Asus ZS570KL User guide
Asus ZS570KL packs an impressive range of features that cater to both work and play. With its sleek design and powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, you can effortlessly multitask, browse the web, and enjoy immersive gaming experiences. The 6.2-inch Full HD+ display offers stunning visuals, perfect for watching movies or editing photos. Capture life's moments with the dual-lens rear camera, or take beautiful selfies with the front-facing camera. And with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, you'll have ample space for all your apps, photos, and videos.
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ZE552KL
User Guide
E11530
July 2016
First Edition
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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 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited.
Always obey rules and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie theater, in hospitals or near medical equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites, blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor belts for airport security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and wands.
The device screen is made of glass. If the glass gets broken, stop using the device and do not touch the broken glass parts. Immediately send device for repair to
ASUS-qualified service personnel.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your device. Use only a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel only.
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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 mercurycontaining 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.
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Contents
1 Basics
2 There’s no place like Home
3 Work hard, play harder
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4 Keeping in touch
5 Fun and entertainment
6 Your precious moments
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7 Staying connected
8 Travel and Maps
9 ZenLink
10 Zen Everywhere
11 Maintain your Zen
Appendix
Index
1 Basics
Basics
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Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 3.0!
ASUS Zen UI 3.0 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.
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos.
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.
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.
Quickly share and receive files, apps, or media contents with other Android devices or
PCs.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI 3.0 apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Tap 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.
Audio jack
LED indicator
GPS
Laser focus
Proximity sensor and light sensor
Front camera
Receiver
Touch screen display
Micro SIM,
Nano SIM
/ MicroSD combo card slot
Rear camera
RGB sensor / Camera flash
GPS
Volume key
Power key
Finger print sensor
Touch keys
Primary antenna
Rear cover
Microphone Speaker
USB Type-C port
WARNING!
• To avoid network connection and battery issues:
• DO NOT place a metallic sticker on the antenna area.
• DO NOT use a metallic protective frame/case on your ASUS Phone.
• DO NOT cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using some functions such as making calls or using the mobile data connection.
• We recommend that you use ASUS-compatible screen protectors. Using non-ASUS-compatible screen protectors may cause your ASUS Phone's sensor to malfunction.
NOTES:
• The USB Type-C port supports USB 2.0 transfer rate.
• The Micro SIM / Nano SIM card slots support LTE GSM, WCDMA, and GSM/EDGE network bands.
• The MicroSD card slot supports MicroSD and MicroSDHC card formats.
IMPORTANT!
• We do not recommend using a screen protector as it can interfere with the proximity sensor. If you want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.
• Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
• Ensure that the Micro SIM, Nano SIM/memory card compartment cover is always closed when operating or carrying the device.
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Installing a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card
A Micro / Nano subscriber identity module (Micro SIM / Nano 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 one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM card slot that allow you to set up and use two mobile network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time.
CAUTION!
• This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved Micro SIM / Nano SIM card only.
• We do not recommend the use of trimmed SIM cards in the Micro SIM / Nano SIM card slot.
• Turn off your device before inserting a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card.
• Be extra careful when handling a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your Micro SIM / Nano SIM card.
• Do not insert a memory card into the Micro SIM / Nano SIM card slot! If a memory card happens to be inserted into the Micro SIM / Nano SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
To install a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM, Nano SIM / MicroSD combo card slot to eject the tray out.
3. Insert the Micro SIM or Nano SIM card into the Micro SIM or Nano SIM card slot(s).
IMPORTANT!
• Use only a standard Micro SIM / Nano SIM card on your
ASUS Phone. A trimmed SIM card may not properly fit into and may not be detected by your ASUS Phone.
• DO NOT install an empty nano to Micro SIM adapter into the Micro SIM card slot to avoid irreversible damage.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD
Micro-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
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4. Push the tray to close it.
IMPORTANT! Both Micro SIM and Nano SIM card slots support 3G
WCDMA/ 4G LTE network band. But only one SIM card can connect to 4G service at a time.
CAUTION: Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it.
Removing a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card
CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your Micro SIM / Nano SIM card.
To remove a Micro SIM / Nano SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM, Nano SIM / MicroSD combo card slot to eject the tray out.
3. Remove the Micro SIM / Nano SIM card from the Micro SIM, Nano
SIM / MicroSD combo card slot.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD
Micro-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
4. Push the tray to close it.
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Installing a memory card
Your ASUS Phone supports a MicroSD™ and MicroSDXC ™ memory card with up to 2TB 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: Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.
To install a memory card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM, Nano SIM / MicroSD combo card slot to eject the tray out.
3. Insert the MicroSD card into the Nano SIM / MicroSD combo card slot.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD
4. Push the tray to close it.
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Removing a memory card
CAUTION!
• Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.
• Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, tap
> Settings > Storage & USB, then under Portable storage, click beside SD card.
To remove a memory card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM, Nano SIM / MicroSD combo card slot to eject the tray out.
3. Remove the MicroSD card from the Nano SIM /MicroSD combo card slot.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD
4. Push the tray to close it.
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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!
• Use only the bundled AC power adapter and USB Type C cable to charge your ASUS Phone. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.
• Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and USB Type C cable before using it with your device.
• Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet. You can plug the AC power adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
• The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is 5V 2A, 10W.
• When using your ASUS Phone while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near your device and easily accessible.
• To conserve electricity, unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet when not in use.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of your ASUS Phone.
CAUTION!
• While charging, your ASUS Phone can become warm. This is normal, however, if your device becomes unusually hot, disconnect the USB Type C cable from your device and send the device, including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
• To prevent any damage to your ASUS Phone, AC adapter, or USB Type C cable. Ensure that the USB
Type C cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
To charge your ASUS Phone:
1. Connect the USB connector into the power adapter’s USB port.
2. Connect the other end of the USB Type C cable to your ASUS Phone.
3. Plug the power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
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IMPORTANT!
