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G500TG (Z00YD) User Guide

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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 5C (41F) and 35C (95F).

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.

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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 this product 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 this product in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble this product.

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1 Basics Welcome! .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Get your ASUS Phone ready! ............................................................................................................. 8 Starting for the first time ..................................................................................................................17 Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................19

2 Theres no place like Home Zen Home features .....................................................................................................22

Home screen .........................................................................................................................................22 Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................24 System notifications ...........................................................................................................................25

Personalizing your Home screen ...............................................................................26 App & Widgets .....................................................................................................................................26 Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................27 Extended Home screen .....................................................................................................................28 Setting up the date and time ..........................................................................................................29 Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................29

Lock Screen .................................................................................................................30 Customizing your lock screen .........................................................................................................30 Customizing the quick access buttons ........................................................................................31

3 Work hard, play harder Browser ........................................................................................................................32

Launching the Browser app .............................................................................................................32 Sharing pages .......................................................................................................................................33 Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................33 Clearing the browser cache .............................................................................................................33

Email ............................................................................................................................34 Setting up email accounts................................................................................................................34 Adding email accounts ......................................................................................................................35 Setting up an email account on Gmail ........................................................................................35 Emailing invites to events ................................................................................................................36

Calendar ......................................................................................................................37 Creating events ....................................................................................................................................37 Adding accounts to Calendar .........................................................................................................37 Creating an event from your account ..........................................................................................38 Enabling alert reminders for events .............................................................................................38

Do It Later ....................................................................................................................39 Adding to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................39 Sorting to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................39 Deleting to-do tasks ...........................................................................................................................39

SuperNote ...................................................................................................................40 Creating a notebook ..........................................................................................................................41

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Sharing a notebook to the Cloud ..................................................................................................41 Sharing a note to the Cloud ............................................................................................................41

File Manager................................................................................................................42 Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................42 Accessing the external storage device ........................................................................................42 Accessing Cloud Storage ..................................................................................................................42

The Cloud.....................................................................................................................43 ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................43

4 Keeping in touch Call in style ..................................................................................................................44

Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................44 Making calls ...........................................................................................................................................46 Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................48 Other call options ................................................................................................................................49 Managing multiple calls ....................................................................................................................50 Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................50

Managing contacts .....................................................................................................51 Setting up your profile ......................................................................................................................51 Adding contacts ...................................................................................................................................51 Adding an extension number to a contact number ...............................................................52 Setting up your VIPs ...........................................................................................................................52 Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................53 Importing contacts .............................................................................................................................53

Send messages and more ..........................................................................................54 Messaging ..............................................................................................................................................54

5 Fun and entertainment Using a headset ...........................................................................................................57

Connecting the audio jack ...............................................................................................................57 Music ............................................................................................................................58

Launching Music ..................................................................................................................................58 Playing songs ........................................................................................................................................58 Streaming Cloud music .....................................................................................................................59 Creating a playlist ................................................................................................................................60

6 Your precious moments Capture moments .......................................................................................................61

Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................61 Using Camera for the first time.......................................................................................................61 Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................65

Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................69 Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage ......................................................69 Viewing the photo location .............................................................................................................70 Sharing files from the Gallery ..........................................................................................................71 Deleting files from the Gallery ........................................................................................................71 Editing images ......................................................................................................................................71 Using MiniMovie ..................................................................................................................................73

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7 Staying connected Mobile network ...........................................................................................................74

Configuring the mobile network ...................................................................................................74 Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................74

Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................74 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .......................................................................................................75 Disabling Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................75

Bluetooth....................................................................................................................75 Enabling Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................75 Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth device ....................................................................76 Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth device ....................................................76

Tethering .....................................................................................................................77 Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................................................................................................................................77 Bluetooth Tethering ............................................................................................................................78

8 Travel and Maps Weather .......................................................................................................................79

Launching the Weather app ............................................................................................................79 Weather home screen ........................................................................................................................80

Clock ............................................................................................................................81 World Clock ............................................................................................................................................81 Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................82 Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................82 Timer ........................................................................................................................................................83

9 ZenLink Knowing ZenLink ........................................................................................................84

Share Link ...............................................................................................................................................84 Remote Link ...........................................................................................................................................85

10 Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools .........................................................................................................88

Flashlight ................................................................................................................................................88 Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................90

11 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date ................................................................................91

Updating your system .......................................................................................................................91 Storage ....................................................................................................................................................91 Backup and reset .................................................................................................................................91 Securing your ASUS Phone ..............................................................................................................92

Appendix Notices .........................................................................................................................95

Index Index ........................................................................................................................................................97

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Welcome! Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI!

ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phones. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone.

Camera With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos. Do It Later Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.

ZenLink Get maximum productivity from ZenLink, which comprises of Remote Link and Share Link apps. Use any of these apps to connect with other devices for sharing and receiving files.

NOTE: Availability of the ZenLink apps vary with ASUS Phone models.

NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Tap from your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.

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Get your ASUS Phone ready!

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

NOTES:

RemovetherearcovertodisplaythedualmicroSIMandmicroSDcardslots.

ThemicroSIMcardslotssupportWCDMAandGSM/EDGEnetworkbands.

ThemicroSDcardslotsupportsmicroSDandmicroSDHCcardformats..

IMPORTANT!

Wedonotrecommendusingascreenprotectorasitcaninterferewiththeproximitysensor.Ifyou want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.

Keepthedevice,particularlythetouchscreen,dryallthetime.Waterorotherliquidscancausethe touch screen to malfunction.

EnsurethattheMicro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcoverisalwaysclosedwhenoperatingor carrying the device.

Groove

Rear camera

Speaker

Camera flash

Power key

Volume key

Microphone

Micro USB port

Receiver Front

camera Sensor

LED indicator

Touch screen display

Audio jack

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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.

Your ASUS Phone comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allows you to setup and use two mobile network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time.

CAUTION!

Thisdeviceisdesignedforusewithamobilecarrier-approvedmicro-SIMcardonly.

WedonotrecommendtheuseoftrimmedSIMcardsinthemicro-SIMcardslot.

Turnoffyourdevicebeforeinsertingamicro-SIMcard.

Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamicro-SIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossordamage incurred to your micro-SIM card.

Donotinsertamemorycardintothemicro-SIMcardslot!Ifamemorycardhappenstobeinserted 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.

2. Locate the groove on the lower-right corner.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

3. Pry the cover loose and then pull the rear cover off.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

WARNING!

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

DO NOT pry the micro USB port

4. Remove the battery.

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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.

2. Locate the groove on the lower-right corner.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

3. Pry the cover loose and then pull the rear cover off.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

WARNING!

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

DO NOT pry the micro USB port.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Insert the micro SIM card into one of the slots, then put rear cover back in place.

IMPORTANT! Use only a micro SIM card on your ASUS Phone. A trimmed SIM card may not properly fit into and may not be detected by your ASUS Phone.

NOTE: BothMicroSIMcardslotssupport2G/3G network bands.

Micro SIM card 1

Micro SIM card 2

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5. Remove the micro-SIM card from the micro-SIM card slot.

