Asus V66 User Manual
Contents Welcome Left View Package Contents Overview Features Specifications Menu Map Inserting the SIM card, mini SD card, and battery Getting Started Charging the battery Low Battery Indicators Turning the phone on/off Function Keys Unlocking the keypad Standby Mode Using the Menu Text Entry Basics Choosing text entry methods Calls Making a call Making International Calls Answering a Call Answer Mode Canceling an Incoming Call Diverting a Call 5 6 6 7 7 9 9 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 20 20 2
MMS Writing an MMS Message Viewing an MMS Message Using Templates Message Settings Chat E-mail Voice Mail Broadcast Message Preferred Input Settings Manner Manner Settings Phone Settings Shortcuts Themes Phone Time and date Handset Timer Language Preferred Input Method Default Encoding Type Display Settings Greeting Text Speed Dial Arrow Key Settings Auto Update of Date and Time Call Settings Hide My Number Call Waiting Call Forwarding 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37
Capture Timer Default Storage Restore Default Recording Videos Zoom Function Viewing and Managing Videos Full-Screen Mode Rewind and Fast Forward Video Playback Speed Volume Capturing a Still Photo Video Capture Settings CamcorderSettings Video Settings Effect CamcorderSettings Default Storage Restore Default Media Center Audio Player Adding music files Editing Music Files FM Radio FM Radio Options Java Java Settings Games Game Setting Melody Composer File Manager 46 46 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 49
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of an Asus V66 cell phone. The following illustration displays the features found on the front of your phone.
Left View Package Contents Captures photos Increases or decreases the volume for calls, key tones, or playing media files.
Overview Features • • • • • Wide variety of calling and messaging functions Built-in camera Media center with audio player, FM radio receiver, and games for your entertainment MMS and SMS messaging capability Personal information organizer with alarm, calendar, calculator and other useful tools to manage your time • WAP and GPRS capability to check e-mail or browse web services Welcome The V66 is a stylish and fashionable new phone from Asus, with all the functions and utilities to make it a useful tool
Specifications System supported GSM900/1800/1900, Class 10 Size 99.8 x 43.8 x 18.7 mm Weight 90g Battery 720 mAh Li-ion Standby Time 200 ~ 300 hours Talk Time 2.5 ~ 4 hours Color Silver, Orange, Blue Display 1.8-inch, 256K colors, TFT, 128 x 160 Camera 300K pixel CMOS Supports video recording 4/6/9/16 continuous shots WAP Supports WAP 1.2.1 and WAP 2.0 Java Supports J2ME (CLDC + MiDP 1.0.
Menu Map Phone Book • Quick Search • Search Entry • Add New Entry • Copy All • Delete • Delete All • Caller Group • Extra number Owner Number Service Dial Number SOS Number • Settings Memory Status Preferred Storage Fields My vCard Messages • SMS • MMS • Chat Email Voice Mail Server Broadcast Message Preferred Input Settings • Shortcuts • Themes • Phone Setup Time and Date Schedule Power On/Off Language Preferred Input Default Encoding Display Characteristics – Wallpaper – Scree
Closed User Group Call Filter • Network Setup Network Selection Preferred Networks Band Selection GPRS Connection • Security Setup SIM Lock Phone Lock Auto Keypad Lock Fixed Dial Barred Dial Change Password • Restore Factory Settings 10 Camera • Capture To Image Viewer Camera Settings Image Setting Effect Setting Add Frame Cont Shot Delay Timer Storage Restore Default • Video Recorder To Player CamCorder Setting Video Setting Effect Setting Storage Resto
Getting Started When you register with a service provider, you receive a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module card). Your phone must have a SIM card in order to make calls. The SIM card is a computer chip that contains your phone number, phonebook information, and service provider information. Handle it with care and do not bend it or expose it to static electricity or dirt. Be sure the power to your phone is off before you insert your SIM card. 3.Lift the SIM card holder using your fingernail. 4.
8.Place the battery back into the battery compartment noting the correct polarity. Charging the battery 1.Connect the charger plug to a power outlet. 2.Connect the charger to the socket at the bottom of the phone. The connector can only be inserted one way. 9.Replace the battery cover. Place the back cover against the phone case, then slide it upwards to lock into place. Caution: • Use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer.
