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P527

User Manual

E3361

First Edition

September 2007

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................................... 3

P527 speciﬁcations ............................................................................... 9

Package contents ................................................................................ 10

Getting to know your P527 ................................................................... 2

Layout ..................................................................................................... 12

Getting to know your P527 ................................................................. 13

Device components description .................................................................... 14

Device components description .................................................................... 15

Getting your device ready ................................................................... 16

Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................ 16

Charging the battery...................................................................................... 18

Starting up ............................................................................................ 19

Powering your device .................................................................................... 19

Using the stylus ............................................................................................. 19

Calibrating P527............................................................................................ 20

Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20

The Today screen ................................................................................ 21

Status indicators............................................................................................ 22

Status indicators............................................................................................ 23

Status indicators............................................................................................ 24

Screen orientation ......................................................................................... 25

Start menu..................................................................................................... 26

ASUS Launcher .................................................................................... 27

Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................ 27

Using the Input Panel .......................................................................... 30

Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 30

Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 31

Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 32

Using XT9 input............................................................................................. 33

Using the Transcriber .................................................................................... 34

Writing and drawing on the screen .................................................... 35

Recording voice ................................................................................... 36

Using ActiveSync™ ............................................................................. 38

Synchronizing via mini-USB .......................................................................... 40

Synchronizing with Exchange Server ................................................ 41

Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................ 43

Searching information ......................................................................... 44

Getting Help ......................................................................................... 45

Using phone ......................................................................................... 48

Phone pad ..................................................................................................... 48

Adjusting the volume ..................................................................................... 48

Making a call ........................................................................................ 49

Using the alphanumeric keypad .................................................................... 49

Phone pad features ....................................................................................... 50

Using Smart dialer......................................................................................... 50

Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 51

Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 51

Using the Speed Dial .................................................................................... 52

Using Voice Commander .............................................................................. 53

Receiving a call .................................................................................... 54

ASUS CallFilter .................................................................................... 55

Launching ASUS CallFilter ............................................................................ 55

Using ASUS CallFilter ................................................................................... 57

Managing the Accept list ............................................................................... 58

Managing the Reject list ................................................................................ 59

Using the Wireless Manager ............................................................... 62

Using Bluetooth® ................................................................................. 63

Overview ..................................................................................................... 63

Activating Bluetooth in your device ............................................................... 63

Adding Bluetooth devices.............................................................................. 64

Using Wi-Fi® ......................................................................................... 67

Turning on Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 67

Conﬁguring wireless networks ...................................................................... 68

Adding a wireless network ............................................................................ 69

Using Wi-Fi Manager .................................................................................... 70

Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 72

Connecting GPRS ......................................................................................... 75

Disconnecting GPRS .................................................................................... 76

Using the GPRS Tool .................................................................................... 77

GPS Catcher ......................................................................................... 79

Updating GPS data ....................................................................................... 79

Setting GPS Catcher ..................................................................................... 80

Travelog ................................................................................................ 81

Turning on GPS ........................................................................................... 81

Recording Travel Track ................................................................................. 82

Exporting Route ............................................................................................ 85

Creating a New POI ..................................................................................... 88

Travelog Setting ............................................................................................ 89

GPS Setting .................................................................................................. 89

Location Courier .................................................................................. 96

Using Location Courier.................................................................................. 96

External GPS ........................................................................................ 99

Setting external GPS device ......................................................................... 99

Using the camera ............................................................................... 102

Launching the camera................................................................................. 102

Available capture modes ............................................................................. 103

Supported formats....................................................................................... 103

Camera mode screen.................................................................................. 104

Camera mode icons .................................................................................... 105

Camera options menu ................................................................................. 106

Taking photos ...............................................................................................111

Video mode screen ......................................................................................112

Video mode icons .........................................................................................113

Video options menu .....................................................................................114

Recording videos .........................................................................................117

Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................118

Viewing pictures and videos .........................................................................118

Remote Presenter .............................................................................. 120

Using the Remote Presenter ....................................................................... 120

Backup ................................................................................................ 127

Backing-up ﬁles ........................................................................................... 127

Restoring ﬁles ............................................................................................. 129

Backup Setting ............................................................................................ 131

Meeting Time Planner ........................................................................ 132

NewStation ......................................................................................... 134

Reading NewStation news ......................................................................... 134

Creating a new category ............................................................................ 134

Adding a new channel ................................................................................ 135

NewStation Menus ...................................................................................... 138

FM Radio ............................................................................................. 139

Listening to FM radio................................................................................... 139

Adding a new channel ................................................................................ 139

Managing My Channel list ........................................................................... 140

Conﬁguring FM Settings.............................................................................. 141

Windows Live™ ................................................................................. 142

Signing up ................................................................................................... 142

Setting ring tone ................................................................................ 147

Adding ring tone to selection ....................................................................... 147

Changing the ring tone ................................................................................ 148

Wake-up setting ................................................................................. 149

Mode switcher .................................................................................... 150

Auto Cleaner ...................................................................................... 151

Setting Auto Cleaner ................................................................................... 151

System information ........................................................................... 152

Restoring default factory settings ................................................... 153

ASUS status icon ............................................................................... 156

USB setting ................................................................................................. 157

LCD Brightness ........................................................................................... 158

Battery ................................................................................................... 158

Memory ................................................................................................... 159

Storage card memory.................................................................................. 159

Programs Running in memory .................................................................... 160

Settings ................................................................................................... 160

Notices ................................................................................................ 162

RF Exposure information (SAR) ....................................................... 166

Safety information ............................................................................. 168

Contact information ........................................................................... 176

P527 speciﬁcations

Processor TI OMAP 850

Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6 Professional

Memory 128 MB NAND Flash ROM

64 MB SDRAM

Display 2.6-inch, 320 x 240 TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with

65,536 color and LED back-lighting

Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE and GPS with internal antenna

GPS Built-in SiRF star III chipset

GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10

Camera 2.0 mega-pixel Auto Focus camera

Connectivity Bluetooth : V2.0+EDR

USB : USB Client 1.1

WLAN : IEEE 802.11b+g

Battery capacity 1300 mAh Lithium Ion

Expansion slot MicroSD card slot

Audio 2.5 mm audio port

Built-in microphone and stereo output speaker

Weight 129g (with battery)

Dimension 113mm(L) x 58mm(W) x 15.4 mm(T)

Talk time* 4 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)

Standby time* 150 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)

NOTE: Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Package contents

Check your P527 package for the following items:

P ASUS P527 device P Protection case

P Battery P Getting Started CD

P AC Adapter P User Manual

P Mini-USB cable P Quick Start Guide

P Headset P Warranty Card

P Stylus P microSD*

P Car cell phone charger* P Bonus CD*

P Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield

suction pedestal)*

P Navigation CD & manual*

*Optional, depend on the area

NOTE:

• The Protection case is only for protective usage and not a body-worn accessory.

• 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 or service the battery pack.

• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.

Getting started

Chapter

• Getting to know your P527

• Getting your device ready

• Starting up

• The Today screen

Getting to know your P527

Components:

Power button

Jog dial

I OK button

Notiﬁcation LED

Earpiece receiver

LCD touch screen

Left Soft key

Start button

Navigation Key

OK button

Call Key

Right Soft Key

End Key

Voice Commander/Record button

Clear key

Alphanumeric keypad

Location courier key

Travelog button

Bluetooth Button

FM keypad

Message button

Mode switcher button

Layout

Top features

Left side features

Front features

11 13

712

Getting to know your P527

Bottom features

Right side features

Rear features

Components:

Camera lens

Stereo speaker

Battery compartment

Hold button

Reset button

Camera button

MicroSD slot

Stylus

Headphone slot

Mini-USB connector

MicroSD Reset

Device components description

No. Item Description

1Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.

Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF.

2Jog dial This three-direction jog dial allows you to conveniently navigate

through menus without necessarily using the stylus.

3OK button Press to conﬁrm a command or press to close/exit an open

application.

Press and hold to adjust the voice volume.

4Notiﬁcation LED This multi-color LED notiﬁes the following:

• Green - Phone fully charged.

• Flashing green - Network detected.

• Red - Phone is charging.

• Flashing red - Event notiﬁcation.

• Flashing blue - Bluetooth

,WiFi, or GPS is ON.

5Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.

6LCD touch screen This 2.6-inch, 65,536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, touchscreen TFT

LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus.

7Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.

8Start button Press to launch the Start menu.

9Navigation key This ﬁve-direction navigation key allows you to navigate through

menus. Press down to conﬁrm a command.

10 OK button Press to conﬁrm a command or press to close/exit an open

application.

11 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call.

12 Right Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.

13 End key Press to end a call or a GPRS connection.

Device components description

No. Item Description

14 Voice Commander/Record

button

Press to launch the Voice Commander application.

Press and hold to launch voice recording.

15 Clear key Press to clear enter character to the left.

16 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers.

17 Location courier key Long press to launch Location courier key.

18 Travelog button Press to launch Travelog application.

19 Bluetooth button Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth application.

20 FM keypad Press to launch FM radio application.

21 Message button Press to launch Messaging application.

22 Mode Switcher button Allows you to switch applications.

23 Camera lens 2-mega pixel ﬁxed lens for taking pictures.

24 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls.

25 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.

26 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.

27 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device

28 Camera button Press and hold over three seconds to launch the camera. In camera

mode, press to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording

video and press again to stop.

29 Micro-SD slot Insert a Micro-SD storage card into this slot.

30 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.

31 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port

32 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.

Installing the SIM card and battery

Before you can make a phone call using your P527, 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 P527 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.

New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They

generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at

least four (4) times. We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though

they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may

stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately

ﬁfteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.

Getting your device ready

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

NOTE:

When turned on, the device automatically turns off

after you open the battery compartment to prevent

data loss.

CAUTION:

Use only an ASUS qualiﬁed battery.

To install a SIM card and battery:

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

properly 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 mini-USB 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.

• If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it

back on.

Powering your device

Make sure that your P527 is fully-charged before starting the device for the ﬁrst time.

To turn on power:

1. Press and hold the power button.

Power button

Starting up

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 P527.

• 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.

Stylus

Calibrating P527

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:

Locking the keys and buttons

You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or

launching any application. To lock the keys and buttons:

1. Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device.

2. Slide the hold button downward to lock.

3. To unlock, slide the hold button upward.

Hold button

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab

then tap Screen icon.

2. On the General tab tap Align Screen

then follow succeeding calibration

screen instructions.

Tap to open the Start menu

Tap to setup date, time, and alarm

Tap to launch Wireless Manager

Tap to set user information

Tap to open messages

Tap to setup tasks

Tap to setup proﬁle

Tap to launch Live search engine

Tap to display call history

Indicates the battery status

Tap to adjust volume

Displays the signal status

(The icon shows no SIM card and no signal

When no SIM card is installed.)

Tap to view connectivity status

Tap to set Call Filter

Tap to display device storage,

USB setting, LCD brightness,

battery, memory, and MicroSD

status

Tap to launch Contacts list

Tap to change screen

orientation

Displays the Bluetooth® /WiFi

connection status

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 read or make appointments

Tap to sign in Windows Live

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.

Synchronization error.

Call forwarded.

Call in progress.

Call on hold.

Missed call.

New Short Messaging Service (SMS) message.

Status indicators

Icon Description

New voice mail.

New Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message.

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.

Status indicators

Icon Description

Battery fully charged.

Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature.

Vibrate or Meeting mode on.

Bluetooth headset connected.

Bluetooth head connected with sound.

Appears when you set the alarm

No SIM installed.

Notice indicator. Tap to view notice.

Screen orientation

You can set the screen to three different orientations:

1. Portrait

2. Landscape

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 > Settings > System tab > Screen then select the

orientation you want.

You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.

Portrait mode

Landscape mode

Start menu

The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use.

Tap Start to display the start menu items:

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.

Portrait mode Landscape mode

ASUS Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch

applications, perform tasks, and change device settings.

You can run the Program from Start > Programs> ASUS Launcher, or tap ASUS Launcher at

the lower left corner of the Today screen.

Using the ASUS Launcher

ASUS Launcher

Tap to access MS Ofﬁce, list tasks, set

appointments, or jot notes.

Tap to modify your device proﬁle. You can

also adjust the device audio and sound.

Tap to launch games and applications

menu.

Tap to launch Internet Explorer,

Messenger, and Windows Live.

Tap to display your call history list. You

can also make a call, send a message,

delete call history, and check or reset call

timer from this section.

Tap to access submenus and modify the

Audio, Personal, System, and Connection

settings. You can also display your device

information or restore the default settings

of your device from this option.

Tap to access messaging tools that

allows you to write/read e-mail,

MMS, or text messages.

Tap to launch camera.

Tap to launch Media Center and view

pictures/video, or search for ﬁles.

Tap to launch applications.

Tap to display the Contacts list. Tap to display items of GPS related

applications.

Entering data

Chapter

• Using the Input Panel

• Writing and drawing on the screen

• Recording voice

• Using ActiveSync™

• Synchronizing with Exchange Server

• Searching information

• Getting Help

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: XT9, Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, 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.

To use the Block Recognizer:

1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Block Recognizer.

2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.

Input panel

• Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.

• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations

and other special characters.

• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.

Tap for special

characters

Using the On-screen keyboard

With the on-screen keyboard, you can input 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. Input 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.

• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.

• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations and other special

characters.

• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.

Input panel

Tap for special

characters

Using XT9 input

XT9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the

keypad, XT9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word.

Press to delete character or

selected text to the left

Alpha-numeric keypad

To switch to XT9 input, tap the Input Panel

arrow, then tap XT9.

XT9 input shortcuts

• To key in a word or number, tap the

keys on the keypad.

• To insert a word or number from the

word list:

a. Use jog dial to move highlighted bar

on word list.

b. Press jog dial to add selected word

or number.

c. Press to delete previous

character or highlighted text.

Word list

Tap to select a

language.

XT9 Settings

To set XT9 according to your preference:

1. Tap Start > Programs > XT9 Settings.

2. Select your desired functions from the

listed items:

3. Tap .

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. Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear.

2. Use the stylus to write on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text after you

lift the stylus from the screen.

To edit text:

1. Draw a line across the text you want to edit. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the

line will disappear and the selected text will be highlighted.

2. You can now rewrite the text or use the Transcriber gestures to edit your selected text.

See Help for the Transcriber gestures.

Input panel

Tap for Help

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. In the Default mode: box, tap the down arrow and select any of the following:

• Writing - if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.

• Typing - if you want to create a typed note.

4. Set the other options according to your preference.

5. Tap when ﬁnished.

To write a note:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap New.