6. Put the rear cover back in place.

Installing a memory card Your ASUS Phone supports a microSD and microSDHC memory card with up to 64 GB capacity.

NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Phone. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device or memory card, or both.

CAUTION!

Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage incurred to your memory card.

Donotinsertamicro-SIMcardintothememorycardslot!Ifamicro-SIMcardhappenstobeinserted into the memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

To install a memory card:

1. Turn off your device.

2. Locate the groove on the lower-right corner.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

3. Pry the cover loose and then pull the rear cover off.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

WARNING!

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

DO NOT pry the micro USB port.

Micro SIM card 1

Micro SIM card 2

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4. Remove the battery.

5. Insert the microSD card into microSD card slot.

6. Put the rear cover back in place.

CAUTION! Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to protect it from scratches.

Removing a memory card

CAUTION!

Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage incurred to your memory card.

Ejectthememorycardproperlytosafelyremoveitfromdevice.Toejectthememorycard,goto Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.

To remove a memory card:

1. Turn off your device.

2. Locate the groove on the bottom-right corner.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

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3. Pry the cover loose and then pull the rear cover off.

CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

WARNING!

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

DO NOT pry the micro USB port.

4. Remove the battery.

5. Remove the microSD card from the microSD card slot.

6. Put the rear cover back in place.

CAUTION! Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to protect it from scratches.

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Charging your ASUS Phone Your ASUS 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!

UseonlythebundledACpoweradapterandmicro-USBcabletochargeyourASUSPhone.Usinga different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.

PeelofftheprotectivefilmontheACpoweradapterandmicro-USBcablebeforeusingitwithyour device.

EnsuretoplugtheACpoweradaptertoacompatiblepoweroutlet.YoucanplugtheACpower adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.

TheoutputvoltageoftheACpoweradapterforthisdeviceis5.2V 1A, 5W.

WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileplugged-intoapoweroutlet,thepoweroutletmustbenear your device and easily accessible.

Toconserveelectricity,unplugtheACpoweradapterfromthepoweroutletwhennotinuse.

DonotplaceheavyobjectsontopofyourASUSPhone.

CAUTION!

Whilecharging,yourASUSPhonecanbecomewarm.Thisisnormal,however,ifyourdevice 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.

TopreventanydamagetoyourASUSPhone,ACadapter,ormicro-USBcable.Ensurethatthemicro- USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.

To charge your ASUS Phone:

1. Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.

2. Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Phone.

3. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.

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IMPORTANT!

WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileitispluggedtoapoweroutlet,thegroundedpoweroutlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.

WhenchargingyourASUSPhonethroughyourcomputer,ensurethatyouplugthemicroUSBcable toyourcomputersUSB2.0/USB3.0port.

AvoidchargingyourASUSPhoneinanenvironmentwithambienttemperatureofabove35oC (95oF).

ChargeyourASUSPhoneforeight(8)hoursbeforeusingitinbatterymodeforthefirsttime.

Thestatusofbatterychargeisindicatedbythefollowingicons:

Low Not Charging Charging Full

NOTES:

Useonlythepoweradapterthatcamewithyourdevice.Usingadifferentpoweradaptermay damage your device.

UsingthebundledpoweradapterandASUSPhonesignalcabletoconnectyourASUSPhonetoa power outlet is the best way to charge your ASUS Phone.

TheinputvoltagerangebetweenthewalloutletandthisadapterisAC100V-240V.Theoutput voltage of ASUS_Z00YDs micro USB cable is DC 5.2V, 1A.

4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.

NOTES:

Youcanuseyourdevicewhilechargingbutitmaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.

ChargingyourdeviceviaUSBportofacomputermaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.

IfyourcomputerdoesnotprovideenoughpowerforchargingviaUSBport,chargeyourASUS Phone using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

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Turning your ASUS 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.

2. 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.

Power key

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Starting for the first time When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services.

Use your Google or ASUS account to set up 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:

Organizeandseeallyourinformationfromanywhere.

Automaticallybackupallyourdata.

LeverageGoogleservicesconvenientlyfromanywhere.

ASUS Account

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

PersonalizedASUSsupportserviceandwarrantyextensionforregisteredproducts.

Free5GBofCloudstoragespace.

Receivethelatestdeviceandfirmwareupdates.

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Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery.

Close all running apps that are not in use.

When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.

Decrease brightness of display.

Keep the speaker volume to a low level.

Disable Wi-Fi feature.

Disable Bluetooth feature.

Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.

Disable all auto-sync features in your device.

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Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Phone.

Launching apps or selecting items Do any of the following:

Tolaunchanapp,simplytaponit.

ToselectanitemsuchasinFileManagerapp,simplytaponit.

Moving or deleting items Do any of the following:

Tomoveanapporwidget,tapandholdthendragittothelocationwhereyouwantittobe.

TodeleteanapporwidgetfromtheHomescreen,tapandholdthendragituptoX Remove.

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Moving through pages or screens Do any of the following:

SwipeyourfingertotheleftortotherighttoswitchbetweenscreensortoflipthroughaGallery of images.

Scrollyourfingerupordowntogothroughwebpagesorlistofitems.

Zooming in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom in a web page.

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Zooming out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom out of a web page.

NOTE: Youmaynotbeabletozoomin/outofsomewebpagesasthesepagesmayhavebeen designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.

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

NOTE: To add more pages to your Home screen, see Extended Home screen.

Swipe down this area once to display System notifications

Tap to display Time settings

Tap to update Weather settings

Tap to open All Apps screen

Tap to open an app

Tap to open Google Search page

Tap to open Voice Search

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Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Phone.

Mobile network Shows the signal strength of your mobile network.

1 Micro SIM card 1 Shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 1.

2 Micro SIM card 2 Shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 2.

NOTE: If the SIM card icon is displayed in green, it indicates that it is set as the preferred network.

Messages Shows that you have an unread message.

Wi-Fi Shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection.

Bluetooth Shows that Bluetooth is turned on.

Auto-sync Shows that auto-sync is enabled.

Battery life Shows the battery status of your ASUS Phone.

MicroSD card Shows that a microSD card is inserted in your ASUS Phone.

Screenshots Shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Phone.

Airplane mode Shows that your ASUS Phone is on Airplane mode.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your ASUS Phone is enabled.

Mute mode Shows that Mute mode is enabled.

Vibrate mode Shows that Vibrate mode is enabled.

Download status Shows the download status of an app or file.

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Quick settings The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by a button.

To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen.

NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature. The green buttons refer to individual utilities that you can quickly access via the Quick Settings Notification Panel.

Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions.

Slide left or right to adjust the screens brightness

Swipe up to switch to System notifications panel

Tap to launch the Display settings screen

Tap to open Settings

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System notifications From System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related.

To launch the System notifications panel, swipe down from the upper part of your ASUS Phone.

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

Tap on this area to switch to Quick settings panel

Tap to open Settings

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Personalizing your Home screen Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your favorite 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 view more apps or widgets on your Home screen.

