Asus P320, User Manual

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Page 3: ...rted Getting to know your device 22 Layout 22 Getting your device ready 26 Installing the SIM card and battery 26 Charging the battery 28 Installing and removing a microSD card 28 Starting up 30 Powering your device 30 Using the stylus 30 Calibrating your device 31 Locking the keys and buttons 31 The Home screen 32 ASUS Today 33 The Today screen 39 ...

Page 4: ...zer 46 Using the Onscreen Keyboard 47 Using the Letter Recognizer 47 Using the Transcriber 48 Writing and drawing on the screen 49 Recording voice 50 Chapter 3 Device Synchronization Synchronizing your device 54 Microsoft ActiveSync 54 Synchronizing via mini USB 56 Synchronizing via Bluetooth 57 Synchronizing with an Exchange Server 58 ...

Page 5: ... Making calls from Contacts 64 Making calls from Call History 64 Calling using the Speed Dial 65 Calling using the Voice Commander 66 Making emergency calls 67 Making international calls 67 Receiving a call 67 Options during a call 68 Managing multiple calls 69 ASUS Call Filter 70 Launching the shortcut menu 70 Managing the Accept list 71 Managing the Reject list 72 ...

Page 6: ...ded SMS 79 MMS messaging 80 Accessing MMS 80 Sending an MMS message 81 Windows Live 83 Using Hotmail 83 Using Windows Live Messenger 84 Chapter 6 Organizing your life Using Contacts 86 Viewing Contacts 86 Using Calendar 88 Scheduling an appointment 88 Viewing an appointment 89 Viewing your schedule 89 Using Tasks 90 The Tasks list 90 ...

Page 7: ... notifications 96 Setting the date time and alarm 96 Setting the ring tone 97 Adding ring tone to selection 97 Changing the ring tone 97 Wake up settings 98 Chapter 8 Getting connected Using the Wireless Manager 100 Using Bluetooth 101 Activating Bluetooth in your device 101 Adding Bluetooth devices 102 Pairing with a Bluetooth headset 102 Using Wi Fi 103 Turning on Wi Fi 103 Configuring wireless ...

Page 8: ... Tool 108 Setting the network 109 Configuring the network 109 Setting your preferred network 109 Chapter 9 GPS features GPS Catcher 112 Updating GPS data 112 Setting GPS Catcher 112 External GPS 113 Setting an external GPS device 113 Chapter 10 Multimedia features Using the camera 116 Launching the camera 116 Camera mode 118 Taking photos 122 ...

Page 9: ...29 Using the Streaming Player 130 Chapter 11 Business features Ur Time 132 Setting the time 132 Setting the alarm 132 Setting the World Clock 133 Remote Calendar 134 Synchronizing your calendar 134 Setting the Remote Calendar 135 Chapter 12 ASUS Special features ASUS status icon 138 USB setting 139 LCD Brightness 139 Battery 139 Memory 139 ...

Page 10: ...p 141 Backing up files 141 Backup Setting 142 Restoring files 142 Newstation 143 Using Newstation 143 Using Newstation menus 144 Auto Cleaner 146 Setting the Auto Cleaner 146 Chapter 13 Other features Restoring default factory settings 148 System information 148 Task Manager 149 ...

Page 11: ...ommission FCC Regulations 152 Canadian Department of Communications Statement 153 Replaceable batteries 153 Operator access with a tool 154 Specific Absorption Rate SAR 154 Bodyworn operation 154 Exposure to radio waves 154 ASUS Contact information 159 ...

Page 12: ...with all other radio devices touching the built in antenna area during telephone conversation may impair the quality and lead to shorter standby time due to increased power consumption The battery Your phone is equipped with a high performance Li Ion battery Optional battery types may be available check with your local retailer Observe the maintenance guidelines for a longer battery life Do not ov...

Page 13: ...te Take it to a hazardous material collection point Do not touch the battery terminals The charger Avoid using the phone while charging Use only the charger supplied with your phone Never pull the charger cord to release it from the mains pull the charger itself WARNING There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Memory card Do not remove or insert a memory card or...

Page 14: ...y and store the phone in a dry place away from direct sunlight Your phone should be switched off during storage Recharge every 6 to 12 months Never expose your phone to heat or strong sunlight Never expose your phone to moisture or liquids of any kind Do not paint your phone or otherwise block the keypad microphone or earpiece function Do not place stickers that may block the keypad or disturb oth...

Page 15: ...ielded against the RF signals from your device Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six 6 inches be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research If you have a pacemaker ...

Page 16: ...hielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment added to your vehicle Posted facilities Turn your phone off where posted notices so require Magnetic media Magnetic fields generated by mobile devices may damage data on magnetic storage media such as credit cards computer d...

Page 17: ...tal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle s engine Choking Keep your phone away from children as the SIM card and other small parts present a choking hazard Cautions Your device is a high quality piece of equipment Before operating read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 AC Adapter 2 Battery and 3 Product Using Battery Do not use this de...

Page 18: ...ng shopping banking waiting in line or conducting other personal business Avoid using annoying ring tones Avoid taking a call on your mobile phone during business meetings appointments or interviews Look for a private place to take a call and keep your phone conversations brief Talk on your mobile phone quietly and do not shout Put your mobile phone on silent or vibrator mode to avoid disturbing o...