• When using your ASUS Phone while it is plugged to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• When charging your ASUS Phone through your computer, ensure that you plug the USB Type-C cable to your computer’s USB 2.0/ USB 3.0 port.
• Avoid charging your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperature of above 35 o C
(95 o F).
• Charge your ASUS Phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.
• The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons:
Low Not Charging Charging Full
NOTES:
• Use only the power adapter that came with your device. Using a different power adapter may damage your device.
• Using the bundled power adapter and ASUS Phone signal cable to connect your ASUS Phone to a power outlet is the best way to charge your ASUS Phone.
• The input voltage range between the wall outlet and this adapter is AC 100V - 240V. The output voltage of the device +5V 2A, 10W.
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
• You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device.
• Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device.
• If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS
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:
• Organize and see all your information from anywhere.
• Automatically backup all your data.
• Leverage Google services conveniently from anywhere.
ASUS Account
Having an ASUS Account gets you to enjoy the following perks:
• Personalized ASUS support service and warranty extension for registered products.
• Free 5 GB of Cloud storage space.
• Receive the latest device and firmware updates.
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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.
– Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app.
– Set audio to Smart 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:
• To launch an app, simply tap on it.
• To select an item such as in File Manager app, simply tap on it.
Moving or deleting items
Do any of the following:
• To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be.
• To delete an app or widget from the Home screen, tap and hold then drag it up to Remove.
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Moving through pages or screens
Do any of the following:
• Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to flip through a Gallery of images.
• Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items.
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: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.
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2 There’s no place like Home
There’s no place like Home
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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 down this area once to display System notifications
Swipe down this area twice to display Quick settings
Tap to display Time settings
Tap to update Weather settings
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search
Tap to open All Apps screen
Tap to open an app
Swipe the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen.
NOTE: To add more pages to your Home screen, see
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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.
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Mobile network
Shows the signal strength of your mobile network.
SIM card 1
Shows that a Micro SIM card is inserted in Micro SIM card slot 1.
SIM card 2
Shows that a Nano SIM card is inserted in Nano 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.
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.
Smart Saving mode
Shows that Smart Saving mode is enabled.
NOTE: For more details, see
Power Saver
.
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 from the upper right corner of your ASUS Phone.
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 to launch the Display settings screen
Slide left or right to adjust the screen’s brightness
Tap to open Settings
Tap or swipe up to switch to System notifications panel
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions.
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Adding or removing buttons
To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick Settings notification panel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick Setting Notification
Panel.
NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick Settings
Notification Panel while an unchecked box means the opposite.
3. Tap to go back and view the current ASUS Quick Settings notification panel.
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 left corner of your ASUS
Phone.
Tap on this area to switch to Quick settings panel
Tap to open Settings
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
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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.
Apps & 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 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 you’ve removed from your Home screen will remain in the All Apps screen.
NOTE: You can also tap on your Home screen to view All Apps and Widgets.
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.
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Wallpapers
Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You can download icon packs and wallpapers from the Internet. You can also select an animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive.
Tap to view the online icon packs
Tap to view the online wallpapers
Tap to add more icon packs and wallpapers to My collection
Tap to download the wallpapers or icon packs
Tap to select wallpaper
Applying wallpaper
To apply wallpaper:
1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.
2. Tap then select a wallpaper.
3. Tap Download and then tap Apply.
4. Select to set wallpaper to Home screen, Lock screen or Home and lock screen.
Applying an animated wallpaper
To apply an animated wallpaper:
1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.
2. Tap then select Live Wallpaper.
3. Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Set Wallpaper.
NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
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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 Home edit > Edit pages.
2. Tap to add a new page. If you wish to delete an extended Home screen, select then drag and drop it into .
Easy Mode
Navigate your ASUS Phone better with Easy Mode, an intuitive interface with large icons, buttons, and font size for better readability and easier user experience . You can also quickly do your core tasks such as making calls, sending messages, and more in Easy Mode.
Enabling Easy Mode
To enable Easy Mode:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Easy Mode.
3. Slide Easy Mode to ON.
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Adding shortcuts
In Easy Mode, you can add up to thirty six (36) app shortcuts on the Home screen.
1. Swipe to the right of the Home screen, then tap .
2. From the All apps screen, select the app that you want to add to the list.
Removing shortcuts
Do the following:
1. Tap at the lower right corner of the screen.
2. Tap the app or apps that you want to remove from the list, then tap Delete.
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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 provider’s settings.
To change the date and time settings:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Date & time.
3. Deselect Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone.
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
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 .
• Tap > 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 device’s Android® system by swiping on your touch screen panel.
Your device’s lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps.
Customizing your lock screen
If you want to change your lock screen settings from the default Swipe option, refer to the following steps:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
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
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Customizing the quick access buttons
By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Phone, Messaging, and
Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen.
3. Tap Quick Access under Display.
4. Slide the bar from OFF to ON beside Customized quick access to enable this feature.
5. Select the button you would like to customize.
6. Tap the app you would like to preset on the quick access button you chose to configure.
NOTE: Scroll up or down to view the current list of apps you can preset.
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Fingerprint ID sensor
Fingerprint ID sensor prevents others from using your ASUS phone without your permission. You can use your fingerprint to unlock your device, access your phone calls and data. When you set up your fingerprint ID, you also need to set up your screen lock method for device startup.
