ZB551KL (ASUS_X013D, ASUS_X013DA, ASUS_X013DB) User Guide
E11163 March 2016 First Edition Care and safety Guidelines Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any type of vehicle. This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F). Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited.
Proper disposal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
Contents 1 Basics Welcome!................................................................................................................................................... 8 Get your ASUS Phone ready!.............................................................................................................. 9 Starting for the first time...................................................................................................................17 Using the touchscreen..............................
Calling back now..................................................................................................................................43 Emailing now.........................................................................................................................................43 Catching up on my online reading now......................................................................................43 Replying now..........................................................................
Using Camera for the first time.......................................................................................................87 Advanced camera features...............................................................................................................91 Using the Gallery.........................................................................................................96 Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage.......................................................
Audio Wizard....................................................................................................................................... 124 Splendid................................................................................................................................................ 125 Power Saver......................................................................................................................................... 127 There’s more to your Zen..........................
1 Basics Basics 1 Welcome! Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 2.0! ASUS Zen UI 2.0 is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS ASUS Phones. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone. ASUS Support Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.
Get your ASUS Phone ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiffy. Camera flash Audio jack Power key Microphone Power key LED indicator Receiver Rear camera Volume key Sensor Front camera Touch screen display Groove Touch keys Speaker Microphone micro USB port NOTES: • Remove the rear cover to display the dual micro SIM and microSD card slots. • The micro SIM card slots support LTE, WCDMA, and GSM/EDGE network bands.
Installing a micro-SIM card A micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number, contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network. Your ASUS Phone comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allows you to setup and use two mobile network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time. CAUTION! • This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved micro-SIM card only.
CAUTION! • Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it. • Use only a standard micro SIM card on your ASUS Phone. A nano to micro SIM adapter or a trimmed SIM card may not properly fit into and may not be detected by your ASUS Phone. • DO NOT install an empty nano to micro SIM adapter into the micro SIM card slot to avoid irreversible damage. Removing a micro-SIM card CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card.
Installing a memory card Your ASUS Phone supports a microSD™ and microSDHC™ memory card with up to 64 GB capacity. NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Phone. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device or memory card, or both. CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.
Removing a memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage. To remove a memory card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Locate the groove on the bottom-right corner. CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover. 3.
Charging your ASUS Phone Your ASUS Phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUS Phone. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device. • Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and micro-USB cable before using it with your device.
IMPORTANT! • When using your ASUS Phone while it is plugged to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. • When charging your ASUS Phone through your computer, ensure that you plug the micro USB cable to your computer’s USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • Avoid charging your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperature of above 35oC (95oF). • Charge your ASUS Phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.
Turning your ASUS Phone on or off Turning your device on To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up. Turning your device off To turn your device off: 1. If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen. 2. Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off then tap OK.
Starting for the first time When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. You can also transfer your data, such as your contacts and other relevant info, from your old mobile device to your ASUS Phone via the Data Transfer app.
Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery. 18 – Close all running apps that are not in use. – When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode. – Activate Smart switch in Power Saver app. – Set audio to Smart Mode. – Decrease brightness of display. – Keep the speaker volume to a low level. – Disable Wi-Fi feature.
Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Phone. Launching apps or selecting items Do any of the following: • To launch an app, simply tap on it. • To select an item such as in File Manager app, simply tap on it. Moving or deleting items Do any of the following: • To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be.
Moving through pages or screens Do any of the following: • Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to flip through a Gallery of images. • Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items. Zooming in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom in a web page.
Zooming out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom out of a web page. NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.
2 There’s no place like Home There’s no place like Home 2 Zen Home features Home screen Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Phone. Mobile network Shows the signal strength of your mobile network. 1 Micro SIM card 1 Shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 1. 2 Micro SIM card 2 Shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 2. NOTE: If the SIM card icon is displayed in green, it indicates that it is set as the preferred network.
Quick settings The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by a button. To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen. NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature. The green buttons refer to individual utilities that you can quickly access via the Quick Settings Notification Panel.
Adding or removing buttons To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick Settings notification panel: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick Setting Notification Panel. NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick Settings Notification Panel while an unchecked box means the opposite. 3. Tap to go back and view the current ASUS Quick Settings notification panel.
