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E9149
First Edition
June 2014

Model name: ASUS_T00P

Contents
Conventions used .........................................................................................................................9
Care and safety........................................................................................................................... 10
Guidelines..............................................................................................................................................................10
Proper disposal....................................................................................................................................................11

Get your Zen ready!
Parts and features...............................................................................................................................................14
Installing a micro-SIM card..............................................................................................................................15
Installing a memory card.................................................................................................................................19
Charging your phone........................................................................................................................................23
Turning your phone on or off.........................................................................................................................26

There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features..................................................................................................................... 30
Home screen.........................................................................................................................................................30
Managing your home........................................................................................................................................32
Quick settings.......................................................................................................................................................36
ASUS keyboard settings...................................................................................................................................40
Voice Search..........................................................................................................................................................41
Lock Screen...........................................................................................................................................................44
Connecting your phone to your computer............................................................................... 45
Connecting with your notebook...................................................................................................................45
Connecting with your desktop PC................................................................................................................46

Call in style
Managing contacts..................................................................................................................... 48
Adding contacts..................................................................................................................................................48
Importing contacts.............................................................................................................................................49
Exporting contacts.............................................................................................................................................50
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Making and receiving calls........................................................................................................ 51
Make a call.............................................................................................................................................................51
Receive a call.........................................................................................................................................................52
Backup/restore call logs............................................................................................................. 53
Creating a call log backup...............................................................................................................................53
Restoring call log backups...............................................................................................................................53
Voicemail..................................................................................................................................... 54

Send messages and more
Messaging................................................................................................................................... 56
Sending or replying to messages..................................................................................................................56
Setting up your messaging options.............................................................................................................57
Omlet Chat.................................................................................................................................. 58
Registering to Omlet..........................................................................................................................................58

Access your emails
Email............................................................................................................................................ 64
Setting up an email account...........................................................................................................................64
Adding email accounts.....................................................................................................................................65
Gmail........................................................................................................................................... 66
Setting up a Gmail account.............................................................................................................................66

Capture moments
Launching the Camera app........................................................................................................ 68
From the lock screen..........................................................................................................................................68
Using the camera widget.................................................................................................................................68
From the home screen......................................................................................................................................68
Using the volume key........................................................................................................................................68
Using Camera for the first time................................................................................................. 69
Tutorial....................................................................................................................................................................69

Image Locations..................................................................................................................................................70
Camera home screen.................................................................................................................. 71
Image settings.....................................................................................................................................................72
Video settings.......................................................................................................................................................74
Advanced camera features........................................................................................................ 75
Time Rewind.........................................................................................................................................................75
HDR..........................................................................................................................................................................76
Panorama...............................................................................................................................................................76
Night........................................................................................................................................................................77
Low light.................................................................................................................................................................78
Selfie........................................................................................................................................................................79
Miniature................................................................................................................................................................80
Depth of field .......................................................................................................................................................80
Smart remove.......................................................................................................................................................81
All Smiles................................................................................................................................................................81
Beautification.......................................................................................................................................................82
GIF animation.......................................................................................................................................................82
Time lapse..............................................................................................................................................................83
Party Link.................................................................................................................................... 84
Sharing photos....................................................................................................................................................84

Gallery
Using the Gallery........................................................................................................................ 88
Main screen...........................................................................................................................................................88
Viewing files from other source locations..................................................................................................89
Sharing files from the gallery..........................................................................................................................90
Deleting files from the gallery........................................................................................................................90
Editing an image.................................................................................................................................................91
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or an image...........................................................................................91
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Work hard, play harder
Supernote................................................................................................................................... 94
Creating a notebook..........................................................................................................................................96
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud.................................................................................................................96
Sharing a note to the Cloud............................................................................................................................96
Calendar...................................................................................................................................... 97
Creating an event from your phone.............................................................................................................97
Adding an account to Calendar.....................................................................................................................98
Creating an event from your account..........................................................................................................98
What’s Next................................................................................................................................. 99
Do It Later.................................................................................................................................. 100
Accessing or creating to-do tasks.............................................................................................................. 100
Weather..................................................................................................................................... 101
Weather home screen.................................................................................................................................... 102
Clock.......................................................................................................................................... 103
Launching Clock............................................................................................................................................... 103
World Clock........................................................................................................................................................ 104
Alarm clock......................................................................................................................................................... 105
Stopwatch........................................................................................................................................................... 106
Timer..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
File Manager............................................................................................................................. 109
Accessing the internal storage.................................................................................................................... 109
Accessing the external storage device..................................................................................................... 110
Accessing Cloud Storage............................................................................................................................... 111

The Internet
Browser...................................................................................................................................... 114

Fun and entertainment
Using headset........................................................................................................................... 116

Connecting audio jack................................................................................................................................... 116
Audio Wizard............................................................................................................................. 117
Using Audio Wizard......................................................................................................................................... 117
Play Games................................................................................................................................ 118
Using Play Games............................................................................................................................................ 118
Music.......................................................................................................................................... 119
Launching Music.............................................................................................................................................. 119
Playing songs..................................................................................................................................................... 119
Playing songs from your SD card............................................................................................................... 119
Playing Cloud music....................................................................................................................................... 120
FM Radio.................................................................................................................................... 121
FM Radio home screen................................................................................................................................... 121
Sound recorder......................................................................................................................... 122
Launching Sound Recorder.......................................................................................................................... 122
Sound Recorder home screen..................................................................................................................... 122

Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date............................................................................................. 124
Updating your system.................................................................................................................................... 124
Storage...................................................................................................................................... 124
Backup and reset...................................................................................................................... 125
Securing your phone................................................................................................................ 126
Unlocking your screen................................................................................................................................... 126
Setting your phone identity......................................................................................................................... 134

Connect your Zen
Wi-Fi........................................................................................................................................... 136
Enabling Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................................... 136
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network................................................................................................................... 136
Disabling Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................................. 137
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Bluetooth®................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 137
Enabling Bluetooth®....................................................................................................................................... 137
Pairing your phone to a Bluetooth® device............................................................................................ 138
Unpairing your phone from the Bluetooth® device............................................................................ 138
Miracast™.................................................................................................................................. 139
Share Link.................................................................................................................................. 140
The Cloud.................................................................................................................................. 142
ASUS WebStorage............................................................................................................................................ 142

App essentials
Switching apps......................................................................................................................... 144
Locking apps............................................................................................................................. 144
Downloading apps................................................................................................................... 145

There’s more to your Zen
Power saver............................................................................................................................... 148
Setting up Power Saver.................................................................................................................................. 148
Customizing Power Saver............................................................................................................................. 149
Glove mode............................................................................................................................... 150
ASUS Splendid.......................................................................................................................... 151

Appendix
CE RF Exposure Compliance.................................................................................................... 154
CE Mark Warning...................................................................................................................... 154
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth.......................................................... 154
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)................................................................................................ 155
Prevention of Hearing Loss...................................................................................................... 156
Safety information................................................................................................................... 157
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ........................................................................................ 163
Proper disposal......................................................................................................................... 163
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Conventions used
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing
tasks and prevent damage to your phone data and components.

Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any
type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and
35°C (95°F).
Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited. Always obey rules
and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie theater, in hospitals or near medical
equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites, blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on
the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor belts for airport
security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and wands.
The device screen is made of glass. If the glass gets broken, stop using the device and do not touch the
broken glass parts. Immediately send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your device. Use only a clean cellulose sponge or chamois
cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel only.

Proper disposal
Do not throw your device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse
of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Get your Zen ready!

Get your Zen ready!

Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
Audio jack

Microphone

Sensor

Earpiece receiver
Front camera

Power key

Rear camera
Camera flash

Volume key
Touchscreen
display

Rear cover

Speaker

Groove

Microphone Micro USB port

NOTES:

•

Remove the rear cover to display the micro SIM and microSD card slots.

•

The micro SIM card slot supports WCDMA, DC-HSPA+, GSM/EDGE and FDD LTE network bands.

•

The microSD card slot supports microSDHC and microSDXC card formats.

IMPORTANT:
•

We do not recommend using a screen protector as it can interfere with the proximity sensor. If you want to use
a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.

•

Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch
screen to malfunction.

•

Ensure that the Micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover is always closed when operating or carrying the
device.

Installing a micro-SIM card
A micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number,
contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network.

CAUTION:
•

This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved micro-SIM card only.

•

We do not recommend the use of trimmed SIM cards in the micro-SIM card slot.

•

Turn off your device before inserting a micro-SIM card.

•

Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to
your micro-SIM card.

•

Do not insert a memory card into the micro-SIM card slot! If a memory card happens to be inserted into the
micro-SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

To install a micro-SIM card:
1.

Turn off your device.

Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner,
then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful not to injure your fingernails when you remove
the rear cover.
WARNING!
•

DO NOT use tools like screwdrivers to remove the rear cover.

•

DO NOT pry the USB port.

Orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing
downward then insert it into the Micro-SIM card slot.

Push the micro-SIM card all the way into the slot until it is
seated firmly in place.

Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover
on all sides to secure in place.

Removing a Micro-SIM card
CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage
incurred to your micro-SIM card.

To remove a micro-SIM card:
1.

Turn off your device.

Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner,
then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful not to injure your fingernails when you remove
the rear cover.
WARNING!
•

DO NOT use tools like screwdrivers to remove the rear cover.

•

DO NOT pry the USB port.

Press the micro-SIM card that you want to remove, then pull it
out.

Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on
all sides to secure in place.

Installing a memory card
Your phone supports a microSDHC™ and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB capacity.
NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your phone. Ensure that you use only compatible memory
cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device or memory card, or both.
CAUTION!
•

Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to
your memory card.

•

Do not insert a micro-SIM card into the memory card slot! If a micro-SIM card happens to be inserted into the
memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

To install a memory card:
1.

Turn off your device.

Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner,
then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful not to injure your fingernails when you remove
the rear cover.
WARNING!
•

DO NOT use tools like screwdrivers to remove the rear cover.

•

DO NOT pry the USB port.

Align and insert a memory card into the memory card slot.

Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.

Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place.

NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from File Manager > MicroSD.

Removing memory card
CAUTION!
•

Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to
your memory card.

•

Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All
Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.

To remove a memory card:
1.

Turn off your device.

Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner,
then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful not to injure your fingernails when you remove
the rear cover.
WARNING!
•

DO NOT use tools like screwdrivers to remove the rear cover.

•

DO NOT pry the USB port.

Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out.

Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place.

Charging your phone
Your phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the
following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT:
•

Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your phone. Using a different AC power
adapter and cable may damage your device.

•

Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and micro-USB cable before using it with your device.

•

Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet. You can plug the AC power adapter to any
compatible 100~240 V outlet.

•

The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is DC 5.2V, 1.35A.

•

When using your phone while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near your device and
easily accessible.

•

To conserve electricity, unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet when not in use.

•

Do not place heavy objects on top of your phone.

CAUTION!
•

While charging, your phone can become warm. This is normal, however, if your device becomes unusually hot,
disconnect the micro-USB cable from your device and send the device, including the AC power adapter and
cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

•

To prevent any damage to your phone, AC adapter, or micro-USB cable. Ensure that the micro-USB cable, AC
adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.

To charge your phone:
1.

Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter.

Connect the micro USB cable to your phone.

Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.

IMPORTANT:
•

Charge your phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.

•

The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons:
Low

Not Charging

Charging

Full

When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your phone first before unplugging the AC power
adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
•

You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device.

•

Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device.

•

If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your phone using the AC
power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

Turning your phone on or off
Turning your device on
To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up.
Turning your device off
To turn your device off:
1.

If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device
screen.

Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off then tap OK.

Sleep mode
To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns off.

First time use
When you turn your Zen device on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, select input methods, setup your mobile network
and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services.
Use your Google or ASUS account to setup your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go
ahead and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google Account allows you to fully utilize these Android OS features:
•

Organize and see all your information from anywhere.

•

Automatically backup all your data.

•

Leverage Google services conveniently from anywhere.

ASUS Account
Having an ASUS Account gets you to enjoy the following perks:
•

Personalized ASUS support service and warranty extension for registered products.

•

Free 5 GB of Cloud storage space.

•

Receive the latest device and firmware updates.
NOTE: You can also use the Setup Wizard to reconfigure your device, any time at your convenience. From the Home
Screen go to All Apps > Setup Wizard.

Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your Zen device. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps
preserve the power of your Zen device battery.
– When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.
– Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app.
– Set audio to Power Saving mode.
– Decrease brightness of display.
– Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
– Disable Wi-Fi feature.
– Disable Bluetooth feature.
– Disable Miracast feature.
– Disable GPS.
– Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.
– Disable all auto-sync features in your device.

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There’s no place like Home

There’s no place like Home

Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from
people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Swipe down this area to display System notifications
Swipe down this area to display Quick settings
Tap to update Weather settings
Tap to display Time settings
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search

Tap to open All Apps screen
Tap to open an app

Swipe the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen

Understanding icons
These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your phone.
This icon shows the signal strength of your mobile network.
This icon shows that you have an unread message.
This icon shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection.
This icon shows the battery status of your phone.
This icon shows that a microSD card is inserted in your phone.
This icon shows that you took screenshots of your phone.
This icon shows that your phone is on Airplane mode.
This icon shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your phone is enabled.
This icon shows that Smart Saving mode is enabled.
This icon shows that Mute mode is enabled.
This icon shows that Vibrate mode is enabled.
This icon shows the download status of an app or file.
This icon shows that Reading mode is enabled.

Managing your home
Stamp your own personality to your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts
for quick access to your fave apps, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add
more pages so you can add and quickly access or review more apps or widgets on your Home screen.
•

To add items to home, tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select any of these
categories: Apps, Widgets, Wallpapers, and Edit page.

•

To go through the pages of your Home screen, swipe left or right.

App shortcuts
Add shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen.
To add an app shortcut:
1.

Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps.

From All Apps, tap and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.

To remove an app shortcut:
From your Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to X Remove on the top of your screen.

Widgets
Add widgets for a quick review of your calendar, maps, battery status, and more.
To add a widget:
1.

Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Widgets.

From Widgets, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.

To remove an app shortcut:
From your Home screen, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to X Remove on the top of your screen.
NOTE: You can also tap

on your Home screen to view All Apps and Widgets.

Wallpapers
Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add a
translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an animated
wallpaper to make your screen come alive.

Tap to apply a background tint
Tap to select the background tint
Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper

Tap to wallpaper

Applying wallpaper and background tint
To apply wallpaper and background tint:
1.

Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.

Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. If
you do not want to add a background tint to your wallpaper, skip to step 5.

Tick Background tint, then adjust the transparency level.

Tap

Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply.

then select a color.

NOTES:
•

A background tint can be applied to your Home screen, or Home and lock screen.

•

You can also set up your wallpaper settings from

> Settings > Display > Wallpaper.

Applying an animated wallpaper
To apply an animated wallpaper:
1.

Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.

Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, or Home and lock screen.

Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Apply.
NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from

> Settings > Display > Wallpaper.

