modulation scheme. The interference distance is about 40 m or less. XX8 uses another modulation scheme. The interference distance is about 80 m or less.
■ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function: 2.4DS/OF4
The product uses the 2.4 GHz band. DS-SS, OFDM, and OFDMA are used as modulation schemes. The interference distance is about 40 m or less.

This means that all bandwidths of the 2.4 GHz band can be used, and that band of mobile unit identification devices can be avoided.

• Available channels differ depending on the country/region.
• For use in an airplane, check with the airline company in advance.

5 GHz frequency band precautions
The Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product uses a 5 GHz band. Using a 5.2/5.3-GHz-band wireless LAN outdoors is prohibited by law (except when communicating with an access point of a 5.2-GHz high-power data communication system or relay station).
The channels used on the product are as follows.

• W52 (5.2 GHz band/36, 40, 44, 48 ch)
• W53 (5.3 GHz band/52, 56, 60, 64 ch)

• W56 (5.6 GHz band/100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144 ch)
  IEEE802.11a/n/ac/ax

  J52| W52| W53| W56

Security codes/PIN code

Security codes
The product has various security codes that you can use.
The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget the various security codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts. Make sure to change the security codes from the initial values to your own numbers.
■ Security code

Initial value| A four-digit number chosen by the customer and noted on the application form
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PIN code
■ PIN code
To prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card by a third party, you can set the product to require PIN code entry every time the power is turned on. You also need to enter the PIN code when setting whether the PIN code entry is required. If the PIN code is incorrectly entered three times consecutively, the PIN code will be locked. You can unlock the PIN code using the PUK code.

• Entering a PIN code is not required by the default state. In “SIM card lock”, however, you can change the setting requiring to enter a PIN code.
  Note that setting up “SIM card lock” requires the entry of a PIN code.

• When an entry of security code is required for making settings, change the initial value of the security code to your own number and then use it.

• PIN code is set to “1234” by the default state. In “Change SIM PIN”, however, you can change the PIN code to any four- to eight-digit number as necessary.

• PIN code is not reset even if you execute “Erase all data (factory reset)”.

■ PUK code
In case the PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering the PUK code.

• PUK code is an eight-digit number given at the time of purchase and is printed on the back side of the plastic card to which your SIM card is attached. When using eSIM, refer to au homepage for details.
  https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/procedure/id/pin-code/(Japanese)

• After entering the PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.

• If the PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively, contact (For inquiries)” on (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese)

Notes on data communication charge

• Since a constant Internet connection is possible with the product, data communication may be performed automatically by some apps, resulting in high data communication charges. Therefore, a subscription to a data communication charge discount service or flat late plan is recommended.
• To browse homepages, download apps, communicate using apps, send/receive e-mails and configure various settings on the product, a connection to the Internet is required and data communication charge applies.

Notes on Call Charges

• When you end a call, make sure to disconnect the call. If you forget to disconnect, the call charges may be higher.

Notes on applications

• Be sure to check the security of the app, then install it at your own risk. Some apps might affect the operation of other apps or of the entire product. They might cause virus infection, damage various data, and send out your location information, usage history, or personal information stored in your product via the Internet.
• The Company assumes no responsibility for any malfunctions that might be caused by apps you have installed. Repair costs in this case may be charged even during the warranty period.
• The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage brought to you or any third party by the apps you have installed.
• Insertion of a microSD memory card is necessary to use some apps.
• Some apps prohibit the product from entering sleep mode while they are active or rapidly drain the battery while running in the background.
• Operational procedures and screen appearances of the apps preinstalled in the product and those installed by you are subject to change without notice as a result of the version upgrade. In addition, the operating procedures described in “Instruction Manual” might differ from the actual procedures

Setting app permission

When you activate an app/function that accesses the functions or information of the product for the first time, a confirmation screen for requesting access permission appears.
If the request screen appears, confirm the content and select the option you want (e.g. “ALLOW”/”DON’T ALLOW”).
Example: When activating the “Music” app for the first time

1. On the Home screen, slide the screen up → [Music]
   The request screen appears.

2. [ALLOW]/[DON’T ALLOW]

■ Information

• If you do not permit it, the app/function may not be activated or the use of the function may be restricted.
• To change the permission setting, in the Home screen, slide the screen up → [Settings] → [Apps] → [See all XX apps] → Tap an app to change the setting → [Permissions] → Tap a function or information of permission setting to be changed → Select the option you want (e.g. “Allow”/”Don’t allow”).
• For some apps/functions, an explanation screen for the permission may appear. Several request screens may appear or the screen content may differ. Confirm each content and follow the onscreen instructions.
• In the “Instruction Manual”, the description of the confirmation screen may be omitted.

