P835 Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents Safety information.................................................................................. 6 Mobile phone etiquette......................................................................... 12 Welcome!............................................................................................... 13 Getting to know your device................................................................ 14 Installing the SIM card and battery.....................................................
Receiving a call..................................................................................... 34 Messaging............................................................................................. 35 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync............................................................... 36 Using Bluetooth® ................................................................................. 36 Connecting GPRS.................................................................................
Notices................................................................................................... 47 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).......................................................... 48 ASUS Contact information...................................................................
Safety information Phone care Do not attempt to open the phone casing. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you might damage sensitive electronic circuits and components. Unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty. Do not leave your phone exposed to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This may damage it. Do not handle your phone with wet hands or expose it to moisture or liquids of any kind.
• • • • Never short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from jewellery and other metal objects. Never dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous material collection point. Do not touch the battery terminals. The charger • Avoid using the phone while charging.
Cleaning and storing • • • • • • • Your phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and dampness. To avoid scratches, never place your phone face down. If cleaning is necessary, switch the phone off and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Allow the phone to dry completely before switching it on. Never use solvents for cleaning.
or in the airbag deployment area. An airbag inflates with great force. If the airbag inflates, serious injury could result. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device.
Turn your phone off in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment added to your vehicle.
Potentially explosive environments Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive environment and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always, clearly marked.
Mobile phone etiquette As mobile phone usage rises, there is now a need to create a set of manners in using a mobile phone in professional and social settings. This section provides you with basic tips with regards to respecting others while using your mobile phone. Mobile manners • • • • • • • • • • 12 Avoid talking on your mobile phone when in enclosed public places such as theaters, libraries, museums, places of worship, elevators, or auditoriums.
Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P835 PDA phone! The PDA phone delivers a host of new features and latest technologies. Besides the basic phone and messaging functions, it provides you with more exciting features including business features, GPS features, and multimedia entertainment features.
Getting to know your device Layout Front features Back features 1 12 2 3 13 14 4 15 11 5 10 6 9 14 8 7
No. Item 1 Earpiece receiver 2 Front camera lens 3 Light sensor 4 LCD touch screen 5 Opera Browser key 6 End/Power key 7 OK key 8 Trackball 9 Start key 10 Call key 11 AnyTime Launcher key 12 Notification LED 13 Camera lens 14 Output speaker 15 Battery compartment Description Allows you to listen to an active call. Front camera lens for video call. Detects the intensity of light in your environment and adjust the LCD brightness on your device. This 3.
Left features Right features Bottom features 23 21 16 17 18 19 20 16 22 24
No. Item Description 16 Volume key Allows you to adjust the volume. 17 Hold button Slide downward to disable all keys including the LCD touch screen. 18 microSD card slot Insert a microSD storage card into this slot. 19 Camera key Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to focus the object, and full-press to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording and press again to stop. 20 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the LCD touch screen.
Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your device, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory. Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. New batteries come partially charged and should be fully charged for about four hours before using them. CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualified battery (SBP-17).
2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper right corner of the slot as shown. 3. Install the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Charging the battery The bundled battery is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug into the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug into a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTES: • The notification LED turns red and the charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging.
Installing and removing a microSD card Your device is equipped with a microSD card slot. A microSD card provides you with extended memory where you can store your files and other data. To install a microSD card: 1. Locate the microSD card slot at the right side of the device. 2. With the golden fingers facing down, gently insert the microSD card into the slot until it snaps properly. 3. To remove, push the card until it ejects out, then remove the card safely.
Calibrating your device Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. To align screen, tap the center of targets that appear in various locations on the screen. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the lower right corner of your device. Stylus • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Tap and hold an item to see a menu. • Single-tap an item to select or open it.
Using the Trackball You can use the nine-direction trackball to do the following: • • • Push it upward, downward, leftward, or rightward to navigate through menus. Push in left-slanted upward/downward, or right-slanted upward/ downward direction to move through a screen. Press down to confirm a command, launch a selected application, or open a file.
The Home screen The Home screen on your device displays two parts: the ASUS Today and the Today screens.
ASUS Today ASUS Today on your device’s home screen enables you to view or change your time/date settings, notifies you of your missed calls and SMS/MMS/e-mail messages, displays your day’s appointments, updates you on the current weather and latest news, and enables you to add and play media files on your device.
Icons Refer to the table below for the ASUS Today icons. Icon Alert icon Description Alerts you on your missed calls, and new SMS/MMS/ e-mail messages. Alerts you on your missed calls. Alerts you on your new SMS/MMS messages. Alerts you on your new e-mail messages. 26 Calendar icon Displays your appointment for the day. Date/time icon Displays your date/time settings. Media icon Enables you to add and play media files. News icon Displays the latest news.
The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information that you need. NOTE: To know more about customizing the Today screen, refer to the section Customizing the Today screen in Chapter 7 of the user manual electronic file that is included in the bonus CD.
Status indicators Refer to the table below for the status indicators. Icon Call status Description Call in progress Call forwarded Call on hold Missed call General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connection status* GPRS available Connecting via GPRS * This icon depends on your location and mobile service provider.
Icon Battery status Description Battery fully charged Battery partially charged Battery charging Battery low Signal status No cellular phone service No signal Searching for cellular phone service Indicates signal strength Phone off.