Quick settings
Enable functions with just one tap and personalize your phone using Quick settings. This unique Zen feature
also shows system notifications that help you track recent updates and changes on your phone.
You can launch Quick settings anytime you need it, even if you are currently using an app on your phone.

Launching Quick settings
Swipe down from the upper right corner of your phone’s screen.
Open Settings
Tap to select features in Quick settings

Move the slider to adjust the
brightness level

Tap to launch the Display app

Toogle between System notification
and Quick Settings panels

Enable/disable the auto-brightness
feature for your device’s display
Tap an item to launch it

Tap an item to enable or disable it

Inside Quick settings
Use Quick settings as a one-tap access for some of the features and programs of your phone.

Access settings

Tap

to launch your phone’s Settings app.

View ASUS Quick
settings list

Tap

to select features from the Quick settings notification panel.

View system
notifications

Tap

to view the current updates and changes made on your phone.

Go back to the Quick
settings home screen

From the System notifications screen, tap

Access Display settings

Tap

to launch the Display app.

Toggle auto-brightness

Tap

to enable or disable the auto-brightness feature for your phone’s display.

to go back to the home screen.

Using the Quick settings Notification Panel
The Quick settings Notification Panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings
of your phone. Each of these features are represented by a button.
NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature.
Tap the green button to launch the app.

Adding or removing buttons
To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick Settings notification panel:
1.

Launch Quick settings then tap

Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick Setting Notification Panel.

NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick Settings Notification
Panel while an unchecked box means the opposite.

3.
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Tap

to go back and view the current ASUS Quick Settings notification panel

Using System notifications
Inside System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your phone.
Most of these changes are data and system-related. The System notifications screen is intuitive and can be
navigated through the following ways:

Tap this to delete all of the listed notifications.

Swipe the notification to the left or
right to remove it from the list.
Tap on the notification to view its
details.

ASUS keyboard settings
Create SMS messages, emails, and log-in passwords using your phone’s touch keyboard.
To access the ASUS keyboard settings:
.

Launch Quick settings then tap

Scroll down the Settings screen and select Language & input.

Tap

Configure the settings according to your personal preferences.

beside ASUS keyboard.

Voice Search
Make voice commands to your phone then watch it listen and take action using the Voice Search app. Using
Voice Search, you can make voice commands to accomplish the following:
•

Search for data and information online or on your phone

•

Launch apps inside your phone

•

Get directions going to a location
IMPORTANT! Your phone must be connected to the Internet to be able to use this feature.

Launching Voice Search
> Voice Search.

Tap

Once the mic icon turns red, start saying your voice command.

NOTE: Speak clearly and use concise phrases when talking to your phone. It also helps to start your commands
with a verb related to the phone feature you want to use.

Customizing voice search results from the Phone search group
If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your phone’s
data, you may do so using the following steps:
1.

On your phone’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Settings.

> Voice Search.

3. Tap Phone search.

4. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.

Lock Screen
By default, the lock screen appears after turning on your device and while waking it up from sleep mode. From
the lock screen, you can proceed to your device’s Android® system by swiping on your touch screen panel.
Your device’s lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps.

Customizing your lock screen
If you want to change your lock screen settings from the default Swipe option, refer to the following steps:
1.

Launch Quick settings then tap

Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen.

3. In the next screen, tap Screen lock.

4. Tap the screen lock option you would like to use.

Connecting your phone to your computer
Connect your phone to your computer’s USB port to charge it or transfer files between devices.
NOTES:
•

Charging through a USB port of a computer may take longer time to complete.

•

If your computer does not provide enough power for charging the phone, charge your phone via the grounded
power outlet instead.

Connecting with your notebook

Connecting with your desktop PC

To connect your phone to your computer:
1.

Plug the micro USB connector into your phone.

Plug the USB connector to the USB port of your computer.

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Call in style

Call in style

Managing contacts
Add, import, or export your contacts from your SIM or email accounts to your phone and vice-versa.

Adding contacts
To add contacts:
1.

Tap Contacts app then tap

On the Contacts screen, select the account that you want to save your contact:

a. Device
b. SIM card storage
c. E-mail account

NOTE: If you don't have an e-mail account, tap Add account then create one.

Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to add and save the new contact.

Importing contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your phone, e-mail account, or a
micro SIM card.
To import contacts:
1.

Tap Contacts app then tap

Tap Import/export then select from the following importing options:

> Manage contacts.

a. Import from SIM card
b. Import from storage
3.

Select from the following accounts to save the contact:
a. Email account/s
b. Device
c. SIM card

Tick to select the contacts that you wish to import and when done, tap Import.

Exporting contacts
Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your phone.
> Manage contacts.

Tap Contacts app then tap

Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options:
a. Export to SIM card
b. Export to storage

Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts:
a. All contacts
b. E-mail account/s
c. Device
d. SIM card

Tick the contacts that you want to export.

When done, tap Export.

Making and receiving calls
Make a call
Your phone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from saved contacts list, dial a phone
number directly, or even dial a number without keying in a passcode on the lock screen.

Calling from Contacts app
Use the Contacts app to make a call from your contacts list.
To call via the Contacts app:
1.

From your Home screen, tap Contacts app then look for the contact name that you wish to call.
NOTE: To view all contacts from all contact accounts, tap Contacts to display dropdown list then tick all accounts.

Tap the contact name then tap the number.

Dialing a phone number
Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number.
To call via the Phone app:
1.

There are two ways to launch Phone app depending on the status of your device:

•

If your device is active, tap Phone app from your Home screen then tap the number keys.

•

If your device is locked, drag

Tap Call to dial the number.

to any direction to launch Phone app then tap the number keys.

Receive a call
The touch screen of your phone lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also
varies, depending on the status of your phone.

Answering a call
There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your phone:
•

If your device is active, tap Answer. To reject a call, tap Decline.

•

If your device is locked, drag

to answer or to

to reject the call.

NOTE: You can also send a message to reject the call. Swipe up Reject with message then select from the
displayed options to send the message.

Backup/restore call logs
Have your call logs stored in your phone to track the calls that you’ve received, made, or missed. You can also
send the saved call logs to your online storage account or e-mail it via the installed e-mail apps in your phone.

Creating a call log backup
To back up call logs:
1.

From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap

Tap then tap Backup call log.

Tap Backup call log to device to save the call log backup in your phone. To email the call log backup, tap
Backup call log to device and send out.

Key in a backup file name then tap OK. After the backup is successful, tap OK.

to hide the keypad.

Restoring call log backups
To restore call log backups:
1.

From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap

Tap

Select a call log backup that you want to restore, then tap OK.

After restoring call log is successful, tap OK.

Tap

to hide the keypad.

then tap Restore call log.

to view the restored call logs.
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Voicemail
Get voicemail messages on your phone or on your tablet.
To get your voicemail messages:
Tap Settings > Call Settings > Voicemail. Press and hold 1 on the keypad to access your voicemail.

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Send messages and more

Send messages and more

Messaging
Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in
any of your SIM cards installed on your device. You can also email your message threads or conversations to
others to keep them in the loop.

Sending or replying to messages
To start a message thread:
1.

From the Home screen, tap

In the To field, enter the number or tap

Start composing your message in the Type message field.

When you’re done, tap the arrow to send your message.

, then tap

.
to select a contact from your list.

Setting up your messaging options
You can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to an important
message at a convenient time.
To forward an SMS conversation:
1.

From the Home screen, tap

Tap to select a sender image, then tap

Tap Select All or any of the messages from the thread, then tap Forward.

In the To field, tap

When you’re done, tap the arrow to send your message. The conversation will be forwarded as an MMS
(Multimedia Messaging Service) message.

.
> Forward SMS conversation.

to select a contact’s email address or mobile number.