Starting your ASUS phone for the first time
To set up your fingerprint ID when using your ASUS Phone for the first time:
1. Ensure that the fingerprint identification module and your finger are clean and dry.
2. From the Welcome page, follow the on-screen instructions to the Protect your phone page and tick Set up fingerprint.
3. Click NEXT to choose a screen lock method, and then follow the instructions to the Locate
finger print scanner page, and click NEXT.
4. Find the fingerprint scanner on the rear cover of your device, adjust your finger and try to cover different areas of your finger repeatedly until your fingerprint is captured, then click NEXT.
5. Click NEXT to complete the setup.
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Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings
To set up your fingerprint ID from Settings:
1. Ensure that the fingerprint scanner and your finger are clean and dry.
2. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
3. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Fingerprint.
4. Tap the controls that you want to enable or disable.
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5. Tap Manage Fingerprints and select the screen lock option you would like to use, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the screen lock function.
NOTE: For more details, see
6. Click Add a fingerprint.
6. Click NEXT on the Locate finger print scanner page.
7. Repeatedly place-and-lift your finger on the scanner until your fingerprint is captured.
8. Click NEXT to complete the setup.
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Chrome
Chrome for Android` lets you enjoy the same fast, secure and stable web browsing experience as that on the desktop Chrome. Sign in to your Google account to sync tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history across all your devices. If you don’t have a Google account, register for one.
NOTE: For details on creating a Google account, see
Gmail
.
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 Chrome
From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch Chrome:
• Tap Chrome.
• Tap > Chrome.
Adding a new tab
Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website.
1. From the current page, tap > New tab.
2. Enter the URL address in the URL field and continue enjoying browsing the Internet from your
ASUS Phone.
3. If you want to do add another tab, follow step 1 again.
NOTES:
• Opening many websites in your browser slows down its loading performance.
• If Internet connection slows down, try clearing the cache. For details, refer to the section
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 > . To view your favorite pages, tap > Bookmarks, then select the page you want to view or access.
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 Chrome.
2. From a web page, tap > Share...
3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page.
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Clearing the browsing data
Clear the browsing data that are temporarily stored in your ASUS Phone to improve the loading performance of your Chrome browser. The browsing data includes browsing history, cache, cookies/site data, saved passwords, and autofill data.
1. Launch the browser.
2. Tap > Settings > Privacy > CLEAR BROWSING DATA.
3. Select the browsing data that you want to delete.
4. When done, click CLEAR.
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Gmail
Use Gmail to set up your Google account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and browse emails right from your ASUS Phone. You can also set up other email accounts such as Yahoo or your work email account via Gmail.
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
.
To set up your Google account:
1. From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch Gmail:
• Tap Google > Gmail.
• Tap > Google > Gmail.
2. Tap Add an email address, then tap Next.
3. Select Google, then tap Next.
4. Enter your email address. To create a new Google account, tap Or create a new account.
5. Follow the next steps to sign in to your Google account.
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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Google Calendar
Bring your schedule to life and keep track of all your important events or reminders. Events that you create or edit will automatically sync with all Google Calendar versions that you’ve logged into.
Creating events
To create an event:
1. From the Home screen, tap Google > Calendar.
2. Tap then tap Event.
3. Enter your event name, and select the date and time for the event. You may set the event as an all-day or recurring event.
• All-day event: From the All day field, move the slider to the right.
• Recurring event: Tap , then select how often you want the event to recur or repeat.
4. To set the time zone, tap , then enter the country whose time zone you want displayed.
5. From the Add location field, enter the venue or location of the event.
6. Tap , then you may select or set the time or day to get a notification or reminder about the event.
7. From the Invite people field, enter the email addresses of your guests to the event.
8. You may also add note or attachment from the Add note or Add attachment field.
9. Once finished, tap SAVE.
Editing or removing events
To edit or remove an event:
1. From the Home screen, tap Google > Calendar.
2. Tap the event that you want to edit or delete.
3. To edit the event, tap and make the necessary changes. To remove the event, tap >
Delete, then tap OK to confirm the deletion.
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Creating reminders
To create a reminder:
1. From the Home screen, Google > Calendar.
2. Tap then tap Reminder.
3. Enter your reminder name and tap DONE.
4. Set the date and time for the reminder. You may set the reminder as an all-day or recurring reminder.
• All-day reminder: From the All day field, move the slider to the right.
• Recurring reminder: Tap , then select how often you want the reminder to recur or repeat.
5. Once finished, tap SAVE.
Editing or removing reminders
To edit or remove a reminder:
1. Tap Google > Calendar.
2. Tap the reminder that you want to edit or delete.
3. To edit the reminder, tap and make the necessary changes. To remove the reminder, tap
> Delete, then tap OK to confirm the deletion.
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Do It Later
Get hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when you’re too busy, reply to your emails or add other important to-do tasks at your convenience.
NOTES:
• Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube, and iMDb.
• Not all apps can share and add tasks to Do It Later.
Calling later
You can set a task to call someone at your convenient time from the Do It Later.
To call later:
1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later.
2. Tap then tap .
3. Find the contact that you want to call later.
Messaging later
You can set a task to send a text message at a later time from Do It Later.
To send a text message later:
1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later.
2. Tap then tap .
3. Find the contact that you want to send a text message later.
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 tap .
3. Fill in the necessary information. If you want to set the importance level, select High in the
Importance field..
4. When you’re done, tap .
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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 and hold the task you want to remove from the list.
3. Tap and tap OK to confirm the deletion.
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 > MicroSD 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.
NOTE: To the enjoy auto-upload function, enable Instant Upload from Settings > Instant Upload in your ASUS WebStorage.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Phone. For details, see
Staying connected
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ZenFone Care
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 3.0 apps.
