P835 User Manual
E4395 First Edition December 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTek Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUS Telecom (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents Safety information................................................................................ 13 Mobile phone etiquette......................................................................... 21 Specifications....................................................................................... 22 Package contents................................................................................. 23 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your device...............................
The Today screen........................................................................................... 43 Using MultiHome............................................................................................ 48 Original theme................................................................................................ 49 Business theme............................................................................................. 49 Life theme ......................................................
Writing and drawing on the screen..................................................... 64 Recording voice.................................................................................... 65 Chapter 3: Device Synchronization Synchronizing your device.................................................................. 67 Microsoft® ActiveSync.......................................................................... 67 Synchronizing via mini-USB...............................................................
ASUS CallFilter..................................................................................... 84 Managing the Accept list................................................................................ 85 Managing the Reject list................................................................................. 86 Chapter 5: Messaging E-mail messaging................................................................................. 88 Setting up an e-mail account.......................................
Using Calendar................................................................................... 107 Scheduling an appointment......................................................................... 107 Viewing an appointment............................................................................... 108 Viewing your schedule................................................................................. 108 Using Tasks..................................................................................
Enabling/disabling the wireless connections................................................ 120 Enabling/disabling the Wi-Fi Sharing function............................................. 121 Using your PDA phone as an external modem............................................ 121 Using Direct Push........................................................................................ 122 Using Bluetooth® ...............................................................................
GSM/3G Networks............................................................................... 133 Chapter 9: GPS features GPS Catcher........................................................................................ 135 Updating GPS data...................................................................................... 135 Setting GPS Catcher.................................................................................... 135 Chapter 10: Multimedia features Using the camera.................
EziPhoto.............................................................................................. 151 Full-screen mode......................................................................................... 153 Slideshow mode........................................................................................... 155 Albums view................................................................................................. 157 Calendar view...........................................................
Restoring files.............................................................................................. 172 Newstation........................................................................................... 173 Using Newstation ........................................................................................ 173 Using Newstation menus............................................................................. 175 Chapter 13: Other features Microsoft® Office Mobile.......................
Appendices Notices................................................................................................. 195 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)........................................................ 196 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 replace the battery with a non-approved battery. • Never try to open the battery as it contains substances that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin. • • • • • Never soak the battery in water or any other liquid. 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.
Memory card • Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the handset while data on the card is being read. • Do not bend the memory card or subject it to violent impacts. Keep it away from water and high temperatures. • • • • Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal objects. Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children. Do not short circuit the contact points or expose it to liquids or moisture. When not in use, keep it in an antistatic container.
• Never expose your phone to moisture or liquids of any kind. • Do not place stickers that may block the keypad or disturb other functions such as microphone, earpiece, or camera lens. • Do not paint your phone or otherwise block the keypad, microphone or earpiece function. WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage. Driving safely Never use handheld phones while driving.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers’ Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. 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.
Other Safety Guidelines Aircraft Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft or turn off the wireless connections. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a ‘blasting area’ or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Cautions Your device is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery. • • • • • • 20 Do not use this device in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. The device has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of 0~40°C. Do not abuse the device. Avoid striking, shaking or giving it a shock.
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 • • • • • • • • • • Avoid talking on your mobile phone when in enclosed public places such as theaters, libraries, museums, places of worship, elevators, or auditoriums.
Specifications Processor Operating System Memory Display Frequency band GPS Qualcomm 7201A (528MHz) Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6.1 Professional 4GB internal storage 288 MB SDRAM 256 MB ROM 3.5-inch WVGA TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), WVGA 800 x 480 pixels with 65k colors HSPA (DL: 7.
Package contents Check your product package for the following items: Standard items • ASUS P835 PDA phone • Getting Started CD • AC Adapter • Warranty Card • • • • • • Battery Mini-USB cable Wired headset Stylus Protection case • • • • Quick Start Guide microSD Card* Car charger* Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal)* Bonus CD (with User Manual electronic file) * Optional NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Getting started • Getting to know your device • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Home screen • Using MultiHome • AnyTime Launcher • Searching for information • Getting Help 24
Getting to know your device Layout Front features Back features 1 12 2 3 13 14 4 15 11 5 10 6 9 8 7 25
No. 26 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 22 24 19 20 27
No. 28 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.
Getting your device ready 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 discharged 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.
Starting up Powering your device Ensure that your device is fully-charged before using the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the lower right corner of your device. • • • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. Single-tap an item to select or open it. Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Calibrating your device Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping the center of targets that appear in various locations on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab, then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab, tap Align Screen, then follow the calibration screen instructions.
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. 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. Weather icon Displays the current weather.
Viewing alerts ASUS Today notifies you of your missed calls, and new SMS/MMS/e-mail messages. To view alerts: Tap , then tap any of the icons for the information that you want to view. • Tap to view your missed calls. • Tap to view/read your new SMS/MMS messages. • Tap to view/read your new e-mail messages. NOTE: To read your e-mail messages, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or GPRS connection. Refer to the Wi-Fi or GPRS sections in this user guide for more details.
Viewing your day’s appointment To view your day’s appointment: Tap to view your day’s appointment in the display screen. If you want to change the information, just click the display screen, then make the necessary changes on the Calendar screen. NOTE: You may also enter your calendar of activities or appointments from the ASUS Today screen. Tap , then tap the display screen, and enter the information for your appointments. You will be notified of your appointment on the day itself.
To configure the weather settings: 1. Tap > Settings > ASUS Today. 2. Select Enable Weather Update. 3. Select the Country and City that you want to obtain the latest weather data for. 4. Tap when done. To obtain the current weather data: From the ASUS Today screen, tap from the server.
Downloading the latest news updates To download the latest news updates: NOTE: Before downloading news updates, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or GPRS connection. Refer to the Wi-Fi or GPRS sections in this user guide for more details. 1. Tap , then tap the display screen. The Newstation screen is displayed. 2. From the Categories list, select the channel that you want to obtain the latest news updates from.
Playing media files ASUS Today gives you quick access to the EziMusic, enabling you to play digital audio and video files stored on your device or in a storage card. You can listen to media files through the speaker of your device or through a headset. NOTE: Your device may run low on memory and slow down if you store files on your device. We recommend that you store audio and video files in a storage card. To play media files: Tap , then tap the display screen. The EziMusic is launched.
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 this user guide.
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 46 Roaming service. This icon appears if you have international roaming feature.
Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations manually or enable the Auto Rotation function to allow the screen to rotate automatically. To set the screen orientation manually, tap > Settings > System tab > Screen Orientation, then select Manual and select the orientation you want from the list. • • Portrait Landscape (right-handed) • Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device.
Using MultiHome MultiHome provides three themes for the ASUS Today screen: Original, Business, and Life. By default, it shows the Original theme. 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.
Original theme In Original theme, the ASUS Today provides you with easy access to Clock, Message Center, Calendar, Weather, Newstation, and EziMusic. Tap the screen to apply the theme to the ASUS Today screen. Original theme Business theme The Business theme provides you with a formal theme on ASUS Today.
To set the time displayed on ASUS Today: 1. In the Business mode, tap the local time area to open Clock settings. 2. From the Time tab, set the settings under the Home and Visiting items. 3. Tap when done. Life theme The Life theme features a relaxed and casual mode. Besides the Clock, Message Center, and Weather information, you can easily view your favorite pictures and quickly access EziMusic. To view your favorite pictures: 1. Tap . 2. Tap the displayed picture to show wallpaper only. 3.
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: • Lightly 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. Tap to view all applications on the device.
Icons Use the trackball to scroll through the following icons to open the list of applications or contacts under them. Icon Description Favorite Programs: Allows you to add your favorite programs. Recent Programs: Displays the recently opened programs. Favorite Contacts: Allows you to add your favorite contacts. Message Center: Allows you to access the Messaging function and view missed calls. Internet: Allows you to use Internet related applications. .
Using Favorite Programs You can add the programs you frequently use for convenient access. TO DO THIS Add a program Tap Add. Tap a program from the list and tap Select. Launch a program from the Favorite Programs Do any of the following: • Double-tap a program to launch it. • Tap a program from the Favorite Programs list, then tap Launch. Remove a program Tap Remove. Select a program that you want to remove and tap Remove.
Using Favorite Contacts You can easily reach your favorite contacts from your Favorite Contacts list. 54 TO DO THIS Add a contact Tap Add and tap a contact to open. Tap the number, or e-mail address you want to add and tap Select. NOTE: You can add only one number or e-mail address for one contact to display in the Favorite Contacts list. Call a contact in the Favorite Contacts Do any of the following: • Tap a contact from the Favorite the Contacts list, then tap Call to call the displayed number.
Using the Message Center The Message Center includes the Missed Calls list, and the messages/E-Mail messages. TO DO THIS View your missed calls Do any of the following: • Double-tap Missed Calls. • Select Missed Calls and then tap Missed Calls at the bottomleft corner of the screen. View your SMS/MMS/E-mail messages Do any of the following: • Double-tap Messages/E-Mail to access the Inbox. • Select Messages/E-Mail and then tap Messages Inbox/E-Mail Inbox at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
TO DO THIS Use Internet Explorer Select Internet Explorer and then tap Launch. Open an item in the Bookmarks Select Bookmarks and then tap Launch. From the Open tab, tap an item from the list to open. Add an item to the Bookmarks Select Bookmarks and tap Launch. From Add/Delete tab, tap Add.... Key in the Name, and Address, and select a folder from the Create in: dropdown list, then tap Add. Create a new folder in the Bookmarks Select Bookmarks and then tap Launch.
Using Multimedia Anytime Launcher gives you easy access to multimedia functions such as EziMusic, EziPhoto, Camera, and Camcorder. TO DO THIS Launch EziPhoto Tap EziPhoto and then tap Launch. NOTE: Refer to the section EziPhoto in this user guide for details. View photos in slideshow mode Select EziPhoto and then tap Slideshow. Display all photos Select EziPhoto and then tap All Photos. Launch EziMusic Tap EziMusic and then tap Launch.
Setting your device My Settings function in Anytime Launcher contains the frequently used settings. From My Settings, you can change your device profile, theme, and ring tones, set alarm, use Task Manager, activate flight mode, and lock your device. 58 TO DO THIS Change profile Tap Profile to open the Profile Manager. Select your preferred profile. If you want to personalize the profile, tap Edit to change the settings. Launch Task Manager Tap Task Manager and then tap Launch.
Searching for information The Search tool enables you to search for files and other items stored in your device or in the external microSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and Tasks. You can also filter your search to files larger than 64 KB. To search for a file or an item: 1. Tap > Programs > Search. 2.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Entering data • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice 60
Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber. Using the onscreen keyboard With the onscreen keyboard, you can enter texts, symbols, numbers, or other special characters. To input using the onscreen keyboard: 1.
Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text. To use the Block Recognizer: 1. In an application that accepts user input, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. • Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.
• • • • Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box. Tap the space button to key in a space. Tap the special symbols Tap Help button to key in symbols, punctuations and other special characters. button for help on how to write characters. Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly.
Writing and drawing on the screen You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing. If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing. To set the default input mode for Notes: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options.... 3.
Recording voice At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note while using your device. To create a voice recording: > Programs > Notes. 1. Tap 2. From the Notes list, tap New. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. Tap when finished recording. A voice record the voice record. 7.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Device Synchronization • Synchronizing your device • Microsoft® ActiveSync 66
Synchronizing your device Your device enables you to synchronize data in your device with the data on your computer. You can synchronize contents and transfer data between your device and your computer using Microsoft® ActiveSync on Windows XP™ platform, or Microsoft® Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista™ platform. NOTE: For synchronizing on Windows Vista™ platform, refer to the Microsoft® Windows Mobile Device Center’s website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.
• Notes • Favorites • Files • Media You can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing. ActiveSync is already installed in your device, but before you can synchronize data with your computer, you must first install ActiveSync in your computer. You can download the latest ActiveSync program from www.microsoft.com. After you have installed ActiveSync, set up a sync relationship between your device and your computer.
4. From the Sync Setup Wizard, you can: • Configure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange Server. Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input. • Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device. 5. Select the information type that you want to synchronize. 6. After you finish the wizard, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device. You can disconnect the device after the synchronization is complete.
Synchronizing via Bluetooth® NOTE: Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on in both your device and your computer. To synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Configure the settings of ActiveSync and Bluetooth on your computer. NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft® ActiveSync Help on your computer for details. 2. Connect your device with your computer using Bluetooth. NOTE: Refer to the section Using Bluetooth® in this user guide for more details. 3.
