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Cautions on using Xperia

 VL

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

Handling precautions

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of cell phones

Intellectual property rights

Company names and product names referred to in this manual are generally 
trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM, 

®

 

marks may be omitted in this manual.

In this manual, "Setting Guide", "Basic Manual", "

取扱説明書詳細版

(Full 

Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Cautions on using Xperia

 VL", "

携帯電話

機の比吸収率などについて

(Radio Frequency (RF) exposure and Specific 

Absorption Rate (SAR))" are collectively referred to as "Instruction Manual".

In this manual, "Xperia

 VL" is usually referred to as "the product".

September 2012, 1st Edition 1268-7226.1

The Company is not liable for any damages arising from earthquakes, 
lightning, storms, floods or other natural disasters, as well as fires, actions by 
third parties, other accidents, intentional or mistaken misoperation by the 
customer, or use under other unusual conditions outside the responsibility of 
the Company.

The Company is not liable for any incidental damages (change/
disappearance of described content, loss of business income, disruption of 
business, etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the product.

The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe 
the described content of the "Instruction Manual".

The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from 
malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not 
related to the Company.

Captured image data or downloaded data may sometimes be altered or lost 
due to faults, repair or other handling of the product. The Company is not 
liable for any damage or lost income resulting from recovery of these data.

It is recommended you keep a copy of important data in your PC's hard disk, 
etc. Whatever the cause of fault or malfunction may be, the Company 
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of saved information. 

* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to the following companies:

Sold by: KDDI CORPORATION, OKINAWA CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY
Manufactured by: Sony Mobile Communications Japan, Inc

Before using this product, thoroughly read these safety precautions 
for proper use. After reading, store the precautions in a safe place.

These "Safety Precautions" describe instructions that should be observed to 
prevent damage to property or injury to the customer or others using the 
product.

These instructions are divided into the following categories.

Explanation of indications used in this manual

*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 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.

Explanation of graphic symbols used in this manual

Precautions common to the main unit, battery pack, charging 
equipment, au Micro IC Card (LTE), peripheral devices

Be sure to read this manual before use

Exemptions

Notice

Reproduction of the content of "Instruction Manual" in part or in whole is 
prohibited.

The content of "Instruction Manual" is subject to change without notice.

Every effort has been made in the preparation of "Instruction Manual". 
Should you notice any unclear points, omissions, etc., feel free to 
contact us.

Wrong page order or missing pages will be replaced.

Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly)

This symbol indicates the potential and imminent 
danger of death or serious injury

(*1)

 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious 
injury

(*1)

 to a person.

This symbol indicates the possibility of personal 
injury

(*2)

 to a person or physical damage

(*3)

.

Indicates an action that is 
not allowed.

Indicates that use in a place 
where the product is likely to 
get wet or allowing the 
product to get wet is not 
allowed.

Indicates that handling with 
wet hands is not allowed.

Indicates an action that 
must be done.

Indicates that disassembly 
is not allowed.

Indicates that the power 
plug must be disconnected 
from the power outlet.

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Be sure to read the following hazards before 
use.

Be sure to use only the specified peripheral devices. Use of other 
peripheral devices might cause overheating, fire, rupture, fault, or 
leakage of liquid.

Do not use, store or leave the product in hot places (e.g. by the fire, 
near a heater, under a kotatsu, in direct sunlight, in car in the hot sun). 
Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, fault, fire or injury.

Before entering an area where flammable gas is generated such as a 
gas station, be sure to turn off the product. Do not charge the battery. 
Failure to do so might cause the gas to catch fire. In addition, when 
using the payment function of NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

®

 at a gas station, be 

sure to turn off the power in advance. (If NFC/Osaifu-Keitai

®

 lock has 

been set, cancel the lock before turning off the power.)

Do not put the product in a cooking apparatus such as microwave 
oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture, 
fault, fire or injury.

Do not throw the product into a fire or heat it. Doing so might cause 
ignition, rupture or fire.

Do not short-circuit the desktop holder contact terminals, microUSB 
connection terminals or headset connection terminals. Do not allow 
conductive foreign objects (metal fragments, pencil leads, etc.) to 
come into contact with or get inside the desktop holder contact 
terminals, microUSB connection terminals or headset connection 
terminals. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.