To access ZenFone Care:
1. Tap > ZenFone Care
2. Tap ZenUI FAQs, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
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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
/ Nano SIM cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable the Micro SIM / Nano SIM cards, or set one as a preferred network.
Renaming your SIM cards
Change the names of your Micro SIM / Nano SIM cards on your ASUS Phone so that you can identify them easily.
To change the names of your SIM cards, tap SIM1 name: SIM1 or SIM2 name: SIM2 then key in the names for your SIM cards.
NOTE: If your SIMs have different mobile service providers, we recommend you to use the names of these providers for your SIM names. If both SIMs have the same mobile service provider, we recommend you to use the mobile numbers for your SIM names.
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Assigning a preferred SIM card
Assign a SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services.
SIM card for voice calls
When you make a call, your ASUS Phone automatically uses the preferred SIM card to connect the call.
To assign a SIM card for voice calls, tap Voice call 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.
SIM card for data service
To assign a SIM card for data service, tap Data service network 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 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 OK to confirm the extension number.
5. Tap to end the call.
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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.
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 contact’s name, Smart Dial filters through your contacts list or call logs and provide you with possible matches. You can check if the contact you’re 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 SIM cards. For more details, see also
Dual SIM feature
.
Speed dialing your contacts
Assign Speed Dial keys to quickly call your frequently-called contacts with just one tap on a single digit from the Phone app.
NOTE: By default, the digit 1 is reserved for your voicemails. You can retrieve your voicemails by tapping the digit 1, if you've subscribed to this service with your mobile service provider.
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Creating a speed dial entry
Create speed dial entries from digits 2 to 9 for your frequently-called contacts.
1. From the Phone app, do any of the following:
• Tap and hold any digits from 2 to 9, then tap OK on the Speed Dial confirmation screen.
• Tap > Speed dial to launch the Speed Dial screen.
3. Select a contact from your contacts list. This speed dial entry will be saved on the Speed Dial screen.
Deleting a speed dial entry
To delete a speed dial entry:
1. From the Phone app, tap > Speed dial to launch the Speed Dial screen.
2. Tap and hold a speed dial entry, then tap Remove.
3. Tap OK on the confirmation message.
Replacing a speed dial entry
You can replace the contact assigned to a speed dial key with another contact.
1. From the Phone app, tap > Speed dial to launch the Speed Dial screen.
2. Tap and hold a speed dial entry, then tap Replace.
3. Select a contact from your contacts list.
3. Tap OK on the confirmation message.
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Home dialing
When you’re on a trip abroad, enabling and configuring the Home dialing settings make it easier for you to quickly call home.
NOTE: Using a roaming service will incur additional charges. Inquire from your mobile service provider before using the roaming service.
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Tap Call settings > Home dialing.
3. Tick Home dialing.
4. Tap Home dialing settings, select the settings, then tap OK when done.
NOTE: For info on other call settings, see
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.
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 or the Phone app.
2. Tap to display your Favorites list, then tap your favorite contact whom you want to call.
3. Tap to end the call.
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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:
• If your device is active, tap Answer or to reject a call, tap Dismiss.
• If your device is locked, drag to to answer or to to reject the call.
Setting callbacks for incoming calls
When you can’t answer an incoming call from a mobile number right away, you can set it as a call later task. You can retrieve and act on this task at a more convenient time from the Do It Later app.
1. On an incoming call from a mobile number, swipe up from the lower part of the screen.
2. Tap Can’t talk now, will call you later. An SMS message will be sent to your caller.
3. To retrieve the call, tap ASUS > Do It Later from the Home screen.
NOTE: For details on giving a callback, see
Calling back now
.
Managing your call logs
From your call logs, you can call back your missed calls, save calls to your contacts list, block callers, or redial your recently-called number or contact.
Setting callbacks for missed calls
You can set a missed call as a call later task. You can retrieve and do a callback for the missed call from the Do It Later app.
1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs.
2. Select a call log, then tap > Call later.
2. To retrieve the call, tap ASUS > Do It Later from the Home screen.
NOTE: For details on giving a callback, see
Calling back now
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Blocking calls
You can add a number or call from your call log to your block list.
1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs.
2. Select the number that you want to block, tap > Add to block list, then tap OK.
Saving calls to Contacts
You can add a call/number from your call logs to your contacts list.
1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs.
2. Tap and hold a call from your call logs, then tap Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact to add a new entry to your contacts list.
Tap number with this new one.
Redialing your last-called number
To redial your last-called number:
1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs.
2. Tap Call to display your last-called number, then tap Call again to redial the number.
3. Tap to end the call.
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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 can’t 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:
• The number of participants in the conference call depend on your conference call subscription. You can inquire from your mobile service provider about this service.
• For more details on conference call, see
.
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, refer to the section
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Managing multiple calls
Your ASUS Phone provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. You can also set up a conference call that suits for business meetings, party lines, and other group 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.
Switching between calls
To switch between calls, tap on the touch screen.
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Setting up a conference call
Your ASUS Phone, together with its GSM capability, can set up a conference call of up to five (5) people. During a call, you can add more contacts and merge all calls into one conference call.
1. Call a contact or dial a number. Wait for the other line to answer your call.
2. When your call is answered, tap then tap a contact or dial a number that you wish to include in your conference call.
3. Tap to put the two calls in a conference call.
4. Tap to add another contact, then tap to merge the call to the current conference call.
Repeat this step if you want to add more contact/s to your conference call.
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Managing a conference call
During the conference call, you can separate the contact from the conference group for private conversation, or disconnect a contact from the conference call.
1. From the Conference call screen, tap Manage conference call to open a list of contacts in the conference call.
2. To remove a contact from the conference call, tap . To disconnect a contact from the conference call, tap .
3. Tap to go back to the Conference call screen.
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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 the upper left corner 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.