If you set the Default mode to Typing, a blank page appears for typed text.

If you set the Default mode to Writing, a page with horizontal lines appears for

handwritten text.

You can also tap Menu and then select/deselect Draw option to switch between typing

and writing mode.

3. Write/Draw on the screen.

4. When ﬁnished, tap to save the note and return to the Notes list.

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:

Press and hold the Voice Commander button to begin

recording.

Or, you can follow the given steps:

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. 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 .

Press and

hold to launch

voice recorder

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.

During synchronization, ActiveSync compares the data in your device with the data in your

computer or Exchange Server, and updates all data with recent changes.

You can select and synchronize data in the following locations using ActiveSync:

• Contacts

• Calendar

• Email

• Tasks

• 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. Install ActiveSync from the

Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package.

After you have installed ActiveSync, set up a sync relationship between your device and your

computer. ActiveSync recognizes your device and automatically transfers the synchronization

settings you have in your device.

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 Getting Started CD that came with your device package.

2. Follow succeeding screen instructions.

3. After the setup is complete, the Sync Setup Wizard automatically starts when you connect

your device to your computer. Follow screen instructions to complete the wizard.

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.

NOTE:

• When connected, your device is automatically synchronized with your computer. ActiveSync synchronizes everytime

you make a change on either the device or computer.

• You cannot use WLAN to synchronize database.

• Refer to your Windows® Mobile Help, for more information about ActiveSync synchronization.

Synchronizing via mini-USB

You can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your

computer.

To synchronize your device via mini-USB:

1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-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.

To synchronize your device with Exchange Server:

Synchronizing 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.

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.

3. Input your name, password, and

domain then tap Next.

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.

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.

Sending messages Check Send/Receive when I click Send.

Searching information

Using the search tool, you can search for ﬁles and other items stored in your device or 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, Outlook Mobile, Help,

Messaging, Notes, all data 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. In Search for ﬁeld, input the ﬁle name, word, or other information you want to search.

3. In Type ﬁeld, select the data type to help you ﬁlter your search.

4. Tap Search. Found items are listed in Results.

5. In the Results list, tap the item with the information you need.

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.

Phone features

Chapter

• Using the phone

• Making a call

• Receiving a call

• ASUS CallFilter

Using phone

Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P527 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 data from installed SIM card 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 .

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

system and ringer volume settings.

• Use the jog dial to adjust volume or set

mode.

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.

Using the alphanumeric keypad

To make a call using the alphanumeric keypad:

1. Ensure the device is not on hold.

2. Input the number of the party you want to

call then press Call key.

If you pressed the wrong number, press Clear

key to erase number to the left.

3. Talk to the called party when connected.

4. When ﬁnished, press End key to end the call.

Making a call

Press to

end call

Press to call

dialled number Press to

clear input to

the left

Alphanumeric

keypad

Phone pad features

Press to hold /unhold call

Press to end call

Press to launch menu

Displays the current call status

Press to mute/unmute

Press to launch Contacts list

Press to launch keypad

Press to turn speaker ON/OFF

Press to take notes

Using Smart dialer

Smart Dialer utilizes the predeﬁned alphabets

or letters assigned to keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,

and 9. Example: has letters a, b, and

c. has d, e, f; and so on. Following

the sequence of keys pressed, Smart Dialer

displays items from your Contacts or previous

calls containing the alphabets of the pressed

key.

As shown in the example, keys 3, 4, and 2

were pressed, so all items beginning with the

letter d, e, or f; items whose second letter is g,

h, or i; and items whose third letter is a, b, or c

are displayed.

Making calls from Contacts

To make a call directly from Contacts:

1. Press the Right Soft key or from the Today screen, tap Contacts.

2. You can do any of the following to make a call:

• Tap name of contact, then from the Contacts screen, tap Call.

• Tap name of contact, then press the Call key.

• 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 the Call key to dial the highlighted item.

Making calls from Call History

To make a call from the call history:

1. Tap Start > Phone.

2. On the Phone pad, tap the Call History button.

3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number,

then tap Call.

To look for more numbers in other categories,

tap Menu > Filter and tap a category.

Call History

button

Using the Speed Dial

With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single press. For example, if

you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, press and hold to dial the

contact’s number.

To create a Speed Dial entry:

1. Make sure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list.

2. Tap Start > Phone.

3. Tap the Speed Dial button on the Phone pad.

4. Tap Menu > New.

5. Tap a contact from the list then tap Select.

6. In the Location box, select an available key then tap OK.

To delete a Speed Dial entry:

• In the Speed Dial list, tap and hold an entry then tap Delete.

Using Voice Commander

To make a phone call using voice commander:

1. Press the Voice Commander button.

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.

NOTES:

To use Voice Commander while using a headset, press the answer button* on the headset then follow given

instructions. (* Answer button may not be available in some headset models.)

Press to

launch Voice

Commander

When you receive a call, a message prompts and allows you to

answer or reject the incoming call.

To answer or reject an incoming call:

• To answer a call tap Answer, or press Call key.

• To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press End key.

TIP:

Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode.

Receiving a call

To terminate a call:

• Tap End or press End key to terminate an incoming or

outgoing call.

The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call:

• Tap Answer to receive call or

• Tap Ignore to dismiss call.

Call key End key

ASUS CallFilter

The ASUS CallFilter is a simple yet efﬁcient 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

logs, Message number, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject.

Launching ASUS CallFilter

Tap from the Today screen to launch the ASUS CallFilter.

Tap to launch CallFilter

The ﬁrst time you launch ASUS CallFilter, you need to install and select the storage location for

ASUS CallFilter. The following describes the steps when running ASUS CallFilter the ﬁrst time.

1. After tapping , from the Today

screen, the utility installs the necessary

cabinet (.cab) ﬁles to your device.

Follow succeeding screen intructions to

complete the process.

2. When prompted, select storage location

then tap Install.

3. When ﬁnished, tap Ok to restart your

device.

IMPORTANT:

The installation may take a few seconds to

complete. DO NOT turn off your device during

the installation process.

Using ASUS CallFilter

After installing the necessary ﬁles, tap to launch the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu. The

shortcut menu allows you to conveniently activate either the Accept or Reject list.

From the shortcut menu, do any of the following:

CallFilter shortcut menu

• Tap Accept List to activate Accept list and receive only incoming calls whose numbers

are in the Accept list.

• Tap Reject List to activate Reject list and reject all incoming calls whose numbers are

in the Reject list.

• Tap

Edit to open the CallFilter utility screen.

• Tap

Close to deactivate CallFilter.

Managing the Accept list

The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls

that are not in the Accept list will automatically be rejected.

To add items in the Accept list:

1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut

menu, select Edit.

2. Select

Accept List from Edit List box.

3. Select source of data. You can get

data from your Contacts, Call logs,

Message number, and you can select

any anonymous or key in a new

number.

4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an

item then tap Add.

You can also tap to add a new

Accept list item.

5. Click to exit.

To remove items from the Accept list, select a

contact from the Accept list then tap Remove

or .

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 will be rejected.

To add items in the Reject list:

1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut

menu, select Edit.

2. Select

Reject List from Edit List box.

3. Select source of data. You can get

data from your Contacts, Call logs,

Message number, and you can select

any anonymous or key in a new

number.

4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an

item then tap Add.

You can also tap to add a new

Reject list item.