Page 19: ... GPS with internal antenna GPS Built in SiRF Star III chipset GPRS Class B Multi slot class 10 Camera 2 0 megapixel Auto Focus camera Connectivity Bluetooth V2 0 EDR USB USB Client 1 1 WLAN IEEE 802 11b g Battery capacity 1100 mAh Lithium Ion Manufacturer Welldone Model SBP 17 LION HARD PACK Expansion slot MicroSD card slot Audio Built in microphone and stereo output speaker Weight 105g with batte...

Page 20: ...le If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer Standard Items ASUS P320 PDA phone Protection case Battery External GPS antenna connector AC adapter Warranty Card Mini USB sync cable Getting Started CD Headset Car kit PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal Stylus Car cell phone charger Bonus CD User Manual included microSD card Quick Start Guide Navigation CD manual Op...

Page 21: ...21 Getting started Chapter 1 Getting to know your device Getting your device ready Starting up The Home screen ASUS Launcher Searching for information Getting Help ...

Page 22: ...22 Getting to know your device Layout Top feature Front features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Left features 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 23: ...23 2 0 M E G A P I X E L 15 Back features Right features Bottom features 17 18 19 16 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 24: ...ion touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write draw or make selections using the stylus 4 Left and Right Soft keys Perform the command indicated above the button 5 End key Press to end a call 6 OK key Press to confirm a command or press to close exit an open application 7 Navigation key This five direction navigation key allows you to navigate through menus Press center to confirm a command 8 Start k...

Page 25: ...n external GPS antenna for better signal reception An MMCX compatible connector is included in the package 18 Hold key Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen 19 Camera key Press to take pictures or video 20 Reset button Using the stylus press reset button to soft reset your device 21 Microphone The built in microphone enables you to make or receive phone calls record so...

Page 26: ... phonebook and additional phone memory Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them 1 Remove the battery compartment cover CAUTION Use only an ASUS qualified battery To install a SIM card and battery 2 Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to th...

Page 27: ...27 3 Put the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device 4 Replace the battery compartment cover ...

Page 28: ...NOTES The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging If your battery gets totally discharged you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on Installing and removing a microSD card Your device is equipped with a microSD card slot A microSD card provides you with extra memory space to store...

Page 29: ...the microSD card into the slot until it snaps properly 4 Push back the slot cover cover to close 5 Replace the battery compartment cover To remove the microSD card 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Open the slot cover push the card until it ejects out then remove the card safely 3 Push back the cover to close 4 Replace the battery compartment cover ...

Page 30: ...old the power button 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen and set the local time zone Using the stylus The stylus is a pen like device found behind the upper left corner of your device Power button Stylus Use the stylus to write draw select or drag an item on the screen Single tap an item to select it Tap and hold an item to see a menu ...

Page 31: ...ide the hold button downward to lock To unlock slide the hold button upward Release Lock Calibrating your device Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various locations on the screen To calibrate your device 1 Tap Settings System tab Screen 2 On the General tab tap Align Screen then follow the ...

Page 32: ...32 The Home screen The Home screen on your device displays two parts the ASUS Today and the Today screens ASUS Today screen Today screen ...

Page 33: ... you to add and play media files on your device Tap to open missed calls new messages Tap to launch Newstation Tap to view the weather updates Tap to view time information Tap to open Calendar Tap to move through icons to your left Tap to move through icons to your right NOTE You can disable the ASUS Today from your Home screen following the instructions below To disable the ASUS Today 1 Tap Setti...

Page 34: ... calls and new SMS MMS e mail messages Alerts you on your missed calls Alerts you on your new SMS messages Alerts you on your new MMS messages Alerts you on your new e mail messages Calendar icon Displays your appointment for the day Weather icon Displays the current weather News icon Displays the latest news Media icon Enables you to add and play media files ...

Page 35: ...ted to the Internet via Wi Fi or GPRS connection Refer to the Wi Fi or GPRS sections in this user guide for more details Viewing your day s appointment To view your day s appointment Tap to view your day s appointment on the display screen If you want to change the information just click the display screen then make the necessary changes on the Calendar screen NOTE You may also enter your calendar...

Page 36: ...settings For more details on configuring the network settings refer to the section Setting the network in Chapter 8 of this user guide To configure the weather settings 1 To launch the Weather Settings page you may either Tap the weather icon on the ASUS Today screen Tap Settings Asus Today 2 Select Enable Weather Update 3 Select the Country and City that you want to obtain the latest weather data...

Page 37: ...el that you want to obtain the latest news updates from NOTE Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to get the latest news updates 3 Tap Menu Update Your news downloads are stored as RSS news feeds on your device and displayed on the ASUS Today screen NOTES You may read these stored RSS news feeds from the ASUS Today screen even without Internet connection You may also access the Newstation...

Page 38: ...mmend that you store audio and video files in a storage card To play an audio file 1 Tap then tap the display screen The Windows Media Player is launched 2 Select a file to play from the Library list a storage card or from your favorite website To select a file from the Library list tap Menu Library then locate the file To select a file that is not on the Library list tap Menu Open File To select ...

Page 39: ...rage USB setting LCD brightness battery memory and MicroSD status Tap to launch Contacts Tap to change the screen orientation Tap to launch the Call Filter list The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information that you need NOTE To know more about customizing the Today screen refer to the section Customizi...