Mobile Phone Etiquette

■ Use of the product is not allowed in the following places!

• Do not listen to music or watch videos, etc. while driving a car or motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of mobile phones while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law (Use of mobile phones while riding a bicycle may also be punishable by law). In addition, stay alert to the traffic around you even when walking. Surrounding sounds may not be heard clearly, and gazing at the screen might distract your attention causing a traffic accident. Be especially careful at railroad crossings, station platforms,s, and pedestrian crossings.
• The use of mobile phones on board is restricted. Follow the instructions of each airline.

■ Consider people around you

• To prevent ringtone from bothering other people, not only refrain from making a call but also power off or use Silent mode at a movie theater, theater, museum, library, etc.
• In a city area, use it in a place where you do not bother people walking.
• It is extremely dangerous to walk while looking at the screen of the mobile phone. Do not make calls or operate a mobile phone while walking or by stopping suddenly.
• Move to a place where you do not disturb others while you are in shinkansen, a hotel lobby, etc.
• Be careful not to be loud while talking.
• Be careful of sound leakage from earphones in trains or other places with many people around you.
• Ask permission if you take photos with your mobile phone camera.
• When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette regarding camera use.
• There may be a person with a cardiac pacemaker nearby in a place filled with people such as on a crowded train. Set “Airplane mode” or turn the product off beforehand.
• When a medical institution has laid down designated areas where the use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed to be brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical institution.

Updating Software

You can update the product to the most recent software for optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements.

• You are charged for the mobile data communication according to your contract details when accessing the Internet from the product via data communication. A large amount of data communication is required especially for upgrading the OS.
• You are recommended to back up your data before updating software.
• For details, refer to (Full instruction manual)” (Japanese).

■ Downloading and updating software
The update software can be downloaded from the settings menu of the product directly via the Internet using a WI-Fi® connection or mobile data communication.

• Depending on the status of your Wi-Fi® connection, the product searches available networks automatically and the connection may be switched to mobile data communication. In this case, note that unexpected communication charges may be incurred.

1. On the Home screen, slide the screen up → [Settings] → [System] → [System update]
   After that, follow the onscreen instructions.

After-sales service

■ When asking for repair
For repair, make an inquiry to the Repair and Delivery Support Center.

During the warranty period| Repairs will be done based on the terms of services of the free-of-charge repair warranty.
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Outside the warranty period| We shall repair the product for a charge as requested by the customer if repair renders it usable.

• The warranty period is one year from the date you newly purchased the product.

  • Before handing in the product for repair, make a backup of the contents of memory since they may disappear during the repair. Note that the Company shall not be liable for any damages and loss of income should the contents of memory be altered or lost.
  • Recycled parts that meet the Company’s quality standards are sometimes used for repair.
  • Your old terminal collected by a replacement mobile phone delivery service is serviced for reuse and recycled as a replacement terminal. Also, parts replaced through after-sales service are collected and recycled by the Company. They cannot be returned to customers.
  • The product which is processed, remodeled, and analyzed (including by modifying or analyzing the software (including by rooting, etc.), reverse engineering, decompiling, reverse-assembling), or repaired by an unauthorized repair office is not covered by the warranty and repair may be refused.
  • The battery built into the main unit is not covered by a free-of-charge repair warranty, as it is a consumable part.

■ Performance parts for repair
The Company retains performance parts for repair of the main unit and its peripherals for four years after discontinuation of production. “Performance parts for repair” refers to parts required for maintaining the functions of the product.
■ Provisions for free-of-charge repair

1. Please notify us of the production number (IMEI number) for the repair requests. The production number (IMEI number) can be checked on the product’s main unit, sticker on the outer packaging box, etc.

2. During the warranty period, we will repair the product free of charge for the malfunction under the condition that it is used correctly in line with the directions given in the instruction manual.

3. Even if the warranty period has not expired, a fee will be charged for repair under the following circumstances. (or, repair may not be possible).
   ① The product has not been used correctly in line with the directions given in the instruction manual.
   ② The malfunction or damage is due to unauthorized repair or modification of the product.
   ③ The product has been repaired other than at our specified repair offices.
   ④ The malfunction or damage is due to negligence in use or handling, or due to an accident. There are signs of the product having been dropped, wet, exposed to humidity, etc.
   ⑤ The malfunction or damage is due to natural disasters (earthquakes, storm or flood damage, etc.), fire, salt damage, abnormal voltage, etc.

4. Repair may not be possible depending on the degree of damage.

5. The Company shall have no liability for any damage or loss resulting from the malfunction of the product.

6. The Company shall not bear any responsibility for accidents resulting from the use of the product having been connected to unspecified devices.