To launch the Contacts app, tap ASUS > Contacts.
Contacts Settings
Select how you would want to display your contacts from the Contacts settings. Such display options include displaying only those contacts with phones, sorting list by first/last name, or viewing contact names as first/last names first. You can also choose which of these tabs to display on your Contacts screen: Favorites, Groups, VIP.
To set up your Contacts settings, tap > Settings from the Contacts app.
Setting up your profile
Make your ASUS Phone truly your own and set up your profile info.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile or ME.
NOTE: ME appears when you’ve set up your Google account on your ASUS Phone.
2. Fill in your info such as mobile or home number. To add other info, tap Add another field.
3. When you’ve completed your info, tap Done.
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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:
• You can also save the contact to your SIM card or an email account.
• If you don't have an email account, tap Add account then create one.
3. Fill in the necessary information such as mobile or home number, email address, or group where you want to put the contact in.
4. After filling in the information and you want to add more contact numbers or email addresses, tap New.
4. If you want to add other contact information, tap Add another field.
5. When you’ve completed the info, tap Done.
Adding an extension number to a contact number
You can add a contact’s extension number to skip the voice prompts when making a call.
1. In the contact’s information screen, enter the contact’s main number and extension number in either of these two ways:
• Insert a comma (,) after the main number, then enter the contact’s extension number.
There’ll be a short pause before the extension number is dialed automatically. To extend the pause, tap Pause to insert another comma.
• Insert a semi-colon (;) after the main number, then enter the contact’s extension number.
When dialing the contact number, you’ll be prompted to confirm the extension number.
Tap Yes on the confirmation message.
2. When you’ve completed the info, tap Done.
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Customizing your contact’s profile
Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile.
1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize.
2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Tap to edit your contact’s info
Tap to add your contact’s profile cover from Gallery or by capturing a photo
You can display a Facebook profile cover as the theme cover for a
Facebook contact
Tap to add your contact’s photo from Gallery or by capturing a photo
Setting up your VIPs
Group your contacts as VIPs to get notified about upcoming anniversaries, birthdays, and other important events. You’ll also get alerts about any unread messages or emails, or any missed calls from your VIPs.
Setting up your VIP from the contact’s info screen
To set up your VIP from the contact’s info screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to set up as a VIP, then tap .
2. In your selected contact’s screen, select VIP under the Group field.
3. When finished, tap Done. The contact is added to your VIP list.
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 group then tap .
4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. 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:
• To view your Favorites list, tap from the Home screen, then tap .
• For more details, refer to the section
Calling your favorite contacts
.
• You can also set a favorite contact as a VIP. For more details, refer to the section
Importing contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Phone, email account, or a SIM card.
1. Tap ASUS > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/export then select from the following importing options: a. Import from SIM 1 card/Import from SIM 2 card b. Import from storage
3. Select from the following accounts to save the contact: a. Email account/s b. Device c. SIM1/SIM2
4. Tick to select the contacts that you wish to import and when done, tap Import.
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Exporting contacts
Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Phone.
1. Tap ASUS > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options: a. Export to SIM 1 card/Export to SIM 2 card b. Export to storage
3. Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts: a. All contacts b. Email account/s c. Device d. SIM1/SIM2
4. Tick the contacts that you want to export.
5. When done, tap Export.
Managing your block list
Blocking contacts or numbers
Create your list of blocked contacts or numbers to avoid receiving any unwanted calls or messages.
Your blocked calls and messages will be saved to the Block List archive.
1. Tap ASUS> Contacts then tap > Manage contacts > Block list.
2. Tap , then do any of the following:
• To block a contact, tap Select from contacts, then select the contact you want to block from your contacts list.
• To block a number, tap Add a number then enter the number that you want to block.
3. When done, tap OK.
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Unblocking contacts or numbers
You may remove a blocked contact or number from your list and receive calls or messages from the contact or number again.
1. Tap ASUS > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts > Block list.
2. Tap and hold on the contact or number that you want to unblock then tap Remove from block
list.
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.
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Linking your contacts’ info
When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all these info and put them under one place or profile.
1. From the Contacts app, tap the contact whose info you want to link.
2. From the contact’s profile page, tap > Link > .
3. Select all the contact profiles that you think should be linked to one profile, then tap Link. You can now view and retrieve all your contact’s info under one profile.
Backup/restore call logs
Have your call logs stored in your ASUS Phone to track the calls that you’ve received, made, or missed. You can also send the saved call logs to your online storage account or email it via the installed email apps in your ASUS Phone.
Creating a call log backup
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap to hide the keypad.
2. Tap then tap Backup call log.
3. Tap Backup call log to device to save the call log backup in your ASUS Phone. To email the call log backup, tap Backup call log to device and send out.
4. Key in a backup file name then tap OK. After the backup is successful, tap OK.
Restoring call log backups
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap to hide the keypad.
2. Tap then tap Restore call log.
3. Select a call log backup that you want to restore, then tap OK.
4. After restoring call log is successful, tap OK. Tap to view the restored call logs.
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Call Settings
Configure the settings for your incoming or outgoing calls, call barring, home dialing, and more.
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Tap Call settings, then select any of these settings that you want to set up.
Block call settings
Block function setting
Block List
Incoming call settings
Phone ringtone
Vibrate when ringing
Call forwarding
Call rejection message
Headset settings for incoming calls
Configure the settings for the Block function.
Display the list of your blocked contacts or numbers.
Set up the ringtone for your SIM 1 or SIM 2 card.
Tick when you want your ASUS Phone to vibrate when it rings.