When using a metal accessory, etc., take sure not to allow the metal part 
come in contact with the microUSB connection terminals or power 
outlet. Doing so might cause electric shock, ignition, injury or a fault.

Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for an extended 
period. Doing so might cause ignition, rupture or fire by the light-
collecting mechanism of the lens.

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Main unit

The customer is not allowed to disassemble, modify or repair the 
product. Doing so might cause a fault, iginition, electric shock, or injury. 
The Company is not liable even in the event of any nonconformities 
arising on the product or peripheral devices as a result of modification, 
etc. Modification of the product is in violation of the Wireless Telegraphy 
Act.

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact, such as throwing. Doing so 
might cause rupture, overheating, fire, leakage or a fault.

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

Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the 
desktop holder contact terminal, microUSB connection terminal or 
headset connection terminal. Doing so might cause electric shock, 
injury or a fault.

If the product is damaged because it is dropped or something, and its 
display is cracked or internal parts are exposed, do not touch the 
cracked display or exposed parts with your hands. Doing so might 
cause electric shock or injury from damaged parts. Contact an au 
shop or Secure cell phone support center.

Although this product model has waterproof property, stop use if 
liquid such as water gets inside the main unit from the microUSB 
connection terminal, the headset connection terminal or the battery 
cover. Continued use of the product in this state might cause 
overheating, fire or a fault.

When removing the battery cover, do not exert more than necessary 
force. The battery pack might jump out, for example, and cause injury 
or a fault.

Do not operate the product while driving an automobile or motorized 
bicycle, riding a bicycle or walking. Doing so may compromise traffic 
safety and cause an accident.

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If charging is not completed after the specified charging time, stop 
charging. Failure to do so might cause leakage of liquid, overheating, 
rupture or fire.

Do not leave in places within the reach of small children. Small 
children might swallow small parts, etc. by mistake and choke on 
them, or might drop them by mistake and cause accidents or injury.

Be sure to read the following cautions before 
use.

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

Do not leave on unstable places such as rocky stands or tilting surfaces 
especially while the vibration mode set. Dropping the product may 
cause injury or damage. Also, pay sufficient attention to impact, etc.

Do not cover or wrap the product with bedding, etc. while using or 
charging the product. Doing so might cause fire, fault or injury.

Do not touch the main unit or the specified AC adapter for a long time 
while power is being supplied from an external source. Doing so 
might cause low-temperature burns.

The product may become hot by prolonged use especially in high-
temperature environment. Be careful when using the product touching your 
skin for a long time, as it might cause low-temperature burns.

Do not use power outlets or wiring apparatus beyond its rating. Also, 
exceeding rating, for example, by connecting multiple devices to a 
single power strip might cause overheating and fire.

Do not use the product with the battery cover removed.

Do not place near corrosive chemicals or in places where corrosive 
gas is generated. Doing so might cause a fault or loss of internal data.

Caution

Do not leave or store with the battery cover or battery pack removed 
from the main unit. Doing so might allow dust or other foreign objects 
to get inside and cause a fault.

Do not use if there is smoke, abnormal odor or noise, excessive 
overheating, or other abnormalities. If an abnormality occurs, 
disconnect the specified charging equipment from the power outlet, 
make sure that the product is not overheating before turning the 
power off or removing the battery off, and contact an au shop or 
Secure cell phone support center. Also, if you have dropped or 
damaged the product, do not continue to use it in that state, and 
contact an au shop or Secure cell phone support center.

When inserting an earphone, etc. into the product, adjust the volume 
to the proper level. Setting too loud a volume or using the earphone 
continuously for a long period of time might adversely affect your 
ears. Also, raising the volume too high might prevent you from hearing 
sounds around you, which might in turn lead to a traffic accident at a 
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

When adjusting the volume with an earphone, etc. inserted into the 
product, raise the volume a little at a time. If you raise the volume too 
much from the outset, sudden loud noise from the earphone, etc. 
might adversely affect your ears.

When using an AC adapter or external device, insert/remove the 
connector straight to/from the terminal. Make sure the orientation of the 
connector is correct. Failure to do so might cause damage or a fault.

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

Do not use a cell phone while driving a car or riding a motorbike or 
bicycle. It might cause a traffic accident. Use of a cell phone while 
driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. Use of a cell phone 
while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.