To launch the Manage Home screen:

TapandholdanemptyareaonyourHomescreen

SwipeupfromthebottomofyourHomescreen

App & Widgets App shortcuts make it easier to quickly-access your often-used or favorite apps from your Home screen. You can add, remove, or group your apps into one folder.

You can put widgets, which are small dynamic apps, on your Home screen. Widgets provide you with quick-views of the weather forecast, calendar events information, battery status, and more.

Adding app shortcuts or widgets To add an app shortcut or a widget:

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

2. From the All Apps list or the Widgets screen, tap and hold an app or a widget, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.

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Removing app shortcuts or widgets From your Home screen, tap and hold an app or widget, then drag it to Remove on top of your screen. The app that youve removed from your Home screen will remain in the All Apps screen.

Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen.

1. On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear with an automatically assigned name.

2. If you want to change the folder name, tap the folder and tap the folder name to assign a new name to this folder.

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

Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper

Tap to select wallpaper

Tap to select an image from your saved photos or images

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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.

2. Tick Background tint, then adjust the transparency level.

3. Tap then select a color.

4. Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply.

Applying an animated wallpaper To apply an animated wallpaper:

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

2. Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Apply.

NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display.

Extended Home screen

Extending your Home screen You can add more pages to extend your Home screen and put more app shortcuts and widgets on it.

1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Edit pages.

2. Tap to a add a new page. If you wish to delete an extended Home screen, select then drag

and drop it into .

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Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs with your mobile providers settings.

To change the date and time settings:

1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:

Launch Quick settings then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Date & time.

3. Set Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone to Off.

4. Select the time zone and manually set the date and time.

5. You can opt to use the 24-hour format, if you prefer.

6. Select the date format that you want to display.

NOTE: See also Clock.

Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds Set up the sound for your phone ringtone, notifications such as text messages, emails, and event alerts. You can also choose to enable or disable the dial pad touch tones, touch sounds, screen lock sound, or you can choose to have your ASUS Phone vibrate when you tap on it.

To set up the sound settings:

1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:

Launch Quick settings then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Sound & notification.

3. Set up your preferred sound settings.

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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 devices Android system by swiping on your touch screen panel.

Your devices 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. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap .

2. 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.

NOTE: For more details, see Securing yout ASUS Phone.

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Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these three apps: Phone, Messaging, and Camera. Change this default settings and launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap .

2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen.

3. From the Quick access field, slide the bar to the right to enable this feature.

4. Under the Quick access screen, tap any of the default apps to display your current list of apps.

5. From your list of apps, select the app that you want to be able to quickly launch from the lock screen.

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Browser Your browsers state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Phone. With its magazine view mode via its Smart Reader feature, you can pleasurably read your favorite web contents online or offline without any distracting items such as banner ads. You can also mark an interesting page as a read later task, which you can retrieve from the Do It Later app and read at your convenient pace.

IMPORTANT! Before doing any Internet surfing or Internet-related activities, ensure that your ASUS Phone is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. For more details, see Staying connected.

Launching the Browser app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Browser app:

Tap .

Tap > Browser.

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Sharing pages Share interesting pages from your ASUS Phone to others via an email account, cloud storage account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Phone apps.

1. Launch the browser.

2. From a web page, tap > Share link.

3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page.

Bookmarking pages Bookmark your favorite pages or websites so you can go back and browse them again.

To bookmark a page:

From the page, tap > Save to bookmarks. The next time you open your browser, you can quickly tap on your bookmarked page.

Clearing the browser cache Clear the browser cache to delete temporary Internet files, websites, and cookies that are temporarily stored in your ASUS Phone. This helps improve the loading performance of your browser.

1. Launch the browser.

2. Tap > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear cache.

3. Click OK on the confirmation message.

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Email AddExchange,Gmail,Yahoo!Mail,Outlook.com,POP3/IMAPaccountssoyoucanreceive,create, and browse emails right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts from these accounts to your ASUS Phone.

IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network so you can add an email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see Staying connected.

Setting up email accounts Set up your existing personal or work email account so you can receive, read, and send emails from your ASUS Phone.

1. From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Email app:

Tap .

Tap > Communication > Email.

2. Tap the mail provider you want to set up.

3. Key in your email address and password and tap Next.

NOTE: Wait while your device automatically checks your incoming and outgoing mail server settings.

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

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

NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Phone, ask for the email settings from your network administrator.

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Adding email accounts If you dont have an existing email account, you can create one so you can receive, read, and send emails right from your ASUS Phone.

1. Launch the Email app.

2. Tap > Settings, then add an email account.

3. Tap the mail provider that you want to add.

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

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

Setting up an email account on Gmail With the Gmail app, you can now set up your Gmail or other personal email accounts such as Yahoo, AOL, etc.

1. Tap Google then tap Gmail.

2. Tap GOT IT on the New in Gmail page.

3. Tap Add an email address.

4. Select Google or Personal, then tap Next.

5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the email setup.

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Emailing invites to events You can email invites to an event right from your ASUS Phone as well as set an alert notice for the event.

1. Launch the Email app.

2. Tap > Meeting invitation.

3. In the Event name field, enter the name of the event.

4. In the Locationfield,enterthestreet,town/city/province,country,andzip/postalcodeofthe venue for the event.

5. Move the Countdown slider to the right to turn it on. Youll get a countdown notice on the System notifications panel as to the days left until this event takes place.

NOTE: For details on the System notifications panel, see System notifications.

6. On the Reminders field, select the time that you want to get an alert or reminder about the event.

7. Tap the Guests field and select the contacts you want to send the invites to.

8. Once finished, tap to save and exit.

NOTE: You can also email invites from the Calendar app. For details, see Creating events.

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Calendar The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Phone. Along with creating events you may also set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you dont forget these important occasions. It also stores the events, such as birthdays and anniversaries, that youve set up for your VIP contacts.

Creating events To create an event:

1. Tap ASUS > Calendar.

2. Tap to start creating a new event.

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

4. Move the Countdown slider to the right to turn it on. Youll get a countdown notice on the System notifications panel as to the days left until this event takes place.

NOTE: For details on the System notifications panel, see System notifications.

5 On the Reminders field, select the time that you want to get an alert or reminder about the event.

6. Once finished, tap to save and exit.

Adding accounts to Calendar Aside from creating an event logged on your ASUS 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. Tap ASUS > Calendar.

2. Tap > Accounts > .

3. Tap the account you want to add.

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

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Creating an event from your account After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Phone to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps:

1. Tap ASUS > Calendar.

2. Tap to start creating a new event.

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

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

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

NOTE: Your online account must already be added to Calendar before you can proceed with the following steps. For more details, see Adding accounts to Calendar.

Enabling alert reminders for events Turn on the alert function from the Calendar app to get alert reminders and notifications for special events such as birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other important events that matter you.

1. Tap ASUS > Calendar.

2. Tap > Accounts.

3. Tap the accounts from which you want to receive alert reminders from.

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Do It Later Get hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when youre too busy, reply to your emails or add other important to-do tasks at your convenience.

Mark your unread emails as Read 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.