Synchronizing with an Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Add Server Source... 2. Key in your e-mail address, then tap Next. If you prefer the device to detect the Exchange Server Settings automatically, select the check box. 3. In the Server Address field, key in the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection. 4.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Phone features • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call • Options during a call • ASUS CallFilter 72
Using the phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your device to make and receive voice and video calls. You can also keep a history of calls made, missed, and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from an installed SIM card to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, and Phone settings.
Adjusting the volume To adjust the phone or device volume: 1. Tap from the status bar. 2. From the volume menu, you can: • • Move the slider to adjust device or phone volume. Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the mode and ringer volume settings. Press up to increase volume. Press down to decrease volume. NOTE: You can also press the volume button at the left side of the device to adjust the volume.
Making a call 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 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 erase the number to the left.
Phone pad features Contacts Tap to open the Contacts list Tap to show/hide the keypad Tap to make a call Back arrow Tap to launch Menu Displays the current call status Tap to mute/unmute a call Tap to turn the speaker on/off Tap to take notes 76 Tap to switch between keypad and call status screen Tap to launch the Contacts list Tap to put a call on hold Tap to launch the Call History Tap to launch Menu
Calling from Contacts To make a call from Contacts: 1. From the Today screen, tap Contacts. 2. You can do any of the following to make a call: • • • Tap the name of contact, then tap Call. Tap the name of contact, then press . You can also tap and hold the contact, and from the shortcut menu tap Call Work, Call Home, or Call Mobile. • Tap Enter a name... then enter the name or number you want to call from Contacts. Press to dial the highlighted item. 3. Press to end the call.
The Call History screen displays the following tabs: • (default): Displays all calls made, received, or missed. • : Displays all missed calls. • : Displays all the calls you made. • : Displays all the calls you received. 2. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, then tap Call or press . Tap Menu to do other tasks such as saving a caller’s contact information to your Contacts list, or send a text message to a caller. 3. Press to end the call.
Calling using the Speed Dial The Speed Dial function enables you to quickly and conveniently call frequently-called numbers. You may assign speed dial entries from 2-99. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Ensure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list. 2. Tap Contacts from the Today screen. 3. Tap the contact number that you want to add to speed dial list. Then tap Menu > Add to Speed Dial... 4. Edit the name and number and select a numeric key for this contact. 5.
Using Voice Commander To make a phone call using Voice Commander: 1. Tap > Programs > Voice Commander. 2. From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” 3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list. 4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the confirmation question. If you said “Yes”, the application proceeds and dials the number. Otherwise, it returns to the Voice Commander menu. 5. Say “Goodbye” or tap to exit Voice Commander.
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 .
Options during a call Listed in the table below are the possible menu options for when a call is in progress. Some of these options are available only when multiple calls are in progress or during a conference call. 82 IN-CALL MENU OPTION DESCRIPTION Hold Places the active call on hold. You can also press an active call to put it on hold. Unhold Activates the call that is on hold. You can also press activate the call that is on hold.
Managing multiple calls To answer another call: 1. Tap to place the first call on hold and answer the second call. 2. To end the second call and return to the first call, press . To hold a call to make a second call: Tap to place the first call on hold and call a second number. Press and go back to the first call. To switch between calls: To switch between two calls, tap to end the second call . To set up a multiple call: With multiple calls in progress, tap Menu > Conference.
ASUS CallFilter The ASUS CallFilter is a utility that allows you to control all your incoming calls. Using this utility, you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list, call log, message log, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject. To launch the ASUS CallFilter: • Tap > Programs > Call Filter. To enable the Reject List or Accept List: 1. 2. Tap > Programs > Call Filter. Tick Enable, and from the dropdown list, select Enable Reject List/Accept List.
Managing the Accept list The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls that are not included in the Accept list are automatically rejected. To add items in the Accept list: 1. Tap > Programs > Call Filter. 2 2. Select Accept List from the dropdown list. 3. Select your source of data. You can get data from your Contacts, Call log, Message sender number, or you can add anonymous number and key in new numbers. 3 4 4.
Managing the Reject list The Reject list allows you to select telephone numbers you want to reject. Incoming calls that are in the Reject list are automatically rejected. To add items in the Reject list: 1. Tap > Programs > Call Filter. 2. Select Reject List from the dropdown list. 3. Select your source of data. You can get data from your Contacts, Call log, Message sender number, or you can add anonymous number and key in new numbers. 4.
Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Messaging • E-mail messaging • Threaded SMS • MMS messaging • Windows® Live 87
E-mail messaging Setting up an e-mail account Before you can send and receive e-mail messages, you need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account). You can send e-mail messages by synchronizing or by connecting directly to an e-mail server through your Internet service provider or a corporate network.
5. From the dropdown list, select the time interval that you want to automatically send/receive e-mail messages. If you want to view more download settings, tap Review all download settings, and select your preferred download settings. 6. When done, tap Finish. Managing e-mail accounts TO DO THIS View a list of accounts Tap > Messaging. A list of accounts is displayed with the number of unread messages in the Inbox of each account shown in parenthesis.
Sending an e-mail message To send an e-mail message: 1. Tap > Messaging. 2. Tap an e-mail account. 3. Tap Menu > New . 4. In To: field, enter e-mail address of the person to which you want to send the message or tap Menu > Add Recipient... to select from your Contacts list. NOTE: 5. 6. If you are sending a message to more than one recipient, separate them with a semicolon (;). Key in your message in the message field. When finished, tap Send.
TO DO THIS Insert a picture/voice note/file into an e-mail message While composing your message, tap Menu > Insert > Picture/ Voice Note/File. Set the priority, security, permission, and language of an e-mail message While composing your message, tap Menu > Message Options. Cancel a message While composing your message, tap Menu > Cancel Message. Save a message While composing your message, tap Menu > Save to Drafts. Delete a message With the message you want to delete selected, tap Delete.
Synchronizing e-mail messages You can include e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. On Windows® XP platform, you need to enable mail synchronization in Microsoft® ActiveSync. For more information on enabling mail synchronization, see the ActiveSync online help on your computer. On Windows® Vista platform, you can synchronize your e-mail messages via the Windows® Mobile Device Center.
Managing folders Each Messaging account has a set of five folders: Deleted Items, Drafts, Inbox, Outbox, and Sent Items. These folders store messages that you send and receive through the account. You can move a message to a different folder within the same account. TO View message folder contents Moving a message to a different folder DO THIS Tap > Messaging. Select the account that you want to view. Tap Menu > Go To > Folders... and select the folder that you want to view. Tap > 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. Sending a threaded SMS To 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 semicolon (;). 3. Key in your message. 4.
