ZB500KL User Guide
E12083 September 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!.................................................................................................................... 7 Get your ASUS Phone ready!.............................................................................................................. 8 Starting for the first time...................................................................................................................17 Using the touchscreen.............................................................
Recording calls......................................................................................................................................52 Managing contacts......................................................................................................53 Contacts Settings.................................................................................................................................53 Adding contacts..........................................................................
Weather home screen.........................................................................................................................80 Clock.............................................................................................................................81 World Clock.............................................................................................................................................81 Alarm clock......................................................................
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. Camera With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos.
Get your ASUS Phone ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiffy. Audio jack Power key Camera flash Rear camera Volume key Front camera LED indicator Sensor Receiver Touch screen display Groove Touch keys Speaker micro USB port NOTES: • Remove the rear cover to display the Micro SIM and MicroSD card slots. • The Micro SIM card slots support 4G LTE network band. The MicroSD card slot supports MicroSD and MicroSDHC card formats.
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 dual Micro SIM card slots that allow 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.
5. Insert the Micro SIM card into the Micro SIM slot, then put the battery and rear cover back in place. Micro SIM card slot 1 NOTES: • The micro SIM card slot 2 is at the lower part of the micro SIM / micro SD combo card slot. • Both Micro SIM card slots support 2G/3G WCDMA/4G LTE network bands. But only one micro SIM card can connect to 2G/4G LTE service at a time. Micro SIM card 2 / MicroSD combo card slot CAUTION! • Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it.
4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the Micro SIM card from the Micro SIM card slot, then put the battery and rear cover back in place. Micro SIM card slot 1 Micro SIM card 2 / MicroSD combo card slot 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.
3. Pry the cover loose and then pull the rear cover off. CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover. WARNING! • DO NOT use tools like screwdrivers to remove the rear cover. • DO NOT pry the micro USB port. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Insert the MicroSD card into MicroSD card slot. 6. Put the battery and rear cover back in place. CAUTION! Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to protect it from scratches.
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, tap > Settings > Storage&USB, then under Portable storage, click beside SD card. 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. Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
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. You can download icon packs and wallpapers from the Internet.
Applying an animated wallpaper To apply an animated wallpaper: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Tap then select Live Wallpaper. 3. Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Set Wallpaper. NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
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, Messenger, 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 Chrome YChrome for Android` lets you enjoy the same fast, secure and stable web browsing experience as that on the desktop Chrome. Sign in to your Google account to sync tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history across all your devices. If you don’t have a Google account, register for one. NOTE: For details on creating a Google account, see Gmail.
2. From a web page, tap > Share... 3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page. Adding a new tab Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website. 1. From the current page, tap > New tab. 2. Enter the URL address in the URL field and continue enjoying browsing the Internet from your ASUS Phone. 3. If you want to do add another tab, follow step 1 again.
Gmail Use Gmail to set up your Google account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and browse emails right from your ASUS Phone. You can also set up other email accounts such as Yahoo or your work email account via Gmail. IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network so you can add an email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see Staying connected. To set up your Google account: 1.
Google Calendar Bring your schedule to life and keep track of all your important events or reminders. Events that you create or edit will automatically sync with all Google Calendar versions that you’ve logged into. Creating events To create an event: 1. From the Home screen, tap Google > Calendar. 2. Tap then tap Event. 3. Enter your event name, and select the date and time for the event. You may set the event as an all-day or recurring event.
Creating reminders To create a reminder: 1. From the Home screen, Google > Calendar. 2. Tap then tap Reminder. 3. Enter your reminder name and tap DONE. 3. Set the date and time for the reminder. You may set the reminder as an all-day or recurring reminder. • All-day reminder: From the All day field, move the slider to the right. • Recurring reminder: Tap repeat. , then select how often you want the reminder to recur or 4. Once finished, tap SAVE.
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.
ZenFone Care Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 3.0 apps. To access ZenFone Care: 1. Tap > ZenFone Care 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 Calls 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 Dismiss. • If your device is locked, drag to to answer or to to reject the call.
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 51 . 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.
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 Google Messenger Google Messenger, an intuitive and delightful app, lets you send/receive SMS/MMS messages, as well as send group texts, photos, or audio messages. You can add emojis or stickers to your messages, share your location, archive your messages, and easily block SMS senders. You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these files. Sending messages 1. From the Home screen, 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.
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. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port. • Do not insert a cable with electric power output into the audio jack port. • Listening at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing.
Google Play Music With Google Play Music, you can stream your favorite music, create playlists, or listen to the radio. You can also store up to 50,000 music files to the cloud for free. You can also subscribe to Google Play Music for unlimited and ad-free access to millions of music files that you can add to your own music library. Setting up your Google Play Music Sign in to your Google or Gmail account to be able to use Google Play Music.
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. HDR The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes.
Capturing Low light videos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Low light. to start recording a video. 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.
Panorama Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature. Capturing panoramic photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Panorama. then pan your ASUS Phone to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your ASUS Phone, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery. 3. Tap when finished.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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. Swipe to the left or right to see the weather information of other cities in your location list.
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 to get your location update. Tap this to set your clock on night mode. Tap this to edit the cities marked on your world clock.
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 access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Tap this to set a new alarm time. 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. Tap this to access the settings of the timer feature. Tap this to edit the preset timer. Tap this to delete the preset timer. Tap to set the ringtone for the timer. Tap this button to start running the timer. Tap this to set a new timer 2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
9 Zen Everywhere 9 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.
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.
Bluelight Filter Bluelight Filter provides a mild paper-like display that reduces eye strain for a comfortable reading experience on your ASUS Phone. To enable Bluelight Filter: •• From the Quick settings panel, tap on the Bluelight Filter icon.
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.
10 Maintain your Zen Maintain your Zen 10 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 69 Beautification 69 HDR 69 Low light 69 Night 70 Panorama 71 Selfie 70 Time lapse 71 All Smiles - see also Advanced camera features 69 App shortcuts 26 - adding 26 - removing 26, 27 ASUS Phone 8 - chargiing 14 - microSD card - installing 11 - removing 13 - micro-SIM card - installing 9 - removing 10 - Parts and features 8 - turning on/off 16 Audio Wizard 93 B Backup and reset 94 Beautification - see also Advanced camera features 69 Block list
E Easy Mode 28 - adding shortcuts 29, 30 - enabling 28, 30 - removing shortcuts 29, 30 Email 36 Extension number 43 - auto dialing 44 - confirmation prompt 43 - dialing 43 F Favorites - calling 46 - marking up 56 - see also Contacts 53 File Manager 39 - accessing the internal storage 39 First-time startup 17 Flashlight 84 G Gallery 72 -deleting files 74 - editing images 74 - sharing files 74 - viewing files from social network or cloud storage 72 - viewing the photo location 73 - zoo
Speed Dialing - creating a speed dial entry 45 - deleting a speed dial entry 45 Storage 94 System - updating 94 System notifications 25 T Tethering 78 Time lapse - see also Advanced camera features 69 Time Rewind - see also Advanced camera features 69 Touchscreen 19 - launching apps or selecting items 19 - moving or deleting items 19 - moving through pages or screens 20 - zooming in 20 - zooming out 21 W Wallpapers 27 - animated wallpaper 28 - wallpaper and background tint 27 Weather 79