NOTES:

Popularthird-partyappsthatsupportDoItLater include Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube, and iMDb.

NotallappscanshareandaddtaskstoDoItLater.

Adding to-do tasks Create important to-do tasks to organize your work or social activities in your professional or social life.

1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later.

2. Tap then fill in the necessary information.

3. Select Normal or High in the Importance field.

4. When youre done, tap .

Sorting to-do tasks Sortyourto-dotasksbynewest/oldestduedatesortitlesindescending/ascendingorder.

1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later.

2. Tap > Sort by.

3. Select your sort options.

Deleting to-do tasks You can delete any completed, overdue, or unnecessary to-do tasks from the Do It Later app.

1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later.

2. Tap the task that you want to remove from your Do It Later list.

3. Tap .

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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.

Taptologin,viewyournotebooks/pages,and bookmarks

Tap to configure the settings for the notebook, and get answers for FAQs

Tap to do a search in your notebooks

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 write or type mode, tap this icon to select text weight and color.

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.

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

1. Tap ASUS > SuperNote, then tap .

2. In the pop-up screen, select Blank notebook or Choose a template.

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

4. Select a template and start writing your notes.

Sharing a notebook to 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.

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

3. Input your ASUS WebStorage accounts User name and Password details to proceed with syncing your notebook to the Cloud.

4. 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.

2. Tap the note you want to share.

3. Tap > Share.

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

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

5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete sharing your selected note.

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

Accessing the internal storage To access the internal storage:

1. Tap ASUS > File Manager.

2. Tap Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Phone then tap an item to select.

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

1. Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Phone.

2. Tap ASUS > File Manager.

3. Tap SD card to view the contents of your microSD card.

Accessing Cloud Storage

IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Phone. For details, see Staying connected.

To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts:

1. Tap ASUS > File Manager.

2. Tap then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud storage.

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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 free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Phone. For details, see Staying connected.

Enabling Instant Upload With Instant Upload, photos taken using your ASUS Phone are automatically uploaded to your ASUS WebStorage cloud account.

To enable Instant Upload:

1. Tap ASUS > WebStorage.

2. Sign in to your ASUS WebStorage account. If you dont have an account yet, register for one.

3. Tap > then tap Setting.

4. Swipe down, then tick Instant Upload.

5. Tap to create the destination folder for your auto-uploaded photos.

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Call in style

Dual SIM feature The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Phone lets you manage the settings of the installed micro SIM cards.Withthisfeature,youcanenable/disablethemicroSIMcards,orsetoneasapreferred network.

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SIM card for SMS messages To assign a micro SIM card for SMS messages, tap SMS messages then tap the SIM that you want to use.

SIM card for calls When you make a call, your ASUS Phone automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect the call.

To assign a micro SIM card for calls, tap Calls then tap the SIM that you want to use.

IMPORTANT! You can only use this feature if you make a call from your contacts list.

Assigning a preferred micro SIM card Assign a micro SIM card as your preferred SIM for SMS messages, calls and data services.

SIM card for data service To assign a micro SIM card for data service, tap Cellular data then select from SIM1 or SIM2.

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Making calls Your ASUS Phone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact.

NOTE: Organize your contacts in the Contacts app. For details, see Managing contacts.

Launching the Phone app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Phone app:

Tap .

Tap > .

Dialing a phone number Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number.

1. From your Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts then tap the number keys.

2. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to dial the number.

NOTE: The labels of the call buttons may vary depending on the setting that you made to your micro SIM cards. For more details, see Dual SIM feature.

Dialing an extension number When you need to call an extension number, you can do any of these steps to skip the voice prompts.

Prompting for confirmation of an extension number You can insert a confirmation prompt for the extension number after dialing the main number.

1. From the Phone app, enter the main number.

2. To insert a confirmation prompt, tap and hold # until a semi-colon (;) appears.

3. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to make the call.

4. When prompted, tap Yes to confirm the extension number.

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Auto-dialing an extension number You can insert a short or long pause after dialing the main number, then the extension number is dialed automatically.

1. From the Phone app, enter the main number.

2. To insert a pause, tap and hold * until a comma (,) appears.

NOTE: If you want a longer pause, tap and hold * again.

3. Enter the extension number.

4. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to place the call.

5. Tap to end the call.

Smart dialing your contacts As you enter the first few numbers or letters of your contacts name, Smart Dial filters through your contacts list or call logs and provide you with possible matches. You can check if the contact youre trying to reach is on the list of possible matches, then you can quickly place that call.

1. Launch the Phone app then enter the number or name of the contact.

2. From the list of possible matches, tap the contact you wish to call. If the contact is not on list, enter the complete number or name of the contact.

3. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to make the call.

NOTE: The labels of the call buttons may vary depending on the setting that you made to your micro SIM cards. For more details, see also Dual SIM feature.

Calling from Contacts app Use the Contacts app to make a call from your contacts list.

1. Launch the Contacts app.

2. Tap the contact name then tap the number that you wish to dial.

3. If there are two SIM cards installed, tap the SIM card from which you want to make the call.

4. Tap to end the call.

NOTE: To view all contacts from all contact accounts, tap Contacts to display dropdown list then tick all accounts.

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Calling your favorite contacts When you add a contact to your Favorites list, you can quickly call the contact from the Phone app.

1. Launch the Contacts app.

2. Tap to display your Favorites list, then tap your favorite contact whom you want to call.

3. Tap to end the call.

Receiving calls The touch screen of your ASUS Phone lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Phone.

Answering calls There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ASUS Phone:

Ifyourdeviceisactive,tapAnswer or to reject a call, tap Decline.

Ifyourdeviceislocked,drag to to answer or to to reject the call.

Managing your call logs From your call logs, you can call back your missed calls, save calls to your contacts list, or redial your recently-called number or contact.

Saving calls to Contacts Youcanaddacall/numberfromyourcalllogstoyourcontactslist.

1. From the Phone app, tap > All calls and select the type of call list that you want to view.

2. From your selected call list, select the number you want to save to Contacts.

3. From the Call details screen, tap > Edit number before call. The Phone app screen is displayed.

4. From the Phone app, tap > Add to contacts > Create new contact.

5. Enter the name of the new contact.

6. When done, tap .

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Redialing your last-called number To redial your last-called number:

1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs.

2. Tap All calls > Outgoing calls, then tap the contact or number that you want to call.

3. Tap to end the call.

Other call options

During an active call, tap and tap any of the possible call options for when a call is in progress.

Microphone Turns the microphone for the active call on or off. When the microphone is off or in mute mode, you can hear the caller but the caller cant hear you. Speakerphone Turns the speakerphone on or off.

Call on hold Puts an active call on hold.

Conference call When you have subscribed to a conference call service with your mobile service provider, this icon allows you to add a contact or contacts in an active call.

NOTES:

Thenumberofparticipantsintheconferencecalldependonyourconferencecall subscription. You can inquire from your mobile service provider about this service.

Formoredetailsonconferencecall,see Managing multiple calls.

SuperNote Launches the SuperNote app, letting you take down notes during an active call.