Personalizing your Home screen Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your favorite apps, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add more pages so you can add and quickly access or view more apps or widgets on your Home screen.
Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen. 1. On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear with an automatically assigned name. 2. If you want to change the folder name, tap the folder and tap the folder name to assign a new name to this folder. Wallpapers Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper.
Applying an animated wallpaper To apply an animated wallpaper: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, or Home Screen and lock screen. 3. Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Apply. NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display.
Adding shortcuts In Easy Mode, you can add up to thirty-six (36) app shortcuts on the Home screen. 1. Swipe to the right of the Home screen, then tap . 2. From the All apps screen, select the app that you want to add to the list. Removing shortcuts Do the following: 1. Tap . 2. Select the app or apps that you want to remove from the list, then tap Delete.
Adding contacts In Easy Mode, you can add your frequently contacts on the Home screen. 1. Swipe to the left of the Home screen, then tap . 2. From the Contacts screen, select the contact that you want to add to the list. Removing contacts Do the following: 1. Swipe to the left of the Home screen, then tap Edit contacts. 2. Select the contact or contacts that you want to remove from the list, then tap Delete. Disabling Easy Mode To disable Easy Mode: 1. Swipe down from the top of your screen then tap 2.
Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs with your mobile provider’s settings. To change the date and time settings: 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Date & time. 3. Deselect Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone. 4. Adjust the date and time. 5. Select the time zone and manually set the date and time.
Lock Screen By default, the lock screen appears after turning on your device and while waking it up from sleep mode. From the lock screen, you can proceed to your device’s Android® system by swiping on your touch screen panel. Your device’s lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps. Customizing your lock screen If you want to change your lock screen settings from the default Swipe option, refer to the following steps: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2.
Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Phone, Messaging, and Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen. 3. Under Display, tap Quick access. 4. Select which button you would like to customize. 5.
3 Work hard, play harder Work hard, play harder 3 Browser Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Phone. With its magazine view mode via its Smart Reader feature, you can pleasurably read your favorite web contents online or offline without any distracting items such as banner ads.
2. From a web page, tap > Share link. 3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page. Reading the pages later When there’s an interesting piece of information online yet you don’t currently have the time to read it, you can mark it as a read later task. You can retrieve and read this page at a convenient time from the Do It Later app. 1. To mark as a read later task, from the page, tap > Read later. 2. To retrieve the page, tap ASUS > Do It Later from the Home screen.
Bookmarking pages Bookmark your favorite pages or websites so you can go back and browse them again. To bookmark a page: From the page, tap > Save to bookmarks. The next time you open your browser, you can quickly tap on your bookmarked page. Smartly read online Your ASUS Phone automatically enables the Smart Reader Mode on pages that contain a lot of items that you may find unneccessary or distracting such as banner ads, icons, or menu items.
Clearing the browser cache Clear the browser cache to delete temporary Internet files, websites, and cookies that are temporarily stored in your ASUS Phone. This helps improve the loading performance of your browser. 1. Launch the browser. > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear cache. 2. Tap 3. Tap OK on the confirmation message. Email Add Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, POP3/IMAP accounts so you can receive, create, and browse emails right from your device.
Adding email accounts If you don’t have an existing email account, you can create one so you can receive, read, and send emails right from your ASUS Phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2. Tap the mail provider that you want to add. 3. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account. NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up email accounts section to complete this setup process.
Emailing invites to events You can email invites to an event right from your ASUS Phone as well as set an alert notice for the event. 1. From the Home screen, tap Email. 2. Tap > Meeting invitation. 3. In the Event name field, enter the name of the event. 4. In the Location field, enter the street, town/city/province, country, and zip/postal code of the venue for the event. 5. Turn Countdown to ON.
Calendar The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Phone. Along with creating events you may also set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you don’t forget these important occasions. It also stores the events, such as birthdays and anniversaries, that you’ve set up for your VIP contacts. Creating events To create an event: 1. Tap ASUS > Calendar. 2. Tap to start creating a new event. 3.