Use this feature if you want to send calls to another number on any of these conditions: Always forward, Forward when busy,
Forward when unanswered, and Forward when unreachable.
Select or create the message that you want to send when you’re unable to answer an incoming call.
When you’ve connected a Bluetooth or wired headset to your
ASUS Phone, you can select to automatically answer or set the wait time for incoming calls.
Outgoing call settings
Dial pad touch tones
Tick or untick to enable or disable the Dial pad sound in the
Phone app.
Connection alert settings Turn vibration on or off for the connection alert settings.
Fixed Dialing Numbers
(FDN)
Home dialing
Set up these settings when you want to restrict outgoing calls only to those numbers in your FDN list, or to numbers with certain prefixes. Inquire from your mobile service provider about availing the FDN service for your SIM card.
Enable and configure your Home dialing settings. For more
Other settings
Auto call recording
Call duration
Voice mail
Configure the settings for the auto call recording function.
Display the length of calls between two parties. Call duration is measured differently depending on the mobile service provider.
Set up the voicemail settings, if you’ve subscribed to a voicemail service with your mobile service provider.
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Additional settings
No background during the call
When enabled, a black background is displayed during a call.
Phone account settings
Configure the SIP account and other phone settings.
Send messages and more
Google Messenger
Google Messenger, an intuitive and delightful app, lets you send/receive SMS/MMS messages, as well as send group texts, photos, or audio messages. You can add emojis or stickers to your messages, share your location, archive your messages, and easily block SMS senders. You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these files.
Sending messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Messenger.
2. Tap , tap FREQUENTS or ALL CONTACTS, then select the contact you want to send a message to.
3. Start composing your message in the message field.
4. When you’re done, select the SIM account where you’re 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 message field.
3. When you’re done, select the SIM account where you’re going to send your reply from.
NOTE: For more details on using Google Messenger, tap > Help & feedback.
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Fun and entertainment
Fun and entertainment
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Using a headset
Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a headset.
Connecting the audio jack
Insert the 3.5mm headset jack into the audio port of your device.
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WARNING!
• Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.
• Do not insert a cable with electric power output into the audio jack port.
• Listening at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing.
NOTES:
• We highly recommend to use only compatible headsets or the bundled headset with this device.
• Unplugging the audio jack while listening to music, automatically pauses the music played.
• Unplugging the audio jack while watching a video, automatically pauses the video playback.
Google Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can stream your favorite music, create playlists, or listen to the radio.
You can also store up to 50,000 music files to the cloud for free. You can also subscribe to Google
Play Music for unlimited and ad-free access to millions of music files that you can add to your own music library.
Setting up your Google Play Music
Sign in to your Google or Gmail account to be able to use Google Play Music. Once you've signed in to your acccount, all music files on your ASUS Phone, including the uploaded or purchased ones from Google Play, are added to your library.
To set up your Google Play Music:
1. From the Home screen, Google > Play Music.
2. Tap then tap Settings > Tap to choose account.
3. Enter your account, then tap ADD ACCOUNT.
4. Follow the next instructions to sign in to your account.
NOTES:
• Google Play Music subscription is only available in some countries or region.
• For more details on using Google Play Music, visit https://support.google.com
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FM Radio
Listen to your favorite local radio stations using your ASUS Phone.
1. Connect the bundled headset with your ASUS Phone.
2. Tap > FM Radio.
Tap and select any of these three options: Turn on
speaker, Sleep timer, and Band Selection
Tap to turn off the FM Radio
Tap to scan for available stations
Tap to go to the previous station
Tap to get a lower band frequency
Tap to get a higher band frequency
Tap to go to the next station
Tap to add your favorite stations
Tap to play a station
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Scanning for local stations
To scan for stations in your area, tap to automatically scan for your local radio stations. The available local stations are displayed on the FM Radio screen.
Tuning to another frequency
Do the following if you want to listen to a specific radio station:
1. From the FM Radio app, tap the current radio station.
2. On the Tune frequency box, enter the channel of your favorite radio station.
3. If you want to add it to your Favorites, tap Add to favorites.
4. When done, tap OK.
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Your precious moments
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Capture moments
Launching the Camera app
Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Phone’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app.
From the lock screen
Drag down until the camera app is launched.
NOTE: Before using th this function , go to Settings > Lock screen > Quick access, slide Customized
quick access to ON, and tap a default app to replace with the camera app.
From the home screen
Tap
.
Using the volume key
While your ASUS Phone is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the Camera app.
NOTE: Before using the volume key to launch the Camera app, enable this function from Settings >
Lock screen, then slide Instant camera to ON.
Using Camera for the first time
After launching the Camera for the first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Image locations.
Tutorial
If it is your first time to use your ASUS Phone’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.
1. On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view the basic tutorial about using Camera.
2. After tapping either of these options, you will then proceed to the Remember Photo Locations screen.
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 Access 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.
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Camera home screen
Your ASUS Phone’s 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.
Adjust settings
Enable or disable the flash function
Switch between the front and rear cameras
Enable or disable HDR
Use advanced camera settings
See the Gallery
Touch to switch between Auto mode and Manual mode
Take photos
Record videos
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Image settings
Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s 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 camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s 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.
HDR Pro
The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image.
Capturing HDR photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > HDR.
2. Tap to start capturing HDR photos.
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 subject’s face before you press the shutter button.
Capturing Beautification photos
1. From the Camera app’s 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.
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Low light
Using PixelMaster, your camera’s light sensitivity is increased by up to 400% to enhance noise reduction and boost color contrast by up to 200%. Use this mode to transform any subject into a great photo or video—with or without ample natural lighting.
Capturing Low light photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
Capturing Low light videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.