NOTE: For more details, see SuperNote.

Record Records an active call.

IMPORTANT! Before recording an active call, it is dictated by most local laws to ask permission from the other person or persons on the other line.

NOTE: For more details, see Recording calls.

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Managing multiple calls Your ASUS Phone provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls.

Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Phone, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call. Tap Answer on the touch screen to receive an incoming call while on an active call.

Recording calls Your ASUS Phone allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information.

1. Call a contact or dial a number.

2. Tap to record the call.

IMPORTANT! Before recording a call, ensure that you ask for permission from the other party or parties.

3. To stop recording, tap . This icon appears on the system notification bar.

4. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap Call recording saved notification to view the recorded conversation.

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Managing contacts Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via calls, SMS messages, emails, or social networks. Group your contacts as Favorites to quickly get in touch with them, or group them as VIPs to get notified about any upcoming events, missed calls, or unread messages.

You can also sync your contacts with your email or social network accounts, link contacts info for easy access in one place, or filter the contacts you want to keep in touch with.

From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Contacts app:

TapASUS > Contacts.

Tap > Communication > Contacts.

Setting up your profile Make your ASUS Phone truly your own and set up your profile info.

1. Launch the Contacts app then tap ME Set up my profile.

NOTE: ME appears when youve set up your Google account on your ASUS Phone.

2. Fill in your info such as mobile or home number.

Adding contacts Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more.

1. Launch the Contacts app then tap .

2. Select Device.

NOTES:

YoucanalsosavethecontacttoyourSIMcardoranemailaccount.

Ifyoudon'thaveanemailaccount,tapADD NEW ACCOUNT then create one.

3. Fill in the neccessary information such as mobile or home number, email address, or group where you want to put the contact in.

4. When youve completed the info, tap .

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Adding an extension number to a contact number You can add a contacts extension number to skip the voice prompts when making a call.

1. In the contacts information screen, enter the contacts main number and extension number in either of these two ways:

Insert a comma (,) after the main number, then enter the contacts extension number. Therell be a short pause before the extension number is dialed automatically. To extend the pause, insert another comma.

Insert a semi-colon (;) after the main number, then enter the contacts extension number. When dialing the contact number, youll be prompted to confirm the extension number. Tap Yes on the confirmation message.

2. When youve completed the info, tap Done.

Setting up your VIPs Group your phone contacts as VIPs to get notified about upcoming anniversaries, birthdays, and other important events. Youll also get alerts about any unread messages or emails, or any missed calls from your VIPs.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that you have set up your contacts as phone contacts. For details, see Importing contacts.

Setting up your VIP from the VIP screen To set up your VIP from the VIP screen:

1. Launch the Contacts app.

2. Tap > VIP.

3. In the VIP screen, tap > Edit thentap .

4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap OK. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.

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Marking your favorite contacts Set your frequently-called contacts as your favorites to be able to call them quickly from the Phone app.

1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts.

2. Select the contact that you want to mark as a favorite.

3. Tap . The contact is added to your Favorites List in the Phone app.

NOTES:

ToviewyourFavoriteslist,taptheContactsappfromtheHomescreen,thentap .

Formoredetails,seeCalling your favorite contacts.

YoucanalsosetafavoritecontactasaVIP.Formoredetails,seeSetting up your VIPs.

Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Phone, email account, or a micro SIM card.

1. Tap ASUS > Contacts.

2. Tap > > Import/Export then select to copy the contacts from the following options:

a. SIM1card/SIM2card

b. Phone contact

d. Phone storage

3. Tap to copy the contacts to the following accounts:

a. SIM1card/SIM2card

b. Phone contact

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

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Social networking with your contacts Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their profiles, news, and social feeds. Stay updated with the activities of your contacts in real time.

IMPORTANT! Before you can integrate social network accounts of your contacts, you need to log in to your social network account and sync its settings.

Syncing your social network account Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS Phone.

1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings app:

Launch Quick settings then tap .

Tap > Settings.

2. From the Settings screen, tap your social network account under Accounts section.

3. Tick Contacts to sync the social network accounts of your contacts.

4. Launch the Contacts app to view your contacts list.

5. To view only your contacts with social network accounts, tap Contacts to display then untick the other contact sources, leaving the social network name checked.

6. When done, tap or anywhere on the screen.

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 ASUS Phone. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop.

Launching the Messaging app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Messaging app:

Tap .

Tap > Communication > Messaging.

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Sending messages

1. Launch the Messaging app then tap .

2. In the Type name or number field, enter the number or tap to select a contact from your list.

3. Start composing your message in the Type text message field.

4. When youre done, select the SIM account where youre going to send your message from.

Replying to messages

1. Tap your message alert from your Home screen or Lock screen.

2. Start composing your reply in the Type text message field.

3. When youre done, select the SIM account where youre going to send your reply from.

Forwarding a message thread 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.

1. Launch the Messaging app.

2. Select a message thread, then tap > Select message.

3. Tap Selected > Select All or any of the messages from the thread, then tap .

4. In the Type name or number field, enter the number or tap to select a contact from your list.

5. When youre done, select the SIM account where youre going to send your message from. The conversation will be forwarded as an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) message.

NOTES:

EnsurethatyouhaveMMSsubscriptionwithyourmobileserviceprovider.

Mobiledataandmessagingratesapplywhenforwardingconversationstoothers.

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Other messaging options

When you are in an active message thread or while composing a message, you can tap and do any of these other options below.

Add subject Tap to add the title of your message. Insert contact Insert a contacts info into your message. Insert quick text Insert a predefined reply into the body of your message. Discard Tap this option to discard the current message.

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

Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5mm headset jack into the audio port of your device.

WARNING!

Donotinsertotherobjectsintotheaudiojackport.

Donotinsertacablewithelectricpoweroutputintotheaudiojackport.

Listeningatahighvolumeforlongperiodscandamageyourhearing.

NOTES:

Wehighlyrecommendtouseonlycompatibleheadsetsorthebundledheadsetwiththisdevice.

Unpluggingtheaudiojack,whilelisteningtomusicautomaticallypausesthemusicplayed.

Unpluggingtheaudiojack,whilewatchingavideo,automaticallypausesthevideoplayback.

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Music Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your ASUS Phone. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Drive.

IMPORTANT! Before streaming music from a cloud account, ensure that your ASUS Phone is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. For more details, see Staying connected.

Launching Music To launch Music, tap > Music.

Playing songs To play a song:

1. From the Music app, tap Music then select Songs. You can also select these other options how you want to to browse your music files: Album, Artist, Genres, Composer, or Folder.

2. From your list, tap the song that you want to play. Tap Play All if you want to play all songs.

3. Swipe up from the song title bar to get a full screen of the song thats currently playing.

NOTE: To add several songs to an existing playlist, see Adding songs to a playlist.

Tap to add the song to your Favorites

Tap to play or pause the song

Tap to play the next song Tap and hold to fast-forward to the next song

Tap to play the previous song Tap and hold to rewind the song

Tap to repeat the current song, all songs, or turn off the repeat function

Taptoenable/disableShufflefunction

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During playback, you can tap and do any of these other options below.

