Basic Manual: (Toll Free)
Basic Manual: (Toll Free)
Basic Manual: (Toll Free)
Contents
Getting Ready
Basic Operation
Safety precautions
Appendix
Preface List of Packaged Items
Thank you for buying the "Qua tab QZ8" (simply called the Before your start using the product, make sure that you
"product" or "main unit" from here on). have all the following packaged with the product.
Before using the product, be sure to read the "Basic
Manual" (this manual) to ensure correct use.
● 取扱説明書 (Basic
Manual) (Japanese)
● 設定ガイド (Setting
Main unit Guide) (Japanese)
ii
■"取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction
Manual)" (Japanese)
◎ Purchase a specified charger (sold separately).
◎ The battery is built into the product. For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the
◎ Illustrations in this manual are only for reference. They may "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese)
look different from the actual product. available on the au homepage:
https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/guide/
manual/
Operating Instructions
■"Setting Guide" "Basic Manual" (This
Manual)
Handles only basic operations for main features.
■"Online Manual" (Japanese)
For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the
"Online Manual" (Japanese) available on the au homepage:
https://www.au.com/online-manual/kyt32
You can check the "Online Manual" (Japanese) on the
product to confirm operational procedures.
Home screen → [au Supports] → [取扱説明書 (Online
Manual)]
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Regarding Notations Used in This Document
■ Note on Button Illustrations
In this manual, buttons are represented by simplified as
shown below.
F(Power button)
r(Volume UP button)
C H N
Navigation bar
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■ Description of Operations for Selecting ■ Notes on Illustrations/Screenshots
Item/Icon/Button etc. In this manual, screenshots and operations for the product
Notations used for operation procedures in this manual are with au Nano IC Card 04 LE attached are described.
as follows. Screen illustrations shown in this manual may look different
from the actual screens. Note that part of the screen etc. may
Description Explanation be omitted.
Home screen→[ ] Tap " (Chrome)" at the bottom of
Notations used in
→[ ] the home screen. Actual screen this manual
Tap " " Some icons
etc. are omitted
In sleep mode, F In sleep mode, press F (Power
in this manual.
(Power button) button).
• Tapping is to select a button or icon displayed on the
screen by lightly tapping it with your finger.
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◎ In this manual, the operations with vertically oriented
screens are provided as examples. With horizontally
oriented screens, descriptions for menu item/icon/on-
screen button may be different.
◎ Menu items, layers and icons described in this manual
may be different according to functions being used and
conditions.
◎ In this manual, screenshots for body color "Choco Mint"
are provided as examples.
◎ In this manual, "au Nano IC Card 04 LE" is abbreviated as
"au IC card".
◎ In this manual, "microSD™ memory card (commercially
available)", "microSDHC™ memory card (commercially
available)" and "microSDXC™ memory card" are
abbreviated as "microSD memory card (commercially
available)" or "microSD".
◎ All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise
specified.
◎ Company names and product names referred to in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of
respective companies. The TM, ® marks may be omitted
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions ................................28
Contents When Using the Product ............................................ 28
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ....................... 30
Preface ........................................................................... ii Material List ................................................................. 39
List of Packaged Items ................................................. ii Handling Precautions ................................................. 39
Operating Instructions ................................................. 1 Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties .............. 46
Regarding Notations Used in This Document ............ 2 Notes on Using Bluetooth®/Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)
Function ....................................................................... 52
Contents ..................................................5
Security Code/PIN Code ............................................. 54
Getting Ready ..........................................6 Notes on Data Communication Charges .................. 56
Contents
Notes on Applications ................................................ 56
Names and Functions of Parts .................................... 6
Setting the App Permissions ..................................... 57
au IC Card ...................................................................... 8
Tablet Etiquette ........................................................... 57
Internal Shared Storage...............................................11
Using microSD Memory Card .....................................11 Appendix................................................59
Charging ...................................................................... 13 Updating Software ...................................................... 59
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 16 Troubleshooting .......................................................... 60
Switching to English Display ..................................... 17 After-Sales Service ..................................................... 61
Start Screen................................................................. 18 SIM Unlock................................................................... 66
Basic Operations ..................................19 Related Accessories ................................................... 66
Main Specifications .................................................... 67
Using the Home Screen.............................................. 19
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Data
Activating the Apps .................................................... 23 Communication Terminals ......................................... 68
Switching the Home App ............................................ 23 Export Administration Regulations ........................... 70
Using Standard Home ................................................ 24 Intellectual Property Rights ....................................... 70
Monitoring the Product's Status ................................ 24
Setting Do Not Disturb Feature .................................. 26
Setting Airplane Mode ................................................ 26
Displaying Menu ......................................................... 27
Setting Home Screen .................................................. 27
Charging Mobile Devices ........................................... 27 5
① Earphone microphone terminal
Getting Ready Used for connecting earphones (commercially available)
or other accessories.
② F Power button
Names and Functions of Parts Press to power ON/OFF, activate/deactivate sleep mode,
etc.
① ② ③ In camera (lens)
④ Speaker
④ Outputs notification sounds, alarms, etc.
⑤
③ ⑤ Notification (charging) light
⑥
Lights red while charging.
Flashes according to notification settings.
⑥ Light sensor
Detects the ambient light level to adjust the display
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brightness.
⑦ ⑦ Display (touch panel)
⑧ External connection terminal
Used for connecting a Type-C Common AC Adapter 01
(sold separately), etc.
⑨ Microphone
⑧ ⑨
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⑩ ⑪ ⑩ microSD memory card slot
⑪ au IC card slot
⑫ Built-in main antenna*
⑫ ⑬ Out camera (lens)
⑬ ⑱ ⑭ Shooting / Simple light
⑭ ⑮ rl Volume up / down button
⑲ Press to adjust volume.
⑮ ⑯ d Customize button
Press to launch the specified app. "Child Lock" is set
⑯
by default when you purchased this product. Press and
hold this button for about one second, a setting screen
for customize button is displayed. Then, you can specify
an app to be launched.
⑰ Built-in sub antenna*
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⑱ Built-in Bluetooth® / Wi-Fi® antenna*
⑰ ⑳ ⑲ Card slot cover
⑳ Built-in GPS antenna*
* The antenna is built into the product. Covering the antenna
with your hand might affect communication quality.
■How to open the card slot cover
Insert a fingernail a small way into
one of the corners marked ○ and
pull open the cover.
Be careful not to insert your ◎ The back cover of the product is not removable.
fingernail all the way. Doing so Removing the back cover with force may cause damage
may damage the rubber seal under or malfunction.
the cover. ◎ The battery is built into the product and it is not removable.
To force stop and reboot the product, refer to "Forcing the
Product to Shut Down and Restart" (▶P.16).
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au IC Card When au IC Card is Not Inserted
The product is compatible with au Nano IC Card 04 LE. If the au IC card is not inserted, the following operations are
unavailable. And " " appears on the status bar.
au Nano IC Card 04 LE
• Sending/Receiving SMS
(Back) (Front) • Initial settings and sending/receiving emails of au mail
• PIN code setting
• Checking your phone number and email address of the
product
Besides the items above, necessary functions such as your
phone number are also unavailable.
IC (metal) part
Attaching/Removing au IC Card
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■ Attaching au IC Card 3 Put the au IC card on the tray with the
position of the card's notch adjusted,
1 Turn the power off and open the card slot
cover then insert the tray straight into the au IC
card slot (right side)
2 Hook a finger, etc. on the edge of the tray
After the tray is inserted, press it all the way using fingers.
and pull out the tray • Insert the card with the IC (metal) part facing up.
• To avoid the au IC card from getting onto the tray,
do not insert it with excessive force. Do not apply
excessive force and insert it all the way straight into
the slot. If the tray does not fit into the slot, do not
press it with force. Pull the tray out and insert it again
with the front edge raised. The au IC card cannot be
recognized if the card gets onto the tray.
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Tray
Notch
microSD memory
card slot
au IC card slot
(right side)
Notch
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au IC card slot
(right side)
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Internal Shared Storage Using microSD Memory Card
The product can save data to the main unit memory and
microSD memory card.
Attaching/Removing microSD
The main Save data that apps and each app use and media
Memory Card
unit memory files such as images captured by screenshot.
microSD Save media files, etc.
■ Attaching microSD Memory Card
1
memory
card Open the card slot cover of the product
2 Confirm the direction of the microSD
memory card and slowly insert it into the
◎ Data may be saved to the main unit memory depending slot until it clicks
on some apps even if a menu or message is displayed.
When inserting the card into the product, confirm the
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card is locked with snaps. Be aware that the card may
fly out if you release your finger before the card is locked.
Be careful about it.
au IC card slot
microSD memory
card slot
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3 Close the card slot cover
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◎ Do not touch the terminal part of microSD memory card. ◎ The product may become warm while charging or during
◎ Do not pull out the microSD memory card forcefully. other operations, this is not abnormal.
Doing so might cause a fault or loss of data. ◎ Charging the product while using the camera function,
◎ After using the product for a long time, the removed the charging time may take longer than usual.
microSD memory card may become warm. This is not a ◎ Doing various operations with the specified charger (sold
malfunction. separately) connected, the battery life may get short due
◎ When you remove the microSD memory card, be sure to to the short time charging/discharging.
dismount the card properly. ◎ When temperature of environment or the product is
extremely high or low, charging may be stopped. Charge
the battery at room temperature as much as possible.
Charging ◎ Make sure the connection is correct if the charging light
of the product blinks in red. If the charging light continues
The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of to blink, immediately stop charging, and contact an au
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purchase. Charge the battery before using the product. shop or Repair and Delivery Service Center.
When the red light turns into green, the charging will be ◎ Right after " " is displayed while charging, the
completed. charging light may not turn to green, but the light will turn
to green soon and the charging will be completed.