MMS messaging Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) allows you to send text messages with multiple slides. Each slide may include a picture, video or audio, or text. MMS messages are sent by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) to e-mail accounts or other MMS-enabled mobile devices. NOTES: • You need to subscribe to the GPRS and MMS services with your service provider before you can send and receive MMS messages. Ask your mobile service operator on how to activate the MMS feature.
Sending an MMS message To send an MMS message: 1. Tap > Messaging > Messages > Menu > New > Multimedia Message. 2. Tap a template to use or tap to use a blank sheet. 3. In the To: field, key in the mobile phone number or e-mail address of your recipient. You can enter it using the phone pad or tap Menu > Recipients > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts. If you have more than one recipient, separate them with a semicolon (;). 4. In the Subject field, key in a subject for the message. 5.
The following assumes that you are on the MMS message screen. TO DO THIS Copy the message to other recipients Using the stylus, move the scroll bar to display the Cc: field. Key in the recipient‘s phone number or e-mail address or tap Menu > Recipients > Add Recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts list. Hide a recipient’s contact information from other message recipients Using the stylus, move the scroll bar to display the Bcc: field.
Windows® Live Windows® Live provides a set of services including e-mail, messaging, and search that brings all your online necessities together. With Windows® Live, you can conveniently do the following on your device: • Access your Hotmail, Messenger, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive e-mail messages. • Start a chat with your friends who are online. • Search the web using the Windows® Live search engine. To use Windows® Live, you must have a Passport account.
4. Select Save password and tap Next. 5. Tap the check boxes to show or hide Windows® Live items on the Today screen, then tap Next. 6. Select the items you want to synchronize on your device, then tap Next. Wait for a few minutes for the synchronization process to finish. The next time you sign in to Windows® Live, your username and password is displayed. Using Windows® Live Messenger To sign in and out of Windows® Live Messenger: 1. Set e-mail address and password in Windows® Live. 3.
Common Windows® Live Messenger features TO 100 DO THIS Add a contact Tap Menu > Add new contact, and follow the instructions on the screen. Delete a contact Select the contact to delete and tap Menu > Contact options > Remove Contact. Send an instant message Select the recipient you want to chat with and tap Send IM. Key in your message and tap Send. Add other people to a conversation From a chat session, tap Menu > Options > Add participant, then select a contact and tap Add.
TO DO THIS Unblock a contact In the Messenger contacts list, select the contact’s name. Tap Menu > Contact options > Unblock contact. Change your status Above the Messenger contacts list, tap your name, then tap a status description to use. Or tap Menu > Change Status, then tap a status description. Send a voice clip Tap Voice clip from a chat session to record then tap Send.
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Using Contacts Contacts contains your list of contact information such as mobile or work numbers and e-mail addresses. Using Bluetooth® on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize Contacts between your device and computer. Viewing Contacts To view the Contacts list, do any of the following: • Tap > Contacts. • On the Today screen, tap Contacts.
TO DO THIS Edit a contact’s information On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Select the contact whose information you want to edit and tap Menu > Edit. When you have finished making the changes, tap . Call a contact from the contact list On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact you want to call and use the stylus to scroll to the number you want to call, and tap Call. Send a text message to a contact On the Today screen, tap Contacts.
TO DO THIS Add a picture to a contact On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Select the contact to which you want to add a picture and tap Menu > Edit. Tap Select a picture... and tap an picture, or select Camera and take a picture to use. NOTE: You can only add a picture to contacts stored in your Outlook Contact list. Locate a contact in the Google Maps From the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact whose location you want to locate, then tap Menu > Locate in Google Maps...
Using the SIM Manager SIM Manager enables you to manage your contacts stored in the SIM card, as well as to copy contacts from your device to the SIM card and vice-versa. To launch the SIM Manager, tap 106 > Programs > SIM Manager. TO DO THIS Create a new contact on the SIM card Tap New and then key in the contact name and phone number. Tap Done when finished. Select/deselect all contacts on the SIM card To select all contacts on the SIM card, tap Menu > Select All.
Using Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can also set Calendar to remind you of your appointments. If you use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize appointments between your phone and computer. To open the Calendar program, do one of the following: • • Tap > Calendar. On the ASUS Today screen, tap . Scheduling an appointment To schedule an appointment: 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > New Appointment. 3.
Viewing an appointment To view an appointment: > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap the appointment to view. Viewing your schedule To view your schedule > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap Menu and then select your desired view. • Agenda DO THIS View today’s appointment From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Go to Today. View your agenda for a specific date From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Go to Date. Tap the date to view. • Day Show week numbers • Month From any Calendar view, tap Menu > Tools > Options....
Using Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. The Tasks list The task list is your “things to do” list. When you create or edit tasks with Outlook on your computer and then synchronize it with your device, additional information, such as due date, priority, and category, may show. A task that has been marked as high priority is preceded by an exclamation mark, and a low priority task is marked by a downward-pointing arrow. Overdue tasks are displayed in bold red.
Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Customizing your device • Customizing the Start menu • Using the Profile Manager • Customizing the Today screen • Entering your contact information • Setting up sounds and notifications • Setting the date, time, and alarm • Setting the ringtone • Adjusting the display brightness 110
Customizing the Start menu You can choose up to seven programs to appear in the Start menu. To customize the Start menu: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 3. Tap . 2. Select up to seven programs that you want to be on the Start menu. Using the Profile Manager Profile Manager provides you with a convenient way to customize the ringtone and notification settings of your device to suit different scenarios.
To change to Normal mode: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Profile Manager. 2. Select Normal, then select one of these options from the dropdown list: Default, Outdoor, and Personal. If you want to change the settings of an option, tap Edit. 3. Tap Tone, Volume, or Name tabs and make the necessary changes. 4. When done, tap . To change to Meeting mode: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Profile Manager. 2. Select Meeting. 3 If you want to change the settings, tap Edit. 4.
To change to Automatic mode: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Profile Manager. 2. Select Automatic. NOTE: If the system detects that you are currently busy based on your Calendar, the sound and alert settings in your device automatically switch from Normal to Meeting mode. 3. When done, tap . Customizing the Today screen To change the theme of your device: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 3. Tap when finished. 2. From the Appearance tab, select a theme for your device.