Creating an event from your account After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Phone to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps: 1. Tap ASUS > Calendar. 2. Tap to start creating a new event. 3. In the New event screen, tap My Calendar to view all the accounts currently synced with the Calendar. 4. Tap the account where you would like to create a new event. 5.
Do It Later Get hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when you’re too busy, reply to your emails, SMS messages, calls, read news online, or add other important to-do tasks at your convenience. Mark your unread messages or emails, interesting web pages, and missed calls as Reply Later, Read Later, or Call Later items. These marked items will be added to your Do It Later tasks, and you can act on these tasks at a convenient time.
Calling back now When you’ve previously set an important call as a call later task, you can retrieve it and call back when you’ve got the time to do so from the Do It Later app. 1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later. 2. Select the call that you want to call back, then tap Call now. 3. When you’re done, tap to mark the task as completed.
Replying now When you’ve previously set an SMS message as a reply later task, you can retrieve it and reply to the message when it’s convenient from the Do It Later app. 1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later. 2. Select the SMS message that you want to send a reply to, then tap Reply now. 3. When you’re done, tap to mark the task as completed. NOTE: For details on setting pages as reply later tasks, see Messaging later.
File Manager Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ASUS Phone and its connected external storage devices. To launch File Manager, tap ASUS > File Manager.
The Cloud Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. ASUS WebStorage Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account.
ASUS Support Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 2.0 apps. To access ASUS Support: 1. Tap > ASUS Support. 2. Tap ZenUI FAQs, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
4 Keeping in touch Keeping in touch 4 Call in style Dual SIM feature The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Phone lets you manage the settings of the installed micro SIM cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable the micro SIM cards, assign SIM names, or set one as a preferred network. Renaming your micro SIM cards Change the names of your micro SIM cards on your ASUS Phone so that you can identify them easily.
Assigning a preferred micro SIM card Assign a micro SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services. SIM card for voice calls When you make a call, your ASUS Phone automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect the call. To assign a micro SIM card for voice calls, tap Voice call then tap the SIM that you want to use. IMPORTANT! You can only use this feature if you make a call from your contacts list.
Making calls Your ASUS Phone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact. NOTE: Organize your contacts in the Contacts app. For details, see Managing contacts. Launching the Phone app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Phone app: • Tap • Tap . > Phone. Dialing a phone number Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number. 1.
Auto-dialing an extension number You can insert a short or long pause after dialing the main number, then the extension number is dialed automatically. 1. From the Phone app, enter the main number. 2. Tap and hold * to insert a pause, which is denoted by a comma (,). NOTE: If you want a longer pause, tap and hold * again. 3. Enter the extension number. 4. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to place the call. 5. Tap to end the call.
Creating a speed dial entry Create speed dial entries from digits 2 to 9 for your frequently-called contacts. 1. From the Phone app, do any of the following: •• Tap and hold any digits from 2 to 9, then tap OK on the Speed Dial confirmation screen. •• Tap > Speed dial to launch the Speed Dial screen. 2. Select a contact from your contacts list. This speed dial entry will be saved on the Speed Dial screen. Deleting a speed dial entry To delete a speed dial entry: 1.
Home dialing When you’re on a trip abroad, enabling and configuring the Home dialing settings make it easier for you to quickly call home. NOTE: Using a roaming service will incur additional charges. Inquire from your mobile service provider before using the roaming service. 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Tap Call settings > Home dialing. 3. Tick Home dialing. 4.
Receiving calls The touch screen of your ASUS Phone lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Phone. Answering calls There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ASUS Phone: • If your device is active, tap Answer or to reject a call, tap Decline. • If your device is locked, drag to to answer or to to reject the call.
Blocking calls You can add a number or call from your call log to your block list. 1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs. 2. Select the number that you want to block, tap > Add to block list, then tap OK. Saving calls to Contacts You can add a call/number from your call logs to your contacts list. 1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs. 2. Tap the number that you want to add to your contacts list. 3. Tap beside the number. 4.
Other call options During an active call, tap and tap any of the possible call options for when a call is in progress. Microphone Turns the microphone for the active call on or off. When the microphone is off or in mute mode, you can hear the caller but the caller can’t hear you. Speakerphone Turns the speakerphone on or off. Call on hold Puts an active call on hold.