Add to playlist Tap to add the song to an existing playlist or create a new one to add the song to it.

Edit info Tap to add some details about the song. Share Tap to share the song via some apps or cloud accounts. Set as ringtone Tap to use the song as the ringtone. Add to queue / Clear queue

Tap Add to queue to add the song to your queue list. Tap Clear queue to remove all songs in the queue.

Equalizer Tap to configure the Equalizer settings and get better audio for your songs.

Sleep timer Set the time when the music will stop playing. Settings Tap this option to configure the Music settings. Encourage us Tap to rate ASUS Music 5-star on Play Store. Feedback & Help Get answers to your questions and you can send to us your feedbacks.

Streaming Cloud music Register or sign in to a cloud account and stream music from your cloud account to your ASUS Phone.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Phone. For details, see Staying connected.

Adding a cloud storage account To add a cloud storage account:

1. From the Music home screen, tap .

2. Under Cloud Music, tap Add cloud service.

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

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

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Streaming music from the cloud To stream music from your cloud account.

1. From the Music home screen, tap .

2. Under Cloud Music, tap the cloud account where you want to stream music from.

3. Select the song, then tap to play it.

Creating a playlist Get your favorite songs from different sources such as internal storage, external storage, or cloud accounts and organize them in a playlist.

1. From the Music home screen, tap .

2. Under Playlist, tap My playlist, then tap .

3. Assign a name to your playlist, then tap Save.

Adding songs to a playlist You can add several songs to your playlist at on time from your local source (internal and external storages) or cloud accounts.

1. From the Music home screen, tap .

2. Under Playlist, tap My playlist, then tap the name of your playlist.

3. Tap Add songs.

4. Tap the music source where you want to get your songs from to add to your playlist.

5. Select how youd want to browse your music: Album, Artist, Genres, Composer, Songs, or Folder.

6. Select the songs that youd want to add to your playlist. Tap Select All if you want to add all songs from your music list, album, folder, or from your favorite artists.

NOTE: You can also add a currently-playing song to an existing playlist. For details, see Other playback options.

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Capture moments

Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Phones 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.

From the home screen Do any of the following to launch the camera app:

Tap .

Tap > Photography > Camera.

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 ASUS Phones 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.

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

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Adjust settings

Switch between the front and rear cameras

See the Gallery

Record videos Take photos

Use advanced camera settings

Enable or disable the flash function

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

1. On the Remember Photo Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or Yes to set up location tagging for your captured images.

2. Slide Location to ON to enable the location tagging feature.

3. Tap Agree on the next screen to fully enable the feature and proceed to the Camera screen.

Camera home screen Your ASUS Phones camera is equipped with auto-scene detection and auto-image stabilizer features. It also features a video stabilization function that helps prevent shakiness while video recording.

Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS Phone.

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Image settings Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your cameras settings using the steps below.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

1. On the cameras home screen, tap > .

2. 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.

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Video settings Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your cameras settings using the steps below.

IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.

1. On the cameras home screen, tap > .

2. Scroll down and configure the available options.

Image Configure the video quality using these options.

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

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Advanced camera features Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your ASUS 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 apps home screen, tap > Time Rewind.

2. Tap to start capturing photos.

3. Adjust the time (in seconds) that you want your captured photo to play in reverse or rewind mode.

4. Tap when finished.

Using the Time Rewind viewer

1. After pressing the shutter, 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.

NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline.

2. 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 apps home screen, tap > HDR.

2. Tap to start capturing HDR photos.

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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 apps home screen, tap > Panorama.

2. Tap then pan your ASUS Phone to the left or right to capture the scenery.

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

3. Tap when finished.

Selfie Take advantage of your rear cameras high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ASUS 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 > Selfie.

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

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

4. Tap to save the photo.

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 fields

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Depth of field.

2. Tap to start capturing macro photos.

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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 ASUS Phone.

Capturing Miniature photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Miniature.

2. Tap or to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus areas size and position.

3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap or t o increase or decrease saturation.

4. Tap to capture Miniature photos.

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

Capturing Smart remove photos

1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Smart remove.

2. Tap capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove.

3. On the captured photo, tap the outline around the detected moving object to delete it.

4. Tap to save the photo.

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 apps home screen, tap > All smiles.

2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles.

3. Touch the subjects face, then select the subjects best facial expression.

4. Swipe down from the top, then tap to save the photo.

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

Capturing Beautification photos

1. From the Camera apps home screen, tap > Beautification.

2. Tap to start capturing the photo.

3. Tap the thumbnail to preview the photo and display the Beautification settings.

4. Tap and select your preferred Beautification feature, then tap to save the photo.

GIF animation Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ASUS Phones camera using the GIF animation feature.

Capturing GIF animation photos

1. From the Camera apps home screen, tap > GIF Animation.

2. Long press to start capturing burst photo for GIF animation.

3. Make your preferred adjustments to the GIF animation settings.

4. Tap when finished.

Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ASUS 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 apps home screen, tap > Time lapse.

2. Tap then select the time lapse interval.

3. Tap to start taking Time lapse videos.

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NOTES:

YoucandownloadphotostoyourASUSPhonefromyourcloudaccountandusethemasyour wallpaper.

Fordetailsonusingphotosorimagesasyourwallpaper,seeWallpapers.

IMPORTANT! Internet connection is required for viewing photos and videos under Asus HomeCloud, Social Gallery - Omlet, and My cloud.

Using the Gallery View images and play videos on your ASUS Phone using the Gallery app.

This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Phone. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.

To launch Gallery, tap ASUS > Gallery.

Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage By default, your Gallery displays all the media files on your ASUS Phone according to their album folders.

To view the media files from other locations accessible via your ASUS Phone:

1. From the main screen, tap .

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

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Viewing the photo location Enable the location access on your ASUS Phone, and get the location details on your photos. Your photos location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well a map of the location via Google Map or Baidu (in China only).

To view the details of a photo:

1. Turn on the location access from > Settings > Location.

2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map or Baidu.

3. Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view.

4. Tap the photo then tap .

Tap to show the photo location details

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Sharing files from the Gallery

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

2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection.

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

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

Deleting files from the Gallery

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

2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection.

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

4. Tap > Delete.

Editing images The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Phone.

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

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

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

4. Tap to open the image editing toolbar.

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

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Posting photos to your Calendar event wall Enabling this feature in your Gallery allows you to view photos straight from your Calendar events. This way, you can immediately group captured photos according to their specific event name.

1. After taking photos from your ASUS Phone, launch Gallery.

2.Tap > Events wall.

3. Tap on the upper right corner of the folder containing the photos taken during an event.

4. Select the Calendar event you would like to integrate with the photo folder.

5. The icon appears on the upper right corner of the photo folder indicating that the photos are successfully posted on the event wall.

6. To view the event photos, open the event from the Calendar app, then tap .

IMPORTANT!

This feature is only enabled after setting events on the Calendar. For more details on how to set events, see Calendar.