Function Keys To turn the phone on, do the following: 1.Hold down the power/end key until the screen lights up. 2.If needed, enter your SIM card PIN code and press the Enter key. The following table lists the phone keys and their functions. To turn the phone off, do the following: • Press the power/end key and hold until the phone shuts down. Note: If you set an alarm using the Organizer menu and turn off the phone, the phone will turn itself on when the alarm is activated.
Up joystick key • Press to scroll up through menu items. • Press to display the SMS inbox when the phone is in standby mode Down joystick key • Press to scroll down through menu items. • Press to display a list of your shortcuts when the phone is in standby mode. Left joystick key • Press to scroll left through menu items. • Press to display the Camera menu when the phone is in standby mode. Right joystick key • Press to scroll right through menu items.
Standby Mode Alarm has been set. A text message has been received. A multimedia message has been received. The SMS memory is full. Indicates battery charge status. Getting Started When your phone is on, but not in use, it is in standby mode. During standby mode, the upper part of the display screen shows various icons. Phone is using GPRS network. Phone is in roaming mode. The date and time is displayed at the lower center of the screen.
Using the Menu Power/End key. • Use the joystick keys to select the submenu items and options. The right and left soft keys can also be used for selecting various options in submenus. For example, to view missed calls, do the following: 1.Use the joystick keys to select Calls from the main menu. Follow these tips to navigate through the menu and menu options. • To view the menu, press the left soft key or the Enter key.
Settings: Lets you adjust phone settings such as call settings, themes, shortcuts, network settings, and security settings. You can also restore all settings to their factory default from this menu. Camera: Enables you to take pictures as well as record video with your phone. You can also access all your pictures and videos from this menu item. Media Center: Consists of an audio player, FM radio, games, and a melody composer.
Key Assigned Characters 1 .,-?!‘@:#$/_1 2 ABC2 3 DEF3 4 GHI4 5 JKL5 6 MNO6 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8 1.Press the 6 key to select m. WXYZ9 2.Press the 9 key three times to select y. 9 0 Space, 0 Choosing text entry methods From any text entry screen, such as a text message window, select Options > Input Method. Select Multitap (ABC for upper case abc for lower case letters or Abc for upper case followed by lower case) for entering letters one at a time.
Here is an example of how to enter the word “baby” using smart text entry. 1.First press the 2 key. The letter a appears on the screen. 2.Press the 2 key again quickly to go to the next suggestion which is ba. If you press the up/down joystick keys, the phone scrolls through all possible twoletter combinations of the letters a, b, and c. 3.Press the 2 key again quickly to display three-letter combinations of the letters a, b, and c. 4.Press the up/down joystick keys to scroll through the possible words.
Calls Making a call Answering a Call Follow these steps to place a call: 1.Enter the number you wish to dial using the keypad. If you make a mistake, select Clear to delete at any time. The right soft key is just under the word Clear on the lower right screen; select this key to clear a number. 2.Press and hold down the Power/end key to cancel the call and return to standby mode. Alternately, select Abort using the right soft key to cancel the call. 3.
Canceling an Incoming Call Diverting a Call If you want to divert an incoming call to another number, do the following: 1.When you receive the call, press Option and then select the Deflect item. 2.Enter the phone number to which you want to divert the call using the keypad. Alternately, select Search using the left soft key and then browse through the phone book to select a number. 3.Select OK when done.
To view additional information, select a missed call number from the list and select OK. The date, time, phone number of the calling party as well as the number of times the call was received is displayed. To call the number, press key. You may also select Option > the Call Dial to call the number. To dial a number from the received or dialed call logs, follow the same procedure as for returning a missed call.
an interval of 3000 seconds or a periodic reminder for a period between 30 ~ 60 seconds. Options During a Call These features are discussed in the “Call Settings” section of the Settings chapter in this manual. Calls To view the call time during a phone call, select Settings > Call > Call Time Display and set it to On. phone, found in the Settings > Call submenu.
Phonebook Adding Contacts Searching for a Contact Read this section to learn how to add new contacts to your phonebook Read this section to learn how to search for contacts in your phonebook. Adding a New Entry Quick Search Use the Add function to add a new contact to your phonebook. Follow these steps to add a new entry: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Add. 2. Select the storage location. Select SIM or Handset then press the enter key. Follow these steps to perform a Quick Find search: 1.