This product supports quick charging by Qualcomm®Quick
◎ Keep a metal accessory or conductive materials (metal
Charge™3.0 Technology. pieces, pencil lead, etc.) from coming in contact with the
connection terminal and prevent them from getting inside.
◎ A notification on the Battery care mode is displayed when
keeping the battery fully-charged remains for long hours.
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Charging with the specified AC 2 Insert the USB Type-C plug of Type-C
Adapter Common AC adapter 01 (sold separately)
How to charge the product using Type-C Common AC to straight into the external connection
Adapter 01 (sold separately) is described here. For terminal
information on the specified AC adapter (sold separately), Make sure that the charging light turns into red. When the
see "Related Accessories" (▶P. 66). battery power turns on, " " appears on the status bar.
1 Connect the power plug of Type-C When charging is complete, the charging light turns
into green.
Common AC Adapter 01 (sold separately)
to an outlet (100V - 240V AC)
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Getting Ready
1 Connect the USB Type-C cable terminal and PC
(commercially available) to the USB
port of PC when the PC is completely
◎ When the battery is charged in the case that the batteries
activated run out, charging light may not turn to green soon, but
2 Insert the USB Type-C plug of USB Type-C charging is started.
◎ The charging time may take longer than charging with a
cable (commercially available) to straight specified AC adapter. And the charging time also varies
into the external connection terminal depending on your PC.
Make sure that the charging light turns into red.
When charging is complete, the charging light turns
into green.
• When a screen such as new hardware search
appears on PC, select "Cancel".
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Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power Off
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Switching to English Display
Switch the language displayed on the screen to English.
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① Clock display
Start Screen ② Notifications
The start screen is displayed when you turn the product on • Double-tap a notification to activate notified app.
or cancel the sleep mode.
18 《Start Screen》
Main apps/folders on the home
Basic Operations screen
Frequently used apps are displayed on the home screen.
Using the Home Screen Other apps are organized in each folder such as "基本機
When you purchase the product, home app on the home 能 (Basic Function)", "Google", "au Supports", "au Services",
screen is set to "au Basic Home" with frequently used apps "Others Apps".
with a tablet. Also, home app can be switched Select an app/folder to use by sliding/flicking the home
(▶P.23). screen right to left.
The home screen consists of multiple screens. Slide/flick
right or left to switch the screen. Icon name
Basic Operations
the apps such as the timer, YouTube, music playing app, etc.
on the multi-window while browsing the recipe.
② Magnification Display
Increase the size of text and icons at once for easy viewing.
③
④ ディズニーパス (Disney pass)
《Home Screen
This is a monthly subscription service for Disney fans! You can
enjoy unlimited access to "Kisekae", wallpapers, video, music
(au Basic Home)》
and many others including contents and benefits exclusively
provided to Disney pass subscribers. You can also choose the
bundling service of au-limited smartphone case and 60-day-
free trial of digital contents.
◎ In this manual, the operations on the home screen of "au
Basic Home" is provided as examples.
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Icon name Icon name
ブックパス (Book Pass) au Disaster Measures
Enjoy many e-books such as magazines, comics and novels. This is an application in which you can use Disaster Message
Video Pass Board, Emergency Rapid Mail (Earthquake Early Warning and
Enjoy popular movies, dramas and animations. Disaster and Evacuation Information and Tsunami Warning and
Play Store Emergency Warning) , Disaster Voice Mail Service, and Disaster
Search for and install apps. Information.
サービスTOP (Service TOP)( ) My au
This App provides daily news, coupon and special information You can check your daily usage, points and monthly billing of
for au users. au services with this application. You can also change your rate
plan, apply for optional services and so on.
Chrome ( )
View Web pages. Facebook
Facebook is a free app by registration of real names to keep
au mail ( )
up with your friends - to see what they're up to, share updates,
This is a service to send/receive mails using (@ezweb.ne.jp)
photos, and videos, and chat and have group conversations.
address.
基本機能 (Basic Function)
Photos/Movies( )
Display a list of internal storage/images to play in microSD Settings
Basic Operations
memory card/movies. And manage data as an album. Set and manage various functions from the setting menu.
Camera ( ) Weather
Capture still images/movies. Check weather information for the current location and city
YouTube( ) that you set.
Play movies and search for movies by keyword input. Contacts
auスマートパス (au Smart Pass) Register and use a phone number and mail address.
au Smart Pass Premium and au Smart Pass is one of the most SMS
wonderful apps which provides you an enjoyable, safe and This is an app to exchange messages by au phone number.
practical Tablet Life . File Commander
View, copy/move data.
Sound Recorder
Use Sound Recorder.
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Icon name Icon name
Twitter Hangouts
Twitter is an app without charge to connect with many This is Google instant messaging service to chat to
people, express yourself, and get to know your favorite members.
things. Photos
Messenger* Display/edit captured images and movies, and back up to
This is an app without charge to exchange messages with Google+™.
your friends and acquaintances in real time and have a Voice Search
group chat/video chat. Just talk to the product and you can use Google Search.
Instagram* Clock
Instagram is an app that lets you easily connect with your Use the alarm, world clock, timer, and stopwatch functions.
family, friends and people around the world through sharing Calendar
photos and videos. Use Calendar.
Google Calculator
Google Use Calculator.
Search within the product and Web pages by keyword. au Supports
Gmail Data Storage App
Basic Operations
This is a mail service provided by Google. This is an app to back up various data such as saved
Maps photos, etc. in the tablet to au server and save to microSD
Display your current location, and search for other locations memory card.
and routes. Use it as a tool for data transfer when you get a new au
Drive terminal by changing the model.
View/edit files saved to Google Drive. au Wi-Fi Connect
Play Music It is an application to conveniently assist connection to au's
Play music and play lists. publicly available wireless LAN service, "au Wi-Fi SPOT"
Play Movies & TV and au's indoor Wi-Fi router, "Wi-Fi HOME SPOT".
Rent movies at Google Play and watch saved movies.
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Icon name Icon name
あんしんフィルター for au (Anshin filter for au) au WALLET
This is an application which limits the access to the "au WALLET App" is useful for the user of au. When you
inappropriate applications and web pages so that your child use it, you can do the following things.
can use a smartphone, tablet, cell phone, etc. safely. ・ au WALLET points you have
故障紛失サポート (Repair and Delivery Service) ・ information of "au Easy Payment"
This is an app to totally support trouble check and easy In addition, when you use au WALLET Prepaid card and
check when the tablet has trouble, phone counseling to Credit card, you can do the following things.
Repair and Delivery Service Center, replacement request on ・ benefits of au WALLET cards [au WALLET Prepaid card]
the Internet, data transfer. ・ charging the card
・ checking its inquiry [au WALLET Credit card]
取扱説明書 (Online Manual) ・ checking billing statements
Check the detailed usage of the product. ・ purchase history, and so on
au Services Player (LISMO)
au Market Music Player makes Uta Pass APP more powerful and useful.
You can install Android-based applications offered with au au WALLET Market
Smart Pass service. au WALLET Market is a service that allows you to buy
auシェアリンク (au Share Link) "uncompromising products" via e-commerce and au shops.
Basic Operations
This is an app to use Smartphone and tablet conveniently. It also helps you become a better shopper by easily finding
You can display the notification such as incoming call fine products through internet and shops.
to Smartphone or E-mail on the tablet, and operate the Wowma! for au
Smartphone on the screen of the tablet. On Wowma Mobile App, you can enjoy the online shopping
ニュースパス (News Pass) and find more than 28 million of products from apparel,
News curation app. electronics, housewares, furniture and grocery & gourmet
food.
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Icon name
Activating the Apps
Others Apps
Some functions activated by tapping app icons may incur
Downloads
communication charges.
Manage downloaded data.
SATCH 1 Home screen → Tap an app/folder to
This App can read QR codes and barcodes. And you can activate
playback CG, Animations etc, when you hold up to the object.
Please enjoy along the guidance of campaign pages that are
• If you tap a folder, tap an app to activate from the
displayed in this app. app list in the folder.
OfficeSuite
View files such as Word, Excel. Switching the Home App
使い方ガイド (Usage Guide) Switch the home apps of the product.
Use the "Usage Guide" on the Web site.
* Downloading/installing is required to use. 1 Home screen → [基本機能 (Basic
Function)] → [Settings] → [Change home]
The Change home screen appears.
◎ Using the function from each app may incur
Basic Operations
communication charges depending on the function. 2 au Basic Home ▶P.19 "Using the Home Screen"
Standard Home ▶P.24 "Using Standard Home"
◎ Icon names are subject to change without notice.
◎ In addition to the applications listed in the table,
applications which you used or contracted before model 3 [OK]
change may be displayed.
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Using Standard Home Monitoring the Product's Status
This is a home app displayed in standard layout for apps
Viewing Icons
and widgets. It is recommended for those who are familiar
with the tablet operations. Notification icons for new mail, running operations, etc. are
displayed on the left of the status bar, and status icons for
1 Change home product status are displayed on the right.
screen →
■ Main Notification Icon
[Standard Home]
Icon Description
→ [OK]
New e-mail message (SMS)
The Standard Home
New e-mail message (au mail)
screen appears. Slide/
New e-mail message (Gmail)
flick right or left to
Emergency rapid mail
switch the screen.
