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Contents Welcome Package contents Overview Specifications Menu Map Getting started 1 1 2 3 4 7 Inserting the SIM card, microSD™ card, and battery 7 Charging the battery 8 Turning the phone on/off 8 Function Keys 8 Front view 10 Left view 11 Back view 11 Top view 11 Unlocking the Keypad and Slide 11 Standby Mode 12 Using the Menu 12 Connecting to a Computer 15 Calls and Call History Making a call Answering a call Diverting a call Redialing a number Call history Call time/cost SMS Counter GPRS Counter O
Viewing and Managing Photos Photo Capture Settings Recording Videos Viewing and Managing Videos Video Capture Settings Photo Artist Multimedia Camera/Video Recorder/ Video Player Image Viewer Audio Player Sound Recorder FM Radio Schedule FM Record Melody Composer 40 40 42 42 43 44 46 46 46 46 48 48 49 50 Organizer 51 Services 53 Fun & Games 55 Extra 56 Calendar To Do List Alarm World Clock Service Provider Settings WAP Data Account Java Games Bluetooth Calculator Unit Converter Currency Conver
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS J206 mobile phone. Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the contents, and reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS J208 cell phone. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new phone.
Overview The J208 is a stylish and fashionable new phone from ASUS, with all the functions and utilities to make it a useful tool in today’s mobile world. The J208 comes equipped with a built-in camera, MMS/SMS messaging capability, organizer, Java games, audio player, Bluetooth capability, WAP, GPRS, and a microSD™ card slot. In addition to the internal 60 MB phone memory, the microSD™ card* provides additional memory where you can store your contact information, messages, text, graphics, and audio files.
Specifications Triband GSM1800/1900; GPRS Class B/Multi-Slot 99.9 (L) x 48.1 (W) x 17.2 (T) mm Battery 750 mAh Li-ion Standby time 200~300 hours Talk time 2.5 ~ 5 hours Main display 1.9” TFT, 262K colors, 176 x 220 pixels Phonebook 500 sets Messaging Supports SMS, EMS, MMS, Email Camera 2.
Menu Map Phonebook n n n n n n n n n Quick Search Search Entry Add New Entry Copy All Move All Delete Caller Group Extra Number - Owner Number - Service Dial Number - SOS Number Settings - Memory Status - Preferred Storage - Fields - My vCard n n n n n Settings n Messages n n n n n n SMS MMS Chat Email Voice Mail Server Broadcast Message Call History n n n Missed Calls Dialed Calls Received Calls Delete Call Log Call Time Call Cost SMS Counter GPRS Counter n Phone Setup • Time and Date • Sche
n n Multimedia n Camera • Album • Camera Setting • Image Setting • White Balance n n n n n n n n n • Scene Mode • Effect Setting • Add Frame • Storage • Restore Default ImageViewer Video Recorder • To Player • CamCorder Setting • Video Setting • Effect Setting • Storage • Restore Default Video Player Photo Artist Audio Player Sound Recorder FM Radio Schedule FM Record Melody Compose Welcome n • Caller ID • Call Waiting • Call Divert • Call Barring • Line Switching • Call Time Reminder • Call Time D
User Profiles General Meeting Outdoor Indoor Headset n n n n n Organizer Calendar To Do List Alarm World Clock n n n n Services WAP Data Account n n Extra n n n n n Bluetooth Shortcuts Calculator Unit Converter • Weight • Length Currency Converter Shortcuts
Getting started When you register with a service provider, you receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 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. The SIM card slot is situated underneath the battery.
Caution: • Use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer. Using an incompatible battery with the phone may cause risk of an explosion. • Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or ask your local authorities for assistance. Charging the battery 1. Connect the charger plug to a power outlet. 2. Connect the charger to the socket at the side of the phone. The connector can only be inserted one way.
Down joystick key • Press to scroll down through menu items. • Press to open Audio Player when the phone is in standby mode. • Press to play the previous MP3 file in Audio Player. Left joystick key • Press to scroll left through menu items. • Press to display a list of your shortcuts when the phone is in standby mode. • Press to play/ the previous MP3 file in Audio Player. Right joystick key • Press to scroll right through menu items. • Press to display the Bluetooth menu when the phone is in standby mode.
Front view Earpiece Screen Up joystick key Joystick Left soft key Right soft key Right joystick key Left joystick key Call key Power/end key ABC GHI Alphanumeric keypad PQRS / a A 10 Note: Refer to the previous page for function key descriptions.