Copying and Moving You can move contacts from your SIM card to phone memory or from phone memory to SIM card. Follow these steps to move contacts: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Copy All. 2. Use the joystick to highlight From SIM to copy contacts from the SIM card, or From Phone to copy contacts from the phone. 3. Press the Enter key to select the option. 4. Press the left soft key to confirm, or to abort. the right soft key When all contacts are copied, a “Done” message appears on-screen.
Caller Groups You can separate contacts into groups to identify them. There are five caller groups: Friends, Family, VIP, Business, and Others. You can change the name of any caller group. You can add contacts from your phonebook to a caller group and you can define ringtones, pictures, etc. To change the name of a caller group: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Caller Group. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a caller group, then press the enter key. 3.
NOTE: If you selected the Delete option, you must press the left function key again to confirm. If you selected the Add option, you must highlight a new member from the displayed list and press the Enter key to confirm. Extra Number The extra number setting is used to store special numbers. You can store your own number here, a service dial number, and an SOS number. NOTE: Some of these functions may not be supported by your service provider.
To edit the phonebook fields: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Settings > Fields. A list of fields is displayed. 2. Highlight a field and press the left soft key to deactivate or activate a field. My vCard A vCard is a virtual calling card that you can send to people. It can contain your name, number, home number, company name, e-mail address, office number, and fax number. To edit and send your vCard: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Settings > My vCard. 2.
Messages This section also covers voice mail features, broadcasting messages, and setting the preferred text input. SMS An SMS message is a simple text message. SMS messages can be sent and received with your phone. Composing an SMS Message To compose an SMS message: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > SMS > Write Message. 2. Enter your text message using the alphanumeric keypad. See the section “Text Entry,” in the Getting Started chapter for more information about how to type your message. 3.
Common Words The common words feature contains common text phrase that you can conveniently enter without having to type the whole phrase. There are 10 preset common words phrase which you can use or edit.To add a common words phrase to an SMS: 1. Begin an SMS message as described in the section “Composing an SMS Message” in this chapter. 2. Before typing any text, press the left soft key to display the Option menu. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the Common Word option and press the enter key to confirm.
A small pop out box tells you the percentage of storage space already used in each location. To set the preferred bearer option: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > SMS > Settings > Preferred Bearer. 2. Select the network option you prefer. Select Pref GMS or Pref GPRS to set a preference, or GPRS Only or GMS only if you want to use only one kind of network. Press the Enter key to confirm your selection.
7. Use the joystick to highlight the Subject field then press the enter key to confirm. 8. Use the keypad to enter a subject. To create a slide: 1. To create a slide, use the joystick to highlight the Edit Content field then press the enter key to confirm. You can enter text in the same way as you would for an SMS message. 2. Press the left soft key to display the Option menu. 3. Use the joystick to highlight an option and press the center joystick button to confirm.
2. You can change any setting by highlighting it with the joystick and then using the joystick (left and right) to scroll through the options for each setting. You can use your phone to chat with other cell phone users. To use the chat function: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > Chat. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a chatroom from the list, the press the enter key to confirm. 3. Press the enter key to display the chatroom information. 4. Enter a nickname and destination number if required. 5.
Voice Mail You can set up two voice mail accounts on your phone that will take messages for you when you are not able to answer your phone. To set up a voice mail server: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > MMS > Voice Mail. A list of voice mail accounts is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a voicemail accounts, then press the enter key to confirm. 3. Press the enter key to edit the voice mail details. 4. Type in the voice mail number.
Settings Manner To select a manner: 1. From the main menu, select Manner. A list of manners appears. 2. Highlight a manner from the list, then press the enter key to confirm. 3. Press the enter key a second time to activate the selected manner. Manner Settings Each manner can be personalized to suit your own needs. To personalize a manner: 1. From the main menu, select Manner > Personalize. A list of customizable features is displayed, including ring tone, volume, answer mode, and more. 2.
2. Highlight a shortcut, then press the enter key to confirm. The shortcut is then executed. You can customize your list of shortcuts. To edit the shortcut list: 1. From the main menu, select Settings > Shortcuts. A list of current shortcuts is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a number in the shortcut list. You can replace this number with a different menu item. 3. Press the left soft key to select Settings. the selection. A list of available menu items is displayed. 4.
option enables you to change wallpaper image, screen saver image, date and time display, manner, and showing your own number. In the submenu, use the joystick to move between fields and the center joystick button to change a setting. Greeting Text Define the status, enabled or disabled. Define the event, on or off, and define the time, Language The Settings > Phone > Language option enables you to set the default language used in menus. Select from English, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese.
