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GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to update the GPS data in your device. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, current date, and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data To update GPS data: 1. Tap Start > Programs > GPS Catcher. 2. Connect your device to a PC with the USB cable. Then tap Update. The update process starts. NOTE: To make a successful update, make sure ActiveSync 4.
. Tap when finished. NOTE: The GPS data expires in three days. You need to update it when it expires. You can also set GPS Catcher to update automatically, refer to the following section Setting GPS Catcher. Setting GPS Catcher To set GPS Catcher: 1. From the GPS Catcher screen, tap Menu > Setting. 2. Check the options at your preference. when finished.
External GPS P550 allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. To use an external device, you need to set connection between P750 and your external GPS device. Setting external GPS device To set an external GPS device: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > External GPS. 2. From the Programs tab, select a program port. NOTE: The other GPS application in P750 will use the same COM Port as you set here. Ensure that this port is also available in the other GPS applications.
3. From the Hardware tab, specify a hardware port and baud rate for your external GPS device to use. Refer to the user guide of your external GPS device for details. 4. From the Access tab, check the Manage GPS automatically (recommended) check box. NOTE: If you clear this check box, some GPS related application in P550 may not be able to obtain GPS data.
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Chapter Multimedia features 6 • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and videos 77
Using the camera The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera, you can do either of the following: • Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera. • Press the Camera button on the right side of your device. Camera/shutter button Camera button NOTE: • By default, the preview screen is set to landscape. • After launching the camera, your device is set to camera mode by default.
Navigation button functions in camera mode The following describes the navigation button functions in Camera mode: Up ENTER/ACTION Button Forward Backward Down Up In camera preview mode, press for video mode. In the camera or video option menu, press to select menu items. Down In video preview mode, press for camera mode. In the video or camera options menu, press to select menu items. Backward In camera mode and if the resolution is not 1600x1200, press to zoom in.
Available capture modes Your device camera can be set to two capture modes: • Camera mode - Camera mode allows you to take photos, and save them to your device or miniSD. You can also configure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnification, adjust the picture quality, apply effects, and modify other advanced settings. • Video mode - Video mode enables you to record audio/video clips.
Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Flash light status Macro mode status Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode status Effects icon Picture resolution Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Number of available shots Tap to zoom in Capture modes: Camera mode Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to launch camera menu 81
Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ / ]- indicates the picture quality used. / ] - indicates the camera flash status. ] - this icon appears when the camera is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ • Scene mode icon [ / / ] - indicates default storage for captured images. / ] - indicates the scene mode used.
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.
Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. Scene The Scene option allows you to select presets appropriately for a night scene or sports event. Select Auto to use best setting for any scene. Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture.
Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. By default, the picture quality is set to Super Fine. Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature.
Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. SelfTimer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button. Burst Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in succession with one press of the camera/ shutter button.
Frame Allows you to set a frame. This feature is only available when the resolution is set to 320x240. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect. Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Insert a miniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prefix format - Filename prefix - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Burst interval 88
Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set otherwise, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Done. You can also tap the camera mode icon on the screen to set to camera mode. To take a photo: 1. Aim the device at your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, you can see the auto-focus frame on the center of the screen.
Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Video resolution Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording Tap to zoom in Capture mode icons: Camera mode Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to launch video menu 90
Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the flash light is enabled. ] - this icon appears when the video is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ / • Effects icon [ ] - indicates the effect used. • Video Size [ / / / / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips. ] - shows the resolution used. • Exit icon [ ] - tap to close camera.
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.
Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set your device into Camera or Video capture mode. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video.
Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature. Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for recorded video. NOTE: Insert a miniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect.
Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode, do either of the following: • Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Exit. • Tap the video mode icon on the screen. Video mode icon To record video: 1. Aim the device at your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the screen.
2. Full-press the camera/shutter button or press the navigation button action button to begin recording. The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording. 3. Full-press the camera/shutter button or press the navigation button action button again to stop recording. Record indicator 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record another video. NOTE: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location. • Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device.
Viewing pictures and videos Use the Pictures and Videos Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos To view pictures and videos: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos. 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. • To view pictures or launch video clips stored in miniSD card, tap the folder list (labeled My Pictures), and tap storage card. • To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device, tap My Pictures then tap picture thumbnail.