Managing multiple calls Your ASUS Phone provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. You can also set up a conference call that suits for business meetings, party lines, and other group calls. Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Phone, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call. Tap Answer on the touch screen to receive an incoming call while on an active call.
Setting up a conference call Your ASUS Phone, together with its GSM capability, can set up a conference call of up to five (5) people. During a call, you can add more contacts and merge all calls into one conference call. 1. Call a contact or dial a number. Wait for the other line to answer your call. 2. When your call is answered, tap include in your conference call. 3. Tap then tap a contact or dial a number that you wish to to put the two calls in a conference call. 4.
Managing a conference call During the conference call, you can separate the contact from the conference group for private conversation, or disconnect a contact from the conference call. 1. From the Conference call screen, tap Manage conference call to open a list of contacts in the conference call. 2. To remove a contact from the conference call, tap conference call, tap 3. Tap 59 . to go back to the Conference call screen. Chapter 4: Keeping in touch .
Recording calls Your ASUS Phone allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information. 1. Call a contact or dial a number. 2. Tap to record the call. IMPORTANT! Before recording a call, ensure that you ask for permission from the other party or parties. 3. To stop recording, tap . This icon appears on the system notification bar. 4. Swipe down the upper left corner of the screen, then tap Call recording saved notification to view the recorded conversation.
Managing contacts Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via calls, SMS messages, emails, or social networks. Group your contacts as Favorites to quickly get in touch with them, or group them as VIPs to get notified about any upcoming events, missed calls, or unread messages. You can also sync your contacts with your email or social network accounts, link contacts’ info for easy access in one place, or filter the contacts you want to keep in touch with.
Adding contacts Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more. 1. Launch the Contacts app then tap . 2. Select Device. NOTES: • You can also save the contact to your SIM card or an email account. • If you don't have an email account, tap Add account then create one. 3.
Customizing your contact’s profile Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile. 1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize. 2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Setting up your VIP from the VIP screen To set up your VIP from the VIP screen: 1. Launch the Contacts app. 2. Tap > VIP. 3. In the VIP screen, tap . 4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list. Adding an event to a VIP contact You can add an event to a VIP contact such as anniversary, birthday, and other important events. 1. Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to add an event detail to, then tap . 2.
Marking your favorite contacts Set your frequently-called contacts as your favorites to be able to call them quickly from the Phone app. 1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts. 2. Select the contact that you want to mark as a favorite. 3. Tap . The contact is added to your Favorites List in the Phone app. NOTES: • To view your Favorites list, tap from the Home screen, then tap . • For more details, refer to the section Calling your favorite contacts.
Exporting contacts Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Phone. 1. Tap ASUS > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options: a. Export to SIM 1 card/Export to SIM 2 card b. Export to storage 3. Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts: a. All contacts b. Email account/s c. Device d. SIM1/SIM2 4. Tick the contacts that you want to export. 5. When done, tap Export.
Unblocking contacts or numbers You may remove a blocked contact or number from your list and receive calls or messages from the contact or number again. 1. Tap ASUS > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts > Block list. 2. Tap and hold on the contact or number that you want to unblock then tap Remove from block list. Social networking with your contacts Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their profiles, news, and social feeds.
Linking your contacts’ info When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all these info and put them under one place or profile. 1. From the Contacts app, tap the contact whose info you want to link. 2. From the contact’s profile page, tap 3.
Call Settings Configure the settings for your incoming or outgoing calls, call barring, home dialing, and more. 1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Tap Call settings, then select any of these settings that you want to set up.
Send messages and more Messaging Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in any of your SIM cards installed on your ASUS Phone. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop. Launching the Messaging app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Messaging app: • Tap • Tap . > Messaging. Sending messages 1. Launch the Messaging app then tap 2.
Blocking messages Block spam messages such as sales ad messages, or messages from unwanted senders. 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2. From your list of message threads, select the sender that you don’t want to receive any message from. Forwarding a message thread You can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to an important message at a convenient time. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2.
Other messaging options When you are in an active message thread or while composing a message, you can tap any of these other options below. Add subject Insert smiley Insert text templates Delete messages Settings 72 and do Tap to add the title of your message. Insert a smiley or emoticon into your message. Insert a predefined reply into the body of your message. Tap this option and select the messages that you want to delete from the thread. Tap this option to configure the message settings.