NOTES:
•

Ensure that you have MMS subscription with your mobile service provider.

•

Ensure that data access is enabled on your device. From your Home screen, tap
Mobile networks, then tick Data enabled.

•

Mobile data and messaging rates apply when forwarding conversations to others.

> Settings > More... >

To set a message as a reply-later task:
When you receive an important message at an untimely time, you can add it to your to-do list so you can reply
to it at a later time.
1.

In the message screen, tap .

Tap Reply later. The message is added to your Do It Later tasks.

When you’re ready to reply to the message, go to the Do It Later app from All Apps.
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Omlet Chat
Omlet is an online messaging app that lets you chat with your friends on the spot, send multimedia messages,
and store your data on any of your Cloud accounts securely and privately.
NOTE: Omlet app may only be available in some countries.

Registering to Omlet
There are two ways to register to Omlet, via mobile phone number and e-mail account or Facebook account.

Registering your mobile phone number
Use your mobile phone number to sign in to Omlet.
To register your mobile phone number:
then tap Omlet app.

Tap

On the Sign in page, select your country and key in your mobile phone number then tap Next. Omlet
app sends a text message containing the PIN to proceed with the registration.

Key in the PIN then tap Next.

Key in your name then tap Get Started.

If you want Omlet to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If
you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks.
NOTES:

6.
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•

A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet main screen
appears.

•

Omlet app can only add contacts with Omlet installed to their devices.

On the Omlet main screen, tap START CHAT then select a contact that you want to chat.

Registering your e-mail or Facebook account
Use your e-mail or Facebook account to sign in to Omlet.
To register your e-mail or Facebook account:
then tap Omlet app.

Tap

On the Sign in page, tap Connect a different account here to select an account from Email or
Facebook, then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
•

If you select Email, key in your e-mail account then tap Next. Omlet app will send a confirmation
message to your e-mail account.

•

If you select Facebook, Omlet app will take you to Facebook to log in to your Facebook account.

Key in your name then tap Get Started.

If you want Omlet to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If
you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks.
NOTES:

•

A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet main screen
appears.

•

Omlet app can only add contacts with Omlet installed to their devices.

On the Omlet main screen, tap START CHAT then select a contact that you want to chat.

Sending Omlet invites
To add contacts to Omlet, you need to send an invite to your friends to download and use Omlet.
To send Omlet invitation:
1.

Tap Contacts on the Omlet menu.

From the Add contacts screen, tap Invite a friend then select from following options:

•

Invite an Email or Phone number. Key in the mobile phone number or e-mail of your friend then tap
Go.

•

Invite Facebook friends. Tap to log in to your Facebook account.

•

Invite address book friends. Tap to invite friends from the contacts list of your e-mail.

Omlet app gathers the contacts of your account. After selecting the contacts, follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the operation.
•

For Facebook app, tick to select the contacts, then tap Send.

•

For address book, tick to select the contacts, then tap SEND INVITES.

Using Omlet
Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation.
To start conversation, tap Contacts from the Omlet menu then tap the contact name.

Sending a chat message
To send a chat message, key in your message in What’s up field then tap

Sending a voice message
To send a voice message, tap and hold

while saying your message then release

to send.

Sending a virtual sticker
To send a virtual sticker, tap

then select from the available virtual stickers.

NOTE: You can download more virtual stickers from Sticker Store. To download the virtual stickers, tap
then tap
.

Sending multimedia messages
From the chat thread, tap

then select from these icons to send a specific mutlimedia message.

Tap to launch Camera app and
send the captured picture

Tap to send a picture from
your phone.

Tap and hold an app
then tap Pin it! to add
to the list of apps in
Omlet Chat.

Tap to send your current
address with a map snippet

Tap to create a sticker
from a saved picture.

Tap to edit and send a
photo.
Tap to create and send
drawings or doodles.

Tap to search GIF files
in the Internet and
send the GIF file to your
message thread

Swipe up the screen shown above to view these icons:
Tap to send polls/
surveys

Tap to share a picture for a
limited time.

Tap to search and send video clips from YouTube™.

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Access your emails

Access your emails

Email
Add Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, Microsoft Hotmail, POP3/IMAP accounts so you can receive,
create, and browse emails right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts from these accounts
to your phone.
IMPORTANT! You must be connected to the Internet so you can add an email account or send and receive emails
from added accounts.

Setting up an email account
To set up an email account:
1.

From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.

Tap the mail provider you want to setup.

Key in your email address and password and tap Next.
NOTE: Wait while your device automatically checks your incoming and outgoing mail server settings.

Configure the Account settings such as inbox checking frequency, sync days, or notification for incoming
emails. When done, tap Next.

Key in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap Next to log
into your inbox.

Adding email accounts
To add other email accounts:
1.

From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.

Tap

Tap the mail provider you want to setup.

Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account.

> Settings, then tap

to add an email account.

NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up an email account section of this manual to complete
this setup process.

Gmail
Using the Gmail app, you can create a new Gmail account or synchronize your existing Gmail account so you
can send, receive, and browse emails right from your device.

Setting up a Gmail account
1.

Tap Google then tap Gmail.

Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, then tap

NOTES:

•

Tap New if you do not own a Google account.

•

When signing in, you have to wait while your device communicates with Google servers to setup your account.

Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap
account.

to sign in to your Gmail

IMPORTANT! If you have several email accounts aside from Gmail, use Email app to set up and access all your
email accounts.

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Capture moments

Capture moments

Launching the Camera app
Capture images and record videos using your phone’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the
Camera app.

From the lock screen
Drag down

until the camera app is launched.

Using the camera widget
From the lock screen, swipe to the left to launch the Camera widget that automatically opens the Camera app.

From the home screen
Tap Camera.

Using the volume key
While your phone is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the
Camera app.
NOTE: Before using the volume key to launch the Camera app, enable this function from Settings > Lock screen,
then slide Instant camera to ON.

Using Camera for the first time
After launching the Camera for the first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial
and Image locations.

Tutorial
If it is your first time to use your phone’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after
launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.
1.

On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view the basic tutorial about using
Camera.

After tapping either of these options, you will then proceed to the Image Locations screen.

Image Locations
After going through the Tutorial screen, the Image Locations screen appears to help you create automatic
location tags for your images and videos. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen:
1.

On the Image Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or Yes to set up location
tagging for your captured images and videos.

Slide Location to ON to enable the location tagging feature.

Tap Agree on the next screen to fully enable the feature.

Tap Yes on the confirmation message to allow all Google apps to access your location, or Not now to set
it up later.

Tap

to go to the Camera screen.

Camera home screen
Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your phone.
Switch between the
front and rear cameras

Change flash
settings*

Use advanced camera settings
Zoom in or zoom out
Record videos
Take photos
Use Turbo Burst
See the gallery

* on selected models only

Image settings
Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

On the camera’s home screen, tap

Scroll down and configure the available options.

Image
Configure the image quality using these options.

Shoot mode
Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option.

Focus & exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option.

Video settings
Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

On the camera’s home screen, tap

Scroll down and configure the available options.

Image
Configure the video quality using these options.

Focus & exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option.

Advanced camera features
Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the
advanced camera features of your phone.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model.

Time Rewind
After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the
shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your
Gallery.
NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.

Capturing Time Rewind photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Time Rewind.

Tap

or the volume key to start capturing photos.

Using the Time Rewind viewer
1.

After pressing the shutter, the Time Rewind viewer appears on the bottom of a captured photo. Rotate
the button on the viewer to browse through the photos you just took.
NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline.

Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery.

HDR
The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly
contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance
out the colors produced on your image.

Capturing HDR photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> HDR.