Low battery condition
Snooze alarm or alarm ended without
Basic Operations
canceling
Notification of calendar
◎ To restore the home screen from the Standard Home to
the home screen (au Basic Home), from the Standard Music (Player (LISMO))
Home screen → [基本機能 (Basic Function)] → [Settings] Internal memory low
→ [Change home] → [au Basic Home] → [OK]. File receiving request from other Bluetooth®
device
Send/upload data
Receive/download data
Installed completely
Notification of updating installed apps
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Icon Description Icon Description
Software update Alarm setting
USB tethering Nofitication sound is set to mute
Wi-Fi® tethering Do not disturb feature status
Bluetooth® tethering Do not disturb feature is set to mute/
Wi-Fi® tethering and Bluetooth® tethering, Wi- Do not disturb feature is set with the alarm
Fi® tethering and USB tethering, or Bluetooth® function enabled/ Do not disturb feature is
tethering and USB tethering are in use at the customized and set
same time. Bluetooth® function in use
Screenshot completed standby/ connected
microSD memory card is mounted GPS in use
Basic Operations
100%/ empty/ charging
Battery care mode is set
Signal strength/Signal condition (LTE/WiMAX 2+)
level 4/ out of range/ in communication
LTE/WiMAX 2+ available*
Airplane mode is set
SIM card uninserted
Wi-Fi® signal strength
level 4/ level 0
VPN connection
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Notification Panel Setting Do Not Disturb Feature
In the notification panel, you can check notifications and Set to Do not disturb feature so as not to disturb others
activate apps. Also, ON/OFF setting icons appear and the around you in public places.
frequently used functions can be set immediately.
1 Slide down the status bar
1 Slide down the status
2 [ ]
bar A setting screen for the Do not disturb feature is
The notification panel is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
displayed.
While it is displayed, slide Setting Airplane Mode
down it again or tap "
" / " " to toggle hidden When Airplane mode is set to ON, wireless functions are
notifications on/off. disabled (data communication, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®),
Bluetooth®).
1 Press and hold F (Power button) for at
least 1 second → [Airplane mode]
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Displaying Menu 1 Connect the USB Type-C cable to a
terminal to be charged, and insert it to
There are two types of methods to display a menu screen;
by tapping " ", " "or " " and by long-touching entry field
straight into the external connection
or item. terminal of the product
2[OK]
Setting Home Screen
3 Slide down the status bar
Set various displays of the home screen.
4 [USB charging this device] → [Charge the
1 Home screen → long-touch an empty connected device]
space
The setting screen appears on the home screen.
2 WALLPAPERS Change wallpapers on the home ◎ When the external connection terminal of the terminal to
screen. be charged is Type-C, use Kyocera Type-C power supply
WIDGETS Add widgets on the home screen. cable 01 (01KYHAA) (sold separately).
◎ Be sure to charge the product before using this function.
Basic Operations
SETTINGS Set the scroll settings of wallpaper,
etc. When battery is getting low, you may not charge the
terminal.
3 Set required items ◎ When you charge with a long cable, or charge via a
hub or conversion connector, you may not charge the
terminal.
Charging Mobile Devices ◎ It is not guaranteed that all devices can be charged.
Connect the product to your smartphone via USB to use the
product as a spared battery when the smartphone battery
is getting low. It can also charge smartphones of your
family, friends, etc.
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• Since this product uses radio waves, the possibility of
Safety Precautions communication intercepts by third parties cannot be
eliminated (though the LTE/WiMAX 2+ system has highly
secure confidential communication features).
When Using the Product • Since the product is a radio station under the Radio Law,
you may be asked to temporarily submit the product for
• Before you start using the product, make sure to read the inspection in accordance with the Radio Law.
"Safety Precautions" in this manual to ensure correct use. • The IMEI information of the product is automatically sent
• Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, to KDDI CORPORATION for maintenance and monitoring
perform "トラブル診断 (Trouble check)". (Displayed operational status of the product.
language is Japanese only.) • If you are using the product overseas, check the relevant
Home screen → [au Supports] → [故障紛失サポート laws and regulations of the country/region you visit
(Repair and Delivery Service)] → [トラブル診断 (Trouble beforehand.
check)] (Displayed language is Japanese only) or, check • The Company is not liable for any damages arising from
for possible remedies in the following site "トラブル診断 earthquakes, lightning, storms, floods or other natural
(Trouble check)" (Japanese) of au homepage: disasters, as well as fires, actions by third parties, other
https://www.au.com/trouble-check/ accidents, intentional or mistaken operation by the
• Use this data communication terminal so that you can customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside
hold the product at least 1.5 cm away from your body the responsibility of the Company.
and also do not contain metal parts between the product • The Company is not liable for any incidental damages
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
display response speed may become slow when notice.
the ambient temperature is low, which is due to the ◎ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this
characteristics of liquid crystal and is not a malfunction. manual. Should you notice any unclear points, omissions,
etc., feel free to contact us.
The main display response speed will return to normal at
room temperature.
• Although the display used on the product is made using
high-precision technology, some pixels (dots) might be lit
or out at all times. This is not a malfunction.
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Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ■ Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used
in This Manual
■ Before using the product, thoroughly read this "Safety
Precautions" for proper use. Indicates that
■ These precautions are intended to protect you and Indicates an
handling with
others around you. Read and follow them carefully action that is not
wet hands is not
to avoid injury, damage to the product or damage to allowed.
allowed.
property.
■ The signs below differentiate between the levels Indicates an
Indicates that
of danger that can occur if the product is not used action based on
within the specified guidelines. disassembly is
instructions that
not allowed.
must be done.
This sign denotes that "death or
Indicates that use
DANGER serious injury*1 may directly result
from improper use". in a place where
the product Indicates that the
This sign denotes that "death or is likely to get power plug must be
*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 Physical damage:This refers to extended damage to buildings, furniture,
livestock, or pets.
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■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Do not charge when the product is wet with water
(drinking water, perspiration, seawater, urine of pet
Internal Battery, Charger, au IC Card, animals, etc.).
Peripheral Devices Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.
DANGER ▶P.46 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties"
Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places Do not subject the product to strong pressure or
(e.g. by the fire, near a heater, under a kotatsu or break the product. Especially when bringing the
futon, in direct sunlight, in a car in the hot sun). product putting in a bag, etc., do not let the product
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric hit against surroundings or being put between the
shock. objects.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injury due to built-
Do not put the product into or near a heating in battery damage.
cooking device such as a microwave oven or * Examples to avoid
IH cooker, or high-pressure container such as a ・ Putting the product in a bag and catching them in a door
pressure cooker. or a door of car
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric ・ Stepping on the product on a soft object such as a sofa,
bed, or bedding, or on a floor
shock.
Do not put sand, dirt, or mud on the product or put Do not disassemble or modify in that manner.
it on them directly. Do not touch the product with Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
hands to which sand or others adhere. shock.
Safety Precautions
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric Do not let the product get wet with water (drinking
shock. water, perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals,
For details on water/dust resistance, refer to the etc).
following. Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
▶P.46 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties" shock.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.
▶P.46 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties"
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Do not put water (drinking water, perspiration, If charging is not completed after the specified
seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) into the charging time, stop charging.
charging terminal or the external connection Overcharging may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
terminal.
Make sure to turn off the product or stop charging
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
before you get close to places like a gas station
shock.
where a flammable gas or dust can be generated.
For details on water resistance, refer to the following.
Using the product in places where a flammable gas
▶P.46 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties"
can be generated may cause an explosion or fire.
Use the optional products specified by au.
Perform the following operations while using,
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
charging, or keeping the product if there are
shock.
odors, noise, smoke, overheating, discoloring,
deformation, or other abnormalities.
WARNING ・ Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
・ Turn the product off.
Do not drop, trample, or throw the product or give Not doing the above operations may cause fire, burns,
a strong force or vibration to it. injuries, or electric shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
shock.
Do not allow conductive materials (metal pieces,
pencil lead, etc.) to come in contact with the charging
terminal or the external connection terminal, and do
Safety Precautions
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Be careful when using the product continuously for
CAUTION a long time or charging as it gets hot. Also, avoid
touching the product for a long time by falling
Do not use the damaged product. asleep unintentionally.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries. The product or specified charger (sold separately)
may become hot when using for a long time such as
Do not leave the product on unstable or sloping applications, data communication, watching videos,
surfaces. Be careful especially when the product is or while charging. Depending on your physical
set to vibrate. predisposition and physical condition, contacting
The product may fall and cause injuries. with a high temperature part may cause skin redness,
Do not use or store the product in humid or dusty itching, rash, or low-temperature burns.
places, or places that get hot.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock. ■ Main Unit
For details on water/dust resistance, refer to the
following.
▶P.46 "Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties" DANGER
When children use the product, do not let them Do not throw the product into fire or apply heat.
use incorrectly without instruction by an adult for Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
proper use.
Doing so may cause injuries. Do not apply excessive force such as sticking a
nail into the product, hitting it with a hammer, or
Do not store the product within the reach of small stepping on it.
children. Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
Safety Precautions
Doing so may cause accidental swallowing, injuries,
If the substance inside the main unit comes into
or electric shock.
contact with your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse
the area with clean water, and then see a doctor
right away.
Not doing so may cause loss of sight or poor physical
condition due to the influence of the substance, etc.
inside the main unit.
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Turn off the product or set it to Airplane mode
WARNING before going aboard an airplane.
Since using the product on airplanes is restricted,
Do not lighten or flash the lighting part of the light follow the instructions given by the respective airlines.
close to person's eye. Be especially careful to keep The product's signals may adversely affect on-board
a sufficient distance from small children. electronic equipment.
Not doing so may cause vision disturbance. Also, If you commit a prohibited act while using the product
it may cause an accident such as injuries due to on an airplane, you might be punished by law.
dizziness or shocks.
Follow the instructions given by the respective
Do not lighten or flash the light to point at the eyes medical institution regarding the use of the product
of someone driving a car etc. in a hospital.
Doing so may interfere with driving and cause an Turn off the product in areas where the use of the
accident. product is prohibited.
The product's signals may affect electronic equipment
Do not watch a repeatedly flickering screen for a
and electronic medical equipment.
long time.