5 Fun and entertainment Fun and entertainment 5 Using a headset Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a headset. Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5mm headset jack into the audio port of your device. When you connected the antenna cable, please ensure that you have inserted your 3.5mm headphone jack completely into the antenna cable. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.
Music Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your ASUS Phone. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Drive. IMPORTANT! Before streaming music from a cloud account, ensure that your ASUS Phone is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. For more details, see Staying connected.
Other playback options During playback, you can tap Add to playlist Play To and do any of these other options below. Tap to add the song to an existing playlist or create a new one to add the song to it. Tap to scan and play the song to other devices nearby. NOTE: For details, see PlayTo other devices. Edit info Share Set as ringtone Add to queue / Clear queue Equalizer Sleep timer Settings Feedback & Help Tap to add some details about the song. Tap to share the song via some apps or cloud accounts.
Streaming music from the cloud To stream music from your cloud account. 1. From the Music home screen, tap . 2. Under Cloud Music, tap the cloud account where you want to stream music from. 3. Select the song, then tap to play it. Creating a playlist Get your favorite songs from different sources such as internal storage, external storage, or cloud accounts and organize them in a playlist. 1. From the Music home screen, tap . 2. Under Playlist, tap My playlist, then tap . 3.
PlayTo other devices Use the PlayTo function to stream music from your ASUS Phone to other Miracast or DLNA-enabled devices nearby. To use PlayTo: 1. From a currently-playing song, tap > PlayTo. 2. Tap the device that you want to stream music to. Music from your ASUS Phone will play or stream on the other device. 3. To stop PlayTo, tap > Disconnect. FM Radio Listen to your favorite local radio stations using your ASUS Phone. 1. Connect the bundled headset with your ASUS Phone. 2. Tap > FM Radio.
Scanning for local stations To scan for stations in your area, tap to automatically scan for your local radio stations. The available local stations are displayed on the FM Radio screen. Tuning to another frequency Do the following if you want to listen to a specific radio station: 1. From the FM Radio app, tap the current radio station. 2. On the Tune frequency box, enter the channel of your favorite radio station. 3. If you want to add it to your Favorites, tap Add to favorites. 4. When done, tap OK.
SoloTV (available in selected areas) Enjoy Live TV anytime and anywhere using your ASUS Phone. Scanning and saving channels 1. Connect the bundled antenna cable. IMPORTANT! You must connect the antenna cable to use SoloTV. If you want to use your headphone when connecting the antenna cable, please ensure that you have inserted your 3.5mm headphone jack completely into the antenna cable. 2. Tap from your Home screen then tap SoloTV to launch SoloTV. 3.
5. Assign a name for the scan result. The assigned name will appear on the scan result page. 6. Tap a channel on the right panel to enter the playback screen. You may also tap Scan to search again for available channels. TV channels 7. Tap 8. Tap 80 on the left side to display all the scan results. Or scan again if no channels were found. to rename or to delete the scan result.
Browsing the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) information 1. Onscreen operating instructions appear the first time you enter the playback screen. Tap anywhere to close it. 2. Tap on the left side to display the EPG list, which shows the currently-playing channels and programs.. The blue bar indicates the progress of the program. Tap the arrow button beside the program to show the detailed channel EPG information.
3. Onscreen operating instructions appear the first time you open the detailed EPG list. Swipe the list to refresh the detailed EPG information. Tap anywhere to close it. 4. 7-day EPG information shows up in the list. Tap the arrow button beside the channel to go back to the EPG list.
Recording TV programs and playing record files To record a TV program: Tap to record a TV program. Tap to stop recording. Record button To play a record file: Tap on the left side to display the record list. Tap a record file to play it. Tap and hold to view or configure the settings of the record file.
During playback of a record file, tap to return to the live TV program. Adding favorite channels You can add up to four (4) channels to your favorite list for quick access. To add a channel to your favorite list: Tap to add the current channel to your favorite list. To remove a favorite channel: Open a favorite channel and tap 84 Chapter 5: Fun and entertainment again.
