P525 User Manual
E2653 Revised Edition V2 June 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER 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 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents P525 specifications................................................................................ 8 Package contents................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P525.................................................................. 12 Layout ...................................................................................................... 12 Device components description......................
Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel........................................................................... 28 Using the Block Recognizer........................................................................... 28 Using the on-screen keyboard....................................................................... 29 Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30 Using T9 input........................................................
Using the keypad........................................................................................... 48 Using the phone pad...................................................................................... 48 Making calls from Contacts............................................................................ 50 Making calls from Call History........................................................................ 50 Using the Speed Dial........................................................
Enabling My Secrets...................................................................................... 74 Unlocking My Secrets.................................................................................... 76 Locking My Secrets........................................................................................ 77 My Secrets setting......................................................................................... 78 Disabling My Secrets..................................................
System information............................................................................ 121 Restoring default factory settings.................................................... 122 Chapter 8: Device components status ASUS status icon................................................................................ 124 CPU mode setting........................................................................................ 125 USB setting.............................................................
P525 specifications Processor Intel® XScale™ 416MHz application processor Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition Memory 128 MB Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.8-inch, 65, 536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, transreflective TFT touch screen LCD Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 2.
Package contents Check your P525 package for the following items: • ASUS P525 device • 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion battery • AC Adapter • USB Cable • Stylus • Protection case • Headset • Getting Started CD • User Manual • Quick Start Guide NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. CAUTION: • To reduce risk of fire, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details. • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
Chapter Getting started 1 • Getting to know your P525 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen 11
Getting to know your P525 Components: Layout 2 1 Stylus 2 Mini-SD slot 3 I 3 Infrared (IR) port 1 4 Camera button Top features 8 5 Voice Command/Record button 6 Volume controller 7 Reset button 9 8 Earpiece receiver 4 9 Notification LED 10 LCD touch screen 11 Left Soft key 12 Call key 5 10 6 13 Start button 14 Mode/Task switcher button 15 5-way Joystick 16 Alpha-numeric keypad 11 12 7 12 Left side features 13 14 15 16 Front features 17
Getting to know your P525 Components: 25 21 22 23 21 Camera flash light 22 Camera lens 23 Speaker 24 Battery compartment 26 25 Power button 26 Hold button 27 Mic 28 Mini-USB connector 24 29 Earphone slot Right side features Rear features 27 28 29 Bottom features 13
Device components description No. 14 Item Description 1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen. 2 Mini-SD slot Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card. 3 Infrared (IR) port Allows you to beam data to another device that has an infrared port. 4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to auto-focus then full-press to take a picture. In video mode, full-press to start recording video and press again to stop.
Device components description No. Item Description 14 Mode/Task switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks. 15 5-way Joystick This 5-way joystick is used to move through menus. Press the center to run an application or in camera mode, press to take a picture. 16 Numeric keypad Allows easy dialing when making a phone call. 17 Right Soft key Performs the task indicated above the button. 18 End button Press to end a call.
Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P525, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory. Your P525 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them.
2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace battery compartment cover.
Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging.
Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P525 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P525. • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select it. • Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Calibrating P525 Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen and follow succeeding calibration screen instructions. You can also invoke the calibration screen by simultaneously pressing the Mode and Clear buttons.
The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information you need. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. • To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. The following describes the common information found on the today screen: Status bar Tap to open the Start menu Tap to setup date, time, and alarm.
Status indicators Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators. Icon Description General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Call forwarded. Call in progress. Call on hold. Missed call. New message.
Status indicators Icon Description New voice mail. No cellular phone service. No signal. Searching for cellular phone service. Indicates signal strength. Sound OFF. Sound ON. Battery low. Battery extremely low. Battery partially charged. Battery charging. Battery fully charged.
Status indicators Icon Description Searching Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi active. Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or silent mode on. Bluetooth headset connected. Bluetooth head connected with sound. Appears when you set alarm Pocket MSN service notification. Pocket MSN chat is online.
Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape (right-handed) 3. Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text files. To change the screen orientation, tap Start > Setting > System tab > Screen then select the orientation you want. You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.
Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. Tap Start to display the start menu items: Portrait mode Landscape mode You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. To do this: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven (7) items.
Chapter Entering data 2 • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help 27
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 available on your device including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, T9, and Transcriber. 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.
Using the on-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can key in text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. To input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. 2. Key in text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel To enlarge the on-screen keyboard: 1. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Option. 2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list. 3. Tap Large Keys.
Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. • Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box. • Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box.
Using T9 input T9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the keypad, T9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word. To switch to T9 input: • In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap T9 or • While you are editing a document and T9 is not your input method, long press key to switch to ASUS T9.
Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber. To use the Transcriber: 1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile. 2. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber. To write using Transcriber (using Notes): 1.
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 Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options. 3.
Recording voice You can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note using your device. To start a voice recording: 1. Press and hold the Record button while recording. 2. Release to stop recording. 3. Tap to close and exit. To create a voice recording using Notes: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap New. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 5.
To add a recording to a saved note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. Tap the stop icon when finished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 7. Tap .
Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server, you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.
If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard. To install and configure ActiveSync in your computer: 1. Insert the Microsoft companion CD that came with your device package. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 3.
Synchronizing via USB You can connect to your device using the bundled USB cable to synchronize to your computer. To synchronize your device via USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.
Synchronizing via Bluetooth You can connect your device to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless technology. To synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Configure Bluetooth in your computer to support ActiveSync. Refer to the ActiveSync Help in your computer for instructions. 2. Turn on Bluetooth in your device. See “Using Bluetooth” section in Chapter 4 for details. 3. On your device, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 4. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth.
Synchronizing with Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source. 2. In the Server Address field, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next. 4. Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. To change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. Tap Finish when done. 5. Start the sync process.
Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Refer to the table for input details. 42 Volume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off-peak times list. While roaming Check Use above settings while roaming.
Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for files and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook 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 Start > Programs > Search. 2.
Getting Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device. To get help for a program: • From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help. A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.
Chapter Phone features 3 • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call 45
Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P525 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy SIM card contacts to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To launch the Phone pad, do any of the following: • Tap Start > Phone. • Press the talk button.
Adjusting the device volume To adjust the device volume: 1. Tap the speaker icon. 2. From the volume menu, you can: • Adjust the phone volume or device volume by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings. You can also adjust the device volume by pressing the volume controller keys at the left side of the device.
Making a call You can make a phone call using either the key pad or phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Using the keypad To make a call using the keypad: 1. Enter the number of the party you wish to call, then press . If you pressed the wrong number, press to erase number to the left. 2. Talk to the called party when connected. 3. When finished, press to end the call. Using the phone pad To make a call using the phone pad: 1.
Phone pad features Operator name Dialled numbers appear here Press to delete number to the left Numeric keypad Press to set speed dial Press to launch Call History Press to make call Press to launch Contacts list Press to launch menu Displays the current call status Press to mute Press to launch Contacts list Press to turn speaker ON/OFF Press to hold call Press to take notes Press to end call Press to launch numeric keypad Press to launch menu 49
Making calls from Contacts To make a call directly from Contacts: 1. Tap Start > Phone. 2. From the Phone pad, tap Contacts or press the Left soft key. You can also launch Contacts from the Today screen by tapping Contacts on the menu bar or pressing the Right soft key. 3. You can do any of the following to make a call: • Tap to select a contact, then from the Contacts list, tap Call. • Tap to select a contact, then press talk button. • Select a contact then press the talk button twice.
Using the Speed Dial With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply tap and hold on the Phone pad to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Make sure that entry you want to create is already in the Contacts. 2. Tap Start > Phone. 2. On the Phone pad, tap the Speed Dial button. 3. Tap Menu > New. 4. Tap a contact from the list then tap Select. 5.
Using Voice Command To make a phone call using voice command: 1. Press the voice command button on the left side of your device. 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 voice command proceeds and dials the number; otherwise, it returns to the voice command menu. 5. Say “Goodbye” to exit voice command.
Receiving a call When you receive a call, a message will appear, giving you the option to answer or ignore the incoming call. To answer or reject an incoming call: • To answer a call tap Answer, or press . • To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press . TIP: Long press to switch receiver to speakerphone mode. The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call: • Tap Answer to receive call or • Tap Ignore to dismiss call.