2. Tap to start recording a video.
Night
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your
ASUS Phone.
NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the ASUS Phone is capturing the image to prevent blurry results.
Capturing Night photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Night.
2. Tap to start capturing Night photos.
Depth of field
Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of field. This feature suits close up photos of subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.
Capturing photos with depth of fields
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Depth of field.
2. Tap to start capturing macro photos.
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Selfie
Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your 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 .
2. Tap > Selfie.
3. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo.
4. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Phone to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo.
5. Tap to save the photo.
GIF animation
Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ASUS Phone’s camera using the GIF animation feature.
Capturing GIF animation photos
1. From the Camera app’s 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.
Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature.
Capturing panoramic photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > 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.
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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 size and position.
to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus area’s
3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap or t o increase or decrease saturation.
4. Tap to capture Miniature photos.
Time Rewind
After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your Gallery.
NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
Capturing Time Rewind photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > 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.
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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 app’s home screen, tap > All smiles.
2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles.
3. Touch the subject’s face, then select the subject’s best facial expression.
4. Swipe down from the top, then tap to save the photo.
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 app’s 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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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.
NOTES:
• You can download photos to your ASUS Phone from your cloud account and use them as your wallpaper or a contact's cover image.
• For details on adding cover images to your contacts, see
Customizing your contact's profile
• For details on using photos or images as your wallpaper, see
.
IMPORTANT! Internet connection is required for viewing photos and videos under My cloud photos
and Friends photos.
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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 .
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.
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or images
From the Gallery screen or your selected image, spread apart your fingers on the touchscreen panel to zoom out. To zoom in, bring your fingers together on the touchscreen panel.
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Using MiniMovie
Turn photos into a theme-designed movie or general slideshow video using the MiniMovie app.
To create a MiniMovie:
1. From your Home screen, tap > MiniMovie to launch the MiniMovie app.
2. Tap Allow to allow MiniMovie to access the photos in your phone.
3. Tap Deny or Allow to deny or allow MiniMovie to access your contacts list.
4. Tap Movie or Slideshow to create a theme-designed movie or general slideshow.
Tap to select a MiniMovie mode
Tap to get more inspiration on MiniMovie creation
Tap to change MiniMovie settings
Tap to view and edit the saved drafts
Tap to view your daily and weekly moments
Tap to create a new movie
Tap to get more themes, slideshow and music
Tap to create a new slideshow
Tap to invite your friends
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5. Select the folder containing the photos for the movie or slideshow that you want to create.
Tap to select photos from the cloud services
Tap to select a photo folder
Tap to select a photo and tap again to deselect it
Tap to deselect the selected photos
6. When done, tap Next.
7. Set the theme, music, subtitle, or text for your movie or slideshow.
Tap to add more photos
Tap to save and share your movie or slideshow
Tap to restore the default settings
Tap to get more themes
8. Tap to share and save your movie or slideshow.
Tap to change the photos’ order
Tap to edit the subtitle
Tap to edit the text on the video
Tap to select the music for your slideshow
Tap to preview any of these themes
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PhotoCollage
Use the PhotoCollage app to create a collage from your collection of photos.
To launch the PhotoCollage app, tap from your Home screen then tap PhotoCollage.
Tap to create magazine-style collages
Tap to use more photo effects
Tap to create collages with differents grids
Tap to design your own stickers
Tap to get more stickers
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Mobile network
When there’s no available Wi-Fi network that you can connect to, you can enable your mobile network’s data access for Internet connection.
Enabling the mobile network
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Tap More > Cellular networks.
3. Slide Data enabled to ON, and configure the other mobile network settings, if necessary.
NOTES:
• If you access the Internet via your mobile network, additional charges will be incurred depending on your data plan.
• For more details on your mobile network charges/fees and setttings, contact your mobile service 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:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > 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
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:
• Your ASUS Phone automatically reconnects to the network that you connected with previously.
• Turn off the Wi-Fi feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.
Disabling Wi-Fi
To disable Wi-Fi:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > 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
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:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > 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
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!
• If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature and is discoverable.
• See the user guide that came with your device to learn how to enable its Bluetooth and and set it to discoverable.
2. Tap your ASUS Phone to make it visible to other 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: Turn off the Bluetooth feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.
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
Unpair.
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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.
• Turn off the tethering feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.
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:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Tap More > Tethering > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Assign a unique SSID or network name and a strong 8-character password for your Wi-Fi hotspot.
When done, tap Save.
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4. From the Tethering screen, slide Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to ON.
5. Connect other devices to your ASUS Phone’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
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, 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 Phone’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
Weather home screen
Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the What’s Next widget or app, and on the
Calendar app.
NOTE: For more details, see
Getting the weather updates
Tap to find the city’s top attractions
Tap to search for a city’s weather info
Tap to get the area’s 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
Launch the Clock app using either of the following options:
• Tap > Clock.
• From your ASUS Phone’s home screen, tap the digital clock display.
World Clock
Tap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Phone.
Tap to get your location update.
Tap this to set your clock on night mode.
Tap this to edit the cities marked on your world clock.
Tap this to access the Clock app settings.
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Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clock’s map.
Alarm clock
Tap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Phone.
Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature.
Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms.
Tap this to set a new alarm time.
Stopwatch
Tap to use your ASUS Phone as a stopwatch.
Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.
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Timer
You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Phone. To do this, follow the steps below:
Setting the timer
1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Phone.
Tap this to access the settings of the timer feature.
Tap to set the ringtone for the timer.
Tap this to delete the preset timer.
Tap this to edit the preset timer.
Tap this button to start running the timer.
Tap this to set a new timer
2. Tap and use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
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ZenLink
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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 ZenLink > Share Link.