OnlyphotostakenwithyourASUSPhone'scameraonthesamedateandtimeasaCalendarevent can use this feature.

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Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos.

To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder:

1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder.

2. Select the photo folder then tap > Auto MiniMovie.

3. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow.

Tap any of these themes to see its preview.

4. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows from ASUS > File Manager > Movies > MiniMovie.

5. You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps such as Facebook, Google Plus, or Omlet Chat.

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Mobile network When theres no available Wi-Fi network that you can connect to, you can enable your mobile networks data access for Internet connection.

Configuring the mobile network

1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:

Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. Tap More > Cellular networks.

3. Configure the mobile network settings if necessary.

NOTES:

IfyouaccesstheInternetviayourmobilenetwork,additionalchargeswillbeincurreddependingon your data plan.

Formoredetailsonyourmobilenetworkcharges/feesandsetttings,contactyourmobileservice provider.

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

Enabling Wi-Fi

1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:

Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. 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.

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

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

2. 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:

YourASUSPhoneautomaticallyreconnectstothenetworkthatyouconnectedwithpreviously.

TurnofftheWi-Fifeaturewhenyou'renotusingittohelpsavebatterypower.

Disabling Wi-Fi To disable Wi-Fi:

1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:

Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. 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. See Quick Settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen.

Bluetooth

Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS 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

1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:

Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.

NOTE: You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick Settings screen. See Quick Settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen.

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Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Phone in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Phone automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device.

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

IMPORTANT!

Ifthedevicethatyouwanttopairisnotinthelist,ensuretoenableitsBluetoothfeatureandis discoverable.

SeetheuserguidethatcamewithyourdevicetolearnhowtoenableitsBluetoothandandsetitto discoverable.

2. Tap > Refresh to scan for more Bluetooth devices.

3. In the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with.

4. Ensure that the same passkey show on both devices, then tap Pair.

NOTE: TurnofftheBluetoothfeaturewhenyou'renotusingittohelpsavebatterypower.

Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth device

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

2. In the list of paired devices, tap of Bluetooth device that you want to unpair, then tap FORGET.

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Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Phone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices.

IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan.

NOTES:

Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.

Only a limited number of mobile devices can tether to your ASUS Phone for Internet access.

Turnoffthetetheringfeaturewhenyou'renotusingittohelpsavebatterypower.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Turn your ASUS Phone into a Wi-Fi Hotspot to share Internet connection with other devices.

1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:

Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap . Swipe up from the bottom of your Home screen, then tap System settings.

2. Tap More > Tethering & portable hotspot > Hotspot & tethering settings.

3. Select IPv4 or IPv4 & IPv6.

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Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and use it as a modem for Internet access on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices such as a laptop or a tablet.

1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and the other device.

2. Pair both devices.

NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth device.

3. From the Settings screen, tap More > Tethering & portable hotspot, then silde Bluetooth tethering to ON. You can now surf the Internet or do Internet-related activities on your ASUS Phone.

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

Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options:

Tap > Weather. From your ASUS Phones home screen, tap the weather icon.

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Weather home screen Set up and get your current locations weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the Calendar app.

Tap to search for a citys weather info

Tap to get the areas current weather info, refresh the weather info, edit the location list, or configure the weather settings

Swipe up to see other weather information. Swipe to the left or right to see the weather information of other cities in your location list.

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

Launching Clock From your ASUS Phones home screen, tap the digital clock display.

World Clock

Tap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Phone.

Tap this to set your clock on night mode.

Tap this to edit the cities marked on your world clock.

Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clocks map.

Tap this to access the Clock app settings.

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Alarm clock

Tap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Phone.

Stopwatch

Tap to use your ASUS Phone as a stopwatch.

Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.

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.

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

Setting the timer

1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Phone.

2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.

numeric keypad

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Knowing ZenLink Stay connected with the ASUS-exclusive ZenLink for maximum productivity. With these ZenLink apps, you can connect with other devices to share and receive files.

Your ZenLink comprises of the following apps: Share Link and Remote Link.

NOTE: Some of these ZenLink apps may not be available in your ASUS Phone.

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 hotspot. 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

1. From your Home screen, tap ASUS > Share Link.

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

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

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

Receiving files To receive files:

1. From your Home screen, tap ASUS > Share Link.

2. Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.

Remote Link Turn your ASUS Phone into a wireless input device and a presentation tool. Using this app, you can use your ASUS Phone as a touchpad, touchscreen panel, laser pointer for presentations, and Windows Media Player controller while connected to your computer via bluetooth.

NOTES:

BeforeusingRemoteLink,ensuretoinstallRemoteLinktoyourcomputer.Goto http://remotelink.asus.com to download Remote Link and install it to your computer.

EnsuretopairyourcomputerandyourASUSPhonefirstbeforeusingRemoteLink.

Using Remote Link To use Remote Link:

1. From your Home screen, tap ASUS > Remote Link.

2. Tap SEARCH DEVICE then select the device that you want to connect.

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Remote Link touch pad

Tap to activate ASUS Smart gesture and avigate your computer.

Slide your finger across this touch pad to navigate your computer.

Tap this button to mimic left-button mouse function.

Tap this button to mimic right-button mouse function.

Movethisslidertozoomin/zoomoutthescreenofyourcomputer.

Remote Link presentation controller

Tap to control the presentation slides on your computer.

Tap and hold this button to activate the laser pointer.

Tap this button to go back to previous slide.

Tap this button to go to next slide.

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Remote Link Windows Media Player controller

Tap to control the Windows Media player.

Tapthisbuttontogobacktoprevioussong/musicfile.

Movethisslidertominimize/maximizethevolume.

Tapthisbuttontogotonextsong/musicfile.

Movethisseekingbuttontoselectapartofasong/musicfile that you want to listen or play.

Remote Link keyboard input

Tap to use keyboard input. You can also use the microphone icon for voice input.

Key in your message in this field.

Tap this button to send the message to your computer.

Tap this button to key in your message via voice input.

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Special Zen Tools

Flashlight You can turn your ASUS Phone to an instant flashlight by launching your Quick settings panel from any screen or any open app. From the Quick settings panel, simply tap on the Flashlight icon to activate its function.

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Tap this to enable the flashlight.

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Flashlight menu options

Tap this to enable or disable the flashlight mode.

Tap this to enable or disable the SOS mode.

Tap any of these icons to toggle between the flashlights speed while blinking.

Tap this to turn on or turn off the light.

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Calculator One-swipe and a tap is all it takes to launch your Calculator. When you open the Quick settings panel, the Calculator icon is there visibly on top of the list. Tap it to get started with your computations.

Tap this to enable the calculator

Calculator screen

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

Updating your system

1. Tap then tap Settings.

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

3. Tap System update then tap CHECK UPDATE.

NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Phones system was updated at the Last update check: of the System update window.

Storage You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS 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 ASUS Phone.

Backup and reset Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ASUS Phone.

1. Tap then tap Settings > Backup & reset.

2. 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 account you to be associated when you save your backup.