Doing so may cause muscle spasms or loss of If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting
consciousness, etc. the vibration and notification volume.
Sudden vibration and notification sound surprise you,
Do not allow water or other liquids (drinking
it may cause harmful effect on heart.
water, perspiration, seawater, urine of pet animals,
etc.), metal pieces, flammable material or foreign To use electronic medical equipment, check with
object into the au IC card/microSD card slot on the electronic medical equipment manufacturer or
product. vendor to determine how devices are affected by
Safety Precautions
Do not mistake the place and direction of the au IC radio waves before using.
card or the microSD memory card. Not doing so may cause harmful effect on electronic
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric medical equipment etc.
shock.
Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight
for an extended period.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries by the light-
collecting mechanism of the lens.
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Turn the product off near high-precision electronic
control equipment or electronic equipment using
low-power signals.
CAUTION
Not doing so may cause the equipment to fail or If the display breaks and the fluid etc. leaks out
malfunction. from inside, do not let the fluid contact with the
* Examples of electronic equipment to avoid skin on your face or hands or clothes.
A hearing aid, an implanted pacemaker, an Doing so may cause eye or skin problems.
implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, other electronic If the substance inside the display comes into contact
medical equipment, or other automatic control with your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the area
devices, etc. To use an implanted pacemaker, with clean water.
an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, or other If the fluid etc. enters your eyes or mouth, immediately
electronic medical equipment, check with see a doctor after rinsing.
electronic medical equipment manufacturer or
Do not discard the old product together with
vendor to determine how devices are affected by
regular trash.
radio waves before using.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or injuries. Also, may
When the display or camera lens is accidentally cause environmental disruption. Bring them to a sales
broken, be careful of broken glass or exposed outlet such as au Shop. If your local municipality
internal parts of the product. has a battery recycling program, dispose of them as
Not doing so may cause burns, injuries, or electric provided for.
shock with damaged parts or exposed parts.
If fluid etc. leaks out from the internal battery, do
If the internal battery leaks or gives off a strange not let the fluid contact with the skin on your face
smell, immediately remove the product from the or hands, or clothes etc.
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vicinity of open flames. Doing so may cause eye or skin problems.
Not doing so may cause leaking fluid to ignite or If the substance inside the display comes into contact
explode. with your eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the area
with clean water.
Be careful not to let your pet bite the product. If the fluid etc. enters your eyes or mouth, immediately
May cause internal battery to ignite, burst, heat, or see a doctor after rinsing.
leak, and may cause fire, burns, or injuries.
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To use the product in car, check with automobile ■ Charger
manufacturer or dealer to determine how vehicle
devices are affected by radio waves before using.
In rare cases, using the product in some vehicle WARNING
models can cause the vehicles electronic equipment
to malfunction. In that case, stop using the product Do not use if the cord of the specified charger (sold
immediately. separately) is damaged.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
If you develop skin problems, stop using the
product immediately, and see a doctor. Do not use the specified charger (sold separately)
Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs in a humid place such as a bathroom.
depending on your physical constitution and Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
condition. Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately)
For material of each part▶P.39 "Material List" if you hear thunder.
Make sure that there is no adhered metal pieces Doing so may cause electric shock.
(cutter blade, staples, etc.) as the speaker part of Do not short the charging terminal while it is
this product generates magnetism. connected to an outlet. Do not allow any part of
Not doing so may cause injuries with adhered metal your body such as your hands or fingers to come
pieces. into contact with the charging terminal.
Use the product in a well-lighted area and put Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
some distance between you and the display when Do not place heavy objects on the cord of the
watching the display. specified charger (sold separately), or do not pull
Using the product in dark places or near eyes may the cord with excessive force.
Safety Precautions
affect your vision. Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
When you plug/unplug the specified charger (sold
separately) into/from the outlet, do not contact
metal objects with the jack.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
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Do not connect a transformer for overseas travel When you disconnect the power plug from an
(travel converter) to the AC adapter outlet, do not pull the cord of the specified charger
Doing so may cause ignition, overheating, or electric (sold separately) with excessive force. Instead,
shock. grasp the adapter to disconnect.
Pulling the cord of the specified charger (sold
Do not apply excessive force on the connection
separately) may damage the cord and cause fires,
part with the specified charger (sold separately)
burns, electric shock, etc.
connected to the product.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric When plugging/unplugging the specified charger
shock. (sold separately) into/from the product, do not pull
the cord with excessive force. Instead, plug/unplug
Do not touch the cord, charging terminal or power
it straightly toward the jack to connect.
plug of the specified charger (sold separately) with
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, injuries, or electric
wet hands.
shock.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Stop using the product immediately if you notice
Use the product at the specified power supply
deformation of the charging terminal. Also, stop
voltage.
using the product after recovering the original form
When charging the product overseas, use the
of the terminal.
specified charger (sold separately) for global use.
Short-circuiting of the charging terminal may cause
Incorrect power supply voltage may cause fire, burns,
fire, burns, injuries, or electric shock.
or electric shock.
AC adapter : 100 V AC (Connect to an AC outlet for When the specified charger (sold separately) is not
internal household use) to be used for a long time, disconnect the power
AC adapter for global use : 100 V AC - 240 V AC plug from the outlet.
Safety Precautions
(Connect to an AC outlet for internal household use) Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Wipe off dust on the power plug. Immediately remove the power plug from the outlet
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock. if water or other fluids (drinking water, perspiration,
seawater, urine of pet animals, etc.) get on the
Fully plug the specified charger (sold separately) adapter.
into the outlet. Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Always remove the power plug from an outlet when
cleaning the equipment.
Not doing so may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
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When using electronic medical devices as home
CAUTION medical treatment other than an implanted
pacemaker and an implanted cardioverter-
Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) defibrillator outside medical facilities, check
for a long time when connected to an outlet. individually with the manufacturer of the electronic
Doing so may cause burns. medical equipment regarding the influence of radio
waves.
■ au IC Card Radio waves may affect the performance of electronic
medical equipment.
CAUTION Make sure that the product will not emit any signals
(turn off power, put it in Airplane mode, etc.) if
within 15 cm of those around you, such as where
Be careful of the cut surface when handling an au
crowded and you cannot move freely.
IC card as it may damage a part of your body such
Since there may be people with an implanted
as fingers, etc.
pacemaker or an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator
The cut surface may be sharp, and it may cause
nearby. Radio waves may affect the performance of
injuries.
electronic medical equipment.
■ Use near Medical Instruments and When using the product in medical facilities, be
sure to observe the regulations of the facility.
Inside Medical Facilities Radio waves may affect the performance of electronic
medical equipment.
WARNING
Safety Precautions
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Material List Handling Precautions
■ Qua tab QZ8 main unit These precautions are provided to prevent product faults
Part Material Surface and to ensure that performance can be fully demonstrated.
Treatment Thoroughly read these precautions to ensure correct use.
Exterior case PC resin UV cured ■ Precautions Common to the Main Unit, Internal
(glass fiber acrylic Battery, Charger, au IC Card, Peripheral Devices
included) coating
Exterior panel (side), card slot PC resin UV cured ● Do not apply excessive force to the product during use.
cover, power button, volume acrylic Be sure not to put the product into a tightly packed bag
up/down button, customize coating or place a heavy object on the product in a bag. Doing so
button, camera ring might damage the display or internal circuit board resulting
in a malfunction.
Display (screen) Chemically Antifouling
Keeping an external connection device connected to the
strengthened
external connection terminal or earphone microphone
glass
terminal might damage the connector resulting in a
Camera lens PMMA resin Hard coat malfunction. Such damage and malfunction are not covered
processing by the warranty, even if there is no external damage.
Earphone terminal PA resin ⊖
● To ensure the waterproof property (equivalent to IPX5 and
Shooting light/Simple light PMMA resin ⊖
IPX8) or the dustproof property (IP5X) of the product, use
the product with the card slot cover tightly closed.
Note that the waterproof property is not guaranteed in every
Safety Precautions
usage condition. Do not allow water to get inside the
product, or splash water on a specified charger (sold
separately) or optional accessories. Do not open/close the
card slot cover in the rain or with any water on the surface of
the product. Doing so may cause water intrusion resulting in
internal corrosion.
Malfunctions determined to be caused by such water
intrusion are not covered by the warranty.
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● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid ● The product may become warm while charging or during
places. other operations, depending on the situation, but this is not
(Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃ abnormal.
and humidity range of 35% to 85%.)
● Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places
- Charger
where corrosive gas is generated. Doing so may cause
- Peripheral devices
malfunction.
● Do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid
● Do not use outside when you can hear thunder. Doing so
places.
might risk lightning strikes and electric shock.
(Use within an ambient temperature range of 5℃ to 35℃
and humidity range of 35% to 90%. Temporary use at 36℃ ● Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of
to 40℃ is allowed.) other peripheral devices might cause malfunction.
- Main unit
- au IC card (attached to the main unit) ● Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as
microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so may cause
● Do not use in places subject to lots of dust or vibration. malfunction.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
● The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair
● Clean the external connection terminal and earphone the product. Doing so may cause malfunction. Modification
microphone terminal with dry cotton swabs, etc. every now of the product is in violation of the Radio Law and
and then. Soiling may result in a poor connection. Do not Telecommunications Business Law.
exert a strong force to clean the external connection terminal
or earphone microphone terminal to prevent deformation. ● Do not allow conductive foreign objects (metal fragments,
pencil leads, etc.) to come into contact with or get inside
● Clean the product with a soft dry cloth (such as the type used the connection terminal, earphone microphone terminal,
Safety Precautions
for eyeglasses). Forceful rubbing with a dry cloth may etc. to avoid the connection terminal, earphone microphone
scratch the display. The display may be stained if splash or terminal, etc. from short-circuit. Doing so may cause
smear is left attached to the surface. Wiping the product malfunction.
using alcohol, thinner, benzene, detergent, etc. might erase
the printing on the outer cover or cause malfunction. ● In the event that the product gets wet while charging,
immediately disconnect the power plug of the specified
● Use as far away as possible from land-line phones, TVs and charger (sold separately).
radios. Use nearby might affect them.