Tap

or the volume key to start capturing HDR photos.

Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are
automatically stitched together using this feature.

Capturing panoramic photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Panorama.

Tap

or the volume key then pan your phone to the left or right to capture the scenery.

NOTE: While panning your phone, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures
the scenery.

Tap

when finished.

Night
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your phone.
NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the phone is capturing the image to prevent blurry results.

Capturing Night photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Night.

Tap

or the volume key to start capturing Night photos.

Low light
Resolve light issues using the Low light feature of your phone. This feature optimizes the use of burst shots in
low-light photography settings.

Capturing Low light photos
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

> Low light.
or the volume key to start capturing Low light photos.

Capturing Low light videos
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

> Low light.

Tap

or the volume key to start capturing Low light videos.

Selfie
Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter
button. Using face-detection, you can set your phone to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then
automatically capture your selfie or group selfie.

Capturing Selfie photos
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

> Selfie.

Tap

to choose how many people should be included in the photo.

Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your phone to start beeping, counting down until it
captures the photo.

The Time Rewind viewer appears onscreen on top of a captured photo. Rotate the button on the viewer
to browse through the photos you just took.

Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery.

Miniature
Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on
specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your
phone.

Capturing Miniature photos
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

> Miniature.

Tap

to select your focus area.
to increase or decrease the background blur.

to capture Miniature photos.

Depth of field
Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of field. This feature suits close up photos of
subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.

Capturing photos with depth of field
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

> Depth of Field.
or the volume key to start capturing macro photos.

Smart remove
Eliminate unwanted moving objects immediately after capturing the image using the Smart remove feature.

Capturing Smart remove photos
1.

From the Camera app screen, tap

Tap

The following screen shows the photo you captured and any removable objects which you may want to
delete from it.

Tap

> Smart remove.
or the volume key to start capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove.

to remove the detected objects or

to delete the photo and go back to the Camera app.

All Smiles
Capture the perfect smile or the wackiest facial expression from a range of photos using the All Smiles feature.
This feature lets you take five consecutive photos after pressing the shutter button, automatically detecting
faces on the image for comparison.

Capturing All Smiles photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

Follow the onscreen instructions to select your best photos.

> All Smiles.
or the volume key to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles.

Beautification
Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your
phone. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on your subject’s face before
you press the shutter button.

Capturing Beautification photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Beautification.
to start capturing photos that can be edited using Beautification features.

GIF animation
Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your phone’s camera using the GIF animation
feature.

Capturing GIF animation photos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> GIF.
to start capturing photos that can be transformed into GIF animation.

Time lapse
The time lapse video feature of your phone allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback.
In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occured and were recorded
between long intervals.

Recording Time lapse videos
1.

From the Camera app’s home screen, tap

Tap

> Time lapse.
to start taking Time lapse videos.

Party Link
Enable Party Link and share photos in real-time either by creating a group or joining an existing group. Send
and receive freshly captured images among friends, even without internet connection, using this Zen feature.
IMPORTANT! This feature is only available with devices that also have Party Link.

Sharing photos
To share photos captured straight from your phone’s camera:
1.

Launch Camera then tap

Tap

> OK.

(optional) In the Party Link home screen, set the following items:

Tap this to create a new group name for your phone.
Tap this if you want to password-protect access to your
group.

Tap Create a group or Join a group > Scan to start sharing photos captured from your ZenFone or
receiving photos from other Party Link-enabled devices.
IMPORTANT! If you created a password-protected group, you need to share the password to intended recipients
for them to receive your photos. If you want to join a group which is password-protected, ask the owner for the
password to proceed.

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Gallery

Gallery

Using the Gallery
View images and play videos on your phone using the Gallery app.
This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your phone. From Gallery, you
can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.
To launch Gallery, tap

Main screen

> Gallery.

Viewing files from other source locations
By default, your Gallery displays all the files on your phone according to their album folders.
To view files from other locations accessible via your phone:
1.

From the main screen, tap

Tap any of the following source locations to view their respective files.

IMPORTANT! Internet connection is required for viewing photos and videos under My cloud photos and Friends
photos.

Sharing files from the gallery
To share files from the gallery:
1.

From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located.

After opening the folder, tap

Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.

Tap

to activate file selection.

then select from the list where you want to share the images.

Deleting files from the gallery
To delete files from the gallery:
1.

From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located.

After opening the folder, tap

Tap the files you want to delete. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.

Tap

to activate file selection.

Editing an image
The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your
phone.
To edit an image:
1.

From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files are located.

After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit.

Once the image is opened, tap it again to show its functions.

Tap

Tap any of the icons on the editing toolbar to apply changes to the image.

to open the image editing toolbar.

Zooming in/out the thumbnails or an image
From the Gallery screen or your selected image, spread apart your fingers on the touchscreen panel to zoom
out. To zoom in, bring your fingers together on the touchscreen panel.

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Work hard, play harder

Work hard, play harder

Supernote
Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity that syncs with your mobile data using Supernote.
This intuitive app allows you to create notes organized per notebook by directly writing or drawing on the
touchscreen. While creating notes, you can also add multimedia files from other apps and share them via
social networks or your Cloud storage account.
Tap to select the input mode
Tap to undo the change made
Tap to redo the change made
Tap to configure the settings for the notebook

Understanding icons
Depending on your selected input mode, these icons appear as you take down your notes on SuperNote.
Select this type mode when you want to use the onscreen keyboard to enter your notes.
Select this write mode when you want to scribble or write your notes.
Select this draw mode when you want to create drawings or doodles.
When in draw mode, tap this icon to select the drawing tool to use, and the stroke color or size.
When in draw mode, tap this icon to erase some contents in your notes.
Tap this icon to take a photo or video, record audio, add timestamp and more to your notes.
Tap this icon to add a new page to your notebook.

Creating a notebook
To create new files using Supernote, refer to the following steps:
> Supernote.

Tap

Tap Add a new notebook.

Name the file and select Pad or Phone as the page size.

Select a template and start writing your notes.

Sharing a notebook on the Cloud
You may share your notebook on the Cloud using the following steps:
1.

On the Supernote home screen, tap-and-hold the notebook you would like to share.

In the pop-up screen, tap Enable cloud sync.

Input your ASUS WebStorage account’s User name and Password details to proceed with syncing your
notebook to the Cloud.

Once the notebook has been successfully synced to the Cloud, the Cloud icon appears on top of the
shared notebook.

Sharing a note to the Cloud
Aside from your notebook, you may also share individual notes from your Supernote to your Cloud storage
account. To do this:
1.

Launch the notebook that contains the note you want to share.

Tap-and-hold the note you want to share.

In the pop-up screen, tap Share then select the type of file format you want to share it as.

In the next screen, select the Cloud storage account where you would like to share your note.

Follow the succeeding instructions to complete sharing your selected note.

Calendar
The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your phone. Along with creating
events you may also add notes, set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you don’t forget these
important occasions.

Creating an event from your phone
> Calendar.

Tap

Tap New Event to start creating a new event.

In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event.

Once finished, tap

to save and exit.

Adding an account to Calendar
Aside from creating an event logged on your phone, you can also use Calendar to create events that get
automatically synced with your online accounts. But first, these accounts must be added to Calendar using the
following steps:
1.

Launch Calendar.

Tap

Tap the account you want to add.

Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete adding the new account to Calendar.

> Accounts.

Creating an event from your account
After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your phone to
create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps:
NOTE: Your online account must already be added to Calendar before you can proceed with the following steps.
You may refer to the Adding an account to Calendar section in this e-manual for more details.

> Calendar.

Tap

Tap New Event to start creating a new event.