Icon Sound status Description Sound ON Sound OFF Wi-Fi status Wi-Fi is not connected Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth headset connection Bluetooth stereo headset connected Hands-free on Roaming service Mode status Speakerphone status 30 Roaming service. This icon appears if you have international roaming feature.
Using MultiHome MultiHome provides three themes for the ASUS Today screen: Original, Business, and Life. You can change the theme according to your preference. To change the theme: 1. Tap from the ASUS Today screen to launch MultiHome. 2. To navigate through the Original, Business, and Life themes, push the trackball leftward or rightward, or draw a horizontal line on the screen with the stylus. 3. Tap the screen to apply your selected theme. Tap the screen to apply the theme to the ASUS Today screen.
AnyTime Launcher AnyTime Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. To run the AnyTime Launcher: • Press the AnyTime Launcher key . Tap to open an application. Tap to add an application to the Favorite Programs list. Tap to remove an application from the Favorite Programs list. Use the trackball to select. Tap to launch the selected application. 32 Tap to view all applications on the device.
Making calls You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Making a voice call Calling using the phone pad To make calls using the phone pad: 1. Tap > Programs > Phone or press to launch the phone pad. 2. Tap the number or choose a contact or a recently dialed number from the list above the phone pad. If you tapped the wrong number, tap 3. Tap or press 4. When finished, press to make the call.
Making emergency calls Calls to emergency service number can be made under any circumstances, even if you have locked the SIM card. To place an emergency call Enter the emergency number appropriate for your location, and press . Making international calls To place an international call: 1. Tap and hold on the keypad to enter a (+) plus sign. 2. Enter the full phone number with the country code, area code, and phone number, and then press .
Messaging Threaded SMS Your device organizes your SMS messages from a single contact or number into a single thread of conversation, making it easier for you to follow the messaging flow and send the appropriate responses. To compose and send a threaded SMS message: 1. Tap > Messaging > Messages > Menu > New > Text Message. 2. Key in your recipient’s phone number or tap To: to select a recipient from the Contacts list. Separate multiple recipients with a semi-colon. 3. Key in your message. 4.
Using Microsoft® ActiveSync To synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-USB plug into the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device. NOTE: Ensure that you install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 or later versions. Using Bluetooth® To activate Bluetooth in your device: 1. Launch the Wireless Manager.
5. Enter the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next. You can find the passcode in the documentation that came with the other device. 6. Enter the display name for this connection. 7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect to more devices. Connecting GPRS To set GPRS connection on your device: 1. From the Today screen, tap / on the status bar, then tap Settings > Connections. You may also tap Connections tab > Connections from the Settings screen. 2.
Browsing the Internet If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet such as Internet Explorer. The device will automatically connect to your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. 2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you are using Internet Explorer, the default site will be displayed.
Using Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Menu > Turn On Wi-Fi. 1. Tap The Device then automatically scans for all available wireless networks within the Wi-Fi range. 2. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network that you want to connect the device to, then tap OK. 3. Select whether the wireless network connects to The Internet or Work network, then tap Connect. 4. Enter a password and tap Connect. If no password is needed, just tap Connect.
To add a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • • Tap Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. from the status bar, then tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Then tap Add New... from the Wireless tab. 2. Enter a name for the network and select an item from the Connects to: drop-down menu. Then tap Next. 3. Set authentication, data encryption, and network key. Ask your network administrator for these information. Then tap Next. 4.
Customizing the Start menu To customize the Start menu: 1. Tap > Settings > Menus. 3. Tap when done. 2. Check the items that you want to appear on the menu. Customizing the ASUS Today screen To change the theme of your device: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. 3. Tap when finished. 2. From the Appearance tab, select a theme for your device. To customize the items displayed on the ASUS Today screen: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. 4. Tap when finished. 2.
Customizing the profile To customize the profile: 1. 2. 3. Tap > Settings > Profile Manager. Tap when done. Select a profile you want to use. Customizing the ringtone To customize the ringtone: > Settings > Phone. 1. Tap 2. On the Phone tab, select a ringtone from the Ring tone list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ringtones that came with the device. Tap 3. Tap to play ringtone sound and tap when finished. to stop.
Setting the date, time, and alarm To set the date and time: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 3. Tap . 2. On the Time tab, enter the time zone, date, and time settings. To set the alarm: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 3. Tap . 2. On the Alarm tab, enter the necessary alarm settings. NOTE: You can also configure the date/time settings directly from the ASUS Today screen. Tap necessary settings.
Taking pictures and videos The built-in 5.0 megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record video clips. To use the camera, do either of the following: • Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera icon. • Press the Camera button on the right side of your device. To exit the Camera: • Tap the exit icon on the camera screen. To take photos: 1. Half-press the camera button. When the auto-focus frame full-press the camera button to take a photo. and anti-shake icon appear, 2.
EziMusic EziMusic enables you to enjoy music and manage music files easily. To launch EziMusic, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziMusic. Slightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziMusic. The following describes the EziMusic profile on your device.
EziPhoto EziPhoto enables you to view and manage your photos conveniently. To launch EziPhoto, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziPhoto. Slightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziPhoto. The following describes the EziPhoto profile on your device.
Notices Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g.
For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect. WARNING: The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations.
As SAR is measured utilizing the device’s highest transmitting power, the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above. This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure.
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