5. Click to exit.

To remove items from the Reject list, select a

contact from the Reject list then tap Remove

or .

Wireless features

Chapter

• Using the Wireless Manager

• Using Bluetooth®

• Using Wi-Fi

• Setting a GPRS connection

Using the Wireless Manager

The Wireless Manager allows you to enable or disable your wireless connections in a single

location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an

airplane ﬂight.

To use the Wireless Manager:

1. Tap

Start > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap

Wireless Manager.

3. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following:

• Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off.

• Tap to turn off all wireless connections.

• Tap

Menu to change settings for one of the displayed wireless connection types.

Tap to turn Wi-Fi connection on or off

Tap to turn

Phone

connection on or off

Tap to turn Bluetooth®

connection on or off

Tap to exit Wireless Manager Tap to disconnect cellular data or change

settings

4. Tap Exit or to exit Wireless Manager.

Tap to turn off all wireless

connections

NOTE:

GSM and WLAN can not be enabled at the same time.

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. After you connect to another device or computer using

Bluetooth, you can use the services available on that device.

Activating Bluetooth in your device

Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device. You can access the

Wireless Manager by performing any of the following:

1. Launch the Wireless Manager. To do this, you can either:

• Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager.

• Tap the Wireless Manager icon from the Today screen.

2. From the Wireless Manager screen, tap Bluetooth.

Using Bluetooth®

NOTES:

When not in use, deactivate Bluetooth in your device to

conserve battery power.

Tap to launch

Wireless Manager

Adding Bluetooth devices

1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on

the device you want to add and the

device is set as Discoverable.

2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections

then tap Bluetooth icon.

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

with then tap Next or press the Right

Soft key.

6. Enter the display name for this

connection.

5. Enter the alphanumeric passcode of

the device you want to connect then

tap Next or press the Right Soft key.

You can ﬁnd the passcode in the

documentation that came with the

other device.

7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect more

devices.

Using Wi-Fi®

The Wi-Fi icon on the Today screen gives you easy

access to the Wi-Fi feature on your device. Tapping

the icon displays a menu that allows you to:

• Turn Wi-Fi on or off

• Open Wi-Fi Manager

Turning on Wi-Fi

To turn on Wi-Fi:

1. From the Today screen, tap > Turn on

Wi-Fi.

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.

3. Select whether the wireless network connects

to The Internet or Work network.

4. Tap Connect. The device then connects to

the selected network.

To conﬁgure a wireless network:

1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you

can either:

•

Tap Settings after selecting a

wireless network to connect your

device to.

•

Tap Start > Settings > Connections

tab > Wi-Fi.

2. On the Conﬁgure Wireless Networks

screen, tap an available wireless

network, then make the necessary

changes.

If the wireless network you want

to connect to is not on the list, tap

Add New.... Refer to the succeeding

sections for details on how to add new

wireless networks.

Tap the Network Adapters tab and

select an adapter. Tap an adapter to

set it if necessary.

4. Tap when done.

Conﬁguring wireless networks

Adding a wireless network

If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can

add the 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 Settings after selecting a

wireless network to connect your

device to.

•

Tap Start > Settings > Connections

tab > Wi-Fi.

Then tap

Wireless > Add New....

2. Enter a name for the network and

select an item from the Connects to:

drop-down menu. Then tap Next.

3. Set authentication, data encryption,

and network key. Ask your network

administrator for these information.

Then tap Next.

4. If you need to change the EAP type,

check the adapter box and then

change the EAP type.

5. Tap

Finish when done.

Using Wi-Fi Manager

The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and

allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks.

To open the Wi-Fi Manager, you can either of the following:

• Tap > Wi-Fi Manager.

• Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager.

There are four tabs in the Wi-Fi Manager:

Wi-Fi Status

This page shows the current

connection status and link

information.

Setting

This page allows you to deﬁne

settings for establishing a device-to-

device wireless connection as well as

power saving settings.

NOTE:

We recommend to set the Power Save to Enable.

IP Info

This page shows the network information and

provides a way to get the new IP address from

the DHCP server.

The Renew button enables you to request

the DHCP server for a new IP address. This

function would take several seconds to get the

new IP address.

This Ping button serves as the network’s

diagnostic tool. It enables you to detect if your

device is connected to the network.

Site Survey

This page shows the nearest available

wireless network.

Each wireless network is preceded by an icon

for easy identiﬁcation. The network channel,

ESSID, RSSI, and BSSID are also displayed

in columns.

Your P527 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:

Setting a GPRS connection

1. From the Today screen, tap on the

status bar.

2. Tap Settings on the message prompt.

3. From the Settings screen, select

the Connections tab then tap

Connections icon.

Pop-up callout

4. From the Connections screen, tap Add

a new modem 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 to exit.

NOTE:

• When WLAN is used simultaneously with

the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority. We

recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the

same time.

Disconnecting GPRS

To disconnect GPRS:

1. Tap from the status bar.

2. From the pop-up callout, tap

Disconnect.

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.

2. When connected, you can start

browsing the Internet. If you are using

Internet Explorer, the default site will

be displayed.

Pop-up callout

NOTE:

• If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange

Server automatically, synchronization will occur

after you connect again.

• GPRS will automatically reconnect everytime

you launch an application that requires GPRS

connection (e.g., Internet Explorer or Pocket

MSN).

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.

NOTE:

• Operators vary in different regions.

• The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used

at the same time.

GPS features

Chapter

• GPS Catcher

• Travelog

• Location Courier

• External GPS

The GPS Catcher allows you to download the GPS data so that the GPS data in your device is

up-to-date. 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:

GPS Catcher

1. Tap Start > Programs > GPS Catcher. 2. Connect your device to PC with the USB

cable. Then tap Update. The update

process starts.

NOTE:

To make a successful update, make sure ActiveSync

4.5 is installed in your PC and your PC is connected to

the Internet.

3. Tap when ﬁnished.

Setting GPS Catcher

To set GPS Catcher:

1. From the GPS Catcher screen,

tap Menu > Setting.

NOTE:

The expiration of GPS data is three days. You

need to update it when it is expired.

You can also set GPS Catcher to update

automatically, refer to the following section

Setting GPS Catcher.

2. Check the options at your preference.

Tap when ﬁnished.

Travelog

Record

button

The Travelog allows you to record your travel track and export it to show on Google Earth.

Turning on GPS

To turn on GPS:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Travelog > Menu.

1. Physical distance

2. Scale

3. Zoom in button

4. Zoom out button

5. Current time

6. Status bar

3 4

2. Tap Turn On GPS. Then the device starts searching for GPS signal.

Pause

button

Recording Travel Track

To record travel track:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > Travelog > Menu > New Route.

Enter a name for the route.

If you want to record the check point, check the Record

Check Point box and set an interval.

Refer to GPS setting in Setting Travelog section for

details about setting GPS and power saving.

2. Tap Start to begin recording your travel track.

Tap

Pause/Resume to pause or resume recording.

Waiting for GPS signal Recording

While recording, you can view related status from the Status bar.

• When the Status bar shows current GPS position in Longitude/Latitude format, tap the

bar to display the GPS Status screen.

• When the Status bar shows trip distance and the time elapsed, tap the bar to display

the Speed screen.

• When the Status bar shows speed, elevation and direction, tap the bar to display

the Compass.

• When the Status bar shows the number of POI and check point, tap the bar to display

the GPS Status screen.