7. Do not accept requests for service calls to the owner’s home, place of business, etc.

8. This warranty is valid only in Japan.

• This warranty guarantees repair free of charge during the period and under the conditions specified on this warranty card. Thus this warranty does not limit the legal rights of the owner with respect to the issuer of this warranty card (the guarantor) or any other business person or enterprise.

■ Repair and Delivery Support with Cloud
An after-sales service membership program on a monthly basis called “Repair and Delivery Support with Cloud” is available for using your au/UQ mobile terminal for a long time without worries. This service expands coverage for many troubles including malfunction, theft, and loss.
For monthly charges and details of the service, refer to au/UQ mobile homepage.
• For au users: (https://www.au.com/mobile/service/kosho-funshitsu-cloud/) (Japanese)
• For UQ mobile users: (https://www.uqwimax.jp/mobile/plan/option/repair- cloud/) (Japanese)

• The contents of services above are subject to change without notice.
  ■ SIM card
  The SIM card is lent to you by your carrier. In case of loss or damage, the card will be replaced at your expense. When a malfunction is suspected, or in case of theft or loss, contact (For inquiries)” on (Full Instruction Manual)” (Japanese).

Compliance Information on Human Exposure to Radio Waves of Mobile Phones

This model SOG06 mobile phone complies with the Japanese technical regulations regarding human exposure to radio waves.
This mobile phone was designed in observance of the Japanese technical regulations regarding human exposure to radio waves1. These technical regulations are consistent with the limits of human exposure to radio waves established by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Committee on Electromagnetic Safety (ICES) in the IEEE. The permissible limits include substantial safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health conditions.
The technical regulations set out the limits of exposure to radio waves as the SAR (Specific Absorption Rate, for up to 6 GHz) and the PD (Power Density, for above 6 GHz), and the limits for the SAR and the PD for mobile phones are 2.0 W/kg and 2 mW/cm2, respectively. If a mobile phone supports simultaneous transmission of the frequency bands which should be evaluated in the SAR and PD, the technical regulations require that the Total Exposure Ratio (TER) should be used to indicate its compliance. The TER of less than or equal to 1 indicates the mobile phone satisfies the limits.
The TER for this mobile phone when tested for use near the head is 0.90002, and that when worn on the body is 0.501034. There may be slight differences in the SAR and PD values in individual products, but they all satisfy the limits. The actual values of SAR and PD of this mobile phone while operating can be well below the indicated above. This is due to automatic changes in the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum power required to access the network.
This mobile phone can be used in positions other than against your head. By using accessories such as a belt clip holster that maintains a 1.5 cm separation with no metal (parts) between it and the body, this mobile phone is certified the compliance with Japanese technical regulations.
The World Health Organization has stated that “a large number of studies have been performed over the last two decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use.” Please refer to the WHO website if you would like more detailed information. (https://www.who.int /news-room/fact-sheets/detail/electromagnetic-fields-and-public-health-mobile- phones)

1. The technical regulations are provided in Article 14-2 of Radio Equipment Regulations, a Ministerial Ordinance of the Radio Act.
2. Including other radio systems that can be simultaneously used with .
3. Including other radio systems that can be simultaneously used with .
4. The SAR and PD values used for obtaining TER for this mobile phone are:
   SAR of 1.595 W/kg and PD of 0.7975 mW/cm2 for use near the head, and SAR of 0.467 W/kg and PD of 0.2335 mW/cm2 when worn on the body.

Please refer to the websites listed below if you would like to know more detailed information regarding protection against human exposure to radio waves.

• Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website: (https://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm)
• Association of Radio Industries and Businesses website: (https://www.arib-emf.org/01denpa/denpa02-02.html) (Japanese)
• au homepage: (https://www.au.com/english/)
• The support page of Xperia’s official website: (https://xperia.sony.jp/product/SAR/) (Japanese)

■ Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
When your phone or Bluetooth® handsfree is turned on, it emits low levels of radio frequency energy. International safety guidelines have been developed through periodic and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. These guidelines establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure. The guidelines include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons and to account for any variations in measurements.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is used to measure radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The SAR value is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, but because the phone is designed to use the minimum power necessary to access the chosen network, the actual SAR level can be well below this value. There is no proof of a difference in safety based on the difference in SAR value.
Products with radio transmitters sold in the US must be certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). When required, tests are performed when the phone is placed at the ear and when worn on the body. For body-worn operation, the phone has been tested when positioned a minimum of 10 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when properly used with an appropriate Sony Corporation accessory and worn on the body. Use of the phone other than as tested may impact SAR and result in non-compliance with such RF exposure limits. For devices that include “WiFi hotspot” functionality, body-worn SAR measurements for the operation of the device operating in WiFi hotspot mode were taken using a separation distance of 10 mm. The use of third-party accessories may result in different SAR levels than those reported.
For more information about SAR and radio frequency exposure go to (https://xperia.sony.jp/product/SAR/) (Japanese).
■ The United States
THIS PHONE MODEL HAS BEEN CERTIFIED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
This mobile phone model SOG06 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed to not exceed the limits of exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by governmental authorities. These limits establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by international scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluations
of scientific studies. The standards include a safety margin designed to assure the safety of all individuals, regardless of age and health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
The highest SAR value as reported to the authorities for this phone model when tested for use by the ear is 0.82 W/kg, when worn on the body is 0.75 W/kg*, and when WiFi hotspot mode is 0.75 W/kg. For body-worn operation, the phone has been tested when positioned a minimum of 10 mm from the body without any metal parts in the vicinity of the phone or when properly used with an appropriate accessory and worn on the body. For devices that include “WiFi hotspot” functionality, SAR measurements for the device operating in WiFi hotspot mode were taken using a separation distance of 10 mm. When using the device as a charger, you need to put the phone on a flat surface and 20 cm separation distance from the user during the charging mode. The use of third- party accessories may result in different SAR levels than those reported.
* Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the US, it must be tested and certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (i.e., by the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this phone model with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones, all mobile phones granted an FCCequipment authorization meet the government requirement for safe exposure. SAR information on this phone model is on file at the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of (https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid) after searching on FCC ID PY7-24116L. Additional SAR-related information can also be found on the Mobile and Wireless Forum at (https://www.mwfai.org/).

• In the United States, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
  This paragraph is only applicable to authorities and customers in the United States.
  ■ Europe
  This mobile phone model SOG06 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.
  While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
  SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is 2 W/kg averaged over ten (10) grams of tissue (for example European Union, Japan, Brazil, and New Zealand):
  For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 5 mm from the body. The use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines.
  The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by Sony for use at the ear is 0.31 W/kg (10g).
  In the case where the phone is worn on the body, the highest tested SAR value is 0.66 W/kg (10g).
  FCC Statement for the USA**
  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
The products may be subject to the application of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other related laws and regulations in Japan.
In addition, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the United States may be applicable.
In cases of exporting or reexporting the products, customers are requested to follow the necessary procedures at their own responsibility and cost.
Please contact the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan or the Department of Commerce of the United States for details about the procedures.

Intellectual property rights

■ Trademarks

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and their subsidiaries is under license.

• Wi-Fi® is a trademark or registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• The microSD logo, microSDHC logo, and microSDXC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• USB Type-C® is a registered trademark of the USB Implementers Forum.

• is a registered trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.

• The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

• Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
  Copyright © 2012-2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

• Google and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC.

• The product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual and AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for
  (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard (“MPEG-4 video”) or the AVC standard (“AVC Video”) and/or
  (ii) decoding MPEG-4 or AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in the personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 and/or AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal, and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. (See https://www.mpegla.com). MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• The software installed on the product or part of it may not be altered, translated/adapted, reverse-engineered, decompiled, or reverse-assembled and any such actions are prohibited.

• “ソニー” and “SONY”, or product names, service names, and logo marks used in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliated companies. All other product names, service names, company names, and logo marks are trademarks, registered trademarks, or titles of respective companies.

• FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.

• In context, TM and ® marks may be omitted.

• Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Mobile phone and PHS operators collect and recycle unused telephones, batteries, and battery chargers at stores bearing the logo regardless of brand and manufacturer to protect the environment and reuse valuable resources.

Manufactured by: Sony Corporation
June 2022, 1st Edition
G-685-100-11(1)

References

• Mobile & Wireless Forum
• 携帯電話機の電波防護への適合（SAR値/PD値） | Xperia（エクスペリア）公式サイト
• 比吸収率（SAR: Specific Absorption Rate）および電力密度（Power Density）とは|くらしの中の電波
• au | carrier with the highest customer satisfaction rate in Japan
• 故障紛失サポート with Cloud | サービス・機能 | au
• Equipment Authorization | Federal Communications Commission
• MIC The Radio Use Website｜Radio Wave Environment｜Protection from Radio Wave Environment
• 故障紛失サポート with Cloud（Android/au Certified）｜格安スマホ/格安SIMはUQ mobile（モバイル）【公式】
• 携帯電話機の電波防護への適合（SAR値/PD値） | Xperia (エクスペリア) スマートフォン | ソニー

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