Up: Inbox Down: Shortcut Left: Camera Right: Media Center With the Settings > Phone > Arrow Key Settings option, each of the joystick keys–up, down, left, and right–can be assigned the function of your choice. To reassign a shortcut key function: 1. From the Arrow Key submenu select a key to edit, then select Edit. 2. A list of available menu items appears. 3. Select a menu item, then press the enter key. 4. The selected menu item is now assigned to the joystick key.
Highlight the Call Waiting option from the Call Setup menu and press the center joystick button to confirm. You can choose to activate, deactivate, or query the current setting. Call Forwarding The Settings > Call > Call Forwarding option can be accessed from the Call menu. With call forwarding, you can direct calls directly to your voice message box when you are busy and cannot take calls.
2. A time field appears. Fill in the number of seconds after which a reminder should sound, then select OK. You can choose to turn the function off, turn it on for a single call, or turn it on periodically. Call Time Display If you would like to monitor or keep track of the length of your calls, use the Settings > Call > Call Time Display option. When enabled, the screen displays the time length of your calls.
Network Settings The default network settings in the phone are for automatic detection of the best available lines for the type of content you are sending. Your phone also offers the flexibility to let you manually select various network options to suit your preferences Network menu features include Network Selection, Preferred Network, Band Selection, and GPRS Connection.
Security Settings The Security menu contains features to prevent information from being accessed or calls being charged to your account. There are password features to protect both your phone and your SIM card in case of loss, theft, or unauthorized use. You can also control the numbers dialed from the phone with Barred Dial. Security features include SIM Lock, Auto Keypad Lock, Fixed Dial, Barred Dial, and Change Password.
Consult your service provider if you don’t know the password. Barred Dialing To enable the option, highlight the Barred Dial option from the Security Setup menu and press the enter key to toggle the option on and off. NOTE: This option requires a password. Consult your service provider if you don’t know your password. This function may not be supported by all service providers.
Camera The phone is equipped with a high quality camera for capturing still pictures and video. to save the Taking Photos Zoom Function Follow these steps to capture still pictures with your phone. 1. Press the menu button on the keypad to display the main menu screen. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Camera icon and press the enter key to confirm. 3. Highlight the Capture option, then press the enter key to enter capture mode. 4.
3. Press the left soft key to display the Option menu. You can view, send, rename, delete, and sort photos. You can also set the default storage to handset or memory card. The camera can be configured to capture images of different size and quality. You can also capture photos with frames or special effects, take multi-capture photos, use a timer, or set the default storage location to handset or memory card. The number keys also act as shortcut keys for the camera settings.
Effect Multi-Capture Use the Effect option to apply photo effects as you capture photos. For example, you can capture photos with a photo negative effect, alter colors, or make the photo look like a sketched drawing. The Multi-Capture enables multiple capture shots, so the camera captures three or five shots with a single click of the button. To apply photo effects: 1. While in capture mode, select Option > Effect. A list of photo effects appears. 2.
To set the storage option: 1. While in capture mode, select Option > Default Storage. 2. Highlight Handset or Memory Card, then press the enter key to confirm. Zoom Function Restore Default To zoom out, press the down joystick key. Use the Restore Default option to restore all factory default camera settings. You can preview the zoom effect on the phone’s screen. A slide bar at the bottom of the screen moves as zoom is applied. Recording Videos Follow these instructions for shooting video: 1.
Some video playing features are explained in the following sections. Full-Screen Mode While the video is playing, a progress bar and the time elapsed is shown at the bottom of the screen. If you wish to view the video in fullscreen mode, press the * key to toggle in and out of full-screen mode. Rewind and Fast Forward To rewind, press and hold the left joystick key. To fast forward, press and hold the right joystick key.
Default Storage Use the Video Settings option to set the video quality, file size limit, record time limit, turn the audio on and off, and set the encode format. Use the default storage option to set where captured videos are stored. You can store captured videos either in the handset (internal) memory, or on a mini SD card if installed. To open the video setting menu: 1. While in video recorder capture mode, select Option > Video Settings. 2. Highlight a setting to adjust. 3.