Tap to display Compass

Tap to Zoom in Tap to Zoom out

Tap to view status

Tap to pause or

resume recording

Tap to display the menu

3. Tap Menu > Stop to stop recording. The

tracking records are saved in My Favorite.

• New POI: Tap to create a new POI. Refer to the following section Creating a New

POI for details.

• My Favorite: Managing all the trip or/and POI data. This function is disabled while

recording a trip.

• Pause: Tap to suspend recording a trip. GPS is still on in this mode.

• Stop: Tap to stop recording a trip and turn GPS off.

Exporting Route

You can export your trip route into KMZ ﬁle and load it on Google Earth.

To export a route:

1. From the Track screen,

tap Menu > My Favorite.

To export a route:

2. From the route list, select a route and tap

Export button.

3. Edit the route name and select the destination

folder and storage place. Then tap Next.

You can also set export settings. Refer to the

Export Setting item in the Travelog Setting

section for details.

4. When exporting, you can tap Cancel to

stop exporting.

5. When ﬁnished, tap on the pop-up

notiﬁcation.

The display modes of routes on Google

Earth vary from the output mode and

enhanced presentation mode you set in

Export Setting. See the examples on the

next page.

Normal Mode Speed Mode without 2-D Presentation

Speed Mode with 3-D Presentation

Creating a New POI

During recording travel track, you can create a new Point of Interest (POI) in current position.

To create a new POI:

1. From the Track screen, tap Menu >

New POI.

2. In the Info tab, you can edit the name of

the POI, change the icon, and add up to

three pictures for the POI.

3. In the Content tab, you can add description

to the POI. You can also change the text

font and color in the Advanced Edit.

4. Tap when ﬁnished.

NOTE:

The New POI function is disabled when GPS

is off.

NOTE:

Refer to the section

External GPS for details.

Travelog Setting

GPS Setting

GPS Setting allows you to set GPS mode and power saving mode while using GPS.

To set GPS and power saving:

2. Current GPS setting is showed. You can

tap GPS Hardware Setting to change the

settings.

3. Tap Power Saving Setting. Check the

options and set values at your preference.

4. Tap when ﬁnished.

1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting

> GPS Setting.

1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting >

System Setting.

2. Set the unit display style, backlight mode,

and speed limit.

System Setting

System Setting allows you to set the unit display style, backlight, and speed limit warning.

To set up the system setting:

3. Tap when ﬁnished.

1. From the Track screen, tap Menu >

Setting > Export Setting > Point Setting.

2. Tap the tabs of points at the bottom of the

screen to set each point.

Tap Change to change an icon.

Export Setting

Export Setting includes Point Setting and Mode Setting.

• Point Setting

Point Setting allows you to change name and icon of start/end point, check point (milestone

point), and POI point. You can also set marking-information label for the points.

To set Point Setting:

3. Tap when ﬁnished.

• Mode Setting

Mode Setting allows you to set the presentation features of exported data, such as digit

range, line color and size. You can also set the size and display effect of exported data.

To set Mode Setting:

1. From Track screen, tap Menu > Setting > Export Setting > Mode Setting.

2. Tap the name of mode to launch detailed mode setting. Choose color and size for line.

3. Tap when ﬁnished.

Line size preview

Tap to launch color

palette

Hotkey Setting

This function allows you to assign hotkeys and apply functions conveniently while running

Travelog.

To assign hotkeys:

1. From the Track screen, tap Menu >

Setting > Hotkey Setting.

2. Tap when the tips pop up.

If you do not want it show next time, check

the Don’t show tips box.

3. From the drop-down menu, choose

functions that you want to assign to the

keys. Tap Next to continue.

3. From the drop-down menu, choose

functions that you want to assign to the

keys. Tap when ﬁnished.

You can also tap Reset button to restore

the settings to default.

Keys Description

Left key Push the navigation key leftward.

Right key Push the navigation key rightward.

Up key Push the navigation key upward.

Down key Push the navigation key downward.

Center key Press the navigation key down.

About

You can view version and copyright information of the Travelog application.

Reset All

This function allows you to reset all settings

in Travelog to default, and ﬁx and recover

database.

To reset settings and recovery database :

1. From the Setting dialog, tap Reset All

button.

2. Tap Repair button to ﬁx and recover the

database.

Tap

Reset All button to reset all settings to

default. Then tap Yes from the pop-up

window to conﬁrm.

Check the Erase the database box if you

want to clear all the database.

To view Travelog version and copyright:

From the Track screen, tap Menu >

Setting > About.

Location Courier

The Location Courier allows you to send your position through SMS messages to up to ﬁve

receivers at the same time. You can also set a timer to send SMS messages periodically.

Using Location Courier

To use Location Courier:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Location Courier. 2. Tap Menu > Setting to edit message

content and set Location Courier

properties.

NOTE:

The GPS automatically turns on when you launch

Location Courier application.

3. Enter the number which you want to send

the SMS to. Tap Add button to add a

contact from the Contacts list.

4. Tap Contents tab then enter message.

5. Tap Options tab then check your desired

properties.

6. Tap SMS Sending Rule tab then select

time interval and check your desired

properties. Tap to ﬁnish setting.

7. The message and receivers you set appear on the Location Courier screen. Tap Start to

get and send the location information through SMS. You can also turn on/off GPS or exit

the Location Courier application from Menu.

Receivers list

Message content

Stop button

GPS status

Location Courier status

Tap to display menu

A message appears. It notiﬁes that your SMS

message was sent successfully and when the

next SMS message will be sent.

While running Location Courier, you can

view GPS status from the task bar of Today

screen. You can tap the status icon to open

Location Courier screen.

Active (Red)

Waiting (Lime)

DeActive (Gray)

P527 allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. To use an external

device, you need to set connection between P527 and your external GPS device.

Setting external GPS device

To set an external GPS device:

External GPS

1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab >

External GPS.

2. From the Programs tab, select a program

port.

NOTE:

The other GPS application in P527 will use

the same COM Port as you set here. Ensure

that this port is also available in the other GPS

applications.

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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 ralted

application in P527 may not be able to obtain

GPS data.

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Multimedia features

Chapter

• Using the camera

• Viewing pictures and videos

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The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips.

Launching the camera

To start using the camera:

• Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or

• Press and hold the Camera button on the right side of your device.

Using the camera

Camera button

To exit the Camera:

• Tap the exit icon on the camera screen.

NOTE:

• By default, the preview screen is set to landscape.

• After launching the camera, your device is set to

camera mode by default.

• In camera mode, the camera button function as

shutter button.

Camera/shutter button

MicroSD Reset

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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 MicroSD. 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. Like in camera

mode, it also allows you to select the magniﬁcation, set the video size, apply some

effects, select target storage, and modify advanced video settings.

Supported formats

Using the camera mode or video mode, the images or video clip captured are stored in the

following formats:

• Still image (Camera mode) - JPEG (.jpg)

• Video (Video mode) - 3GP (.3gp), MPEG-4 (.mp4)

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Camera mode screen

The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode:

Capture mode icon

Picture quality icon

Default storage icon

Scene mode icon

Timer icon

Burst mode icon

Effects icon

Picture Size

Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in

Tap to close camera Tap to launch

camera menu

Number of

available shots

Capture modes:

Camera mode

Video mode

Tap to preview

Pictures and Videos

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Camera mode icons

• Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode.