Page 40: ...s Call in progress Call forwarded Call on hold Missed call General Packet Radio Service GPRS connection status GPRS available Connecting via GPRS Connected via GPRS Bluetooth connection Connecting with Bluetooth Bluetooth headset connected Bluetooth headset connected with sound Status indicators Refer to the table below for the status indicators ...

Page 41: ...n error Wi Fi connection status Wi Fi is not connected Wi Fi connected Sound status Sound ON Sound OFF Vibrate or Meeting mode on Roaming service This icon appears if your device has roaming service subscription with your mobile service provider Alarm status Appears when you set the alarm SIM card status No SIM card installed Notification status Notice indicator ...

Page 42: ...e screen orientation tap Settings System tab Screen then select the orientation you want You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use Tap to display the start menu items You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu To do this 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Menus 2 Select the check b...

Page 43: ...e Tap to display your call history list You can also make a call send a message delete call history and check or reset call timer from this section Tap to access submenus and modify the Audio Personal System and Connection settings You can also display your device information or restore the default settings of your device from this option Tap to access messaging tools that allows you to write read...

Page 44: ... your search to files larger than 64 KB To search for a file or an item 1 Tap Programs Search 2 In Search for field enter the file name word or other information you want to search 3 In Type field select the data type to help you filter your search 4 Tap Search Found items are listed in Results 5 In the Results list tap the item with the information you need Getting Help To get help for a program ...

Page 45: ...45 Entering data Chapter 2 Using the Input Panel Writing and drawing on the screen Recording voice ...

Page 46: ... single stroke to write letters numbers symbols or punctuations which are converted into typed text To use the Block Recognizer 1 From an application tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Block Recognizer 2 Write letters numbers symbols or punctuations in the designated writing area Write letters on the abc left area of the box Write numbers on the 123 right area of the box Tap the special symbols bu...

Page 47: ...eys Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters numbers or special characters which are converted into typed text To use the Letter Recognizer 1 From an application tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Letter Recognizer 2 Write letters numbers symbols or punctuations in the designated writing area Write capital letters on the ABC left area of the box Write...

Page 48: ...le 2 Tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Transcriber To write using Transcriber using Notes 1 Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear 2 Use the stylus to write on the screen The handwriting will be converted to text after you lift the stylus from the screen To edit text 1 Draw a line across the text you want to edit After you lift the stylus from the screen the line will...

Page 49: ...ect any of the following Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note Typing if you want to create a typed note 4 Set the other options according to your preference 5 Tap when finished To write a note 1 Tap Programs Notes 2 From the Notes list tap New If you set the Default mode to Typing a blank page appears for typed text If you set the Default mode to Writing a page with hori...

Page 50: ...From the Notes list tap New 3 If you do not see the recording toolbar tap Menu View Recording Toolbar 4 Tap to begin recording 5 Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound 6 Tap the stop icon when finished recording A recording icon appears on the note to indicate saved note 7 Tap Press and hold to launch voice recorder NOTE You may also press and hold the Voice Commander button to begi...

Page 51: ...s list tap to open a saved note 3 If you do not see the recording toolbar tap Menu View Recording Toolbar 4 Tap to begin recording 5 Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound 6 Tap the stop icon when recording is finished A recording icon appears on the note 7 Tap ...

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Page 53: ...53 Device Synchronization Chapter 3 Synchronizing your device Microsoft ActiveSync ...

Page 54: ...iveSync allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or mobile network with Microsoft Exchange Server provided that your mobile phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync When synchronized directly with Exchange Server you can stay up to date even when your computer is turned off...

Page 55: ...vice provider obtain the name of the Exchange Server user name password and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard To install and configure ActiveSync in your computer 1 Insert the Getting Started CD that came with your device package 2 Follow the screen instructions 3 After the setup is complete the Sync Setup Wizard automatically starts when you connect...

Page 56: ...ows Mobile Help for more information about ActiveSync synchronization Wireless connection may require separately purchased equipment eg Wireless router or Access Point Synchronizing via mini USB You can connect to your device using the bundled mini USB cable to synchronize to your computer To synchronize your device via mini USB 1 After installing ActiveSync to your computer connect the mini USB p...

Page 57: ...our computer using Bluetooth NOTE Refer to the section Using Bluetooth in this user guide for more details 3 From the list of connected devices tap the name of the computer you want to synchronize with 4 Select ActiveSync then tap Save 5 Tap to exit the Bluetooth settings 6 From your device tap Programs ActiveSync Menu Connect via Bluetooth The devices starts to connect to your computer 7 When con...

Page 58: ...automatically tap the check box Attempt to detect Exchange Server Settings automatically 3 In the Server Address field enter the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next If necessary tap the check box This server requires an encrypted SSL connection 4 Enter your name password and domain then tap Next 5 Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with E...

Page 59: ...59 Phone features Chapter 4 Using the phone Making a call Receiving a call Options during a call ASUS Call Filter ...

Page 60: ...ory Speed Dial and Phone settings To launch the phone pad do any of the following Tap Phone Press the Call key Smart dialer The Smart dialer feature in your device enables you to find a contact more quickly Just key in the first letters of the contact you want to call Your device smartly matches it with your Contacts list and displays the possible matches To use Smart dialer 1 On the phone pad key...