Media Center 50 Audio Player NOTE: You need to connect earphones to the earphone socket on the bottom of the phone to listen to music files. The phone is equipped with a high quality audio player for digital music files. Adding music files To start the audio player 1. Press the menu button on the keypad to display the main menu screen. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Media Center icon. 3. Press the enter key to display the media center menu. 4.
NOTE: If you want to view the ID3 tag of an MP3 file, select the Details option. Option > Settings contains settings to control the playlist and the appearance of the audio player. Select from the following options. Use the right and left joystick keys to toggle settings: • Play from Handset or from Card. Set the location of the playlist as either handset or memory card. • List Auto Gen. When set to Activate, a playlist is automatically generated from music files on your phone or memory card.
list of preset frequencies, and change the radio settings. The channel list contains preset frequencies. To access the channel list: 1. Start the radio, then select Option > Channel List. The channel list is displayed. 2. Highlight any of the preset channels in the list and press the enter key to confirm. 3. Select the Play option to play. Select Edit to display an edit screen. 4. To edit a channel entry you must type in a channel name and a frequency in the fields provided. 5.
Melody Composer NOTE: Not all settings can be changed. Some fields only display resources available. From the main menu, select Media Center > Melody Composer > Option > Add. A blank music staff is displayed. • Use the keys 1-7 to enter notes C-B. • Each note can be pushed up or down an octave by highlighting it with the joystick and then using the joystick up down action to move it up or down. • Sharpen a note by highlighting it with the joystick and then pressing the # key.
• If you would like to edit your tune by turning off the vibration or screen on / off effects, select the effect on the staff, then press the down joystick key to deactivate it. An “x” then appears on the effect. Press the up joystick key to reactivate. You can play your tune at any time from the Option menu. From the Option menu, you can also select an instrument to play your tune, adjust the speed and save your work.
Organizer File Manager The file manager is a feature that enables you to find and manipulate files stored in the memory of your phone, on the SIM card, or on a mini SD card if installed. To open the file manager: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > File Manager. Two virtual disk drives are displayed, F: represents the mini SD memory card, and G: represents the internal handset memory. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a drive and press the enter key to confirm.
To edit files within folders, highlight a file, then select Options. You can forward files, show details, rename, copy, move, delete, delete all, or sort files. To play image, audio, or video files, highlight the file, then press the enter key. Alarm The phone can function as an alarm clock. Up to three alarms can be programmed. To program an alarm. 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Alarm. A list of alarms is displayed. 2. Highlight an alarm to program then press the enter key to confirm.
Calculator The phone includes a calculator function. To use the calculator: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Calculator. The Calculator is displayed. 2. Use the keypad to enter numbers and the joystick to select the +, - , ÷ , × functions. 3. Press the enter key to enter = and compute. World Clock The world clock function enables you to see the time in various major cities of the world. To open the world clock: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > World Clock. 2.
Image editor Units Converter Use the Image Editor to create and edit images. The Units converter is a useful tool to convert weights and measures from imperial (pounds, feet, and inches) to metric or metric to imperial. To open the Image Editor: Highlight an image from the list to edit using the joystick, or select Add to add a new image. Press the enter key to confirm. key on the keypad to toggle Use the between the pencil tool and the cursor tool. 5 Move around the screen using the other number keys.
1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Health > Menstrual. 2. Use the keypad to enter the date of the start of your last menstrual cycle and the days of an average period. Press the center joystick button to confirm. Your menstrual cycle chart is then displayed. Organizer 2. Use the keypad to enter a conversion factor and press the center button to confirm. Use the # key to enter a decimal point. 3.
Network The Network menu lets you view and change network settings. Service Provider Settings The service provider settings are dependent upon your service provider. If you have any questions about your service provider settings, see your service provider for details. To access service provider settings: 1. From the main menu, select Network > Service Provider Settings. 2. Highlight an option to change. 3. Press the enter key to change the highlighted setting.
1. Select WAP > Settings > Profiles. A list of available profiles appears. 2. Select a profile, then press the enter key. 3. Select Profiles WAP Push Network A list of fields appears. Select Connection Type. Select from Connection-oriented, Connectionless, or HTTP connection types. If your service provider offers STK services, an additional item with the name given by the service provider appears in the networking menu when you select Networking from the main menu.
Appendix Additional Information The use of this equipment may be subject to local rules and regulations. The following rules and regulations may be relevant in some or all areas. FCC Regulations 62 This model phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of tap://www.fcc.