Adding program reminders In the detailed EPG list, tap the program. . An alarm will set off on your ASUS Phone five (5) minutes before To remove the program reminder, tap again. Tap to add a reminder to the program. Tap it again to remove the reminder. Tap to show the reminder list Viewing the tuner information Tap , then tap Tuner Info. The Tuner Info window pops up, which displays the signal parameters and playback condition. Tap anywhere outside the window to close it.
Other settings Tap , then tap Setting. The Setting window pops up, which allows you to select the audio track and aspect ratio. The changes take effect in real time. Tap anywhere outside the window to close it.
6 Your precious moments Your precious moments 6 Capture moments Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Phone’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app. From the lock screen Drag down until the camera app is launched. From the home screen Tap . Using the volume key While your ASUS Phone is on sleep mode, double-press the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the Camera app.
Photo Locations After going through the Tutorial screen, the Remember Photo Locations screen appears to help you create automatic location tags for your images. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen: 1. On the Remember Photo Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or Yes to set up location tagging for your captured images. 2. On the Storage location screen, tap OK to save your captured images and videos to your MicroSD card or Cancel to save in your ASUS Phone.
Image settings Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. 1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > . 2. Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the image quality using these options. Shoot mode Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. Focus & exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option.
Video settings Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. 1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > . 2. Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the video quality using these options. Focus & exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option.
Advanced camera features Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your ASUS Phone. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model. Low light Using PixelMaster, your camera’s light sensitivity is increased by up to 400% to enhance noise reduction and boost color contrast by up to 200%.
Using the Time Rewind viewer 1. After pressing the shutter, the Time Rewind viewer appears onscreen on top of a captured photo. Rotate the button on the viewer to browse through the photos you just took. NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline. 2. Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery. HDR The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes.
Night Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your ASUS Phone. NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the ASUS Phone is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Night. to start capturing Night photos. Selfie Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button.
Miniature Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your ASUS Phone. Capturing Miniature photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Miniature. 2. Tap or to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus area’s size and position. 3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap decrease saturation.
All Smiles Capture the perfect smile or the wackiest facial expression from a range of photos using the All Smiles feature. This feature lets you take five consecutive photos after pressing the shutter button, automatically detecting faces on the image for comparison. Capturing All smiles photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > All smiles. to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles. 3. Touch the subject’s face, then select the subject’s best facial expression. 4.
Using the Gallery View images and play videos on your ASUS Phone using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Phone. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file. To launch Gallery, tap ASUS > Gallery. Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage By default, your Gallery displays all the media files on your ASUS Phone according to their album folders.
Viewing the photo location Enable the location access on your ASUS Phone, and get the location details on your photos. Your photos’ location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well a map of the location via Google Map or Baidu (in China only). To view the details of a photo: 1. Turn on the location access from > Settings > Location. 2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map or Baidu. 3. Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view.
Sharing files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection. 3. Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select. 4. Tap then select from the list where you want to share the images. Deleting files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located. 2.
Posting photos to your Calendar event wall Enabling this feature in your Gallery allows you to view photos straight from your Calendar events. This way, you can immediately group captured photos according to their specific event name. 1. After taking photos from your ASUS Phone, launch Gallery. 2. Tap 3. Tap > Events wall. on the upper right corner of the folder containing the photos taken during an event. 4. Select the Calendar event you would like to integrate with the photo folder. 5.
Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos. To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder: 1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder. 2. Select the photo folder then tap > Auto MiniMovie. 3. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow. Tap any of these themes to see its preview. 4.
To create a MiniMovie from a selection of photos: 1. Launch Gallery then tap 2. Tap to select the location of your photos. to activate file selection. 3. After selecting your photos, tap MiniMovie. 4. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow. Tap any of these themes to see its preview. 5. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows from ASUS > File Manager > Videos > MiniMovie. 6.
PhotoCollage Use the PhotoCollage app to create a collage from your collection of photos. To launch the PhotoCollage app, tap from your Home screen then tap PhotoCollage.
