F-03A

Please use your mobile phone’s software update function to update to the latest software. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Start of update	Model	Method	Update available until	Other
March 17, 2009	F-03A	Software update	March 31, 2012	N/A

Approximately 11 minutes

This update fixes the following issue:

• The outside the service area indication may occasionally remain displayed even if the handset is moved from a location outside the service area to a location inside the service area.
• In rare cases, the power may turn off when playing music continuously with music player while in power saving mode.

• In addition to solving the issue above, updates also includes other enhancements to make better use of your mobile phone.
• All issues to date will be fixed by performing the latest software update.

New software is automatically downloaded and overwrites the existing software at a preset time (default time is 3 a.m.).
Updates can also be made as desired by performing the operation below and following the instructions on the screen.
In standby, display "Menu" and select "Settings & NW services" → "Clock & Other" → "Software update".
Please refer to the F-03A Quick Guide for Updating Software below or P. 424 to 427 of your User’s Manual for details.

F-03A Quick Guide for Updating Software (PDF format: 382 KB)

• Please make sure that the mobile phone battery is fully charged when performing software updates.
• Also note that you should never remove the battery pack while updating software, as it will cause the phone to malfunction.
• Software cannot be updated in the following cases:
  • When the phone’s time and date are not set
  • During calls
  • During communications, etc.
• Other functions are not available while software is being updated, though voice calls can be answered while downloading.

See Notes on software updates for other cautions.