To change the background image: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Today. 3. Tap when finished. 2. From Appearance tab, select the box of Use this picture as the background and tap Browse. Tap an image to use as the background image. Entering your contact information The Owner Information feature allows you to enter and display your personal contact information, such as your name, alternative contact numbers, and e-mail address, on your device.
Setting up sounds and notifications This function enables you to customize the sounds for ringtones, notifications, reminders, alert, warnings, e-mail, text message, and key tones. The phone comes with some polyphonic ringtones that you can choose from. To change the sound: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications. 2. From the Sounds tab, check the boxes before the items you want to enable sounds for. 3. When done, tap . To change the notifications: 1.
3. Select Sync to current time zone if you want to sync the time on your device with your mobile service provider. NOTES: • If you deselect this option, the time on your device is synchronized when you sync the device with your PC. • If you select this option, the time on your device keeps unchanged when you sync the device with your PC. 4. Tap . To set the alarm: > Settings > System tab > Clock and Alarms. 1. Tap 2. On the Alarm tab, enter the necessary alarm settings. 3. Tap .
Setting the ringtone With your device you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ringtone. You can easily configure your favorite song or sound as your ringtone with the following compatible audio formats: aac, amr, .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ringtone to selection To add ringtone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. Tap > Settings > Personal tab > Ring tones. 2. Select a specific file extension from the list box. 3.
Adjusting the display brightness Your device comes with a built-in light sensor which automatically adjust the display brightness according to the environment light. You can also adjust the display brightness manually. To enable auto adjustment: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Brightness. 2. Select Auto adjustment, then tap . To adjust the display brightness manually: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Brightness. 3. Tap when done. 2. Select Manual, then drag the sliders to adjust.
Chapter 8 Chapter 8: Getting connected • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth® • Using Wi-Fi • Using Wi-Fi Sharing • Setting a GPRS connection • Setting the USB connection • Setting the network • GSM/3G Networks 119
Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager allows you to enable/disable the flight mode function; enable/disable Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Sharing, Bluetooth and phone connections; use your device as an external modem; and disable/enable Direct Push. Enabling/disabling flight mode Your device allows you to enable flight mode before taking an onboard flight.
Enabling/disabling the Wi-Fi Sharing function You are allowed to enable or disable the Wi-Fi Sharing function from the Wireless Manager application. To enable or disable the Wi-Fi Sharing function: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi Sharing icon. When enabled, the icon turns blue. To disable the Wi-Fi Sharing function, tap the Wi-Fi Sharing icon. The icon turns gray when disabled.
2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager > Internet Sharing. 3. Select USB from the PC Connection dropdown list. 4. From the Network Connection list, select the network that your device will use to connect to the Internet. 5. Tap Connect. Allow a few seconds for your device to establish the Internet connection. Using Direct Push Direct Push is a technology that allows you continuously retrieve e-mail messages even without synchronising your device with your PC. To use Direct Push: 1.
Using Bluetooth® Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of 7-10 meters (21-30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • • Connect and communicate, such as beam files, tasks, or contacts, with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Use Bluetooth service.
Adding Bluetooth devices To add Bluetooth devices: 1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to add and the device is set as visible. 2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. 3. Tap Add new device... to search for available Bluetooth devices. The search may take a while. 4. Select the device you want to connect to, then tap Next. 5. Enter the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next.
Using Wi-Fi Turning on 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.
Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can manually add a network. Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator. 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.
Using the Wi-Fi Sharing The Wi-Fi Sharing allows you to use your device as an access point. Any WiFi-enabled devices, such as laptop PCs and PDA phones, can share the Internet connection with your devices through High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA). You device can share Internet connection with up to 10 devices at the same time. IMPORTANT: • Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet via GPRS. Refer to the GPRS section in this user guide for more details.
Setting a GPRS connection Your device allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). It supports a wide range of bandwidth that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as e-mail and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in 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. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new modem connection. 3.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect. Tap Delete if you want to delete the selected connection. 4. When connected, tap to exit. NOTE: When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the WLAN will get signal priority. We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.
Disconnecting GPRS To disconnect GPRS: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager. 2. Tap the GPRS icon. The icon turns gray when disabled. NOTES: • You can only disconnect but you cannot enable the GPRS connection in the Wireless Manager application. • If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange Server automatically, synchronisation will occur after you connect again.
Setting the USB connection The USB Setting allows you to select the connection mode between your device and your computer. It allows you to : • Connect your device with your computer for data synchronization using the Microsoft® ActiveSync.; and • Connect your device and computer to data transfer between your computer and your device or the Storage Card. To set the USB connection mode: 1. Connect your device with your PC with the provided USB cable. 2. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > USB Setting.
Setting the network Your device enables you to configure your device’s network connection as well as set multiple networks in the order that you want to access them. Configuring the network To configure the network settings: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting. 2. Select the Country and Operator from the dropdown lists. If your mobile service operator is not on the list, tap the Auto Detect button. 3. When done, tap .
GSM/3G Networks GSM/3G Networks allows you to conveniently switch network type. Network options include Automatic, 3G, and GSM. The default setting is Automatic, which allows the device to search for the proper service automatically. To choose network type: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > GSM/3G Networks. 2. Select a proper network type, then tap . If you prefer to use the service your SIM card automatically detected, select Automatic. 3.
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GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to update the Global Positioning System (GPS) data in your device. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, and the current date and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data To update GPS data: 1. Tap > Programs > GPS Catcher. 3. Tap when finished. 2. Tap Update to start update. NOTES: • To make a successful update, ensure that your device is connected to the Internet. • GPS data expires in three days.
Chapter 10 Chapter 10: Multimedia features • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and videos • Streaming Player • EziMusic • EziPhoto • YouTube&Flickr 136
Using the camera The built-in camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using 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.
Camera mode The following describes the screen icons in the Camera feature. Capture mode Timer Picture size Tap to close camera Number of available shots Tap to preview in EziPhoto Tap to launch Frame mode Tap to switch to Camera mode Tap to launch Panorama mode Tap to launch GPS mode Tap to zoom out Tap to switch to Video mode Tap to switch mode Tap to launch MMS camera mode Tap to launch MMS video mode Tap to zoom in Tap to launch menu NOTES: • By default, the preview screen is set to landscape.
Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. • • • • Scene: Allows you to set the scene mode to Auto or Sports. Self-Timer: Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button. Picture Size: Allows you to set the frame size of the picture.
Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. To switch between camera and video mode, tap the camera/video mode icon. 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, Auto-focus frame Anti-shake icon 2. Repeat step 1 to take more photos. NOTE: The image is automatically saved to My Storage\My Pictures.
Video mode The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Video size Tap to close camera Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording Tap to launch Pictures & Videos Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to launch menu Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. To launch video options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents.
Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: • Tap the video mode icon on the screen. To record video: 1. Aim the device at your subject. 2. Full-press the camera button to begin recording. The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording. 3. Press the camera button again to stop recording. NOTES: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location.
Viewing pictures and videos Use the Pictures & Videos Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos To view pictures and videos: 1. Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos. 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. • • • To view pictures or launch video clips stored in a microSD card, tap the folder list (labeled My Pictures), and tap Storage Card.
Streaming Player Streaming Player allows you to play audio or video files streamed to your device from the Internet. Supported formats include 3gp, 3g2, mp4, and sdp. NOTE: Before using Streaming Player, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, or GPRS connection. Refer to the sections on Wi-Fi or GPRS in this user guide for activating any of these connections on your device.
Playing a streaming file To play a streaming file: 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player, then tap Open. 2. Select Connect with tracking history or manual input of URL. 3. Key in the web address then tap Connect. NOTE: 4. Tap NOTE: Streaming Player only recognizes an rstp:// URL web address. to play a streaming file from your preferred rtsp website. You may bookmark your favorite rtsp://URL website. Refer to the next section for more details.
To create a bookmark: 1. On the Streaming Player screen, tap Menu > Bookmark Manager. 2. Tap New Folder, then enter the name for the folder. 3. Tap Save to save the folder name. You can add an rtsp://URL website to the folder you have created the next time you connect to the Internet. To bookmark an rtsp://URL web address: 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player, then tap Open. 2. Select Connect with tracking history or manual input of URL. 3. Key in the rtsp://URL web address then tap Connect. 4.
EziMusic EziMusic enables you to enjoy music and manage music files easily. To launch EziMusic, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziMusic. Lightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziMusic. The following describes the EziMusic profile on your device.
TO DO THIS Add music files from the Library Tap Library, then open a category folder. Select the files you want to play, then tap Menu > Play. Remove a music file from the Now Playing list Select a music file, then tap Menu > Remove. Change shuffle and repeat mode From the Now Playing screen, tap Menu > Repeat/Shuffle..., then select your preferred mode.
Using the Library Before you can listen to music using EziMusic, you need to update the Library. You can play the music files stored in both your device and storage card after updating the Library. To open the Library From the Now Playing screen, tap or Library. Tap to display the Artist list Tap to display all music files Tap to display the Album list Tap to display the Playlists Tap to display the Genre list Tap to display the Now Playing screen Tap to play all the copyrighted music files.
TO DO THIS Update the Library Tap Update, then select Both, From device memory, or From Storage Card. Remove a music file from the library Tap All to open. Select the music file, then tap Menu > Delete... > Delete file from library only, or Delete file from both the library and device. Tap OK. Add all songs of an Artist to the Now Playing list Tap Artist to open. Tap an Artist to select, then tap Play. Add all songs in an album to the Now Playing list Tap Album to open.
EziPhoto EziPhoto enables you to view and manage your photos conveniently. To launch EziPhoto, do either of the following: • • Tap > Programs > EziPhoto. Lightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziPhoto. The following describes the EziPhoto profile on your device.
TO DO THIS View a photo in full-screen mode Tap a photo to select it, then tap it again to view in full-screen mode. Add a photo to an album Tap a photo to select it, then tap Menu > Add to. Select an album and tap Done. From the confirmation message, tap OK. Import a photo from an installed storage card Tap Menu > Import, select the folder containing the photos and then tap Done. From the confirmation message, tap Yes. Delete a photo Tap a photo to select it, then tap Menu > Delete.
Full-screen mode When you are viewing a photo in full-screen mode, you are allowed to use your finger to zoom and drag the photo instead of using the stylus. You can also set a photo as a contact image. To view a photo in full-screen mode, do any of the following: • From All Photo view, double-tap a photo. • From Calendar view, double-tap a date with photos, then double-tap a photo. • From Albums view, tap an album to open, then double-tap a photo.
To zoom a photo, do any of the following • • From the tool bar, tap / to zoom in/out a photo. Double-tap a photo to magnify it to the maximum size, and double-tap it again to restore to the normal size. To drag a photo: You can drag a photo to view the details when viewing a magnified photo. • Using your finger or the stylus, tap and hold on the screen, then drag the photo in any direction to move it on the screen.
Slideshow mode EziPhoto enables you to view your photos in slideshow mode. To view photos in slideshow mode, do any of the following: • From All Photo view, tap Menu > Slideshow. • From Calendar view, tap a date with photos, then tap Menu > Slideshow. • From Albums view, tap a album to open, then tap Menu > Slideshow. To use the slideshow control panel: 1. On slideshow mode, tap the screen to show the control panel. 2.
To set the slideshow effect: 1. Tap Menu > Setting > Slideshow Settings. 2. Select your preferred transition effect. You can preview the effect from the preview window on the right side of the screen. 3. Select your preferred transition interval from the delay time list. 4. Select your preferred screen orientation to view the slideshow. 5. Select Play background music if you want to play the background music while viewing the slideshow. Tap Browse to select your preferred music file. 6.
Albums view To launch the Albums view, do either of the following • • Tap . Tap Albums from All Photo screen. Tap to open Albums view Tap to open the Calendar view Tap to view all photos Tap to view the previous album *You can also slide your finger rightward on the screen. Tap to view next album *You can also slide your finger leftward on the screen.
TO DO THIS View a photo in full-screen mode Tap an album to open it. All photos in the album are displayed. Tap a photo to select it, then tap it again to view in full-screen mode. Add photos to the album Tap Menu > Add Picture. Select the photos and tap Done. Export an album to an installed storage card Tap Menu > Export. Create a new album From the Albums screen, tap Menu > New Album. Key in a name for the album, then tap OK. Rename an album From the Albums screen, tap Menu > Rename.
Calendar view In Calendar view, your photos are sorted by date when they were taken. To launch Calendar view, do either of the following: • Tap • Tap Calendar from the Albums screen .
TO DO THIS View a photo in full-screen mode Double-tap a photo on the calendar to show all photos taken on a specific day. Tap a photo to select it, then tap it again to view in full-screen mode. Add all photos taken on a specific day to an album Tap a photo on the calendar screen. Tap Menu > Add to. Tap an album name, then tap OK from the confirmation message. Delete all photos taken on a specific day Tap a photo on the calendar screen, then tap Menu > Delete.