Page 61: ...onnection NOTE You may still use other functions even when your device s phone function is turned off Adjusting the volume To adjust the phone or device volume 1 Tap from the status bar 2 From the volume menu you can Move the slider to adjust device or phone volume Tap On Vibrate or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings NOTE You can also press the volume controller keys at the left s...

Page 62: ...To make a call using the phone pad 1 To launch the phone pad do either of the following Tap Phone Press 2 From the phone screen tap the number or choose a contact or a recently dialed number from the list above the phone pad If you tapped the wrong number tap the back arrow to erase number to the left 3 Tap or press to make the call 4 When finished tap or press to end the call ...

Page 63: ...old Tap to end call Tap to launch Menu Displays the current call status Tap to put an active call on mute mode Tap to launch Contacts list Tap to launch keypad Tap to turn speaker ON OFF Tap to take notes Back arrow Talk button Phone pad features ...

Page 64: ...umber you want to call from Contacts Press to dial the highlighted item 3 Tap or press to end the call Making calls from Call History Your device saves your call logs such as your missed incoming or outgoing calls To make a call from call history 1 To launch Call History you may either Tap Phone then tap from the phone pad Tap Asus Launcher then tap the Call History icon The Call History screen di...

Page 65: ...tly call frequently called numbers You may assign speed dial entries from 2 to 99 To create a Speed Dial entry 1 Ensure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list 2 Tap Phone 3 Tap on the phone pad 4 Tap Menu New 5 Tap to select a contact from the list 6 In the Location box select an available key then tap To delete a Speed Dial entry In the Speed Dial list tap and hold an e...

Page 66: ...als the number Otherwise it returns to the Voice Commander menu 5 Say Goodbye or tap to exit the Voice Commander To assign a shortcut button for the Voice Commander 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Buttons 2 On Select a button field select the button that you want to assign to the Voice Commander 3 On Assign program field select Voice Commander from the list 4 Tap when done NOTE Depending on the button...

Page 67: ...hold on the keypad to enter a plus sign 2 Enter the full phone number with the country code area code and phone number and then press Receiving a call When you receive a call a message prompts and allows you to answer or reject the incoming call To answer or reject an incoming call To answer a call tap Answer or press To reject an incoming call tap Ignore or press NOTE Press and hold the Call key ...

Page 68: ...ctivate the call that is on hold Mute Switches off the microphone for the active call you can hear the caller but the caller cannot hear you Unmute Turns the microphone for the active call back on Speakerphone On Off Activates deactivates the speakerphone View Contact Opens the Contacts list Save to Contacts Save the caller to the Contacts list Create Note Allows you to create a note during an act...

Page 69: ... call 2 To end the second call and return to the first call press To hold a call to make a second call Tap Menu Hold to place the first call on hold and call a second number When you have finished the second call press to take you back to the first call To switch between calls To switch between two calls press Swap ...

Page 70: ...ject Launching the shortcut menu The shortcut menu allows you to conveniently activate either the Accept or Reject list To launch the shortcut menu Tap from the ASUS Today screen From the shortcut menu do any of the following Tap Accept List to receive only incoming calls whose numbers are in the Accept list Tap Reject List to reject all incoming calls whose numbers are in the Reject list Tap Edit...

Page 71: ...ASUS Call Filter shortcut menu select Edit 2 Select Accept List from the Edit List box 3 Select your source of data You can get data from your Contacts Call log Message sender number or you can add an unlisted number and key in new numbers 4 From your data source select an item then tap Add or to add a new Accept list item 5 Tap to exit To remove items from the Accept list select a contact from th...

Page 72: ... shortcut menu select Edit 2 Select Reject List from the Edit List box 3 Select source of data You can get data from your Contacts Call log Message sender number or you can add an unlisted number and key in new numbers 4 From the list e g Contacts select an item then tap Add or to add a new Reject list item 5 Tap to exit To remove items from the Reject list select a contact from the Reject list th...

Page 73: ...73 Messaging Chapter 5 E mail messaging Threaded SMS MMS messaging Windows Live ...

Page 74: ...n e mail address on your device you must have an Internet or an e mail account To set up an e mail account 1 Tap Messaging Setup E mail 2 Key in your E mail address and Password then tap Next NOTE By default your device automatically attempts to obtain your e mail settings from the Internet particularly for Internet e mail accounts such as Yahoo or Hotmail accounts 3 If you want to manually enter ...

Page 75: ...Delete an account Tap Messaging Select an account and tap Menu Delete Switch between accounts With an account open tap Menu Go To then tap the account you want to switch to Changing account options Tap Messaging Select an e mail account and tap Select Tap Menu Tools Options and then select the type of option you want to change Select Done to confirm 5 From the dropdown list select the time interva...

Page 76: ...message or tap Menu Add Recipient to select from your Contacts list NOTE If you are sending a message to more than one recipient separate them with a semicolon You can only send text messages to contacts with a mobile phone number 5 Key in your message in the message text field 6 When finished tap Send NOTE If you are working offline e mail messages are saved to the Outbox folder and sent the next...

Page 77: ...te selected tap Delete Move a message to another folder With the message you want to move selected tap Menu Move Scroll to the new folder and press Select Sort messages On any account screen tap Menu Tools Sort By and select your desired sorting method Insert a signature On any account screen tap Menu Tools Options Signatures Change message options On any account screen press Menu Tools Options Do...