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● Do not use the product while driving a car or motorbike, ● Do not forcefully press your fingernails, sharp objects, or
riding a bicycle or walking. Use of a tablet while driving a hard objects against buttons or display surface. Doing so
car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a tablet while may cause scratching or damage.
riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.
● The touch panel is designed to be lightly touched by
● Using or charging the product in a bag or while it is covered fingers. Avoid pressing forcefully or using sharp objects
with bedding might cause malfunction. (fingernail, ballpoint pen, pin, etc.).
The touch panel might not respond to the following types of
● When using a specified charger (sold separately) or external
operation. These may also result in malfunction.
device, insert/remove the connector straight to/from the
・ with fingernails
terminal. Make sure the orientation of the connector. Unless
・ with gloved fingers
it's correct, it may cause a fault.
・ with another object placed on the operation area
● Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an ・ with a protective film or sticker adhered
extended period. Doing so may cause malfunction. ・ under water
・ with any water or condensation on the touch area
● Do not store the product in places subject to direct sunlight
(e.g. in a car), places that get hot, places that get extremely ● Never use the modified product. Use of a modified device
cold, and in humid or dusty places. Doing so may cause violates the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business
malfunction. Law.
The product has acquired such certification as conformity
● Do not leave the product on unstable or sloping surfaces. with technical regulations for a specified radio station based
Be careful especially when the product is charging or set to on the Radio Law and conformity with technical regulations
vibrate. The product may fall and cause malfunction. for a terminal device based on the Telecommunications
● For charging the product, do not exceed the rating of an Business Law, and the "Technical Conformity Mark " can
Safety Precautions
outlet or wiring device by stardust connection etc. be confirmed internally in the product.
Home screen → [基本機能 (Basic Function)] → [Settings] →
■ Main Unit [About tablet] → [Compliance information]
If the modification is made to the internal components, the
● The battery is built into the product and it is not user
certifications of conformity with technical regulations will
replaceable. For information on battery replacement, contact
become invalid. Never use the product without these
an au shop or Customer Service Center.
certifications valid. Doing so violates the Radio Law and
● Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display Telecommunications Business Law.
to strong impact. Doing so might cause scratching or damage.
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● Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic ● Environment for easily generating dew formation on the
cards, speakers and TV sets near the product as it might camera lens or inside of the display
cause malfunction. In the following cases, such as large temperature change or
Putting strong magnetism close to the product might cause high humidity, camera lens or inside of the display mist over
false operation. because of usage environment.
・ Bring the product from a high temperature land into a low
● Do not bring magnetized cards such as cash cards, credit
temperature water.
cards and prepaid cards closer to the product. Doing so
・ Bring the product from a cold place into a warm place
may result in loss of recorded information.
such as an indoor.
● When you put the product in your bag, etc., take care so ・ Open/Close the card slot cover, etc. in a high humidity
that the display does not come in contact with metal objects environment.
or other hard objects. Not doing so may cause scratching
● How to reduce condensation
or damage. Contacting metal or other hard parts with the
Do not use the product in places that get hot and humid, and
display may cause scratching or damage.
sandy or dusty places. Leave the product with the card slot
● When suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, cover opened for a while until the condensation is cleared
or when in a humid location, or when used where when the ambient temperature is held constant.
temperature suddenly changes (e.g. near the air discharge
● While writing/reading data to/from a microSD memory card,
port of an air conditioner), water droplets (i.e. condensation)
do not subject the product to vibration or impact, or turn off
sometimes are formed inside the product. Note that when
the power. Doing so may cause data loss or malfunction.
used under conditions such as this, humidity might cause
corrosion or a fault. ● Do not cover the sensor with your finger or put a sticker on
it. May hinder the sensor from detecting the ambient light
● Camera lens or inside of the display may mist over
level and functioning correctly.
Safety Precautions
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● Do not give strong impact on the product such as dropping, ■ Internal Battery
throwing, stomping. Doing so may cause malfunction.
(The internal battery of the product is a
● Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. lithium-ion battery.)
If sand or other small particles get inside the mouthpiece The internal battery is not fully charged at
or speaker, etc., it may cause the volume to drop or the time of purchase. Charge the battery
malfunction. before using the product. Also charge the
battery after long periods of disuse before
■ Touch Panel using the product.
● Any soiling on the display surface may cause false
operation. Wipe the display with a soft, dry cloth. ● Use in very hot or cold environments, for example, when left
in an automobile with the windows closed in summer, will
● Putting stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available cause the battery capacity to drop and shorten the available
protective films, peep prevention sheets) on the display battery usage time. This will also shorten the internal battery's
might cause incorrect operation of the touch panel. service life. Try to use the internal battery as much as
● When carrying the product in your bag, etc., take care not possible at room temperature.
to put the touch panel close to metals or other conductive ● After the internal battery is charged, battery power
materials, as it might cause false operation of the touch decreases bit by bit even if the product is not used. The
panel. internal battery may be discharged if the product is not used
for a long time. We recommend charging the battery before
use.
● The internal battery is a consumable accessory. If the
performance of an internal battery does not recover (e.g. the
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usable time after each charge has become extremely short),
the internal battery is at the end of service life, so stop using
the product. Since the battery is built into the product, au
shops keep your product and replace the battery for a fee.
Please note that you may not be able to use the product for
a certain period. Please understand. Note that the length of
service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.
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● The internal battery may swell up as it approaches the end ■ Camera
of its battery life. This is due to the properties of lithium-ion ● When photographing important occasions, take a trial shot
batteries, and is not a problem in terms of safety. and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot.
■ Charger ● Do not shoot in areas where shooting is prohibited.
● Do not wrap the cord of the specified charger (sold ■ Copyrights and Rights of Portrait
separately) around the adapter unit. Do not forcibly bend the
specified charger's (sold separately) plug or the connection ● You are not allowed to copy, distribute, publish, modify or
between the connector and power cord. Do not place heavy edit the data you shot, recorded or downloaded using the
objects on the cord of the specified charger (sold product without consent of the copyright holder, except for
separately) or USB connection cable, or do not pull the cord personal use, under the copyright law.
with excessive force. Doing so may cause malfunction. In addition, do not use or modify portraits or names of other
individuals without their consent, as it may infringe on rights
● When unplugging the power plug of the specified charger of portrait.
(sold separately) from the power outlet, hold and pull the Note that shooting and recording might be restricted at
power plug. If you pull the cable, it might be damaged. some live performances, shows and exhibitions even for
■ au IC Card personal use.
● Do not forcibly remove or insert the au IC card. Be careful ● Be careful about the copyright and portrait right when
not to exert excessive force when inserting the card into your posting photos you shot, etc. on Internet homepages.
au terminal.
● You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting
your au IC card into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.
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■ Backup Content On the Product
● Please back up important content registered 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.
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Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Important Items to Remember before Use
Properties ◦ Close firmly the card slot cover of the product. Water
resistance is effective when completely sealed.
The product has a waterproof property equivalent to IPX5*1
◦ Never open or close the card slot cover if your hand or the
and IPX8*2, as well as a dustproof property equivalent to
product is wet.
IP5X*3 on the condition that the card slot cover is completely
◦ Do not let the product submerged into or get wet with the
attached (by Company test methods).
liquids (seawater, water from a swimming pool, hot water of
Before using the product, thoroughly read "Important
hot spring, water containing soap, detergent, bath powder,
precautions before use" to ensure correct use. Failure
alcohol, soft drink, seasoning, etc.) other than tap water. Also,
to follow the contents described in these sections may
do not use it in a place where it gets wet with pet urine.
cause the intrusion of water, sand or other foreign material,
If the product gets splashed, immediately rinse it off with tap
resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or a
water.
fault.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a ◦ Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, etc.
communication terminal even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm Sand or other small particles might get inside the speaker or
diameter nozzle at a distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes
microphone, causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside
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 the product, it might cause overheating or a fault.
communication terminal with no water getting inside the main unit even if ◦ Do not use the product underwater.
it is gently submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a
depth of 1.5 meter for about 30 minutes.
◦ Do not use or leave the product in a humid place such as a
*3 IP5X means that the product will have and safely maintain functionality bathroom or kitchen for an extended period of time.
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as a communication terminal after being removed from a test device ● Moisture may still remain after draining. While this will not
filled with particles up to 75 um in diameter and agitated for 8 hours.
(This does not mean that the product completely prevents the intrusion of affect use, you should not leave the product next to items you
particles.) do not want to get wet. Product may wet clothing, inside of
Operation of the product in every possible condition during carry bag, etc.
actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to ● Drain any water in the speaker or microphone, that may be
be caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered affecting audibility.
by the warranty. ● Product is not designed to resist water pressure. Avoid
exposing to high water pressure or submersing in water for a
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● Do not wash the product in a washing machine or ultrasonic
How to close the card slot cover
bath.
① After stowing the cover hinge, press on the cover with the
● Do not immerse the product into a bathtub. Product is not
flat part of your finger. ② Rub your finger over the cover in the
designed to be heat resistant.
direction of arrow to ensure that the cover is not partially open.
● The rapid changes of temperature may cause condensation,
resulting in malfunction. Wait until the product reaches room
temperature before you bring the product from a cold place
into a warm bathroom.
● The product does not float on water.