YouTube&Flickr YouTube&Flickr enables you to upload videos to the YouTube website and pictures to the Flickr website via MMS, and e-mail messages. IMPORTANT: • Ensure that you have registered the MMS service with your mobile service provider before uploading videos or pictures via MMS. • Set up an e-mail account on your device before uploading videos or pictures via e-mail messages. Refer to the Setting up accounts section in Chapter 5: Messaging for details.
3. In the Email for YouTube uploading area key in your e-mail address, then tap Done. 4. Select MMS or an e-mail account from the dropdown list. 5. Tap Add, then tap a video clip from the list. NOTE: Consult your mobile service provider for the size limit of an MMS message. You are allowed to upload several video clips at a time within the limit. 6. Key in a title, and description for your video clip. 7. Tap Send to upload the video clip to YouTube website.
4. Select MMS or an e-mail account from the dropdown list. 5. Tap Add, then tap a photo from the list. NOTE: Consult your mobile service provider for the size limit of an MMS message. You are allowed to upload several photos at a time within the limit. 6. Key in a title, description, and tag for your picture. 7. Tap Send to upload the picture to the Flickr website.
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Clock Clock allows you to set the time and alarm at your current location or in your visiting city as well as set up to three alarms. Setting time To set time: 1. Tap > Settings > System > Clock. 3. Tap when finished. 2. From the Time tab, set the local time at your current location or in your visiting city. Setting alarm To set the alarm: 1. Tap > Settings > System > Clock. 3. Tap when finished. 2.
Meeting Time Planner Meeting Time Planner allows you to find a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone or net meeting with participants in different time zones. To use the Meeting Time Planner: 1. Tap > Programs > Meeting Time Planner. 2. Select the date and the cities. A color-coded 24-hour timetable of the chosen cities appear, allowing you to identify the best time for the meeting. Dark blue is late night/early morning, light blue is off-peak hour, and white is peak daytime hour.
Chapter 12 Chapter 12: ASUS Special features • Gester • ASUS Zip • Backup • Newstation 167
Gester This feature detects your finger movements on the screen to trigger special effects such as scrolling, panning, and zooming. Enabling Gester To enable the Gester feature: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Gester. 2. Select the check box of Enable Gester Function. 3. Select the Enable Sound Effects to activate the sound effects for the Gester functions. NOTE: The sounds are for some of the gestures only. 4. Tap 168 when finished.
Using Gester gestures Action Scroll Gesture Description Scroll up/down: Slide your finger upward/downward on the screen. NOTE: To stop scrolling, touch the screen with your finger. View previous page/next page in Internet Explorer and EziPhoto: Slide your finger leftward/rightward on the screen. Pan Pan up/down: Slide your finger upward/downward on the screen and then stop at your destination. Pan left/right: Slide your finger leftward/rightward on the screen and then stop at your destination.
ASUS Zip ASUS Zip allows you to compress files to save space on your memory card or device. To compress files: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. 2. Select New archive, then tap Next. 3. Select the files or folders and tap Add button, then tap Next. 4. Rename the file and select the location and compression mode. Check the Password box if you want to set a password for the file. Tap Next. 5. Tap Done to exit.
To extract files from a compressed file: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. 2. Select Extract file, then tap Next. 3. Select a compressed file, then tap Next. 4. Select a folder to save the extracted files to, then tap Next. 5. Tap Done to exit. Check the Exit and open folder box if you want to open the folder where the compressed files are stored. Backup The Backup function allows you to back up or restore your files and data to your device or storage card. Backing up files To back up files: 1.
Setting Backup To set Backup: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup, then tap Option. 2. Check the box if you want the device to automatically reset after backup, then Tap Restoring files To restore files: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup > Restore. 2. Select the location and the items you want to restore, then tap Next. 3. Rename the file and select the storage location for the backup, then tap Next. 4. Enter the password to decrypt the backup file, then tap Next. 5.
Newstation With the Newstation in your device, you can conveniently browse news and blogs anywhere and anytime. NOTE: Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet. Using Newstation To read RSS news: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category folder to open. 3. Tap a channel name to open. 4. Browse your favorite subjects. To create a new category folder: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap Menu > New Category then edit the category name.
To add a channel: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation, then tap a category folder to open. 2. Tap Menu > New Channel. You can add a channel from either Internet or an existing file. • Input from URL Select Input from URL and enter the URL address, then tap Next. Select a category where you want to add the channel, then tap Finish. • Import from a file Select Import from a file, then tap Next. Select a folder and choose a file from the list.
Using Newstation menus Category Menu To use the category menu: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Select a category folder, then tap Menu. The menu list pops up. 3. Tap an option that you need. Channel Menu To use the channel menu: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category folder, then select a channel and tap Menu. 3. Tap an option that you need. Subject Menu To use the subject menu: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. 2. Tap a category folder, then tap a channel to open.
Chapter 13 Chapter 13: Other features • Microsoft® Office Mobile • Adobe Reader LE • Auto Cleaner • Restoring default factory settings • System information • Task Manager • Removing programs • Google Search • Google Maps Mobile • Using the Opera Mobile 176
Microsoft® Office Mobile Your device comes with preinstalled Microsoft® Office Mobile applications which enable you to create, view, and edit spreadsheets, presentations, note, and word files on your device. Use these applications like you would normally use the Office applications on your computer. To access these applications, tap ICON > Office Mobile. Select the appropriate application to use. DESCRIPTION Excel Mobile allows you to view, create, and edit an Excel spreadsheet.
Excel® Mobile Excel® Mobile enables you to create, view, and edit spreadsheets on your device. Any editing or formatting done on a spreadsheet file is kept intact even when you open the spreadsheet file on your computer. Excel® Mobile is compatible with Microsoft® Office Excel 2007. To launch Excel® Mobile, tap 178 > Office Mobile > Excel Mobile.
TO DO THIS Rename or move a spreadsheet file Tap Menu > File > Rename/Move... Enter the new name in the Name field. To move the file to another location, select the folder or location where you want to move the file. When finished, tap . Send a file via an e-mail message Tap Menu > File > Send via E-mail... > Outlook E-mail. A new e-mail template is displayed with the Excel file attached. Key in the recipient’s e-mail address, the subject, and your message. Tap Send.