• Picture quality icon [ / / ]- indicates the picture quality used.

• Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured images and

videos clips.

• Scene mode icon [ / / ] - indicates the scene mode used.

• Timer icon [ / ] - when the camera timer is enabled (5 seconds or 10 seconds), the

corresponding timer icon appears. When you press the shutter button or the navigation

button to take a picture, the count down begins and picture is taken after the time set.

• Burst mode icon [ / ] - indicates the number of frames in burst mode.

• Effects icon [ / / / ] - indicates the effects used.

• Picture Size [ / / / / / ] - shows the resolution used. When

set to 1600x1200 resolution, the zoom in/zoom out function is disabled.

• Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit camera.

• Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen.

• Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen.

• Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and preview

your images in thumbnails.

• Menu

[ ] - tap to launch camera menu options.

• Remaining shots information - shows the remaining, available shots of pictures based on

the current settings.

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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.

Camera options

shortcut menu

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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 appropriate 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.

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Picture Quality

This option provides three picture quality

presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. The

picture quality is set to Super Fine by default.

Zoom

Allows you to change the maximum

magniﬁcation allowed.

Self-Timer

Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10

seconds after you have pressed the

camera/shutter button.

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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.

NOTE:

Ensure that you have set the screen resolution to

320 x 240 before setting frame.

Effect

The Effect option allows you to apply some

effects to the subject. Select from the

following conﬁguration options: Black-White,

Negative, Solarize, and Sepia. Set to

Normal for no effect.

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Save to

Allows you to select the default storage for

captured pictures.

NOTE:

Prepare a MicroSD 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

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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 Exit.

You can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen.

To take a photo:

1. Aim device to your subject then

press camera/shutter button.

2. When the icon appears, make sure

the device is stable and not shaking.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to take more photos.

NOTE:

The image is automatically saved to the default storage location and can be viewed using the Pictures and Videos

application.

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Video mode screen

The following describes the screen icons in Video mode:

Capture mode icon

Remaining video

recording time

Default storage icon

Effects icon

Video Size

Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in

Tap to launch Pictures

and Videos

Capture mode icons:

Camera mode

Tap to launch

video menu

Recording indicator

Green: Ready

Red: Recording

Tap to close camera

Video mode

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Video mode icons

• Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode.

• Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips.

• Effects icon [ / / / ] - indicates the effects used.

• Video size [ / ] - shows the video size used.

• Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit video.

• Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen.

• Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen.

• Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and play

your video.

• Menu

[ ] - tap to launch video menu options.

• Remaining video recording time information - shows the remaining, video recording

time based on the current settings.

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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.

Video options

shortcut menu

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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.

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Save to

Allows you to select the default storage

location for captured pictures.

NOTE:

Prepare a MicroSD 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, Solarize, and Sepia. Set to

Normal for no effect.

Advanced

This option allows you to set the following:

- Video ﬁle type

- Filename preﬁx format

- Filename preﬁx

- File number

- Enable or disable audio when recording

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Recording videos

Set the device to video capture mode to record videos.

To set video mode:

To record video:

1. Aim device to your subject then

press camera/shutter button to begin

recording.

The record indicator turns from green

to red while video is recording.

2. Press the camera/shutter button again

to stop recording.

• Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode

then tap Exit.

• You can also set the video mode by tapping

the video mode icon on the screen.

NOTE:

• The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location.

• Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device.

• Use Apple® QuickTime™ player, if you wish to play video clips in your computer. You can download QuickTime™

installer from www.apple.com/quicktime.

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Use the Pictures and Video 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 MicroSD card, tap the folder list (labeled

My Pictures), and tap MicroSD Card.

• To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device, tap My Pictures then tap

picture thumbnail.

• To playback video clips in My Videos folder on your device, tap My Videos then tap

video thumbnail.

Viewing pictures and videos

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Business features

Chapter

• Remote Presenter

• Backup

• Meeting Time Planer

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From your P527 device, Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™

presentations running on your desktop or notebook. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless

connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It

also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’s view of the slide show.

Using the Remote Presenter

Remote Presenter

To use the Remote Presenter:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > Remote Presenter.

You can also execute Remote Presenter from the ASUS

Launcher menu. From the ASUS Launcher menu, tap

Application then tap Remote Presenter.

2. Do the following before searching for Bluetooth devices:

• Activate Bluetooth in your computer.

• Launch the Remote Presenter program in your computer.

To do this, from your computer desktop,

click Start > All Programs > ASUS >

Remote Presenter.

When ready, tap Next on your device.

IMPORTANT:

• Before you start, make sure to install the Remote Presenter utility on your computer. You can ﬁnd the installation ﬁles

in the bundled support CD.

• Remote Presenter works with Bluetooth-enabled computers only.

• The screen captures in the following setup are for reference only and the sequence may appear differently,

depending on the previous Bluetooth conﬁguration performed on your system.

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3. From the list of Bluetooth devices found,

select the name of computer containing your

PowerPoint presentation then tap Next.

The following describes the Remote Presenter menu on your computer screen.

PowerPoint .ppt ﬁle path

Bluetooth COM port

Click to change path

Click to start or stop

Click to exit

4. Check your computer screen when your

P527 prompts the following message:

5. The following message appears on your

computer screen. Click the message

prompt to allow your P527 to access the

ActiveSync service of your computer.

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6. Tap Yes to allow your computer to

connect to your device.

NOTE: The Bluetooth authentication passkey is only

required if a paired relationship is not yet established

between devices.

8. When prompted, input the same

authentication passkey on your P527.

7. From your computer, key in an

authentication passkey then click OK.

The authentication passkey is used to

secure your connection.

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9. Tap the check boxes to select services

for your device then click Finish.

10. Tap Connect to connect to your

computer.

11. From the Remote Presenter menu on

your computer, click to establish

a connection.

When prompted with the Bluetooth

Service Authorization message, click OK.

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12.The following screen appears on your

device when a successful connection

was established.

Repeat from step 1 if the connection

failed.

13. Tap the name of PowerPoint (.ppt) ﬁle

to show then tap Select.

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Upon selection, Microsoft® PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the

selected ﬁle open.

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14. You can now remotely control the PowerPoint presentation on your computer using your

device. The following describes the control menu on your device.

Tap to select slide

Slide number

Indicates Bluetooth® signal

Previous slide

Tap to display notes

Tap to exit

Timer

Tap to toggle between Normal and

Slide Show view

Next slide

Tap to display menu options

Tap to return to control panel

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Backup allows you to backup your ﬁles and data to your device and storage card. You can also

restore them.

Backing-up ﬁles

Backup

To backup ﬁles

1. From the Today screen, tap Start >

Programs > AsusBackup > Backup.

2. Select the items you want to backup. Then

tap Next.

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3. Edit ﬁle name and select storage location

for the backup. Then tap Next.

4. Input four digits as your password to

encrypt the backup ﬁle. Then tap Next.

5. Tap Start to begin backup. Or tap Back to

return to the last screen.

6. Tap Reset to reset the device.

NOTE: The system will turn off all processing

applications when backing up ﬁles.

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Restoring ﬁles

To restore ﬁles

1. From the Today screen, tap Start >

Programs > AsusBackup > Restore.

2. Select a ﬁle you want to restore. Then

tap Next.

4. Select the items you want to restore.

Then tap Next.

3. Input four-digit password to decrypt the

backup ﬁle. Then tap Next.