In the New event screen, tap My Calendar to view all the accounts currently synced with the Calendar.

Tap the account where you would like to create a new event.

In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event.

What’s Next
Do not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting messages/emails/calls from your
favorite people. Set up your calendar of events, Favorites and VIP groups, or weather update settings to get
alerts and reminders of what’s next. View your What’s Next alerts from the Lock screen, Systems Notification
panel, and What’s Next widget or app.
If you’re using What’s Next for the first time, you would have to set up your calendar account or use the
Calendar app in your phone.

NOTES:
•

Set up your favorite contacts and VIP groups to receive alerts for missed calls and unread messages or emails
from people who matter to you.

•

Get details on creating your calendar of events from the Calendar section.

•

Learn how to get weather updates from the Weather section.

Do It Later
Get hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when you’re too busy, reply to your emails, SMS
messages, calls, or read news online at your convenience.
Mark your unread messages or emails, interesting web pages, and missed calls as Reply Later, Read Later, or
Call Later items. These marked items will be added to your Do It Later tasks, and you can act on these tasks at
a convenient time.
NOTE:
•

Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Play,
YouTube, and iMDb.

•

Not all apps can share and add tasks to Do It Later.

Accessing or creating to-do tasks
When you’ve previously set a message or email as Reply Later, or a call as Call Later, or a web page as Read
Later, you can go back to these important message/email/call/web page on the Do It Later app.
To access your to-do tasks:
, then tap Do It Later from All Apps.

From the home screen, tap

Select the task that you want to act on.

To create a new to-task:
From the Do It Later screen, tap

100

, then proceed to create your to-do task.

Weather
Get real-time weather updates straight from your phone using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also
check other weather details from around the world.
Weather app launcher

101

Weather home screen
Tap this to configure the
Weather settings.
Tap this to search for weather
information from other cities.

Swipe down to see other
weather information.

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Clock
Customize the time zone settings of your phone, set alarms, and use your phone as a stop watch using the
Clock app.

Launching Clock
Launch the Clock app using either of the following options:
•

From your phone’s home screen, tap the digital clock display.

•

Tap

> Clock.

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World Clock
Tap

to access the world clock settings of your phone.

Tap this to access the settings of the
world clock feature.
Tap this to set your clock on night
mode.
Tap this to view the list of cities
marked on your world clock.
Tap this to add a new city to mark on
your world clock’s map.

104

Alarm clock
Tap

to access the world clock settings of your phone.

Tap this to access the settings of the
alarm clock feature.
Tap this to delete any of the
previously set alarms.
Tap this to set a new alarm time.

105

Stopwatch
Tap

to use your phone as a stopwatch.

Tap this button to start running the
stopwatch feature.

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Timer
You may set multiple timer options for your phone. To do this, follow the steps below:

Setting the timer
1.

Tap

to access the timer feature of your phone.

numeric keypad

Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
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Adding or deleting timer settings
You may also add new timer settings or delete existing ones that you no longer need. To do any of these
options, refer to the following steps:
to access the timer feature of your phone.

Tap

If you previously created a timer setting, these would appear on your Timer home screen. You may delete
or add new timer settings using the icons on your Timer home screen.

Tap this to create a new timer setting.

Tap this to delete the previously set
timer.

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File Manager
Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your phone
and its connected external storage devices.

Accessing the internal storage
To access the internal storage:
1.

Tap

> File Manager.
> Internal storage to view the contents of your phone then tap an item to select.

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Accessing the external storage device
To access the external storage device:
1.

Insert the microSD card into your phone.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Installing a memory card section in this user guide.

Tap

> File Manager.

Tap

> MicroSD to view the contents of your microSD card.

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Accessing Cloud Storage
IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your phone to view files from Cloud Storage.

To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts:
1.

Tap

> File Manager.

Tap

then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud Storage.

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The Internet

The Internet

Browser
Your browser’s clean and intuitive Zen interface makes it easier to surf web contents at a fast page loading
speed via its Chrome-based browser engine. It also lets you share or email web contents, as well as send it as a
read later task.

Go to page that you want to share, then tap .
•
•

Tap share a page, tap Share page, then select the account or app where you want to share the page to.
To send a page for later reading, tap Read later. The page is added a to-do task in your Do It Later app.
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•

Ensure that your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

•

If you connect to a mobile network, charges may apply based on your network plan.

•

Refer to section Connecting to a Wi-Fi network for details.

•

Access your to-do tasks from the Do It Later app on All Apps.

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Fun and entertainment

Fun and entertainment

Using headset
Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a
headset.

Connecting audio jack
Insert the 2.5mm headset jack into the audio port of your device.

WARNING!
•

Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.

•

Do not insert a cable with electric power output into the audio jack port.

•

Listening at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing.

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•

We highly recommend to use only compatible headsets or the bundled headset with this device.

•

Unplugging the audio jack while listening to music, automatically pauses the music played.

•

Unplugging the audio jack while watching a video, automatically pauses the video playback.

Audio Wizard
AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your phone for a clearer audio output that fits
actual usage scenarios.

Using Audio Wizard
To use AudioWizard:
1.

Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard.

In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.

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Play Games
Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can
also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun.
IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games.

Using Play Games
To use Play Games:
> Play Games.

Tap

Tap the option you would like to use.

Tap to see an overview of your gaming activity. It also shows the
gaming activity of your Google+ contacts.
Tap to show your gaming activities under the following options:
ALL MY GAMES, MOST RECENTLY PLAYED, INSTALLED
Tap to see all the games you played using your Google+ account.

Tap to view all your fellow contacts in Google who are also playing
games via Play Store. You may view them under these options:
ALL, MOST RECENT, YOU MAY KNOW
Tap to browse through games under the following categories:
FEATURED, POPULAR, POPULAR MULTIPLAYER.
Tap to launch Play Store’s Games category.

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Music
Access your music collection right on your phone using the Music app. Music allows you to play music files
stored internally or from an external storage device.

Launching Music
To launch Music, tap

> Music.

Playing songs
By default, Music plays all the songs saved in your phone’s internal storage system. Start playing songs by
tapping on them.

Playing songs from your SD card
To play songs saved from your SD card:
1.

Ensure that your SD card is already inserted in your phone.
NOTE: For details on how to install the SD card, refer to the Installing a memory card section in this e-Manual.

From the Music home screen, tap

Under My Device, tap Music to browse through the music files saved in your SD card.

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Playing Cloud music
IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your phone to view files from Cloud music.

Your phone currently supports music files saved in the following cloud storage accounts:
•

ASUS Webstorage

•

Dropbox

•

OneDrive

•

Drive

Adding a cloud storage account
To play songs saved from any of these cloud storage accounts:
.

From the Music home screen, tap

Under Cloud Music, select Add cloud service.

Select the cloud storage service where you want to play music files from.

Follow the succeeding instructions to complete signing in to your cloud storage account.

Playing songs from a cloud storage account
1.

Launch the Music app then tap

Under Cloud Music, select the cloud storage service you want to play songs from.

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FM Radio
Listen to your favorite local radio stations using your phone.
To use this feature:
1.

Connect the bundled headset with your phone.

Tap

> FM Radio.

FM Radio home screen
Tap this to change the band frequency of
your FM radio, or switch between headset or
loudspeaker mode.
Tap this to turn off the
FM Radio.

Tap any of these buttons
to set the current
frequency as a radio
preset.

Tap these buttons to
search for radio stations.

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Sound recorder
Record audio files using your phone by enabling the Sound Recorder app.

Launching Sound Recorder
To launch Sound Record, tap

> Sound Recorder.

Sound Recorder home screen
Tap this to view the list of
saved audio recording files.
Tap this to customize the
Sound Recorder settings.