TO DO THIS Creating a bulleted or numbered list Tap Menu > List. Select the list type that you want to create. Clear the applied list Highlight the lines of text, then tap Menu > List > Clear. Cut, copy, or paste text Tap Cut, Copy, or Paste from Menu. Take a picture to insert into your note Tap Menu > Take Picture. After taking the picture, tap the name of your note at the bottom right corner of the screen. The picture appears on your note.
Word® Mobile Word® Mobile enables you to view and edit Word documents on your device. It saves the editing or formatting that you have done on a Word document from your PDA phone, even when you open the Word document on your computer. Word® Mobile is compatible with Microsoft® Office Word 2007. To launch Word® Mobile, tap > Office Mobile > Word Mobile. TO DO THIS Create a new word file Tap New to create a new word file; or tap Menu > File > New to create another file while working on the current one.
TO DO THIS Apply paragraph formatting Tap Menu > Format > Paragraph. Set your preferred paragraph format. Tap when done. Check the spelling in a file Tap Menu > Tools > Spelling. Count the words or characters in a file Tap Menu > Tools > Word Count. Insert the date Tap Menu > Tools > Insert Date. Find or replace text Tap Menu > Edit > Find/Replace... Cut, copy, or paste text Tap Cut, Copy, or Paste from Menu. Clear the contents Tap Menu > Edit > Clear.
PowerPoint® Mobile PowerPoint® Mobile enables you to view presentation files on your PDA phone. It is compatible with Microsoft® Office PowerPoint 2007. To launch PowerPoint® Mobile, tap > Office Mobile > PowerPoint Mobile. TO DO THIS Set up the presentation settings such as the orientation, slide animation, or slide transition Tap Menu > Set up Show. Set up your preferred settings. Tap when done. View a presentation file From the list of existing files, tap the file that you want to view.
TO DO THIS Create a duplicate file From the list of existing files, tap and hold the file that you want to create a duplicate. The file menu list appears. Tap Create Copy. Send a file via an e-mail message Tap Menu > File > Send via E-mail... > Outlook E-mail. A new e-mail template is displayed with the Excel file attached. Key in the recipient’s e-mail address, the subject, and your message. Tap Send. Beam a file Tap Menu > File > Beam...
Auto Cleaner To free the memory in your device, you can use this function to conveniently close the running applications that you are not using. To set Auto Cleaner: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Auto Cleaner. 2. Select the check box to activate the Auto Cleaner function, then select either Press X or Press and hold X on the screens’s upper right to close the program. 3. Tap the Setting button to set the Exempted and the Force quit list. 4. Tap when finished.
Restoring default factory settings This option allows you to restore the device system to its default factory settings. To restore default settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Default Settings. 2. Enter ‘1234’ in the Password field and tap OK to confirm that you want to restore to default settings. 3. Tap Yes to start restoring. WARNING: This option deletes all files stored in your device. Back up your important data to your storage card or computer before restoring to the default settings.
Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to monitor the currently running programs, memory and CPU occupancy. You can use this function to end these programs easily. You can also switch to any of the listed programs from the Task Manager screen. To launch Task Manager: Tap > Programs > Task Manager. To end a program: Select the program you want to end and tap End Task. To end all tasks, tap Menu > End All Tasks. To switch to a program: Select a program and tap Menu > Switch To.
Removing programs To free the storage memory inyour device, you can remove the programs you installed. But for the programs preinstalled in your device, you are not allowed to remove them. To remove a program: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs. 2. Select a program you want to remove, then tap Remove. 3. A warning message pops up. Tap Yes to confirm. Google Search Google Search enables you to do web searches on your device as you would on Google search engine on your computer.
Google Maps Mobile Google Maps Mobile is a free map service from Google that allows you to get traffic updates, driving directions, business listings, and satellite images on your device. NOTES: • Some functions of Google Maps Mobile may not work depending on your location. • Google Maps is only available in these countries: Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom, Taiwan, and China.
TO DO THIS Find your approximate location Tap Menu > My Location, and press 0 (zero) to move the map to your location. A flashing blue dot appears indicating your approximate current location. If the GPS signal is weak, a flashing blue dot surrounded by a light blue circle appears. NOTE: For a better signal reception, use an external GPS device with your mobile device. NOTE: You may also send your location to a contact or find the location of a contact in the Google Maps.
Using the Opera Mobile Opera Mobile enables you to browse the Internet on your PDA phone. It allows you to import your favorite links from the Internet Explorer; send links as e-mail/SMS/MMS messages; and download images and copy texts from web pages. To launch the Opera Mobile, do any of the following: • Tap > Programs > Opera Browser. • Slightly press the Opera Browser key . NOTE: Before using this application, ensure that you have Internet connection via GPRS or Wi-Fi connection.
TO Refresh the current web page Save a web page Manage saved web pages Bookmark a favorite web page Manage bookmarks Send a bookmark via e-mail/ SMS/MMS messaging Delete history Open a new window Toggle between windows Close a window Change the size of text on Web pages 192 DO THIS Tap > Reload. Tap and hold the stylus on the page, then tap Save Page from the dropdown menu. Tap > Saved Pages. Tap to add web pages or delete saved web pages.
TO Show or hide pictures on Web pages Enable/Disalbe full screen mode Show downloads Send a link embedded in a web page DO THIS Tap > Settings > Display and select/deselect Show images. Tap > Settings > Display and select/deselect Automatic full screen. Tap > Downloads. Select a downloaded file and tap to open or delete it. Tap and hold the text with a hyperlink, then select from the dropdown menu if you want to send the link through e-mail/SMS/ MMS messaging.
Appendices Appendices • Notices • Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • ASUS contact information 194
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.
ASUS Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886228943447; Fax: 886228907698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, ASUS P835, are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards. Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact us.
ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (AsiaPacific) Address Website Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Software download 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 www.asus.com.tw +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com* ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Telephone Fax Website Software download 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +15029550883 +15029338713 usa.asus.com support.asus.
Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 25 40880 RATINGEN, BRD.
7 EN 301908-1 EN 301908-2 7 EN 55022:2006 7 EN 55024: 1998+A1:2 001+A2:2003 EN 50360 EN 50361 7 EN 61000-3-2 : 2000+A2:2005 EN 61000-3-3 : 1995+A1:2001 EN 55013 EN 55020 7 EN 50332-1 7 CE marking the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagneticnetwork fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (1998), Guidelines for limiting exposure in time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields Disturbances in supply systems caused