Page 78: ...vicecenter mspx To connect directly to an e mail server see Synchronizing with an Exchange Server in this user guide Managing folders Each e mail account has a set of five folders Deleted Items Drafts Inbox Outbox and Sent Items These folders store messages that you send and receive through the account You can move a message to a different folder within the same account TO DO THIS View message fol...

Page 79: ...nd a threaded SMS message 1 Tap Messaging Text Messages Menu New 2 Key in your recipient s phone number or tap To to select a recipient from the Contacts list Separate multiple recipients with a semicolon 3 Key in your message 4 When finished tap Send to send out the message NOTE Once your recipient replies to your message your device displays the message thread making it easier for you to follow ...

Page 80: ...ate the MMS feature Only mobile phones with MMS feature can send receive MMS messages Depending on the service that you subscribe to you may not be able to send and receive MMS messages to users using a different mobile phone network Accessing MMS To access MMS Tap Messaging MMS After capturing a picture or video clip tap Menu Send Editing MMS settings 1 From the MMS main screen tap Menu Tools Opt...

Page 81: ...han one recipient separate them with a semicolon 3 In the Subject field enter the subject for the message 4 Tap the Insert Picture Video field 5 Tap to select a picture or video clip displayed in thumbnail view 6 Tap the Insert Audio field 7 Tap to select the audio clip you want to attach then tap Select NOTE You will not be able to attach an audio file to a slide with a video clip 8 Tap the Inser...

Page 82: ...Recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts list Hide sender information Tap Menu Options Send Options Select the Hide Sender check box Create an MMS message from a template Tap Menu Template New from Template to compose a message using a predefined template Create an MMS message template Create a message or open an existing message and tap Menu Template Save as Template Add preset or freque...

Page 83: ...nge Server account you are ready to set up your account NOTE You need a Microsoft Passport account to use Windows Live application If you do not have a passport account go to www passport com to obtain one Using Hotmail To sign in Hotmail 1 Tap Programs Windows Live 2 On the Windows Live Sign In screen tap Sign in to Windows Live to enter Windows Live Setup session 3 Tap Accept then enter the e ma...

Page 84: ...ndows Live 2 When you have set up your account tap Programs Messenger 3 On the Windows LiveMessenger main screen tap Sign In 4 To sign out tap Menu Sign out NOTE If you do not sign out of the Windows Live Messenger application you will remain connected This may result in additional charges from your service provider ...

Page 85: ...85 Organizing your life Chapter 6 Using Contacts Using Calendar Using Tasks ...

Page 86: ... h Your device automatically sets a contact s mobile number as the contact s default number If there are phone numbers stored in your SIM card the entries will be displayed at the end of the list with a SIM card icon following the name TO DO THIS Create a new contact Tap Contacts New Outlook Contact Enter information for the new contact and tap Create a new contact on the SIM card Tap Contacts New...

Page 87: ...ll the contacts listed under it Find a contact using filter From the Contacts list tap Menu Filter Select the filter category To show all contacts again select All Contacts Assign a ring tone to a contact Tap Contacts Tap the contact to which you want to assign a custom ring tone to Tap Menu Edit and scroll to Ring tone Select a ring tone and tap NOTE You can only assign a ring tone to contacts wh...

Page 88: ...of the following Tap Calendar On the ASUS Today screen tap Scheduling an appointment To schedule an appointment 1 Tap Calendar 2 Tap Menu New Appointment 3 Enter information about the appointment To schedule an all day event in All Day select Yes 4 Tap TO DO THIS Make a recurring appointment Select the appointment and tap Menu Edit Scroll to Occurs and select one of the recurrence options Delete a...

Page 89: ...day View your agenda for a specific date From any Calendar view tap Menu Go to Date Tap the date to view Show week numbers From any Calendar view tap Menu Tools Options Select Show week numbers checkbox Change the display of the work week In any Calendar view tap Menu Tools Options and do the following To specify the first day of the week in 1st day of week select Sunday or Monday To specify the n...

Page 90: ...u can synchronize information on your phone with your computer to keep your task list up to date in both locations TO DO THIS Create a task Tap Programs Tasks Enter the task name in the Tap here to add a new task field Mark a task as completed Tap Programs Tasks Select the task to mark as completed then tap Complete Delete a task Tap Programs Tasks Select the task to delete then tap Menu Delete Ta...

Page 91: ...omizing the Start menu Using the Profile Manager Using the Theme Manager Customizing the Today screen Entering your contact information Setting up sounds and notifications Setting the date time and alarm Setting the ring tone Wake up settings ...

Page 92: ...ng tone for incoming calls messages and alert notifications Meeting In this mode the volume is turned off and your phone vibrates to alert you about an incoming call Silent This mode puts both the volume and ring tone of your device on mute mode Automatic When set to this mode your device s sound and alert settings are automatically switched from Normal to Meeting mode based on your Calendar To ch...

Page 93: ... Settings Personal tab Profile Manager 2 Select Silent 3 If you want to change the settings tap Edit 4 Tap the slider to adjust the speech volume setting 5 When done tap To change to Automatic mode 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Profile Manager 2 Select Automatic NOTE If the system detects that you are currently busy based on your Calendar the sound and alert settings in your device automatically swi...

Page 94: ...orkday Theme and Weekend Theme 4 Tap To edit the theme 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Theme Manager 2 On the Theme tab select the theme you want to edit 3 Tap Menu Edit Select the items that you want to edit from these four tabs On the Today tab select the appearance for the Today screen from the dropdown list To change the theme from 6 00 p m to 6 00 a m enable Night Theme You may also select Wallpa...