7 Staying connected 7 Staying connected Mobile network When there’s no available Wi-Fi network that you can connect to, you can enable your mobile network’s data access for Internet connection. Enabling the mobile network 1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Tap More > Cellular networks. 3. Slide Data enabled to ON, and configure the other mobile network settings, if necessary.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks. 2. Tap a network name to connect to it. For a secured network, you may be prompted to key in a password or other security credentials. NOTES: • Your ASUS Phone automatically reconnects to the network that you connected with previously. • Turn off the Wi-Fi feature when you're not using it to help save battery power. Disabling Wi-Fi To disable Wi-Fi: 1.
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Phone in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Phone automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices. IMPORTANT! • If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature and is discoverable.
Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Phone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan. NOTES: • Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
4. From the Tethering screen, slide Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to ON. 5. Connect other devices to your ASUS Phone’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and use it as a modem for Internet access on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices such as a laptop or a tablet. 1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and the other device. 2. Pair both devices. NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device. 3.
8 Travel and Maps Travel and Maps 8 Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Phone using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options: •• Tap > Weather. •• From your ASUS Phone’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
Weather home screen Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the Calendar app. NOTE: For more details, see Getting the weather updates Tap to search for a city’s weather info Tap to get the area’s current weather info, refresh the weather info, edit the location list, or configure the weather settings Swipe up to see other weather information.
Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Phone, set alarms, and use your ASUS Phone as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: •• Tap > Clock. •• From your ASUS Phone’s home screen, tap the digital clock display. World Clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clock’s map. Tap this to set your clock on night mode.
Alarm clock Tap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Stopwatch Tap to use your ASUS Phone as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.
Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Phone. To do this, follow the steps below: Setting the timer 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Phone. numeric keypad 2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
9 ZenLink 9 ZenLink Share Link Share and receive files, apps, or media contents with Android mobile devices using Share Link app (for ASUS mobile devices) or SHAREit app (for other mobile devices) via a Wi-Fi hotspot. With this app, you can send or receive files that are larger than 100 MB and lets you share or receive multiple files at the same time. Share Link app sends and receives files faster than using Bluetooth. Sharing files 1. From your Home screen, tap > Share Link. 2.
3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done. 4. After your ASUS Phone detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with. Receiving files To receive files: 1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Share Link. 2. Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.
10 Zen Everywhere 10 Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools Flashlight You can turn your ASUS Phone to an instant flashlight by launching your Quick settings panel from any screen or any open app. From the Quick settings panel, simply tap on the Flashlight icon to activate its function. Tap this to enable the flashlight.
Flashlight menu options Tap this to enable or disable the flashlight mode. Tap this to enable or disable the SOS mode. Tap any of these icons to toggle between the flashlight’s speed while blinking. Tap this to turn on or turn off the light. Tap this to use your phone screen as the flashlight. Tap this to use the rear camera flash as the flashlight. Tap this to spread the color to full screen. Move this to adjust the screen brightness. Tap this to change your screen color.
Power & Boost Power & Boost function is to optimize device performance after the device is being used for a period of time. This function will close unused processes that are running in the background in order to retrieve more system memory and extend the battery life. Launch the Power & Boost app using either of the following options: •• From your Home screen, tap > Power & Boost. •• From the Quick settings panel, tap on the Power & Boost icon. Tap this to use Power & Boost.
Calculator One-swipe and a tap is all it takes to launch your Calculator. When you open the Quick settings panel, the Calculator icon is there visibly on top of the list. Tap it to get started with your computations.
Auto-start Manager You can enable or disable the Auto-Start function of apps to free up more system memory and extend the battery life. To launch the Auto-start Manager app: •• From your Home screen, tap > Auto-start Manager. •• From the Quick settings panel, tap on the Auto-start Manager icon.
ASUS Mobile Manager ASUS Mobile Manager provides an integrated interface for several apps that are designed to optimize device performance, manage the phone power, storage usage and system notifications. To launch the ASUS Mobile Manager app, tap Manager.
Quick memo Quick memo is a note-taking tool that gives you the freedom to either scribble or type down important notes you need to remember. After creating notes, you can share them via Share Link and social media sites or turn them into a task inside Do It Later. Creating a sticky note You can turn Quick memo notes into a sticky note so you can view them wherever, on your ASUS Phone. To create a sticky note, just tap on the pin icon on the upper right corner of Quick memo after creating your note.