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Do not use the product while you are aboard an airplane. Use of 
electric devices transmitting radio waves in airplane is prohibited by 
law. Some airline companies, however, allow their passengers to use 
cell phones. For details, contact the airline company you use.
When a microUSB cable is connected to the microUSB terminal of the 
product to charge the battery etc., the power is turned on, even though 
operation is not available. Therefore, microUSB cable connection for 
charging etc. should not be made in areas where use is prohibited, such 
as in airplanes and hospitals.

The product sometimes affects high-precision electronic devices. So, 
turn it off near such devices. (Examples of electronic devices that 
might be affected by the product include cardiac pacemakers, 
hearing aids, other electronic medical devices, fire alarms, and 
automatic doors. If you are using an electronic medical device, 
contact the device manufacturer or retailer for information about the 
possible affect of radio waves.

Battery pack

(The battery pack of this product is a lithium-ion 
battery.)

The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of 
purchase. Charge the battery before using the product.

When using the product near an implanted pacemaker, implanted 
cardioverter-defibrillator or other electronic medical device, radio 
waves might affect these units and devices. So, please observe the 
following.
1. Those with an implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-

defibrillator should carry or use the product at least 22 cm away 
from the implanted pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-
defibrillator.

2. Turn the product off in crowded trains or other crowded places, 

since there may be people with an implanted cardiac pacemaker 
or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator nearby.

3. Pay attention to the following points when using the product inside 

medical institutions.

 Do not bring the product into operating theaters, intensive-care 

units (ICU) and coronary care units (CCU).

 Turn the product off in hospital wards.

 Even if you are in a lobby, etc., be sure to turn the product off 

when there are electronic medical devices nearby.

 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.

4. When using electronic medical devices other than an implanted 

pacemaker and implanted cardioverter-defibrillator outside a 
medical institution (e.g. home medical treatment), check 
individually with the manufacturer of the electronic medical device 
regarding the influence of radio waves.

Stay alert to your surroundings when calling, messaging, browsing 
the Internet, shooting photos, playing games, watching TV (1Seg) or 
listening to music. Failure to do so might cause a fall or traffic 
accident.

Do not send data by infrared communication with the infrared port 
pointing toward eyes. Doing so might affect eyes. Also, sending data 
with the infrared port pointing toward some other infrared device 
might cause false operation, etc.

Do not light the photo light in front of a person's eyes. Do not gaze at 
the light emitting part when the flash/photo light is lighted. Doing so 
might cause impairment of eyesight, etc. Be especially careful not to 
shoot small children from a very close distance.

Do not light the flash/photo light toward a driver of a car, motorbike or 
bicycle. If dazzled by the light, the driver might become unable to 
drive and cause an accident.

Sometimes, very rarely some people demonstrate symptoms such as 
temporary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, etc. by watching 
repeatedly flickering screens. Those with a past history of this should 
consult with a physician beforehand.

Be sure to read the following cautions before 
use.

Use of the main unit in an automobile might sometimes affect on-
vehicle electronic devices, though this rarely happens. If this 
happens, stop use since this may impair safe travel.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a 
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs 
depending on your physical constitution and condition. 
The materials of parts used on the product are as follows.

Part

Material

Surface treatment

Exterior case (cover front side)

PC resin (with 

glass) 

 AL plate

UV coating

Exterior case (cover back side, 
headset connection terminal cover, 
microUSB connection terminal cover)
---black, blue

PC resin 
(with glass)

Urethane coating

Exterior case (cover back side, 
headset connection terminal cover, 
microUSB connection terminal cover)
---white, pink

PC resin 
(with glass)

UV coating

Exterior case (battery cover, battery 
cover bottom side)---black, blue

PC resin 
(with glass)

Urethane coating

Exterior case (battery cover, battery 
cover bottom side)--- white, pink

PC resin 
(with glass)

UV coating

Exterior case (battery cover bottom 
side decorative part)

PC resin

Non-conductive 
vacuum 
metallization (tin) 
+ UV coating

Caution

Exterior case (earpiece)

PC resin

Urethane coating

Transparent plate (camera)

PMMA + PC resin AR treatment

Transparent plate (flash)

PC resin

Transparent plate (display)

Glass + PET resin Hard coating

Power key, Volume key

PC resin

UV coating

Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash 
cards, floppy disks, credit cards, and prepaid cards. Doing so might 
result in loss of recorded information.

