IMPORTANT INFORMATION SoftBank 705P/705Px Software Update
November 21, 2007
Thank you for using Softbank Mobile.
Faults (described below) have been found on some of SoftBank 705P/705Px handsets (manufactured by Panasonic Mobile Communications).
1. Identified Faults
- When a sender's mail address contains a "/" (slash), characters after the "/" may not appear in Message List View or Message Window.
- If battery is charged with handset power off, Retrieve Network Information window sometimes appears when handset is powered on again.
- On occasion, parts of web links are not recognized as URLs (http://, https:// or rtsp://) in incoming messages.
Software to resolve the faults will be made available via Software Update. Software Update also includes other enhancements for 705P/705Px. We encourage all 705P/705Px users to download the new software. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding.
2. Comprehensive SoftBank Mobile Response
Affected handsets:
Some products of SoftBank 705P (released on October 7, 2006)
Some products of SoftBank 705Px (released on June 21, 2007)
Software Update
Software Update will be available via the Network from November XX, 2007. Please follow steps below for Software Update.
< Software Update Precautions >
- Before updating software, turn power off to end all active functions/applications, then restart handset.
- Make sure battery is fully charged or charger is connected; a low battery may cause update failure.
- Implement Software Update in a place where signal is strong and stable. Do not remove battery during Software Update.
- Software Update may take up to approximately 15 minutes. More than one update may be required depending on handset. Follow onscreen instructions.
- Do not remove battery during Software Update. If Update fails to complete after about 20 minutes, remove and reinstall battery before retrying. If Update still fails after retrying, bring the handset to the nearest SoftBank shop.
- Handset is disabled until update is complete. Other functions are disabled during Software Update.
- Software Update should not affect Phone Book entries, images, sounds, etc. saved on 705P/705Px. However, handset data may be lost due to hardware failure, damage, or water damage etc. Always back up important information before using Software Update.
- Update automatically cancels Keypad Lock. Set Keypad Lock again after Software Update if necessary.
- Packet transmission fees do not apply to updates (including checking, downloading and rewriting).
Using Software Update
Main Menu ( 
button) → Tool → Software Update
- Start Software Update
Please select "Software Update" in "Tools" menu.
Please select "YES" on confirmation display. (Figure.4) - Agree to Term of Use and enter PIN
Please select "Agree" after you read the Term of Use.
Please enter PIN(Center Access Code which is 4-digit number specified at initial subscription) then select "OK". - Confirmation whether Software Update is needed or not
You can see the one of the following display.
- Select Software Update method
- Download the software
After download completed, confirmation display for rebooting phone is displayed.
Please select "OK". - Update to the latest software
After Software Update completed, phone reboots automatically.
- After update to the latest software completed
After rebooting phone, idle screen will be displayed, then you can use the phone.
You can confirm the result of Software Update with selecting "View" on Figure.20.
If more than one update is required, repeat the steps from Figure 1.
In Scheduled Update, only one update is available, so repeat the steps from Figure 1 as many times as required.