Left view Top view Charger/USB/ Headphone port Back view Camera lens Mirror The keypad and the slide lock of the phone can be locked automatically after a specific time interval to prevent tampering or accidental pressing of any buttons. Refer to Security Setup in the Settings section to learn how to lock the keypad and slide lock. To unlock the keypad, do the following: 1. The screen shows Unlock in the lower right corner of the screen.
Standby Mode Phone is using GPRS network. 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 in roaming mode. The date and time are displayed at the lower center of the screen. Under the date and time are Menu on the left corner and Phonebook on the right corner. Press the left soft key to view the main menu, and the right soft key to view the phone book.
• Below each menu item is a small number. You can also select the menu item by pressing the corresponding number on the keypad. • To quickly exit from the menu, press the Power/End key. • Use the joystick keys to select the submenu items and options. You can also use the left soft key to open various options in some submenus. For example, to view missed calls: 1. Use the joystick keys to select Calls from the main menu. 2. Press the left soft key to confirm the selection. The Calls submenu opens. 3.
Choosing text entry methods From any text entry screen, such as a text message window, select Options > Input Method. Multitap input Multitap input enables you to enter individual letters one by one. This is ideal for adding a phonebook entry or entering a WAP address. When you press a key, the characters assigned to the key appear in the lower center of the screen. Press the key repeatedly to scroll through these characters. Pause for a moment and the selected letter appears on the screen.
Symbols text entry With this method, you can enter various types of symbols. Select Option > Input Method > Insert Symbols or long press “0” to display a list of symbols. Use the joystick keys to select the desired symbol and press OK when done. Getting started message composed of numbers. To use this method, select Option > Input Method and then select Numeric. Now you can directly input the numbers using the keypad.
Calls Making a call To place a call: 1. Enter the number you want 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. To cancel the call and return to standby mode, press the Power/end key. 3. Press the Call key to connect the call after you finish dialing the number. 4. Press the Power/end key to disconnect the call.
Redialing a number The phone provides a quick method to redial a previously dialed number. To redial a number: You can also access dialed numbers from Call History > Dialed Calls. Call history Call logs consist of information about missed, dialed, and received calls. To view lists of missed, dialed calls or received calls, select Call History from the main menu. Then select Missed Calls, Dialed Calls, or Received Calls to view the type of calls you require.
Deleting call logs To delete call logs: 1. Select Call History from the main menu and then select Delete Call Log. 2. Select the list you want to delete: n Missed Calls n Dialed Calls n Received Calls n Delete All Call time/cost Depending on the type of service package you have, you may pay according to the length of your calls. Some users want to monitor the length of their calls. Your phone offers a convenient and accurate way to keep track of call length and costs using Call Time and Call Cost.
• • • Calls • want to send an SMS during a call. Voice Recorder: Starts recording the conversation. To stop recording, select Stop. Mute: Mutes a call. DTMF: Enables the Dual Tone MultiFrequency (DTMF), which allows the recipient to hear key press tones. H-Free: Switches to hands-free (loudspeaker) mode. Other call options For other advanced call features, go to the Settings > Call Setup submenu.
Phonebook Adding contacts Read this section to learn how to add new contacts to your phonebook Adding a new entry Use the Add New Entry function to add a new contact to your phonebook. To add a new entry: 1. From the main menu, select Phone Book > Add New Entry, OR On the phone’s standby mode, enter a telephone number using the keypad, then press the left soft key to select Save. 2. Select the storage location. Select To SIM or To Phone then press OK.
Copy Use the Search Entry function to search for a specific entry. Follow these steps to use the search entry function: 1. From the main menu, select Phone Book > Search Entry. The data entry screen opens. 2. Enter a search term using the keypad. You do not need to type a whole name or word. For instance, if you are looking for the entry “office,” you may want to type simply “off.” 3. Press the Enter key, then select Search. 4.
Select From Phone to delete all contacts stored in the phone. NOTE: When you attempt to delete all the contacts from the SIM or phone, you are asked for a password. The default password is 1234. See the “security Setup” section in chapter 6 for more information on passwords. 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.
Settings The phonebook settings menu enables you to view memory status, set the preferred storage media, determine which fields appear in the phonebook, and edit/send a vCard. Extra Number Memory Status 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. To view memory status: 1. From the main menu, select Phone Book > Settings > Memory Status. 2. Press OK to display memory status.