Sound Recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Phone by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Recorder, tap > Sound Recorder.
Pausing a recording During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording. Tap to delete the recording Tap to resume the recording Tap to save the recording Recording List From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or delete a saved audio recording file. To view your recording list, tap from the Sound Recorder main screen.
Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Phone for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. From your Home screen, tap > Audio Wizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate. When enabled, the ASUS Phone auto-switches to the best audio quality for the currently-running ASUS app 3. Tap Advanced Effect to adjust the advanced sound effects.
Splendid ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. It enriches the color of your screen with its preset screen color modes. Using Splendid To use Splendid: 1. From your Home screen, tap > Splendid. 2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Vivid, and Customized. Balance mode This mode provides a balanced display of color on your ASUS Phone.
Vivid mode This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Phone. Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust the color temperature Customized mode This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation.
Power Saver Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Phone even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos. Setting up Power Saver Multiple battery modes optimize the power of your ASUS Phone for different usage scenarios. 1. From your Home screen, tap > Power Saver to launch Power Saver. 2.
There’s more to your Zen ASUS Cover Replace the rear cover of your ASUS Phone with this ASUS-exclusive accessory and check important information without opening the cover. NOTE: This accessory may be bundled with your ASUS Phone or purchased separately. Installing the ASUS Cover To install the ASUS Cover: 1. Turn off your ASUS Phone. 2. Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-right corner, then pull the rear cover off. CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover. 3.
Configuring the ASUS Cover settings To configure the ASUS Cover settings: 1. Tap > Settings > ASUS Cover. 2. Tick the box beside Show Cover View and set up your preferred ASUS Cover settings.
11 Maintain your Zen Maintain your Zen 11 Keeping your device up-to-date Keep your ASUS Phone in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features. Updating your system 1. Tap then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. 3. Tap System update then tap Check Update. You can also update your system using the System update app: 1. From your Home screen, tap > System update. 2. Tap Check Update.
Securing your ASUS Phone Use the security features of your ASUS Phone to prevent unauthorized calls or access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Phone offers you. then tap Settings > Lock screen. 1. Tap 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Phone. NOTES: • Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
PIN Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device. Pattern Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern. IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern that you created to unlock your device.
Password Key in at least four characters to create a password. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device. Configuring the other screen security features Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window: • Quick access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen.
Setting your ASUS Phone identity Know your ASUS Phone’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or model number. This is important, as when you may lose your ASUS Phone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Phone. To display your ASUS Phone’s identity: 1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About.
Appendix Appendix Notices EC Declaration of Conformity This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from http://www.asus.com/support Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. À pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.
Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
Index Index A Advanced camera features 91 All Smiles 95 - see also Advanced camera features 91 App shortcuts 26 - adding 26 - removing 26, 27 ASUS Cover 128 - installing 128 ASUS Phone 9 - chargiing 14 - microSD card - installing 12 - removing 13 - micro-SIM card - installing 10 - removing 11 - Parts and features 9 - turning on/off 16 Audio Wizard 124 B Backup and reset 130 Beautification 95 - see also Advanced camera features 91 Block list - blocking 66 - unblocking 67 Bluetooth 10
- Contacts Settings 61 - customizing your contact’s profile 63 - exporting 66 - importing 65 - linking contacts’ info 68 - see also Block list 66 - see also Social networking 67 - setting up your profile 61 D Date and time - setting up 31 Do It Later 42 - adding to-do tasks 42 - calling back now 43 - see also Callbacks 54 - catching up on my online reading now 43 - see also Reading the pages later 35 - deleting to-do tasks 44 - emailing now 43 - prioritizing to-do tasks 42 - replying now
- assigning a preferred micro SIM card 49 - data service 49 - renaming 48 - voice calls 49 Miniature 93, 94 - see also Advanced camera features 91 Mobile network 103 - enabling 103 Multiple calls 57 - answering another call 57 - see Conference calls 59 - setting up a conference call 58 - switching between calls 57 Music 74 - launching 74 - other playback options 75 - playing songs 74 - PlayTo other devices 77 - see Cloud music 75 - see Playlist 76 N Night 93 - see also Advanced camera