Page 95: ...mage 1 Tap Programs Pictures Videos 2 Tap the image to use as the background image 3 Tap Menu Set as Today Background 4 Adjust the transparency level and tap Entering your contact information The Owner Information feature allows you to enter and display your personal contact information such as your name alternative contact numbers and e mail address on your device NOTE We recommend that you enter...

Page 96: ...fications 2 On the Notifications tab select an event and set the Ring type and Ring tone 3 Tap Setting the date time and alarm To set the date and time 1 Tap Settings System tab Clock Alarms 2 On the Time tab enter the time zone date and time settings 3 Tap To set the alarm 1 Tap Settings System tab Clock Alarms 2 On the Alarm tab enter the necessary alarm settings 3 Tap NOTE You can also configur...

Page 97: ... phone setting 1 Tap Settings Ring tones 2 Select a specific file extension from the list box 3 Tap to check a ring tone file that you want to add Tap to play ring tone sound and tap to stop 4 Tap when finished Changing the ring tone To change the ring tone 1 Tap Settings Phone 2 On the Phone tab select a ring tone from the Ring tone list box The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears...

Page 98: ...never your device is in sleep mode To set the wake up action 1 Tap Settings Personal tab Wakeup Source 2 Select from the available wake up actions Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions 3 Tap when finished ...

Page 99: ...99 Getting connected Chapter 8 Using the Wireless Manager Using Bluetooth Using Wi Fi Setting a GPRS connection Setting the preferred network ...

Page 100: ...ice such as phone or Bluetooth function To use the Wireless Manager 1 Tap Settings Connections tab 2 Tap Wireless Manager 3 From the Wireless Manager screen do any of the following Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off Tap to turn off all wireless connections Tap Settings to change settings for one of the displayed wireless connection types 4 Tap Exit or to exi...

Page 101: ...at device NOTE Bluetooth and Wi Fi share the same frequency band depending on the environment and wireless equipments being connected Hence performance may vary if both the device s Bluetooth and Wi Fi features are used simultaneously Activating Bluetooth in your device Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device You can access the Wireless Manager by performing any of t...

Page 102: ...1 Tap Settings Connections Wireless Manager 2 Tap Bluetooth to activate the Bluetooth connection 3 Turn on your Bluetooth headset and bring it to within five to ten meters of your device 4 Put your Bluetooth headset into pairing mode Refer to your Bluetooth headset s user manual for instructions 5 On your device tap Settings Bluetooth then tap Add new device Your device searches for Bluetooth enab...

Page 103: ...hat you want to connect the device to 3 Select whether the wireless network connects to The Internet or Work network 4 Tap Connect Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network 1 To launch the Wi Fi settings page do either of the following Tap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to Tap Settings Connections tab Wi Fi 2 From the Configure Wireless Netwo...

Page 104: ...ing Tap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to Tap Settings Connections tab Wi Fi 2 Tap Wireless Add New 3 Enter a name for the network and select an item from the Connects to dropdown menu then tap Next NOTE You can get the authentication data encryption and network key from your network administrator 4 Set authentication data encryption and network key then tap Nex...

Page 105: ...vicetodevice wireless connection as well as power saving settings NOTE We recommend to set the Power Save to Enable IP Info This page shows the network information and provides a way to get the new IP address from the DHCP server The Renew button enables you to request the DHCP server for a new IP address This function would take several seconds to get the new IP address This Ping button serves as...

Page 106: ...screen select the Connections tab then tap Connections icon 4 From the Connections screen tap Add a new modem connection 5 Enter a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line GPRS from the modem list 6 Enter the Access point name 7 Enter your user name password and domain then tap Finish Contact your network administrator for assistance NOTES The network connection may vary with diffe...

Page 107: ...ill get signal priority We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time Browsing the Internet If you have set a default GPRS connection it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet To browse the Internet 1 Launch any application that connects to the Internet such as Internet Explorer The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection...

Page 108: ...hat requires GPRS connection such as Internet Explorer and Windows Live Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider To connect via GPRS Tool 1 Tap Settings Connections tab Network Setting You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the popup callout 2 From the Network Setting screen select your GPRS provider from the l...

Page 109: ...b Network Setting 2 Select the Country and Operator from the dropdown lists If your mobile service operator is not on the list tap the Auto Detect button 3 When done tap Setting your preferred network To set your preferred network 1 From the phone pad tap Menu Options Network tab 2 Tap Set Networks and follow the onscreen instructions 3 When you have set your preferred networks tap to return to th...

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Page 111: ...111 GPS features Chapter 9 GPS Catcher External GPS ...

Page 112: ...specially for life safety and non life safety applications Updating GPS data To update GPS data 1 Tap Start Programs GPS Catcher 2 Tap Update to start update 3 Tap when finished NOTES To make a successful update ensure your device is connected to the Internet GPS data expires in three days You need to update it again when it expires You can also set GPS Catcher to update automatically Setting GPS ...

Page 113: ...atible external GPS antenna connector is included in the package Insert this connector to an external GPS antenna Setting an external GPS device To set an external GPS device 1 Tap Settings System tab External GPS 2 From the Programs tab select a program port NOTE Other GPS applications in your device will use the same COM Port as you set here Ensure that this port is also available in the other G...