To edit the phonebook fields: 1. From the main menu, select Phone Book > Settings > Fields. A list of fields is displayed. 2. Highlight a field and select On to activate a field or Off to deactivate. My vCard A vCard is a virtual calling card that you can send to people. It can contain your name, cell phone number, home number, office number, fax number, company name, and e-mail address. To edit and send your vCard: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Settings > My vCard. 2.
Messages • Insert Object • Format Text • Input Method An SMS message is a simple text message. You can send and receive SMS messages with your phone. Objects you can insert can include a picture, an animation, or a sound. Some phones may not be able to receive SMS messages that contain anything other than text. Use the Format Text option to adjust the size and style of the text. 1. Highlight an option and press OK. 2. When your message is complete, select Done to display the send options menu. 3.
To add a common words phrase to an SMS: 1. Begin an SMS message as described in the previous section, “Composing an SMS Message.” 2. Before typing any text, press the left soft key to display the Option menu. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the Use Template option, then press OK to confirm. 4. Use the joystick to highlight the common phrase you would like to add, then press OK to confirm. The text from the template appears in the message.
2. Select the network option you prefer. Select Prefer GSM or Prefer GPRS to set a preference. Press OK to confirm your selection. There is an SMS counter which can keep a log of the number of SMS messages sent and received. To view the SMS counter: 1. From the main menu, select Call History > SMS Counter. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Sent or Received option. The number of sent or received messages is displayed.
2. Use the joystick to highlight a Send option, then press the Enter key to confirm. Viewing an MMS Message Some MMS messages are longer than the screen. To move up or down a page, press and hold the up or down joystick key. Using Templates Stored on your phone are templates that contain text, images, and sound. You can create MMS messages based on these templates. You can also edit any of the existing templates. 28 To use a template: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > MMS > Templates.
Email You can use the phone to send e-mail messages. Before you can use the e-mail feature you must set up an account. Settings such as incoming and outgoing servers are entered in e-mail profiles. Contact your service provider for details about e-mail settings. To set up an e-mail account: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > Email > Email Profile. A list of e-mail profiles is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a profile to use, then press the enter key to confirm. 3.
NOTE: Voice mail is a service provider feature. Contact your service provider for voice mail numbers and settings or other voice mail assistance. Broadcast Message Use the Cell Broadcast option to set cell broadcast parameters. To set broadcast message parameters: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > Broadcast Message. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Receive Mode option, then press the left soft key to toggle the setting on or off. 3.
User Profiles To select a profile: 1. From the main menu, select User Profiles. A list of profiles appears. 2. Highlight a profile from the list, then press the Enter key to activate. 4. Select a feature to customize from the list and press the enter key to confirm. The feature submenu is displayed. For example, for Alert Type, you can select Ring, Vibration Only, Vibra and Ring, Vibra Then Ring, or Light Only. 5. Highlight a from the submenu and press OK to confirm changes. 6.
Settings Phone Setup The Phone Setting menu enables you to configure handset features including time and date, scheduling power on and off, language, preferred input method, default encoding type, shortcuts, greeting text, speed dial, automatic update of date and time, flight mode, and firmware version. To access the Phone Setting menu: 1. From the main menu, select Settings > Phone Setup. 2. A list of phone settings is displayed.
Schedule Power On/Off You can define up to four power on / off times. Highlight a number from the list using the joystick and select Edit. Use the right and left joystick keys to change settings for each field. The Status field sets the status of the phone to On or Off at the time of the scheduled power on/off. The Power On/Off field sets whether the phone is to turn on or off. The Time field sets the time for the power to turn on or off.
option, then press OK. 3. Use the joystick to highlight the Status option and use the left and right joystick keys to set the screen saver to On or Off status. 4. Use the joystick to highlight the Waiting Time option and use the joystick left and right keys to set the screen saver waiting time. 5. Press OK to confirm the settings. Select a screen saver using the Select option in the same way that you selected a wallpaper.
Number keys 2~9 can be assigned one speed dial number each. Pressing and holding a key with an assigned speed dial number calls that number. Settings > Phone Setup > Auto update of date and time to take advantage of this service, if offered by your service provider. To enable this option, highlight the Auto update of date and time option and toggle between On and Off using the left soft key.
Caller ID answered, if busy, or divert all data calls. Go to Settings > Call Setup > Caller ID to withhold your number, so that when you call someone, your number is not shown. Select Cancel to deactivate call forwardingss. You can choose to activate or deactivate this option, or let the network set the option. Call barring is a service available through your service provider. This service restricts different types of incoming and outgoing calls.