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5. Tap Start to begin restore. Or tap Back to

return to the last screen.

6. Tap Reset to reset the device.

NOTE: The system will turn off all processing

applications when restoring ﬁles.

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Backup Setting

To set Backup

1. From the Today screen, tap Start >

Programs > AsusBackup. Then tap

Option

2. In General tab, check the desired item

boxes.

3. In Schedule tab, set the backup schedule

as you need. 4. Tap when ﬁnished.

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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.

Using the Meeting Time Planner

To use the Meeting Time Planner:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > Meeting Time Planner.

2. Select the date and the cities.

A color-coded 24-hour time table 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. You can also change the interval of time shown

by tapping Interval on the lower-right corner of the

screen.

3. Select the time for your meeting and tap New Date.

4. Fill in the meeting information and tap OK to add your

date into the Calendar.

Meeting Time Planner

NOTE:

You can tap Interval > Summer Time use daylight saving time.

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Other features

Chapter

• NewStation

• FM Radio

• Windows Live™

• Setting ring tone

• Wake-up setting

• Mode switcher

• System information

• Restoring factory default settings

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NewStation

With RSS Reader in P527, you can conveniently browse news and blogs anywhere and

anytime.

Creating a new category

To create a new category folder:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation.

2. Tap

Menu > New Category then edit

the category name.

NOTE:

Ensure your device is connected to Internet when using RSS Reader.

Reading NewStation news

To read NewStation news:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation.

2. Tap a category folder to open.

3. Tap a channel name to open.

4. Browse your favorite subjects.

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2. Tap Menu > New Channel. You can

add a channel from either Internet or

an existing ﬁle.

Input from URL

Select the radio button of Input from

URL and enter the URL address. Then

tap Next.

Adding a new channel

Before using this function, you need to add

your favorite channels ﬁrst.

To add a channel:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation,

then tap a category folder to open.

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Select a category where you want to

add the channel. Then tap Finish.

Import from a ﬁle

Select the radio button of Import from

a ﬁle.Then tap Next.

Select a folder and choose a ﬁle from

the list.

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Choose channels from the list. Then

tap Next.

Select a category where you want to

add the channel. Then tap Finish.

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NewStation Menus

Category Menu

To use the category menu:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation.

2. Select a category folder. Then tap

Menu. The menu list pops up.

3. Tap an option as you need.

Channel Menu

To use the channel menu:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation.

2. Tap a category folder. Then select a

channel and tap Menu. The menu list

pops up.

3. Tap an option as you need.

Subject Menu

To use the subject menu:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > NewStation.

2. Tap a category folder. Then tap a

channel to open. Select a subject and

tap Menu. The menu list pops up.

3. Tap an option as you need.

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From your P527 device, FM Radio allows you to listen to FM radio anywhere and anytime.

FM Radio

Listening to FM radio

To listen to FM radio.

1. Tap

Start > Programs > FM Radio.

2. Tap

Menu > Turn On/Off to open FM

radio.

3. Tap a channel number to open

Adding a new channel

Before using this function, you need to add

your favorite channels ﬁrst.

1. Tap

Start > Programs > FM Radio.

2. Tap

Menu > Turn On/Off to open FM

radio.

•Tap

Auto Search to add a channel

automatically.

•Tap

Manual Input to add a channel

manually.

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Managing My Channel list

The my Channel list allows you to add or

delete items. You can also replace or rename

FM Channels list.

To add items in the My Channel list:

1. From the FM Radio menu, select My

Channel.

2. From the list, tap Add. The device

begins to search channel list.

3. When the searching is ﬁnished, tap

Add to add the Search channel list.

4. Click to exit.

You can also tap Add to my channels

to add the current channel to My

Channel list.

To remove items from the My Channel list,

select an item from the My Channel list then

tap Delete.

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To replace to rename items from the My

Channel list,

1. Select an item from the My Channel list

then tap Edit.

2 Tap

Replace or Rename.

3. Click to exit.

Conﬁguring FM Settings

To conﬁgure your FM Setting:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > FM Radio.

2. Tap

Menu > Setting to open FM setting

page

3 Select

Loudspeaker or Earphone in

Audio Device ﬁeld.

4 Select seek theshold value from 3 to 11.

5 Tap

Done or OK to exit.

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Windows Live™

Windows Live™ is an instant messaging software that is preinstalled in your device. It allows

you to:

• Access your Hotmail, MSN, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive emails.

• See who among your friends are online and start a chat.

• Search the web using the simple and precise Windows Live search engine.

Signing up

Before you can start using Windows Live on your device, you must have a Windows Live ID,

Microsoft Passport, or Microsoft Exchange email account. If you previously have a Hotmail or

MSN Messenger account, that is already your Passport account. You can use these to sign in

to Windows Live.

If you don’t have an account, go to the following websites and setup a free account:

www.live.com

www.passport.com

www.hotmail.com

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that your cellular line or SIM comes with a mobile data service such as a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) to

allow you to connect to the Internet. Contact your cellular phone company for details.

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To sign in Windows Live:

1. Tap

Start > Programs > Windows Live

2. Tap

not connected to the internet, your device

automatically connects you to the Internet

via GPRS.

3. Read the Windows Live Terms of Use

then tap Accept. If you do not agree, tap

Reject.

The system returns to the Today screen if

you tapped Reject.

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that you have conﬁgured the GPRS

connection on your device.

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4. Enter your email address and password

then tap Next. If you are not connected

to the Internet, your device automatically

connects you to the Internet via GPRS.

5. Tap the check boxes to show or hide

Windows Live items on the Today screen.

Tap

Next when done.

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6. Select the items that you want to

synchronize on your device, then tap Next.

The synchronization status is displayed

as shown on the following screen while

Windows Live is synchronizing the items

on your device. This will take a moment.

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After synchronization, the following

screen appears. Tap the arrow heads to

display items for Mail, Messenger, or Sync

services.

Tap

Menu to access Windows Live and

account options.

If you enabled Windows Live to be

displayed on the Today screen, your

Windows Live username and account

status are displayed as shown.

Tap the arrow heads to access the

Windows Live, Mail, Messenger or Sync

menus.

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With P527 you can add and conﬁgure your favorite music as your phone 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.

Tap to play ring tone sound and tap to stop.

4. Tap when ﬁnished.

Setting ring tone

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Changing the ring tone

To change the ring tone:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone icon.

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 to play ring tone sound and tap to stop.

3. Tap when ﬁnished.

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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 > Wakeup source icon.

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.

Wake-up setting

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Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks.

To use the mode switcher, press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again

to shift between applications.

Mode switcher button

You can conﬁgure the mode switcher and deﬁne the switcher type or select items to appear in

the mode switcher pop-up menu.

To deﬁne the switcher type:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Mode Switcher icon.

2. Tap the radio buttons to select the Switcher type.

3. Tap and drag the handle bar to set the switch Waiting Time.

To select items to appear in the switcher pop-up menu:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Mode Switcher icon.

2. Tap the Items tab.

3. Select the items by tapping the check boxes.

Mode switcher

Mode switcher pop-up menu

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Auto Cleaner

To free memory, you can use this function to conveniently close the running applications that

you are not using.

Setting Auto Cleaner

To set Auto Cleaner:

1. Tap

Start > Settings > System tab > Auto Cleaner.

2. Select the check box to active the Auto Cleaner function. Then select either Short or

Long press X to close the program.