Do not swing the product around by holding the Stereo Headset with 
Microphone (Sample), 1Seg antenna cable, the hand strap, etc. Doing 
so might cause an accident or damage.

Use the product with the covers of the microUSB connection terminal, 
headset connection terminal, etc. closed. If the covers are open, dirt 
or water may get inside causing a fault.

If you have a weak heart, be careful when setting the incoming 
vibration and ringtone volume to prevent adverse effects on your 
heart.

Pay attention to items becoming stuck to the main unit. The speaker uses 
magnets, and so thumbtacks and pins, craft knife blades, staples, and 
other metal objects sometimes become stuck to the main unit, and cause 
unexpected injury. Before using the product, be sure to check that there 
are no foreign objects on the speaker or other parts.

Do not put the product directly on sand at a beach, etc. Sand or other 
small particles might get inside the earpiece, microphone or speaker, 
causing the volume to drop. If sand gets inside the the product's  
main unit, it might cause overheating or a fault.

When using the product for calling or data communication, be careful 
not to keep the product in direct contact with your skin for a prolonged 
period, or not to cover the product with paper, cloth, bedding, etc. 
The main unit might get hot, causing fire, burns or a fault.

Part

Material

Surface treatment

Be sure to read the following hazards before 
use.

Do not short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the 
battery pack.

Connect the battery pack to this product in the correct orientation. 
Connecting in an incorrect orientation might cause rupture, fire or 
overheating. Do not try to forcibly connect the battery pack, instead 
thoroughly check the connection terminals carefully before 
connection.

Do not puncture the battery pack with a nail, hit it with a hammer or 
step on it. Doing so might cause fire or damage.

Do not allow metal objects (such as necklaces and hairpins) to come 
in contact with the microUSB connection terminal or headset 
connection terminal when carrying or storing the battery pack. Doing 
so might cause fire or a fault due to a short circuit.

Do not disassemble, modify or directly solder the battery pack. Doing 
so might cause spilling of the battery liquid resulting in an accident 
such as loss of eyesight if it gets into eyes, or cause overheating, fire 
or rupture.

Do not use a battery pack that has been dropped, stepped on, 
damaged, or leaking battery liquid. Immediately move the battery 
pack away from fire if you notice leakage of liquid or unusual odor. 
Failure to do so might cause the leaked liquid to catch fire resulting in 
fire or rupture.

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Charging equipment

au Micro IC Card (LTE)

Do not wet the battery pack with water, seawater, pet urine, etc. A wet 
battery pack might cause overheating, rupture or fire. If you drop the 
product into water by mistake, immediately turn off the power, remove 
the battery pack, and contact an au shop or Secure cell phone 
support center. Never charge the wet battery pack.

If the leaked liquid gets on your skin or clothes, immediately rinse it off 
with water to avoid injury. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub 
but wash your eyes with water, and immediately consult a doctor to 
avoid the risk of losing your eyesight. If the liquid gets on a device, 
wipe it off without touching it.

The battery pack is a consumable item. If the performance of a 
battery pack does not recover (e.g. the usable time after each charge 
has become extremely short), the battery pack is at the end of service 
life, so stop use and buy a new one of the specified type. Failure to do 
so might cause overheating, fire, rupture or leakage. Note that the 
length of service life varies depending on the usage condition, etc.

Be careful not to have the battery pack bitten by your pet. It might 
cause leakage, overheating, rupture or ignition of the battery pack.

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

Do not use at other voltages than the specified power supply voltage. 
Doing so might cause ignition, fire, overheating or electric shock.
AC adapter: 100 VAC to 240 VAC (Connect to the AC outlet for internal 
household use)
When charging the product overseas, use AC Adapter for global use.

Firmly insert the plug of the specified charging equipment into the 
power outlet down to the base of its pins. Incomplete insertion of the 
power plug might result in electric shock or fire caused by 
overheating and fire. Do not use damaged adapters or loose power 
outlets.

Do not damage, modify, twist, pull or place a heavy object on the 
microUSB cable of the specified charging equipment. Do not use a 
damaged microUSB cable. Doing so might cause an electric shock, 
short circuit or fire.