Page 114: ...nal GPS device to use NOTE Refer to the user guide of your external GPS device for details 4 From the Access tab select the Manage GPS automatically recommended box IMPORTANT If you clear this check box some GPS related application in your device may not be able to obtain GPS data ...

Page 115: ...115 Multimedia features Chapter 10 Using the camera Viewing pictures and videos Streaming Player ...

Page 116: ...ap Programs Pictures Videos Camera Press and hold the Camera key on the right side of your device To exit the Camera Tap the exit icon on the camera screen NOTES By default the preview screen is set to landscape After launching the camera your device is set to camera mode by default In camera mode the camera button functions as the shutter button Camera shutter button ...

Page 117: ...icture quality apply effects and modify other advanced settings Video mode Video mode enables you to record audio video clips Like in camera mode it also allows you to select the magnification set the video size apply some effects select target storage and modify advanced video settings Supported formats Using the camera mode or video mode the images or video clip captured are stored in the follow...

Page 118: ... mode icon Tap to zoom in Tap to zoom out Tap to close camera Tap to launch camera menu Number of available shots Capture modes Camera mode Video mode Tap to preview Pictures and Videos Picture quality icon Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Scene mode icon Effects icon Picture size icon ...

Page 119: ...s or 10 seconds the corresponding timer icon appears When you press the shutter button or the navigation button to take a picture the count down begins and picture is taken after the time set Burst mode Indicates the number of frames in burst mode Effects Indicates the effects used Picture Size Shows the resolution used When set to 1600x1200 resolution the zoom in zoom out function is disabled Exi...

Page 120: ...t presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event Select Auto to use best setting for any scene Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets Normal Fine and Super Fine The picture quality is set to Super Fine by default Icon Description Zoom In Tap to zoom in view of subject on screen Zoom Out Tap to zoom out view...

Page 121: ...screen resolution to 320 x 240 before setting frame Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject Select from the following configuration options Black White Negative Sepia and Solarize Set to Normal for no effect Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures NOTE Prepare a microSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card Advanced This...

Page 122: ...aunching the camera your device is set to Camera mode by default If set otherwise tap Menu Change Mode Camera Mode then tap Exit You can also tap the camera mode icon to set the camera mode To take a photo 1 Aim your device at your subject then press camera shutter button 2 When the icon appears ensure that your device is stable 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to take more photos ...

Page 123: ... icon Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Capture mode icons Camera mode Tap to launch video menu Recording indicator Green Ready Red Recording Tap to close camera Video mode Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Effects icon Video size icon ...

Page 124: ...ates the effects used Video Size Shows the resolution used Exit Tap to exit video Zoom In Tap to zoom in view of subject on screen Zoom Out Tap to zoom out view of subject on screen Thumbnails Tap to launch Pictures and Video application and play your video Menu Tap to launch video menu options Video mode icons Refer to the table below for the video mode icons ...

Page 125: ...ion allowed Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for captured pictures NOTE Prepare a microSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject Select from the following configuration options Black White Negative Sepia and Solarize Set to Normal for n...

Page 126: ...hutter button to begin recording The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording 2 Press the camera shutter button again to stop recording NOTES The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device Use Apple QuickTime player if you wish to play video clips in your computer You can download ...

Page 127: ...ips stored in microSD card tap the folder list labeled My Pictures and tap microSD Card To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device tap My Pictures then tap picture thumbnail To playback video clips in My Videos folder on your device tap My Videos then tap video thumbnail Editing pictures To edit pictures 1 Tap Programs Pictures Videos Tap the picture you want to edit 2 Tap Menu M...

Page 128: ...he picture Tap to exit editing Tap to add text Tool bar NOTES This image editor function can only be applied to the pictures or photos with 320 x 240 resolution The image bigger than 320 x 240 resolution will be zoomed into 320 x 240 resolution 4 Tap to save the picture then tap Yes to confirm NOTE In this option the original picture is replaced by the edited file You can also tap in the Tool bar ...

Page 129: ...ure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi Fi or GPRS connection Refer to the sections on Wi Fi or GPRS in this user guide for activating any of these connections on your device Streaming Player NOTE A Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP website provides multimedia data streams such as audio or video clips Tap to play a file Tap to connect to an rtsp URL website Tap to launch Menu ...

Page 130: ...treaming Player then tap Connect 2 Key in the web address then tap Connect NOTE Streaming Player only recognizes an rstp URL web address 3 Tap to play a streaming file from your preferred rtsp website You may also tap Menu to display the menu list and apply other operations ...

Page 131: ...131 Business features Chapter 11 Ur Time Remote Calendar ...

Page 132: ...Setting the time To set the time 1 Tap Programs Ur Time 2 Tap Menu Time Set the local time at your current location 3 Tap when finished Setting the alarm To set the alarm 1 Tap Programs Ur Time 2 Tap Menu Alarm then tap New to add a new alarm or select an existing alarm and tap Edit 3 Set the alarm details To activate anti snooze feature check the Snooze box and set snooze interval 4 Tap when fini...

Page 133: ...133 Setting the World Clock To set the World Clock 1 Tap Programs Ur Time 2 Tap Menu World Clock You can set the time for up to four cities 3 Tap The World Clock appears on the Today screen ...