● Card slot cover
• Close firmly the card slot cover of the product, and make
sure the cover is completely closed. Any minute particles ① ②
becoming lodged between contact surfaces (a single hair,
etc.), no matter how small, can cause seepage.
• Do not wear gloves while opening/closing the card slot cover of
the product, Any minute particles becoming lodged between
contact surfaces (a single hair, etc.), no matter how small,
can cause seepage. Before closing the cover, wipe any water,
soiling, etc. with a dry, clean cloth, no matter how small.
• Any deterioration or damage with the card slot cover will affect
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water resistance.
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● If any liquid other than plain water gets on the product • Parts used for maintaining water resistance should be
• If anything other than water (seawater, washing detergent, replaced every 2 years regardless of their appearance.
alcohol, etc.) gets on the product, immediately rinse with Contact your nearest au shop for replacement.
water. ● Heat resistance
• Wash with slightly weak running water (less than 6 liters/ • Do not submerge the product in hot water or get it wet with
minute) with tap water (5℃ to 35℃ ) at a position about 10 cm hot water. Do not use the product in saunas or expose it to
away from the faucet or shower. hot air from hair dryer etc. Product is not designed to be heat
• If the product gets soiled, wash by hand without using a brush, resistant.
etc., holding the product so that the card slot cover does not ● Shock
open. • The product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product
● After the product gets wet or subject it to shock. Also, do not jab the speaker with any
• After becoming wet, drain water and wipe the product with a dry, sharp object. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit
clean cloth. causing water leak.
• In cold regions, any water on the product may freeze. Using
the product with frozen water may cause malfunction. Do not
leave water drop on the product.
● Rubber seal
• The rubber seal around the card slot cover is important in
maintaining water resistance. Do not scratch or remove it.
• Be careful not to pinch the rubber seals when closing the
Safety Precautions
card slot cover. Trying to close the cover with a seal pinched
can scratch the seal and affect water resistance. Any minute
particles becoming lodged between contact surfaces (a
single hair, etc.), no matter how small, can cause seepage.
• Any liquid other than water (alcohol, etc.) on the product can
affect product durability.
• Do not insert pointed objects in the card slot cover. Doing so
may damage/deform the product or scratch the seal, allowing
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Precautions on Charging How to Drain Water
Optional accessories are not water/dust resistant. Note the If you use the product after it gets wet, drain the speaker and
following before and after charging. microphone.
• Never charge the battery if the product is wet. Water remaining in those parts might wet your clothes or bag, or the
• Make sure the product is not wet. To charge the product after sound might become hard to hear.
it has gotten wet, drain water well and wipe with a dry, clean Follow the steps below to drain water.
cloth before inserting the USB Type-C plug into the external
connection terminal. 1 Wipe water thoroughly on the surface of
• Be sure to check water drops or foreign objects does not get the product with a clean dry lint-free cloth
inside the external connection terminal before use.
• Do not touch the specified charger (sold separately) with wet
hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
• Do not expose the specified charging equipment (sold
separately) to water. Do not use it near water, such as in a
bathroom, shower room, kitchen, or washroom. Doing so may
cause fire, burns, electric shock, or a fault. Do not bring it into
a bathroom, etc. even when you are not charging with them.
Doing so may cause fire, burns, electric shock, or a fault.
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2 Shake the product ② Wipe drained water.
* The speaker, microphone, external connection
① Hold the product firmly and shake it in the direction of
terminal, earphone microphone terminal, volume
arrows until water does not come out.
buttons, and customize button are particularly hard
* When shaking the product, stay alert to your
to drain water from. With those parts facing down,
surroundings.
press them against the cloth to wipe off any water.
* Be careful not to have the product pop out, and hold
it firmly to drain water. ③ Place the product on a dry towel or cloth, then leave it
at room temperature for a while.
Microphone・external connection
terminal:
20 times or more
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3 Press the product gently against a clean 4 Leave the product for 1 hour or more at
dry lint-free cloth, and wipe off water room temperature to dry after removing
remained in the gaps such as in the drained water thoroughly
speaker, microphone, external connection Even after you take these procedures, water may remain on the
product. Do not place the product near things that you do not
terminal, earphone microphone terminal,
want to wet.
volume buttons, customize button, etc. Also, take care not to wet your clothes, bag, etc.
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• Subjecting this product to magnetic or electrical noise
Notes on Using Bluetooth®/ might increase noise and prevent it from performing
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) Function communications. (This product is particularly susceptible
to noise when it is used near a microwave oven.)
• The Bluetooth® function of the product conforms to
• Using this product near a TV, radio or similar appliance
domestic standards of Japan, FCC standards, and has
might cause reception interference and disrupt TV
been certified.
images.
• Use of the Bluetooth® function is limited in some countries
• Searching might not be successful if there are multiple
or regions. If you use the product overseas, check the
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) access points near to the product
relevant laws and regulations of the country/region you
or the same channel is being used.
visit.
• Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow
• The wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product conforms
the instructions given by the respective airlines.
to domestic standards of Japan, FCC standards, and has
• The communication speed and connectable range vary
been certified.
depending on the distance between communication
• Use of the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function is limited in some
devices, obstacles and the devices used.
countries or regions. If you use 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 operated by various other devices.
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Cautions on Using 2.4 GHz Band
The frequencies used by the Bluetooth® and/or Wireless ◎ Connections between the product and all other Bluetooth®
LAN (Wi-Fi®) function of the product are in the 2.4 GHz and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices have not been
band. In this frequency band, other similar wireless stations, confirmed. Therefore, connections with all Bluetooth® and
in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification that wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) devices are not guaranteed.
require a license for use, such as factory production lines, ◎ This product supports security features for wireless
specific small power wireless stations that do not require communications that are compliant with the Bluetooth®
licenses, amateur wireless stations (collectively called and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) standard specifications, but the
security may not be sufficient depending on the usage
"other wireless stations" from here on) are operated in
environment and configuration. Be careful when making
addition to home electrical appliances such as microwave data communication using Bluetooth® or wireless LAN
ovens, devices for industrial, scientific and medical devices. function (Wi-Fi®).
1. Before using the product, make sure that "other wireless ◎ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) has the advantage that it can be
stations" are not in operation nearby. freely connected anywhere within the radio wave range,
2. In the event that instances of radio wave interference as it uses radio waves for exchanging information.
have occurred between the product and "other wireless However, not making security settings allows the risk of
stations", immediately either relocate the product or stop malicious use by third parties. While at the customer's
discretion and responsibility, it is recommended that you
operation of the device (stop emission of radio waves).
make security settings before using the product.
3. If unsure or require assistance, contact an au shop or ◎ The Company assumes no responsibility for leakage of
Customer Service Center. data or information that may occur during Bluetooth®/
Safety Precautions
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) communication.
◎ Since Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions use
the same frequency band, using the both functions at
the same may cause radio wave interference resulting in
decreased communication speed or disconnection from
the network. If connection fails, stop using either of the
Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) functions.
®
The frequencies used by the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) function Initial value A four digit number chosen by the customer and
of this product are in the 5 GHz band. Outdoor use of 5.2 noted on the application form
GHz band and 5.3 GHz band is prohibited under the Radio
● Security settings on the start screen
Law.
Example To configure/cancel security settings
The used channels of the product are as follows.
of usage
• W52 (5.2 GHz band / 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 ch)
Initial value The value for the initial setting when you
• W53 (5.3 GHz band / 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 ch) purchased the product
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PIN Code <Please print this section and use>
■ PUK Code
In case PIN code is locked, you can unlock it by entering
Safety Precautions
PUK code.
• PUK code is an 8-digit number given at the time of purchase,
which is printed on the back side of the plastic card on
which your au IC card is attached.
• After entering PUK code, you need to set a new PIN code.
• If PUK code is incorrectly entered ten times consecutively,
contact an au shop, PiPit or Customer Service Center.
• PIN code is not reset by initializing the product.
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Notes on Data Communication Charges Notes on Applications
• Since constant Internet connection is possible with the • Be sure to check the security of the application, then
product, data communication may be performed install it at your own risk. Some applications might cause
automatically by some applications, resulting in high data virus infection, damage various data, and send out your
communication charges. Therefore, subscription to a data location information, usage history or personal information
flat-rate service/data communication charge discount stored in the product via the Internet.
service is recommended. • The Company assumes no responsibility for any problems
• To browse homepages, download applications, that might be caused by applications you have installed.
communicate using applications, send/receive mails and In such case, you may be charged a repair fee even
configure various settings with the product, connection during the warranty period.
to the Internet is required, to which data communication • The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage
charge applies. brought to you or any third party by applications you have
* Data communication charge does not apply to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) installed.
connection.
• Some applications require that a microSD memory card
be inserted.
• Some applications prohibit the product from entering
sleep mode while they are active, or rapidly drain the
battery while running in the background.
• Operation procedures and screen appearances of the
Safety Precautions
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Setting the App Permissions Tablet Etiquette
The first time you launch an app/function that accesses
■ Use of Tablets is Not Allowed in the
the functions or information of the product, a confirmation
screen for requesting access permission appears. Following Places!
If the confirmation screen appears, confirm the content and • Do not listen to music, watch videos while driving a car
tap "DENY"/"ALLOW". or motorbike, or riding a bicycle. Use of tablets while
Example: When Photos/Movies is activated driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of
1 Home screen→[ ] tablets while riding a bicycle may also be punishable
by law.) In addition, stay alert to the traffic around you
2 Apps permission confirmation screen → even when walking. Surrounding sounds might not be
[DENY] / [ALLOW] heard clearly, and gazing at the screen may distract your
Tap "ALLOW", allow the use of function normally. When attention causing a traffic accident. Be especially careful
you use multiple function, follow the same operations at railroad crossings, station platforms and pedestrian
for each function. crossings.
• Since using the product on airplanes is restricted, follow
the instructions given by the respective airlines.