Call Time Reminder Use this feature if you want to limit the length of your calls. After the time limit specified, your phone sounds a reminder for you. Call Time Display Use this feature to monitor or keep track of the length of your calls. When enabled, the screen displays the time length of your calls. To enable call time display, go to Settings > Call Setup> Call Time Display. Select the Call Time Display option. Use the Left Soft Key to highlight your choice between On and Off.
With the Settings > Network Setup > Network Selection option, you can select available networks manually from various service providers, or you can set the network selection option to Automatic and the phone will select a network for you automatically. To set, go to Settings > Network Setup > GPRS Connection. Use the joystick to highlight your choice between Always and When Needed, then press OK to set.
the phone cannot be used until a password is entered to unlock it. NOTE: The default password is 1234. See the section ”Change Password” in this chapter for information on setting your own password. The Settings >Security Setup > Auto Keypad Lock option locks the keypad after a specified period of time. For information on unlocking the keypad, see “Unlocking the Keypad and Slide” on page 8.
Camera The phone is equipped with a high quality camera for capturing still pictures and video. Go to Multimedia > ImageViewer to view and manage the still images in your album. Taking Photos To open ImageViewer: 1. While in capture mode, select Option > Album, or From the main menu, select Multimedia > Imageviewer. A list of stored images is displayed. 2. To view an enlarged thumbnail, highlight an image and press the enter key.
A list of photo capture settings then appears. White Balance Camera Setting Select from the six mode: Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloud, and Incandescence. To access the Camera Setting menu: 1. While in capture mode, select Option > Camera Setting. 2. Highlight an option to adjust using the joystick. 3. Adjust the values of settings using the left and right joystick keys. Scene Mode Select Auto or Night as the scene mode.
3. Point the camera lens at the subject and use the LCD screen to frame your video. 4. Press OK or the capture button to begin recording. Press the left soft key to pause. To stop recording, press OK, the right soft key , or the capture button. Zoom Function The phone’s video recorder also has a zoom function. To zoom in on an object, press the up joystick key. To zoom out, press the down joystick key. You can preview the zoom effect on the phone’s screen.
Video Setting You can capture a still photo from a video by pressing the capture button on the side of the camera while the video is playing. Use the Video Setting option to set the video quality, file size limit, and record time limit. You may also turn the audio on and off, and set the encode format. Video Capture Settings To open the video setting menu: 1. While in video recorder capture mode, select Option > Video Setting. 2. Highlight a setting to adjust. 3.
the joystick, then press OK to apply the setting. Storage 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 microSD™ card if installed. To set the storage option: 1. While in video recorder capture mode, select Option > Storage. 2. Highlight Handset or Memory Card, then press OK to confirm. Restore Default Use the Restore Default option to restore all factory default video settings.
• • • • Flip: Use the joystick keys to flip the image horizontally or vertically. Press the left soft key to apply the setting, or the right soft key to discard. Expand Canvas: You can choose to expand the canvas to full screen size here. Press Yes to apply the setting, or No to discard. Help: Open the Help menu for easy instructions on how to use Photo Artist. Camera • list and press the enter key to add that icon to your picture.
Multimedia Camera/Video Recorder/ Video Player These functions can be accessed from the Multimedia menu. See “Camera ” for more details about how to use the camera and video recorder functions. Image Viewer The Image Viewer is an application that lets you view and manage images stored on your phone. To access the Image Viewer, select Multimedia > ImageViewer. A list of stored images is displayed. Use the joystick to select an image and press the Enter key to display it.
The audio player opens. 6. Use the joystick to highlight your desired item and music file to play and press OK to select it. 7. The Enter button and the up, down, right, left joystick keys act as play controls. When you push a key, the corresponding on‑screen symbol lights up.
Use the right and left joystick keys to toggle settings: • Play List. 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. The playlist is created in the Audio folder of the handset or memory card. • Skin. Select from three different skins, or outward appearances for the audio player. • Repeat. Select One to loop, or repeat, the current song.
Radio Option • Channel List You can save your favorite channels in Channel List. 1. Go to Option > Channel List. 2. Press Option to edit the channel name and the frequency, then press OK to save the list. Preset Auto Search This function automatically search the available channels and save them in the Channel List. 1. Go to Option > Preset Auto Search, then press the Left Soft Key to select OK. 2. A “Preset List” screen pops up. Select Yes to start the function.
Melody Composer Use the melody composer to create midi tunes of your own. You can also edit existing midi files on your phone. To create a new tune: From the main menu, select Multimedia > Melody Compose > Add. 50 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.