Chapter Other features 7 • Windows® Live • Internet Share • Setting ring tone • Wake-up setting • System information • Restoring factory default settings 99
Windows® Live Windows® Live Windows® Live is an instant messaging software that is preinstalled in your device. It allows you to: • Send and receive instant messages to your contacts who are online; • Access your Hotmail® account and send and receive e-mail messages; and • Search the Web and get results delivered to your phone in an easy-to-read format. To use Windows Live Messenger: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.
2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live, then tap Accept. 3. Enter your e-mail address and password. Then tap Next. Windows Live Search: With Windows live search, you can quickly search the web for information, directions, maps and images. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live icon 2.
Internet Sharing With Internet Sharing, your computer can use your P550 as a modem for connecting to the Internet. To use Internet Sharing: 1. Connect your device to the computer using Bluetooth or a USB cable. 2. Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing. 3. Select the PC connection type. 4. Select the network connection your device uses to connect to the Internet. 5. Tap Connect. NOTE: • If you want to use USB as PC connection, install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.
Setting ring tone With P550 you can add and configure your favorite music as your device ring tone. You can easily configure your favorite song or sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: aac, amr, .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection To add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Ring tones. 2. Select a specific file extension from the list box. 3. Tap to check a ring tone file that you want to add.
Changing the ring tone To change the ring tone: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone. 2. Select a ring tone from the Ring tone list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ring tones that came with the device. Tap 3. Tap 104 to try ring tone sound and tap when finished. to stop.
Wake-up setting You can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. To set the wake-up action: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Wakeup source. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3. Tap when finished.
System information The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. To launch the System Information: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > System Information. 2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. Tap Version tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio, MP, and Battery version.
Restoring default factory settings This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. To restore default settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Default Settings. 2. Key in ‘1234’ in the Password field to confirm that you want to restore to default settings. 4. Tap when done. You can also press the Up navigation key and the power button to restore the device to its factory default settings. WARNING: This option will delete all files stored in this device.
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ASUS status icon The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following device components: CPU, USB, LCD brightness, Battery power, memory, miniSD card, and storage. To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen. CPU: Allows you to set the CPU mode. Set to Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB: Allows you to set the USB connection mode.
CPU mode setting Allows you to select the CPU mode (Turbo, Standard, Power Saving). Tap to check Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode. • ActiveSync (Turbo mode) - allows a high speed serial connection between your device and PC. Select this when using ActiveSync. • ActiveSync (Normal mode) - allows a low speed serial connection between your device and PC. Select this when using ActiveSync.
LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power. Power Displays the battery power status. 112 The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turn-off the device if not used.
Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory. Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory.
Programs running in memory Allows you to activate or stop any program running on memory. IMPORTANT: When you exit a running program, you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory. You can stop these programs from running in the background using this option. ASUS Status Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu.
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Appendix • RF Exposure Information (SAR) • Notices • Safety information • Contact information 116
RF Exposure Information (SAR) THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Additional Information can be found on the websites of the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/emf). * The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the ASUS testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
RF Exposure Information (FCC SAR) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
Notices Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (such as with some lithium batteries), the following applies: – The battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions; – If the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servic
Operator access with a tool If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access. An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036).
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.
ASUS Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2894-3447; Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P550, 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 have our best attention.
Safety Information Phone care You should never 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. You should never leave your phone in the window of your car or otherwise expose it to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This may damage it. You should never handle your phone with wet hands or expose it to moisture or liquids of any kind.
• Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer. • Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery. • Never soak the battery in water or any other fluid. • 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 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 a fire.
Cleaning and storing • Your device 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 off the device 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.
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. 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.
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. Posted facilities Turn off your device where posted notices so require. Magnetic media Magnetic fields generated by Pocket PC Phone phones may damage data on magnetic storage media, such as credit cards, computer discs or tapes.
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.
Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Hotline: 0800-093-456 (Toll-Free call from Taiwan only) Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://tw.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://www.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany/Austria) Hotline: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 E-mail: http://www.asus.de/support/support.htm WWW: http://www.