3. Tap

Set button to set the Exception and the Force-closed List.

4. Tap when ﬁnished.

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The System Information contains important device information including the current device

settings and version.

To launch the System Information:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon.

2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information.

3. Tap Version tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio, MP and Battery version.

System information

Device Info Version

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This option allows you to restore the default factory settings.

To restore default settings:

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Default Settings.

2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password ﬁeld to conﬁrm that you want to restore to default settings.

3. Tap Ok.

You can also restore the factory settings by pressing the jog dial upward and the reset button at

the same time.

Restoring default factory settings

WARNING:

This option will delete all ﬁles stored in this device.

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Device components status

Chapter

• ASUS Status icon

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The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following

device components: USB, LCD Brightness, Battery power, Memory, MicroSD card, and

storage.

To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen.

ASUS status icon

USB: Allows you to set the USB connection mode.

Brightness: Tap to adjust the LCD brightness on

battery power or external power.

Power: Displays the remaining battery power and

allows you to set advanced power saving features.

Used Memory: Displays the total, currently used,

and remaining storage card memory.

Currently memory: Displays the total, currently

used, and remaining storage card memory.

MicroSD card: Tap to display the contents of the

MicroSD card installed.

Settings: Allows you to select the items to display in

this ASUS Status pop-up menu.

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USB setting

Allows you to set the USB connection mode.

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LCD Brightness

Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power

and external power.

Battery

Displays the battery power status. The Advanced settings allows you to set a

time when to turn-off the device if not used.

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Memory

Displays the total, in use and free memory.

Storage card memory

Displays the total, in use, and available

storage card memory.

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Programs Running in memory

Allows you to activate or stop any program

running on memory.

Settings

Allows you to select the items to display in

the ASUS Settings pop-up menu.

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.

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Appendix

• Notices

• FCC Regulations_Mobile

• RF Exposure information (SAR)

• Safety information

• Contact information

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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. with some lithium batteries), the

following applies:

– if 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 servicing instructions.

The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO

THE INSTRUCTIONS

Notices

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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).

Equipment for restricted access locations

For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS

LOCATION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect.

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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.

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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, P527, 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.

Sincerely yours,

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Tel: 886-2-2894-3447

Fax: 886-2-2890-7698

E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

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FCC Regulations_Mobile

•This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

•This mobile phone has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

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RF Exposure information (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. *Tests

for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the

phone transmitting at its highest certiﬁed power level in all tested frequency bands. Although

the SAR is determined at the highest certiﬁed power level, the actual SAR level of the

phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is

designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach

the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the

power output.

The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at

the ear is 0.541 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.05

W/kg (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available

enhancements and FCC requirements.)

While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various

positions, they all meet the government requirement.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR

levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on

this model phone is on ﬁle with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: MSQ-P527.

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For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure

guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a

minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance

with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do no t use a body-worn accessory and are not

holding the phone at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when

the phone is switched on.

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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. Continuous changes from a cold to a warm environment may lead to condensation

inside the phone, resulting in corrosion and possible damage.

If you pack your phone in your suitcase during travel, beware of damage. Cramming a

suitcase may crack the LCD display. Remember to switch off your wireless connections during

air travel.

As with all other radio devices, touching the built-in antenna area during telephone

conversation may impair the quality and lead to shorter standby time due to increased power

consumption.

The battery

Your phone is equipped with a high-performance Li-Ion battery. Optional battery types may be

available; check with your local retailer. Observe the maintenance guidelines and your battery

should give you a long service life.

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• At the beginning of the battery’s life, fully charge and discharge (let it go ﬂat) three times.

• Do not overcharge the Li-Ion battery, as this can result in a reduction in battery

performance and lifespan. The recommended maximum charge time is three hours.

• Avoid repeated short charging. It is preferable to let the battery go ﬂat and then recharge

it completely.

• Avoid charging in strong heat or extreme cold. Ambient room temperature is preferable.

The battery has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of +5 °C to

+50 °C.

• Don’t store a battery near a ﬁre or heat source.

• 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. It could explode and release harmful substances

into the environment.

• Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous

material collection point.

• Do not touch the battery terminals.

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The charger

• Use only the charger supplied with your phone.

• Never pull the charger cord to release it from the mains – pull the charger itself.

WARNING!

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Memory card

• Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the handset while data on the card is

being edited.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal objects.

• Do not bend the memory card or subject it to violent impacts. Keep it away from water and

high temperatures.

• 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 the antistatic container it came in.

• Do not use force when inserting or handling the card, and do not expose it to excessive

heat or strong magnetic ﬁelds.

Cleaning and storing

• Your phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and

dampness. To avoid scratches, never place your phone face down.

• If cleaning is necessary, switch the phone off and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp

(not wet) cloth. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Allow the phone to dry

completely before switching it on. Never use solvents for cleaning.

• If you are not going to use your phone for some time, fully charge the battery and store

the phone in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Your phone should be switched off dur-

ing storage. Recharge every 6 to 12 months.

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• Never expose your phone to heat or strong sunlight.

• Never expose your phone to moisture or liquids of any kind.

• Do not paint your phone or otherwise block the keypad, microphone or earpiece function,

i.e. with stickers.

WARNING!

Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage.

Driving safety

Never use the handheld phones while driving. It is an offence while driving to hold a phone

or cradle it in your neck, at any point during the setup, making or taking of a phone call, text

message or any other data related mobile communication. Use of fully installed car kits are

still permitted, as are the use of alternate handsfree accessories.

In the interest of safety, we would recommend the use of a cradle while using any form of

handsfree accessory.

While driving, we recommend that you use voicemail wherever possible, and that you listen to

your messages when you are not in the car. If you must make a handsfree call when driving,

keep it brief.

An airbag inﬂates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable

wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. If in-vehicle

wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inﬂates, serious injury could result.

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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

Pocket PC phone.

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.

If you have a pacemaker:

• Always keep your phone more than six inches from your pacemaker when turned on.

• Do not carry your phone in a breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone off

immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference,

call ASUS Customer Service to discuss alternatives.

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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.

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 your phone off 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. Do not place your phone next

to such media.

You should never expose your phone to strong magnetic ﬁelds as this may cause temporary

malfunction.

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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.

Potentially explosive environments

Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive environment and obey all

signs and instructions.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always, clearly marked. They

include fuelling areas such as gas stations, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or

storage facilities, vehicles using liquiﬁed petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas

where the air contains chemicals or articles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any

other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Choking

Keep your phone away from children as the SIM card and other small parts present a choking

hazard.

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Cautions

Your Pocket PC Phone 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.

• Do not use this equipment in an extreme environment where high temperature or high

humidity exists.

• Do not abuse the equipment. Avoid striking, shaking or giving it a shock. When not using

the unit, lay it down to avoid possible damage due to instability.

• Do not expose this equipment to rain or spilled beverages.

• Do not use unauthorized accessories.

• Do not disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return the

unit to an authorized service center. If the unit is disassembled, a risk of electric shock or

ﬁre may result.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metal items.

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Contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Hotline: 0800-093-456 (Toll-Free call from Taiwan only)

Fax: 886-2-2895-9254

Online service: 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

Online service: 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

Online service: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

WWW: http://www.asus.de

ASUS COMPUTER (China)

Tel: +86-10-82667575

Online service: http://vip.asus.com.cn/eservice/techserv.aspx.

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