Organizer Calendar The calendar function helps you keep track of day-to-day tasks. To open the calendar: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Calendar. 2. The calendar is displayed. Dates with tasks appear framed in red. To select a date on the calendar: 1. Use the joystick to highlight a specific date on the calendar, OR Select Option > Jump to Date and enter the year, month, and day. The selected date then appears highlighted on the calendar. 2. Select Option to view options for that date.
joystick keys. If you chose to activate the alarm, set a frequency for the alarm in the Repeat field. Select Once, Everyday, Day (Monday through Friday), Weekly, or Monthly, using the right and left joystick keys. 3. To edit a task, highlight a task from the list then select Option. 4. Highlight an option from the option menu and press OK to confirm. To enter a recurring daily, weekly, or monthly task: 1. Follow the steps described above to add or edit tasks. 2.
Services 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 Services > Service Provider Settings. 2. Highlight an option to change. 3. Press OK to change the highlighted setting.
You can also highlight a profile then select Option. You can then either select Activate Profile or Edit Profile. If you select Edit Profile, you can view and edit the profile settings. To edit proxy IP address: 1.select the field Connection Type > then select either Connection - orientated, Connectionless or HTTP depending on the operating settings. 2. Press the OK button. 3. Use numeric keypad to enter the IP Address. 4. Select Done with the Right Soft Key. 5.
Fun & Game Java A selection of games created with Java technology comes preloaded on your phone. To start a Java game: 1. From the main menu, select Fun & Game > Java. A list of Java games appears. 2. Highlight a Java game from the list and press Option to launch the game. Java Setting You can alter a number of Java settings and view the resources available to Java applications using the Java Setting option. To open the Java Settings menu: 1. From the main menu, select Fun & Game > Java Setting 2.
Extra The Extra menu gives you access to a number of useful applications including the Bluetooth, Calculator, Unit Converter, Currency Converter, Health, and Skype. Bluetooth Use the remote control function under Desktop, you can use the phone to open or close a file, and can explore the PC just like mouse and keyboard. MediaPlayer The phone includes Bluetooth functionality to connect wirelessly with other Bluetooth devices. To display the Bluetooth menu, select Extra > Bluetooth.
Setting Configures your Bluetooth parameters to do the following: Turn on/off the Visibility, Change Device Name, The number stored in memory appears in [brackets] at the top of the screen. Note that most of the functions are selected with the joystick alone, with no need to press OK or the Enter key. Numbers are cleared from memory once you exit the calculator. Select the Audio Path, or Press the # key to enter a decimal point. Change the FTP Setting.
• • • From M to Yard, From M to Foot, From Cm to Inch. After the converting type is selected, hight the first line and enter the number. Press the Left Soft Key and the converting outcome will appear in the second line. Press the Right Soft Key to clear the input. Currency Converter The currency exchange is a useful tool to help you convert one currency to another or back again. To use the Currency Converter: 1.
Shortcuts You can create shortcuts that access specific features directly. To access to Shortcuts: Go to Menu > Shortcuts, and press the Left Soft Key to enter. Several shortcuts will be shown on the screen. Shortcuts Creating a shortcuts list To edit the shortcuts list: Press the Left Soft Key and you can Add, Edit, Delete, or Delete All shortcuts. Also, you can Disable the Shortcuts function or Change Order of the selected shortcuts.
File Manager The File Manager can be used to view and manage files stored on your phone. To open the File Manager, select File Manager from the main menu. Select either the Phone or DRM Rights option from the File Manager menu. Phone The Phone menu is used to manage files stored on the phone. Open Select Open opens the File Manger and you can browse folders stored in phone memory. A list of folders is displayed. Highlight a folder and press the Enter key to open it.
Appendix Additional Information Certification Information (SAR) European Notice This model phone meets EU requirements for exposure to radio waves. Products with the mark comply with the Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5/EEC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - as amended by Directive 93/68/ECC - issued by the Commission of the European Community.
bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating may be below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only enough power required to reach the network. The closer you are to a base station, the lower the device power output. The highest SAR value for this mobile phone when tested for use and compliance to international standards was 1.08 W/kg.
Safety Warnings • • • When driving, find a safe place to stop the vehicle before using the phone. Do not speak into a hands-free microphone if it will distract you from driving. You MUST NOT stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway to answer or make a call, except in an emergency. The radio equipment should be connected to the antenna via a nonradiating cable (e.g. coaxial cable).
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