Page 134: ... a Google account before using this function Visit www google com calendar to register for a Google account Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet via GPRS Synchronizing your calendar Downloading events from Google Calendar To download agenda or events form your Google Calendar 1 Tap Programs Remote Calendar 2 Key in the username and password then tap Sync to start synchronizing 3 Wh...

Page 135: ...e Calendar The Remote Calendar allows you to set the synchronization mode To set your Remote Calendar 1 Tap Programs Remote Calendar Option Setting 2 Set your desired synchronization mode then tap to apply changes or tap Cancel to quit Tap to select sync mode Tap to select sync direction Tap to select sync interval This item is inactive when the sync mode is set to Manual Tap to select priority wh...

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Page 137: ...137 ASUS Special features Chapter 12 ASUS status icon ASUS Zip Backup Newstation Auto Cleaner ...

Page 138: ...onnection mode Brightness Tap to adjust the LCD brightness on battery power or external power Power Displays the remaining battery power and allows you to set advanced power saving features Program Memory Displays the total currently used and remaining program storage memory Storage memory Displays the total currently used and remaining storage memory MicroSD card Tap to display the contents of th...

Page 139: ...tatus The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turnoff the device if not used Memory Displays the total in use and free memory Storage card memory Displays the total in use and available storage card memory Program memory Displays the total in use and available program memory Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings popup menu ...

Page 140: ...on mode Check the Password box if you want to set password for the file Tap Next 5 Tap Done to exit Check the Exit and open folder box if you want to open the folder where the compressed files are stored To add files to an existing compressed file 1 Tap Programs ASUS Zip 2 Select the radio button before Add file to existing compressed file then tap Next 3 Select a compressed file then tap Next 4 S...

Page 141: ... your files and data to your device or storage card NOTE Install Backup from the Bonus CD that comes with your device package Backing up files To back up files 1 Tap Programs Backup Backup 2 Select the items you want to backup then tap Next 3 Rename the file and select the storage location for the backup then tap Next 4 Key in a four digit number as your password to encrypt the backup file then ta...

Page 142: ... password to decrypt the backup file then tap Next 4 Select the items you want to restore then tap Next 5 Tap Start to begin restore or tap Back to return to the last screen NOTE The system will turn off all processing applications when restoring files 1 Tap Programs Backup then tap Option 2 Check the box if you want to reset the device after backup then tap to finish ...

Page 143: ...annel name to open 4 Browse your favorite subjects To create a new category folder 1 Tap Programs Newstation 2 Tap Menu New Category then edit the category name To add a channel 1 Tap Programs Newstation then tap a category folder to open 2 Tap Menu New Channel You can add a channel either from the Internet or an existing file Input from URL Select the radio button of Input from URL and enter the ...

Page 144: ...NOTE You may also tap from the ASUS Today screen to access the Newstation application and download news updates Using Newstation menus Category Menu To use the category menu 1 Tap Programs Newstation 2 Select a category folder Then tap Menu The menu list pops up 3 Tap an option that you need Channel Menu To use the channel menu 1 Tap Programs Newstation 2 Tap a category folder then select a channe...

Page 145: ...145 Subject Menu To use the subject menu 1 Tap Programs Newstation 2 Tap a category folder Then tap a channel to open Select a subject and tap Menu The menu list pops up 3 Tap an option that you need ...

Page 146: ...s that you are not using Setting the Auto Cleaner To set the Auto Cleaner 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Auto Cleaner 2 Select the check box to active the Auto Cleaner function Then select either Short or Long press X to close the program 3 Tap Set button to set the Exception and the Force closed List 4 Tap when finished ...

Page 147: ...147 Other features Chapter 13 Restoring default factory settings System information Task Manager ...

Page 148: ...o restore to default settings 3 Tap WARNING This option will delete all files stored in this device System information The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version To launch the System Information 1 Tap Settings System tab System Information 2 Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information 3 Tap Version tab to display the R...

Page 149: ...asily You can also switch to any of the listed programs from the Task Manager screen To use Task Manager To launch the Task Manager tap Programs Task Manager To end a program select the program you want to end and tap End Task To end all tasks tap Menu End All Tasks To switch to a program select a program and press down the Navigation key or tap Menu Switch To ...

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Page 151: ...151 Appendices Appendices Notices Specific Absorption Rate SAR ASUS Contact information ...

Page 152: ...nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc...

Page 153: ...positif de radiocommunication de categorie II respecte la norme CNR 310 d Industrie Canada Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion e g with some lithium batteries the following applies if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statem...

Page 154: ...h as petrol stations chemical storage depots and blasting operations Specific Absorption Rate SAR Bodyworn operation For bodyworn operation this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guide...

Page 155: ...ernmental requirements for safe exposure Please note that improvements to this product model could cause differences in the SAR value for later products in all cases products are designed to be within the guidelines The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices They note that if you ...

Page 156: ...t 1 technical characteristics and test conditions Part2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R TTE 7 EN 300440 2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Short range devices Radio equip ment to be used in the 1 GHZ to 40 GHZ frequency range Part2 Harmonized EN under article 3 2 of the R TTE Directive 7 EN 301489 Electromagnetic compatibility an...

Page 157: ...ic and electromagnetic fields EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 Disturbances in supply systems caused EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Disturbances in supply systems caused EN 55013 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN 55020 Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment EN 50332 1 Sound system ...

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