Tap this to start audio
recording.

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Maintain your Zen

Maintain your Zen

Keeping your device up-to-date
Keep your phone in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features.

Updating your system
To update your phone:
then tap Settings.

Tap

On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About.

Tap System update then tap Check Update.
NOTE: You can preview the last time your phone’s system was updated at the Last update check: of the System
update window.

Storage
You can store data, apps, or files on your phone (internal storage), on an external storage, or on an online
storage. You need an internet connection to transfer or download your files on an online storage. Use the
bundled USB cable to copy files to or from the computer to your phone.

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Backup and reset
Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your phone.
To do this:
then tap Settings > Backup and reset.

Tap

From the Backup & reset window, you can:
•

Backup my data: This feature backs up your data, Wif-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google
servers when enabled.

•

Backup account: Allows you to specify the acount you to be associated when you save your backup.

•

Automatic Restore: This features facilitates restoration of backed up settings and data when you
renintall an app.

•

Factory data reset: Erases all data on phone.

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Securing your phone
Use the security features of your phone to prevent unauthorized calls or access of information.

Unlocking your screen
When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the phone offers you.
To select the screen unlock of your phone:
then tap Settings > Lock Screen.

Tap

Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your phone.

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•

Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.

•

To deactivate the unlock screen option that you set, tap None on Choose screen lock screen.

Unlock screen options
Choose from these options to lock your phone.
•

Slide: Slide your finger to any direction to unlock your phone.

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•

Face Unlock: Show your face on the black window of the lock screen to unlock your phone.
IMPORTANT!
•

Face Unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password.

•

Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone.

•

The data used to identify your face is kept in your phone.

To set up Face Unlock:
1. From the Choose screen lock screen, tap Face Unlock.
2. Read the terms in using Face Unlock feature on your screen, then tap Set it up.
3. Read the instructions in setting up Face Unlock on your screen, then tap Continue.
4. Hold your phone at eye level and align your face on the outline of your screen to capture it.
NOTE: The green-dotted outline indicates that the phone has detected your face and in the process of capturing
the image.

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5. After your face has been captured, tap Continue.
6. If Face Unlock cannot recognize your face, you will be prompted to select a secondary option to
unlock your phone. Select Pattern if you want to unlock your phone by a pattern, or PIN to unlock it
by keying in your PIN then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN or pattern that you created to unlock your device.

7. After you finished Face Unlock setup, tap OK.
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Pattern: Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern.

IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern that you
created to unlock your device.

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PIN: Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN.

IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device.

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Password: Key in at least four characters to create a password.

IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device.

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Configuring the other screen security features
Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window:
•

Quick access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen.

•

What’s Next widget: Slide the What’s Next Widget switch to ON to show the said widget on the lock
screen.

•

Enable widgets: Check the box beside Enable widgets to use widgets on the lock screen.

•

Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your phone is in
idle mode by pressing the volume button twice.

•

Swipe to launch: Slide the Swipe to launch switch to ON to launch the Camera app by swiping left from
the right edge of the lock screen.

•

Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen
is locked.

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Setting your phone identity
Know your phone’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or
model number.
This is important, as when you may lose your phone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the
information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your phone.
To display your phone’s identity:
1.

Tap All Apps then tap Settings.

On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. The About screen displays the
status, legal information, model number, operating system version, hardware, and software information
of your phone.

To see the serial number, SIM contact number, and IMEI of your phone, tap Status.

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Connect your Zen

Connect your Zen

Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi technology of your phone gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media
accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly with your phone.

Enabling Wi-Fi
To enable Wi-Fi:
on the Home screen then tap Settings app.

Tap

Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also enable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to
launch Quick Settings screen.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1.

On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks.

Tap a network name to connect to it. For a secured network, you may be prompted to key in a password
or other security credentials.
NOTES:
• Your phone automatically reconnects to the network that you connected with previously.
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Turn off Wi-Fi feature to help save battery power.

Disabling Wi-Fi
To disable Wi-Fi:
on the Home screen then tap Settings app.

Tap

Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to
launch Quick Settings screen.

Bluetooth®
Use the Bluetooth feature of your phone to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart
devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files with your friends’ smart devices,
send data for print with a Bluetooh printer, or play music files with a Bluetooth speaker.

Enabling Bluetooth®
To enable Bluetooth:
on the Home screen then tap Settings app.

Tap

Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.
NOTE: You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to
launch Quick Settings screen.

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Pairing your phone to a Bluetooth® device
Before using the Bluetooth feature of your phone in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth
device. The phone automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device.
To pair your phone to a Bluetooth device:
1.

On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices.
IMPORTANT!
•

If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature and is discoverable.

•

See the user guide that came with your device to learn how to enable its Bluetooth and and set it to
discoverable.

Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for more Bluetooth devices.

In the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with. Follow the succeeding
instructions to complete the pairing.
NOTE: Turn off Bluetooth feature to help save battery power.

Unpairing your phone from the Bluetooth® device
To unpair your phone to a Bluetooth device:
1.

On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available and paired devices.

In the list of paired devices, tap

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of Bluetooth device that you want to unpair, then tap Unpair.

Miracast™
Using Miracast technology, you can screencast your phone screen to a Miracast-supported display. Doing this
allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your phone.

Launching Miracast
There are two ways you can use to start using Miracast from your phone:

From Quick settings
1.

Setup the Miracast-supported display you want to use with your
phone.

Launch Quick settings on your phone.

On the notification panel, tap Miracast.

Slide the Wireless display (Miracast) option to ON.

Refer to the SSID shown on your Miracast-supported display and select
the same SSID on your phone to start pairing.

Once the connection is made, your Miracast-supported display shows the
same content currently shown on your phone.

From Settings
> Settings.

Tap

Under Device > Display, select Wireless display (Miracast).

Set the Wireless display (Miracast) option to ON.

Refer to the SSID shown on your Miracast-supported display and select the same SSID on your phone to
start pairing.

Once the connection is made, your Miracast-supported display shows the same content currently shown
on your phone.
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Share Link
Share and receive files, apps, or media contents with Android mobile devices using Share Link app (for ASUS
mobile devices) or Shareit app (for other mobile devices) via a Wi-Fi connection. With this app, you can send or
receive files that are larger than 100 MB and lets you share or receive multiple files at the same time. Share Link
app sends and receives files faster than using Bluetooth.

Sharing files
To share files:
then tap Share Link.

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Send file then select from the options that appear on your screen.

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Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done.

After your phone detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with.

Receiving files
To receive files:
then tap Share Link.

From your Home screen, tap

Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.

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The Cloud
Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a Cloud
account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

ASUS WebStorage
Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get up to 5GB of free cloud storage account. Automatically
upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your
ASUS WebStorage account.
NOTE: To the enjoy auto-upload function, enable Instant Upload from Settings > Instant Upload in your ASUS
WebStorage.

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App essentials

App essentials

Switching apps
When you’ve launched several apps on your Zen, you can easily switch between your recently-launched apps.
Tap
•
•

to view your recently-launched apps.

Tap an app to view it.
To remove an app, simply swipe it to the left or right.

Locking apps
Secure your apps from unauthorized use with a 4-12 digit password.
To lock your apps:
1.

From All Apps, tap

Enter a password containing 4-12 digits, then tap OK.

> Lock.

To change the password of your locked apps:
> Lock app settings. Enter your password when prompted.

From All Apps, tap

Tap Change password, and enter your old and new password.

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Downloading apps
Download tons of apps and games from Play Store directly to your phone. Some of the apps and games are
free, others you may need to purchase using a credit card or other payment form.
To download apps:
1.

Tap Play Store from your Home screen.

Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your existing Gmail account. If you don’t have a Gmail
account, please create one.

After successfully signing in, you can start downloading an app from Play Store.

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There’s more to your Zen

There’s more to your Zen

Power saver
Fully maximize or extend the power of your phone even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your
network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching
videos.

Setting up Power Saver
Maximize, optimize, or customize the power of your phone with some smart power saving options.
To set up Power Saver:
1.

From All Apps, tap Power Saver.

Slide Smart saving to ON.

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Select any of these modes:
•• Ultra-saving mode: Disconnects the network connection when your phone is idle to fully maximize
its battery life.
•• Optimized mode: Extends the battery life while your phone stays connected to your network.
•• Customized mode: Allows you to set up the power settings for your frequent activities, and

Customizing Power Saver
Set the brightness level for your frequent activities such as reading emails or books, watching videos, browsing
websites, and listening to music. You can also enable the power saving function for some apps or enable the
auto-disconnection of your network when your phone is asleep.
To customize Power Saver:
1.

From Power Saver, tick Customized mode, then tap

Tick an activity, then set the brightness level in percentage.

If you want to enable the auto-disconnection of your network, tick IM and other apps using push
notification. Your phone will automatically disconnect from your network when it is idle, and will resume
the network connection when you wake up your phone.

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Glove mode
You can still navigate on the touchscreen of your phone even when you’re wearing your gloves.
To enable Glove mode:
1.

From the Home screen, tap

Tick Glove mode.

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> Settings > ASUS customized settings.

ASUS Splendid
ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings.

Tap to switch between tabs

Move to turn on/ off the
Vivid Mode

Move to adjust the color
temperature
Tap to set to factory
defaults
Tap to reset to the last
changes you made

To use ASUS Splendid:
> Splendid.

Tap

Adjust the screen color temperature and contrast through the Temperature and Enhancement tabs.

Tap Done to apply the changes.

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Appendix

CE RF Exposure Compliance
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP guidelines and the European
Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated accessories. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of
1.5 cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of
this device. Use of other accessories which contain metals may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure
guidelines.

CE Mark Warning

CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament
and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual
recognition of conformity.
The highest CE SAR values for the device are as follows:
• 0.586 W/kg (Body/LTE 3)
• 0.683 W/kg (Head/2.4G WLAN)

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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Band
GSM900
GSM1800
WCDMA I
WCDMA VIII
LTE 3
LTE 7
LTE 8
LTE 20
2.4G WLAN

Position
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)
Head
Body (1.5cm Gap)

SAR- 10g (W/kg)
0.418
0.559
0.046
0.521
0.428
0.228
0.324
0.235
0.086
0.586
0.654
0.388
0.343
0.308
0.381
0.265
0.683
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Prevention of Hearing Loss
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

À pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur
peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.

For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement
laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1:2000 and/or EN50332-2:2003 standard required by French Article
L.5232-1.

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Safety information
ASUS Phone care
•

Do not leave your ASUS Phone exposed to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This
may damage it.

•

Do not handle your ASUS Phone device 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 your ASUS
Phone, resulting in corrosion and possible damage.

•

When traveling, avoid packing the device inside a suitcase. Cramming the device into a suitcase may
crack the LCD display. Remember to switch off your wireless connection during air travel.

•

Use your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperatures between -10 °C (14 °F) and 35 °C (95
°F).
IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the
ASUS Phone body except on the sides where the I/O ports are located.
WARNING! Any damage to the device may affect its performance and may cause it to malfunction.

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The battery
Your ASUS Phone is equipped with a high performance non-detachable Li-Ion battery. Observe the
maintenance guidelines for a longer battery life.
•

Do not remove the non-detachable Li-on battery as this will void the warranty.

•

Avoid charging in extremely high or low temperature. The battery performs optimally in an ambient
temperature of +5 °C to +35 °C.

•

Do not remove and replace the battery with a non-approved battery.

•

Do not remove and soak the battery in water or any other liquid.

•

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.

•

Do not remove and short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from
jewelry or metal objects.

•

Do not remove and dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the
environment.

•

Do not remove and 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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•

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

•

Dispose of used battery according to the instructions.

•

Ensure to fully charge the battery before using your ASUS Phone for extended periods. Remember that
the power adapter charges the battery as long as it is plugged into a power source. Be aware that it takes
much longer to charge the battery when your ASUS Phone is in use.
IMPORTANT! Do not leave your ASUS Phone connected to the power source once it is fully charged. Your ASUS
Phone is not designed to be connected to the power source for extended periods of time.

The charger
•

Use only the charger supplied with your ASUS Phone.

•

Never pull the charger cord to disconnect it from the power socket. Pull the charger itself.

Cleaning and storing
•

Your ASUS Phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and dampness. To
avoid scratches, never place your ASUS Phone face down.

•

If cleaning is necessary, turn your ASUS Phone off and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp (not wet)
cloth. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Allow your ASUS Phone to dry completely before
switching it on. Never use solvents for cleaning.

•

If you are not going to use your ASUS Phone for some time, fully charge the battery and store your ASUS
Phone in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Your ASUS Phone should be switched off during storage.
Recharge every 6 to 12 months.

•

Never expose your ASUS Phone to heat or strong sunlight.

•

Never expose your ASUS Phone to moisture or liquids of any kind.

•

Do not place stickers that may block the keypad or affect other components such as the microphone,
earpiece or camera lens.
WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage.

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Driving safely
Never use handheld phones while driving. It is an offence, that 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.
Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or
in the airbag deployment area. An airbag inflates with great force. If the airbag inflates, serious injury could
result.

Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device.

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 ASUS Phone more than six inches (15cm) from your pacemaker when turned on.

•

Do not carry your ASUS Phone in your 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, switch off your ASUS Phone
immediately.

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Hearing aids
Some digital phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, call ASUS
Customer Service to discuss alternatives.

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 ASUS 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 ASUS Phone off where posted notices so require.

Magnetic media
Magnetic fields generated by mobile devices may damage data on magnetic storage media, such as credit
cards, computer discs or tapes. Do not place your ASUS Phone next to such media.
You should never expose your ASUS Phone to strong magnetic fields as this may cause temporary
malfunction.

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Other Safety Guidelines
Aircraft
Regulations prohibit using your mobile device while onboard an aircraft. Switch off your ASUS Phone before
boarding an aircraft or turn off the wireless connection.

Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your ASUS 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 ASUS 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 ASUS Phone away from children as the SIM card and other small parts present a choking hazard.

Caution
Your ASUS Phone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the (1) AC Adapter.
• Do not use the ASUS Phone in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists.
The ASUS Phone performs optimally in an ambient temperature between -10 °C (14 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F).
• Do not abuse the ASUS Phone. Avoid striking, shaking, or subjecting the device to impact. When not using
the unit, place the device in a safe place to avoid damage to the product.

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• Do not expose the ASUS Phone to rain or moisture.
• Do not use unauthorized accessories.
• Do not disassemble the ASUS 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.

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.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting
our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products,
batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/
Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

Proper disposal
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
DO NOT throw ASUS Phone in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw ASUS Phone in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble ASUS
Phone.
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ASUS
Address: 4F, No. 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886228943447
Fax: 886228907698

Declaration
We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, ASUS Phone, are unique to each unit and only assigned to
this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the
relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact us.
Sincerely yours,
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Tel: 886228943447
Fax: 886228907698
Support:
http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

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retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup
purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS.
In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than
damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; or any other actual and
direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract
price of each product.
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this
Warranty Statement.
This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are
collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES;
(2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED
OF THEIR POSSIBILITY.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Visit our multi-language web site at: http://support.asus.com

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