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Do not let your hands, fingers and other parts of the body touch the 
desktop holder contact terminals or microUSB connection terminals. 
Doing so might cause electric shock, injury or a fault.

If you hear thunder, do not touch the power plug. Doing so might 
cause an electric shock as a result of a lightning strike.

Before cleaning the specified charging equipment, unplug its power 
plug from the outlet. If the plug remains plugged in when you clean 
the equipment, it might cause an electric shock or short circuit. Also, 
wipe off dust on the charging equipment's power plug. If the plug is 
left covered with dust, it might cause fire.

Wipe off dust on the power plug. Failure to do so might cause fire, 
burns or electric shock.

Install and position in-car devices where they do not hinder driving or 
safety equipment such as airbags. Failure to do so might cause a 
traffic accident. Install in-car devices following the instructions of their 
manuals.

Remove the power plug from the outlet when not using the adapter for 
an extended period. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire 
or a fault.

Do not use in places subject to splashing with water, pet urine or other 
liquids. Doing so might result in faults resulting from overheating, fire, 
electric shock, or short-circuiting of electronic circuits. In the event 
that the product is splashed with liquid, immediately disconnect the 
AC adapter's power plug.

Be sure to read the following cautions before 
use.

Do not leave the desktop holder on the floor. Doing so might cause 
injury or accident if they accidentally step on the holder or fall.

Do not use in humid places such as bath areas, or connect/
disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands. Doing so might cause 
electric shock or a fault.

Caution

Charge the battery in a stable place especially while the vibration 
mode set. If placed on an inclined surface or wobbly stand, the 
product might fall causing injury or damage. Be careful especially 
when vibration is set. In addition, do not cover or wrap the product 
with a cloth or bedding. Doing so might cause fire or a fault.

When unplugging the plug of the specified charging equipment from 
the outlet, hold and pull the power plug. If you pull the microUSB 
cable, the microUSB cable might be damaged.

Do not use the desktop holder in a car. Doing so might disturb driving 
and cause an accident. It is presumed that the desktop holder will be 
used in the room and stable place.

Do not leave the specified charging equipment connected to the main 
unit with the battery pack removed. Doing so might cause fire or 
electric shock.

If you feel any abnormality with your skin, immediately consult a 
dermatologist. Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs 
depending on your physical constitution and condition. The materials 
of parts used on the Sony Mobile AC adapter 05 and Desktop Holder 
are as follows.

Part

Material

Surface treatment

[microUSB cable] exterior

Elastomer resin

[microUSB cable] plug (metal)

Stainless steel

Nickel plating

[AC adapter] exterior

PC resin

[AC adapter] plug  (metal)

Copper alloy 

Nickel plating

[Desktop Holder] upper case

ABS resin

[Desktop Holder] lower case

ABS resin

[Desktop Holder] lock

POM resin

[Desktop Holder] button

POM resin

[Desktop Holder] contact terminal Phosphorus bronze Gold plating

[Desktop Holder] label

Polyester resin

[Desktop Holder] rubber foot

Polyurethane resin

[Desktop holder] screw

SWCH

Black chrome plating

Be sure to read the following warnings before 
use.

Do not put the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in a cooking apparatus such as 
a microwave oven or a pressure vessel. Doing so might cause 
melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Be sure to read the following cautions before 
use.

Be careful not to injure your hand or finger when attaching/removing 
the au Micro IC Card (LTE).

Use only the devices specified by the Company to insert the au Micro 
IC Card (LTE) in. Using a device not specified by the Company might 
cause loss of data or a fault. For the specified devices, contact an au 
shop or Customer Service Center.

Do not disassemble or modify the au Micro IC Card (LTE). 
Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not use or leave the au Micro IC Card (LTE) in hot places such as 
by the fire or a heater. Doing so might cause melting, overheating, 
fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not throw the au Micro IC Card (LTE) into a fire or heat it. Doing so 
might cause melting, overheating, fuming, loss of data or a fault.

Do not touch the IC (metal) part of the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or short-
circuit it. Doing so might cause loss of data or a fault.

Do not drop the au Micro IC Card (LTE) or subject it to strong impact. 
Doing so may cause a fault.

Do not fold, bend or place a heavy object on the au Micro IC Card 
(LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.

Do not wet the au Micro IC Card (LTE). Doing so may cause a fault.

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