Safety Precautions
◎ For some apps/functions, an explanation screen for the
permission appears. The confirmation screen may also
appear multiple times, or the display may differ. Confirm
the displayed content and follow the onscreen instructions.
◎ In this manual, description of confirmation screens may
be omitted.
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■ Be Considerate of People around You
• To prevent notification sound from bothering other people,
power off or use Do not disturb feature at a movie theater,
theater, museum, library, etc.
• In a city area, use in a place where you do not bother
people walking.
• It is extremely dangerous to walk while looking at the
screen of the tablet. Do not operate the tablet while
waking 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 of sound leakage from earphones in trains or
other places with many people around you.
• Ask permission if you take photos with the tablet camera.
• When using the camera, follow common rules of etiquette
regarding camera use.
• There may be a person with a cardiac pacemaker nearby
at a place filled with people such as in a crowded train.
Turn on "Airplane mode" or turn the tablet off in such
Safety Precautions
places.
• When a medical institution has laid down designated areas
where use of the product is prohibited or is not allowed
to be brought in, abide by the instructions of that medical
institution.
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• If software update has failed or stopped, perform the
Appendix same procedure again.
• If the software update fails, it may become impossible
to operate the product. If this happens, bring it to an au
Updating Software shop or PiPit (not accepted by some shops).
• Software update may not be available overseas.
You can update the product to the most recent software for • Any operations are not available during software update.
optimal performance and to get the latest enhancements. Alarm does not work, either.
There are several methods to update the software.
• Use this product to download and update the software. Downloading Software into the
• Use Wi-Fi® functions of this product to download and
update the software.
Product to Update
■ Notes on Software Update Downloading updated software via the Internet directly from
the product is available.
• You are charged for data communication when
connecting to the Internet from the product using data 1 Home screen → [基本機能 (Basic
communication. Especially for OS update, large data Function)] → [Settings] → [About tablet]
communication occurs. You are recommended to use Wi- → [Software update]
Fi®.
From here on, follow the on-screen instructions.
• When software update is necessary, you will be informed
on au homepage, etc. For details, contact an au shop or
Customer Service Center (call toll-free 157). In addition,
users of the product will receive a notice from au, when ◎ Note that depending on the terms of your subscription
software update is necessary to improve the functionality contract, communication charges may be incurred for the
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of the product. product to automatically search for available networks.
◎ After a software/OS update, the product cannot revert to
• It is recommended to back up your data before updating
the previous version software.
software.
• For details, refer to the support information on the
Kyocera homepage.
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Trouble Detail Page
Troubleshooting The power Is the internal battery adequately
Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, is turned off charged? P.13
automatically
confirm the following contents and perform "トラブル診断
The power is Is the internal battery adequately
(Trouble check)" in "故障紛失サポート (Repair and Delivery
turned off while charged?
Service)" app. P.13
the wake-up logo
Home screen → [au Supports] → [故障紛失サポート (Repair is displayed
and Delivery Service)] → [トラブル診断 (Trouble check)] " " (out of service Is the product within the service
(Displayed language is Japanese only) area) appears area or where signal is good P.25
enough?
Trouble Detail Page
Is the built-in antenna covered
Cannot turn on Is the internal battery charged? P.13 P.7
with finger, etc.?
power Is F (Power button) pressed
Is a card inserted other than the
and held until the notification light P.16 P.8
au IC card?
turns on?
Cannot operate Is the power turned on? P.16
Cannot charge Is the specified charger (sold
button/touch Turn off the power and then turn it
the product separately) correctly used for P.14 P.16
panel on again.
charging?
Is the product at a high or low " " appears Is the au IC card inserted? P.8
temperature? The product may A message The battery is almost empty.
P.13
stop charging depending on a indicating that
temperature. charging is P.13
Is the specified accessory necessary is
P.14 displayed
(adapter etc.) used for charging?
Cannot operate/ Press and hold F (Power
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Trouble Detail Page
The battery can Is the battery adequately charged?
After-Sales Service
only be used a • Charge until the red charging P.13
short time light turns green. ■ When Asking for Repair
Does the internal battery have For repair, contact Repair and Delivery Service Center.
P.43
adequate service life remaining?
During the Repairs will be done based on the terms of
Is the product left in the place for warranty services of the free-of-charge repair warranty.
a long period where " " (out of P.25 period
service area) appears?
Outside the We shall repair the product for a charge as
Is the Battery care mode set? - warranty requested by the customer if repair renders it
Stop using/disabling unused apps period usable.
-
or functions. * The warranty period is one year from the day when you purchase the
Display is dark Is the temperature of the product product.
or battery high? The display may
-
become dark depending on the
temperature of the product.
If you cannot find the solution to your problem in the above
items, refer to the au Customer Support site "トラブル診断
(Trouble check)" on the website shown below. (Displayed
language is Japanese only.)
https://www.au.com/trouble-check/
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■ Performance Parts for Repair
The Company retains performance parts for repair of the
◎ Before handing the product for repair, make a backup of
product main unit and its peripherals for 4 years after
the contents of memory since they may disappear during
discontinuation of production. Performance parts for repair
repair. Note that the Company shall not be liable for any
damages and loss of income should the contents of refers to parts required for maintaining the functions of the
memory be altered or lost. product.
◎ Recycled parts that meet the Company's quality
■ Terms of Services of Free-of-Charge
standards are sometimes used for repair.
◎ au terminals collected by Replacement cell phone Repair Warranty
delivery service which you used before are recycled
1. When you apply for repair, inform us of your serial
to terminals for replacement after repairs. Also parts
number (IMEI number). You can check the main unit or
replaced by au after-sales service are collected and
recycled by the Company. They are not returned to the sticker attached on the packaging box for the serial
customers. number (IMEI number).
◎ For the products that are processed, modified, 2. Repairs will be done based on the terms of services of
analyzed (including altering the software, analyzing the free-of-charge repair warranty when the product is
(including rooting), reverse-engineering, decompiling, used correctly based on the instruction manual and the
or disassembling), or repaired by repair offices other product is malfunctioning.
than the company specified, they are not covered by the
3. Repairs will be charged in the following cases even
warranty or repair may be refused.
during the warranty period. (Also, the product cannot
◎ The battery built into the product is not covered by the
free-of-charge repair warranty except for events arising be repaired in some cases.)
from defects in battery materials and manufacturing. ① When the product is not used correctly based on
the instruction manual. ② When the product is
malfunctioning or damaged due to modification and
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62
product is damaged by falling, water or humidity. ⑤
When the product is malfunctioning or damaged due to
earthquakes, storms, floods or other natural disasters, ◎ You can apply for membership only at the time of
as well as fires, salt, abnormal voltage, etc. purchasing your au terminal.
4. Repairs may be refused depending on the damage ◎ Once you cancel the membership, you cannot reapply for
condition of devices. it until you purchase an au terminal next time.
5. Note that the company shall not be liable for any ◎ Note that when changing the model or purchasing an
extra terminal, this service only covers the most recently
damages and loss arising from the product malfunction.
purchased au terminal.
6. The Company assumes no responsibility for any accidents
◎ When an au terminal is handed over to you or someone
when the product is connected with an unspecified else, the Repair and Delivery Service membership is also
device. handed over to the successor of the terminal.
7. On-site repair is not available. ◎ When you get a new au terminal by changing the model,
8. This warranty is valid only in Japan. purchasing an extra terminal, etc., the "Repair and
Delivery Service" membership for the old au terminal is
* The warranty guarantees that free-of-charge repairs will be done based automatically canceled.
on the terms of period and conditions indicated above. Therefore, the ◎ Service contents are subject to change without notice.
warranty does not limit your legal rights against persons in charge of the
warranty and other operators.
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for many troubles including malfunction, theft and loss.
For details of this service, check on the au homepage or
contact Repair and Delivery Service Center.
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■ au IC Card Repair and Delivery Service
Service contents Non-
The au IC card is lent to you by au. In case of loss or Member
member
damage, the card will be replaced at your expense. When
1st
malfunction is suspected, or in case of theft or loss, contact Free Free
year
an au shop or PiPit. Spontaneous 2nd
Free of charge
failure
■ au After-Sales Service Information year
and
(three-year
warranty)
Repair and Delivery Service later
Service contents Non- Customer
Member Holding Actual
member charge
over and Partial damage cost
1st Upper limit
Free repair
year 5,000 yen
Spontaneous 2nd Refer to Water soak Customer
failure year the table of and irreparable charge
and the service damage 10,000 yen
Replacement
later charge in N/A
cell phone
"Replacement N/A Theft and loss N/A (By model
delivery
Partial damage, cell phone replacement)
service
water soak, delivery Charge amounts are all tax excluded
irreparable service"
damage, theft (Member)
and loss service
charge.
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■ "Replacement Cell Phone Delivery For details, refer to au homepage.
Service" (Member) Service Charge Online Replacement Service (available 24 hours a day) (Japanese)
* From the PCs and smartphones only
Applicable condition 1st 2nd https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/trouble/repair/
application/
5,000 yen/ 8,000 yen/
Normal Long Benefit*1 Long Benefit*1
3,000 yen 6,000 yen
Applied both "WEB
Replacement cell phone delivery service
割引" (Discount for 4,000 yen/ 7,000 yen/
◎ If you have a problem with your au terminal, call us to
web app)*2/"代用機な Long Benefit*1 Long Benefit*1
し割引" (Discount for 2,000 yen 5,000 yen have a replacement one (of the same model and color*)
nonuse of substitute)*3 delivered to your specified address. Please return your
Applied only "代用機 old faulty au terminal within 14 days after the terminal for
4,500 yen/ 7,500 yen/ replacement is delivered to you.