Chapter Wireless features 4 • Using Bluetooth® • Using WLAN (IEEE 802.
Using Bluetooth® Overview Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (i.e. beam files, tasks, contacts) with other devices with Bluetooth features. • Use Bluetooth service.
Configuring Bluetooth To configure Bluetooth in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Bluetooth icon. 2. From the Bluetooth screen, you can access the following tabs: • General - allows you to set the user profile, turn Bluetooth on or off, displays the Bluetooth status, and provides a link to the Bluetooth Manager.
Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset Mono headset setup 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. 2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New. 4. From the Bluetooth Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup then tap Next.
5. Make sure that your headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next. 6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled headset device then tap Next. 7. In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap . You can find this in the documentation that came with your headset device. 8. Tap Finish. You are now ready to use your headset device.
Stereo headset setup P525 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP. 1. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 2. From the Bluetooth manager screen, tap New then select High Quality Audio Setup. 3. Make sure that your stereo headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next. 4.
5. Tap Finish to initiate connection. NOTES: • To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time. • To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions. Using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS To configure a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device: 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enable on your device. 2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 3.
6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled GPS device then tap Next. 7. Select SPP Slave in the Service Selection list then tap Next. 8. Tap Finish. 9. Tap and hold the shortcut icon to display shortcut menu then tap Connect. 10.In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap OK. You can find this in the documentation that came with your headset device.
Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b) Introduction WLAN (IEEE 802.11b), refers to certain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit international association to certify interoperability of wireless local area network products. Any device tested and approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certified as interoperable with each other even if they are from different manufacturers.
Configuring WLAN To configure WLAN in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon. 2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs: • Wi-Fi Status • Setting • IP Info • Site Survey NOTE: Tap ? for Wi-Fi Help. Wi-Fi Status Displays the Wi-Fi status, ESSID, BSSID, BSS mode, channel, data rate, IP Address, and signal strength.
IP Info Displays the network information and allows you to renew or ping a network connection. Site Survey Shows the available wireless networks in the area.
Using Infrared (IR) You can use your device to connect to another device with infrared capabilities. To connect to another device via infrared: 1. Setup the device you want to connect to receive infrared beams. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the device. 2. Configure your device to receive infrared beams. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Beam icon. 3. Tap to check Receive all incoming beams. 4. Tap . 5. Line up the infrared ports of both devices.
Setting a GPRS connection Your P525 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device: 1. From the Today screen, tap status bar. on the 2.
4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new model connection. 5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.
6. Input the Access point name. 7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 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 selected connection setting. 4. When connected, tap 70 to exit.
If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. Pop-up callout 2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you’re using Internet Explorer, the default site will be displayed.
Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider. To connect via GPRS Tool: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting screen, select your GPRS provider from the list.
Chapter My Secrets 5 • Using My Secrets 73
Using My Secrets My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classified documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-defined password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. Enabling My Secrets To enable My Secrets using Express Mode (recommended): 1. Tap Start > Programs then tap My Secrets icon. 2. Tap Express Mode (Recommended) then tap Next.
3. Key in a 4-digit password. 4. When prompted, key in the same password again to confirm. 5. Tap Finish. When finished, the My Documents\My Secrets becomes an encrypted folder. You can now start using this folder. IMPORTANT: • When locked, the My Secrets folder is hidden. Use password to unlock folder and access files. • You can tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen to lock, unlock, and configure My Secrets. See next page for details.
Unlocking My Secrets To unlock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock. 3. Key in correct password. You can now use My Secrets folder.
Locking My Secrets To lock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock. The My Secrets icon changes to indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.
My Secrets setting To modify the My Secrets settings: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting. 3. Key in correct password.
Security Setting Security setting allows you to enable or disable autolock when the device enters sleep mode, lock the device now, or stop security. Password The Password tab allows you to change the password and password type.
Hint Set a hint in case you forget your password. • Tap check box to enable or disable use of hint to unlock the device. • Select one of the predefined questions then key in answer. 4. Tap 80 when finished.