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

DRM reset: Deletes all DRM licenses. Factory data reset: Erases all data on phone.

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Securing your ASUS Phone Use the security features of your ASUS 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 ASUS Phone offers you.

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap .

2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock Screen.

3. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Phone.

NOTES:

Refertosection Unlock screen options for more information.

Todeactivatetheunlockscreenoptionthatyouset,tapNone on Choose screen lock screen.

Unlock screen options Choose from these options to lock your ASUS Phone.

Swipe

Swipe up to unlock your ASUS Phone.

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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.

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

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

Setting your ASUS Phone identity Know your ASUS Phones identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or model number.

This is important, as when you may lose your ASUS Phone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Phone.

To display your ASUS Phones identity:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap .

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

3. To see the serial number, SIM contact number, and IMEI of your ASUS Phone, tap Status.

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Notices

EC Declaration of Conformity ThisproductiscompliantwiththeregulationsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC.TheDeclarationof Conformity can be downloaded from http://www.asus.com/support

Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Appendix

Appendix

pleine puissance, lcoute prolonge du baladeur peut endommager loreille de lutilisateur.

ForFrance,headphones/earphonesforthisdevicearecompliantwiththesoundpressurelevel requirementlaiddownintheapplicableEN50332-1:2013and/orEN50332-2:2013standard required by French Article L.5232-1.

CE Mark Warning

CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth ThisequipmentcomplieswiththerequirementsofDirective1999/5/ECoftheEuropeanParliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

The highest CE SAR values for this device are as follows:

0.369W/Kg(Head) 0.376W/Kg(Body)

RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE ThisdevicemeetstheEUrequirements(1999/519/EC)onthelimitationofexposureofthegeneral public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

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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.

Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2.

ASUSRecycling/TakebackServices 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.

Coating notice

IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulatethedeviceexceptontheareaswheretheI/Oportsarelocated.

Green ASUS notice ASUS is devoted to creating environment-friendly products and packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment. The reduction of the number of the manual pages complies with the reduction of carbon emission.

For the detailed user manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the ASUS Tablet or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/.

Regional notice for Singapore

This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: 4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY

Model name: ASUS_Z00YD (G500TG)

Index A

Advanced camera features 65 All Smiles 67

- see also Advanced camera features 65 App shortcuts 26

- adding 26 - removing 27

ASUS Phone 8 - chargiing 14 - microSD card

- installing 11 - removing 12

- micro-SIM card - installing 9 - removing 10

- Parts and features 8 -turningon/off16

B

Backup and reset 91 Beautification 68

- see also Advanced camera features 65 Block list

- unblocking 54 Bluetooth 75

- enabling 75 - pairing 76 - see also Bluetooth Tethering 78 - unpairing 76

Bluetooth Tethering 78 - see also Tethering 77

Browser 32 - bookmarking pages 33 - clearing the browser cache 33 - launching 32 - reading the pages later 33 - sharing pages 33

C

Calculator 90 Calendar 37

- adding accounts 37 - creating an event from your account 38 - creating events 37 - enabling alerts 38

Callback - calling back now 39

Call logs - blocking 48 - saving to Contacts 48

Calls 46 - answering 48 - calling from Contacts 47 - calling your favorite contacts 48 - dialing a phone number 46 - launching the Phone app 46 - other call options 49 - receiving 48 - recording 50 - redialling last-called number 49 - saving calls from Contacts 48 - see also Contacts 51 - see Call logs 48 - see Extension number 46 - see Multiple calls 50 - see Smart Dialing 47

Camera 61 - Camera home screen 62 - first-time use 61 - Image settings 63 - launching 61 - see Advanced camera features 65 - Video settings 64

Clock 81 - alarm clock 82 - launching 81 - stopwatch 82 - timer 83 - world clock 81

Cloud music - adding cloud account 59 - streaming 60

Contacts 51 - adding 51 - adding an extension number 52 - Contacts Settings 51 - importing 53 - see also Social networking 54 - setting up your profile 51

D

Date and time - setting up 29

Depth of field 66 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Do It Later 39 - adding to-do tasks 39 - calling back now 39 - catching up on my online reading now

- see also Reading the pages later 33 - deleting to-do tasks 39 - emailing now 39 - prioritizing to-do tasks 39

Dual SIM feature - see Micro SIM cards 44

E

Email 34 - adding 35 - emailing later

- see also Emailing now 39 - event invites 36 - see also Gmail 35 - setting up 34

Extension number 46 - auto dialing 47 - confirmation prompt 46 - dialing 46

F

Favorites - calling 48 - marking up 53 - see also Contacts 51

File Manager 42 - accessing the cloud storage 42 - accessing the external storage 42 - accessing the internal storage 42

First-time startup 17 Flashlight 88

G

Gallery 69 -deleting files 71 - editing images 71 - posting photos to Calendar event wall 72 - sharing files 71 - viewing files from social network or cloud storage 69 - viewing the photo location 70

GIF animation 68 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Gmail - setting up 35

H

HDR 65 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Headset - connecting 57

Home screen 22 - extended 28 - notification icons 23 - personalizing 26 - see also App shortcuts 26 - see also Wallpapers 27 - see also Widgets 26

L

Lock screen 30 - customizing 30 - customizing the quick access buttons 31 - see also Securing your Zen device 92

Low light 65 - see also Advanced camera features 65

M

Messaging 54 - blocking 55 - forwarding a message thread 55 - launching 54 - other messaging options 56 - replying 55 - sending 55

Micro SIM cards 44 - assigning a preferred micro SIM card 45 - data service 45 - voice calls 45

Miniature 67 - see also Advanced camera features 65

MiniMovie 73 Mobile network 74 Multiple calls 50

- answering another call 50 Music 58

- launching 58 - other playback options 59 - playing songs 58 - see Cloud music 59 - see Playlist 60

N

Night - see also Advanced camera features 65

P

Panorama 66 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Playlist - adding songs to a playlist 60

Q

Quick settings 24

R

Remote Link 85 - keyboard input 87 - presentation controller 86 - touch pad 86 - using 85 - Windows Media Player controller 87

Ringtone - setting up 29

S

Security 92 Selfie 66

- see also Advanced camera features 65 Share Link 84

- receiving files 85 - sharing files 84

Smart Dialing 47 Smart remove 67

- see also Advanced camera features 65 Social networking 54

- syncing 54 Storage 91 SuperNote 40

- creating a notebook 41 - icons 40 - sharing a notebook on the cloud 41 - sharing a note to the cloud 41

System - updating 91

T

Tethering 77 - Bluetooth Tethering 78 - Wi-Fi Hotspot 77

Time lapse 68 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Time Rewind 65 - see also Advanced camera features 65

Touchscreen 19 - launching apps or selecting items 19

- moving or deleting items 19 - moving through pages or screens 20 - zooming in 20 - zooming out 21

V

VIPs 52 - setting up from the VIP screen 52

W

Wallpapers 27 - animated wallpaper 28 - wallpaper and background tint 28

Weather 79 - launching 79 - Weather home screen 8

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