なし割引" (Discount
Long Benefit*1 Long Benefit*1 * If a same-model/-color terminal cannot be provided, a terminal for
for nonuse of
2,500 yen 5,500 yen replacement will be provided in a model and color that we specify.
substitute)*3
◎ You can use this service up to twice within one year
Charge amounts are all tax excluded starting from the day when you first use this service. If you
have not used this service over the past one year at the
*1 Customers in 3rd year (25 months) of subscription or all subscription time of your application for this service, the application
lines in a family discount plan to which the customer belongs are
eligible. Customers using a data communication device or tablet are
will be regarded as your first time. If you have, the
eligible if they are subscribing to a set discount plan (WIN Single Set application will be regarded as your second time.
Discount Service or Smartphone Set Discount) and the subscription for * For details, refer to au homepage.
the line covered under the set discount is in its 3rd year. Holding over and repair
*2 WEB割引 (Discount for web app): If you apply "交換用携帯電話機お届 ◎ Damages and malfunctions intentionally caused by the
けサービス (Replacement mobile phone delivery service)" from the au
customer as well as those due to modification (e.g.
homepage, 500 yen will be discounted from service charge.
disassembly, change of parts, painting, etc.) by the
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"代用機なし割引" (Discount for nonuse of substitute) is applied
automatically as the substitution is not available for "WEB割引 (Discount customer are not covered by this service.
for web app)". ◎ You cannot receive a refund for replacement of the outer
*3 代用機なし割引 (Discount for nonuse of substitute): If you do not use the
casing due to stains, scratches, paint removal, etc. on
substitution when using "交換用携帯電話機お届けサービス" (Replacement
mobile phone delivery service), 500 yen will be discounted from service the outer casing.
charge.
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SIM Unlock Related Accessories
This product can be SIM-unlocked. SIM-unlocking the ■ TypeC Common AC Adapter 01 (0601PQA) (sold
product allows other-carrier SIM cards to be used with it. separately)
• Requests can be made for SIM-unlocking on the au Common AC Adapter 05 (0501PWA) (sold
separately)*
homepage or at an au shop.
Common AC Adapter 03 (0301PQA) (sold
• When using non-au SIM card, some services, functions,
separately)*
etc. may be unavailable. The Company is not liable for Common AC Adapter 03 Navy (0301PBA) (sold
any operations. separately)*
• To set up your tablet after unlocking SIM lock, from the Common AC Adapter 03 Green (0301PGA) (sold
home page, [基本機能 (Basic Function)] → [Settings] separately)*
→ [About tablet] → [SIM card status] → [SIM STATUS Common AC Adapter 03 Pink (0301PPA) (sold
UPDATE]. separately)*
Common AC Adapter 03 Blue (0301PLA) (sold
• For details, refer to au homepage. (Japanese)
separately)*
https://www.au.com/support/service/mobile/
■ Kyocera Type-C Power Supply Cable 01
procedure/simcard/ (01KYHAA) (sold separately)
■ MicroB-TypeC Conversion Adapter (0601PHA)
(sold separately)
* MicroB-TypeC Conversion Adapter (sold separately) is required for use.
http://onlineshop.au.com
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Bluetooth® Compatible Bluetooth® standards Ver.4.2
Main Specifications function version compatible*2
■ Main Unit Output Bluetooth® standards Class 1
Display Approx. 8.0 inches, approx. 16.77 million Communication Within 10 m with no obstacles
colors, Transparent TFT range*3 in the range
1,920 × 1,200 dots (WUXGA) Supported GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Weight Approx. 325 g
profile*4 A2DP (Advanced Audio
Dimensions Approx. 126 × 214 × 8.3 mm Distribution Profile)
(W × H × D) AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote
Internal memory*1 ROM: Approx. 32 GB Control Profile)
RAM: Approx. 3 GB OPP (Object Push Profile)
Continuous Approx. 1,000 hours PBAP (Phone Book Access
standby time Profile)
Continuous Approx. 1,360 minutes HID (Human Interface Device
tethering time Profile)
HSP (Headset Profile)
Maximum 10 devices
PAN (Personal Area Networking
number of Wi-
Profile)
Fi tethering
PAN-NAP (Personal Area
connection
Networking-Network Access
devices
Point)
Charging TypeC Common Approx. 200 minutes PAN USER (Personal Area
times AC Adapter Networking-User)
(estimate) 01 (sold HOGP (HID over GATT Profile)
separately) SCMS-T
Camera image pixel CMOS Bluetooth SSP
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Effective out-camera pixels Approx. 13 million pixels MAP (Message Access Profile)
Effective in-camera pixels Approx. 5 million pixels Frequency 2.4GHz band
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®) function IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible bands
*1 Since the storage is shared by data and apps, storage space may be
reduced depending on the usage of apps.
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*2 It is confirmed that the product and all Bluetooth® devices are compliant
with Bluetooth® standards designated by Bluetooth SIG, and they are Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of
authenticated. However, procedures may differ or data transfer may not
be possible depending on the device's characteristics or specifications. Data Communication Terminals
*3 It changes according to objects obstructing devices and signal
reception. This model Qua tab QZ8 complies with Japanese technical
*4 Specifications provided in Bluetooth® standards for making
communication between Bluetooth®-compatible devices in accordance
regulations for exposure to radio waves and international
with their intended use. guidelines on radio wave protection.
This data communication terminal has been designed
in observance of the Japanese technical regulations
regarding exposure to radio waves (*1) and limits to
◎ The continuous standby time may drop to less than
exposure to radio waves recommended by equivalent
half depending on the battery charging status, usage
environment such as temperature, reception condition at
international guidelines. These international guidelines were
the location where the product is used, and the function set out by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
settings. Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is in collaboration with
the World Health Organization (WHO), and the permissible
limits include a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health condition.
The Japanese technical regulations and international
guidelines define the limits using a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which
represents the average amount of radio frequency energy
absorbed by the human body. The SAR limit for this data
communication terminal is 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value
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The actual SAR of this data communication terminal while
○ Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
communicating on the terminal can be well below that
website
indicated above. This is due to automatic changes in the
http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/sys/ele/index.htm
power level of the data communication terminal to ensure it
○ Association of Radio Industries and Businesses
only outputs the minimum power required to communicate
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with a base station. Therefore in general, the closer you are
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to a base station, the lower the power output of the data
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While the data communication terminal is communicating,
be sure to hold the product at least 1.5 cm away from For the following content, refer to the online manual, and
your body and do not contain metal parts between the the "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese)
product and your body. Under these conditions, this data available on the au homepage.
communication terminal satisfies Japanese technical
regulations and international guidelines for radio wave • FCC Notice
protection. • OpenSSL License
The World Health Organization has stated that "a large From your PC:
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decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential manual/
health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been
established as being caused by mobile phone use". .
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facts_press/fact_english.htm
*1 Technical regulations are defined by the Ministerial Ordinance Related to
Radio Law (Article 14-2 of Radio Equipment Regulations).
*2 This includes the wireless function that can be used simultaneously.
Please refer to the websites listed below if you would like to
know more detailed information regarding SAR.
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Export Administration Regulations Intellectual Property Rights
This product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan
Export Administration Regulations ("Foreign Exchange and
Trademarks
Foreign Trade Law" and its related laws). In addition, U.S. Re- Company names and product names referred to in this
export Regulations (Export Administration Regulations and the
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
related laws and regulations) may apply to this product and
respective companies.
its accessories. To export and re-export this product and its
accessories take the required measures on your responsibility
and at your expenses. For details on the procedures, contact the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the U.S. Department of
Commerce.
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countries.
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"PhotoSolid", the function to avoid blurring still images, is a
License
product of Morpho, Inc. "PhotoSolid" is a registered trade mark
of Morpho, Inc.
Users of the product are authorized to use software installed into
"MovieSolid", the function to avoid blurring videos, is a product
the product described in this instruction manual. Pay attention to
of Morpho, Inc. "MovieSolid" is a registered trade mark of
the following points when using the software.
Morpho, Inc.
(a) The software installed on this product or part of it may not be
"Morpho Rapid Effect", the image effect technology, is a product
altered, delivered, modified, analyzed, reverse-engineered,
of Morpho, Inc. "Morpho Rapid Effect" is a trademark of Morpho,
derived, and any such actions are prohibited.
Inc.
(b) Illegally importing the software or a part of it is prohibited.
Morpho HDR is adopted for HDR (High Dynamic Range)
(c) This Software is provided without implied warranties
technology. "Morpho HDR" is a trademark of Morpho, Inc.
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and
"Rollbahn" is a registered trademark of Delfonics, Inc. noninfringement of third party rights.
USB Type-C™ is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. Note that the existing license agreement takes priority for usage
of GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser
All other company names and product names are trademarks or General Public License (LGPL) included in software, software
registered trademarks of respective companies. based on other open source software license and software that
KYOCERA Corporation is licensed.
For information on the Open source software, refer to "Open
Source Software" as follows;
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■ Open Source Software
Note that the existing license agreement takes priority for usage of
GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser General
Public License (LGPL) included in software, software based on
other open source software license and software that KYOCERA
Corporation is licensed. The exact terms of GPL, LGPL and some
other licenses are reproduced in "About tablet" in this product. For
details, refer to KYOCERA homepage.
This product includes software copyrighted by KYOCERA Corporation
and licensed software.
Copyright of the software designed and developed complying with
the open source software standard belongs to KYOCERA Corporation
or the third parties, distribution, reproduction, transformation and
transmission over public lines without consent of KYOCERA
Corporation are prohibited, unless you are authorized or permitted by
Copyright Law.
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product in order to track and cope with diagnosis events such
as unexpected shutdown or system error for the purpose of
improvement of quality and services. Those information may be
collected upon repair request by user after obtaining the user
agreement.
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