2. Tap Send file then select from the options that appear on your screen.
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 then tap Share Link.
2. Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.
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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.
Tap this to enable the flashlight.
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 flashlight’s speed while blinking.
Tap this to access the Flashlight settings.
Tap this to turn on or turn off the light.
Tap this to enable LED flashlight.
Tap this to enabled screen flashlight.
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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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Quick memo
Quick memo is a note-taking tool that gives you the freedom to either scribble or type down important notes you need to remember. After creating notes, you can share them via Share Link and social media sites or turn them into a task inside Do It Later.
Creating a sticky note
You can turn Quick memo notes into a sticky note so you can view them wherever, on your ASUS
Phone. To create a sticky note, just tap on the pin icon on the upper right corner of Quick memo after creating your note.
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Sound Recorder
Record audio files using your ASUS Phone by enabling the Sound Recorder app.
Launching Sound Recorder
To launch Sound Recorder, tap > Sound Recorder.
Tap to customize the Sound Recorder settings
Tap to view the list of saved audio recording files
Tap to start audio recording
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During recording, tap this to temporarily stop or pause the recording
Pausing a recording
During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording.
Tap to delete the recording
Tap to resume the recording
Tap to save the recording
Recording List
From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or delete a saved audio recording file.
To view your recording list, tap from the Sound Recorder main screen.
Tap to share, rename, or delete your selected recording
Tap to play/pause your selected recording
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Audio Wizard
AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Phone for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios.
Using Audio Wizard
To use AudioWizard:
1. Tap > Audio Wizard.
2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.
When enabled, the ASUS Phone auto-switches to the best audio quality for the currently-running ASUS app
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Splendid
ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. It enriches the color of your screen with its preset screen color modes.
Using Splendid
To use Splendid:
1. From your extended Home screen tap Smart Tools > Splendid.
2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Bluelight filter, Vivid, and Customized.
Balance mode
This mode provides a balanced display of color on your ASUS Phone.
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Tap to show more options
Move to adjust the color temperature
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Bluelight Filter mode
This mode provides a mild paper-like display that reduces eye strain for a comfortable reading experience on your ASUS Phone.
Move to adjust the yellow tint
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Vivid mode
This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Phone.
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Move to adjust the color temperature
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Customized mode
This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation.
Move to adjust the color temperature
Move to adjust hue
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Move to adjust saturation
NOTE: You can also quickly set the Splendid screen mode from the Quick settings panel.
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Tap until you’ve selected your preferred screen color mode
Configuring the ASUS Cover settings
To configure the ASUS Cover settings:
1. Tap > Settings > ASUS Cover.
2. Tick the box beside Show Cover View.
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Maintain your Zen
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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.
3. Tap System update then tap Check Update.
NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Phone’s system was updated at the Last update check: of the System update window.
Storage
You can store data, apps, or files on your 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 and 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 acount 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.
• Factory data reset: Erases all data on phone.
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. Tap then tap Settings > Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Phone.
NOTES:
• Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
• To deactivate the unlock screen option that you set, tap None on Choose screen lock screen.
Unlock screen options
Choose from these options to lock your 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.
Configuring the other screen security features
Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window:
• Quick Access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen.
• What’s Next widget: Slide the What’s Next Widget switch to ON to show the said widget on the lock screen.
• Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your
ASUS Phone is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice.
• Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen is locked.
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Setting your ASUS Phone identity
Know your ASUS Phone’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment
Identity) number, or model number.
This is important, as when you may lose your 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 Phone’s identity:
1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings.
2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. The About screen displays the status, legal information, model number, operating system version, hardware, and software information of your ASUS Phone.
3. To see the serial number, SIM contact number, and IMEI of your ASUS Phone, tap Status.
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Appendix
Appendix
Notices
EC Declaration of Conformity
This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of
Conformity can be downloaded from
http://www.asus.com/support
CE Mark Warning
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
The highest CE SAR values for this device are as follows:
• 0.493 W/Kg (Head)
• 1.460 W/Kg (Body)
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP guidelines and the
European Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated accessories. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 1.5 cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Use of other accessories which contain metals may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines.
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, 0.75mm
2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm
2 .
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for detailed recycling information in different regions.
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Coating notice
IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas where the I/O ports are located.
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.
Model name: ASUS_Z012D (ZE552KL)
ASUS_Z012DA (ZE552KL) for TW/HK/JP
ASUS_Z012DB (ZE552KL) for ID/IN/TH
ASUS_Z012DC (ZE552KL) for BR/US
ASUS_Z012DE (ZE552KL) for CN
Manufacturer:
Address:
Authorised representative in Europe:
Address:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
ASUS Computer GmbH
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY
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Index
Index
A
- see also Advanced camera features 77
- microSD card
- micro-SIM card
B
- see also Advanced camera features 77
Block list
- see also Bluetooth Tethering 92
Browser
C
Callback
- setting up
Call logs
- redialling last-called number 53
- calling your favorite contacts 51
- replacing a speed dial entry 50
- see Advanced camera features 77
- clearing the browser cache 38
- adding an extension number 60
- customizing your contact’s profile 61
- see also Social networking 64
D
Date and time
Depth of field
- calling back now
- catching up on my online reading now
- see also Reading the pages later 37
Dual SIM feature
E
F
Favorites
File Manager
- accessing the cloud storage 43
- accessing the external storage 43
- accessing the internal storage 43
Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings 34
Starting your ASUS phone for the first time
- scanning for local stations 71
- tuning to another frequency 71
G
- viewing files from social network or cloud
- viewing the photo location 83
- see also Advanced camera features 77
H
- see also Advanced camera features 77
Headset
L
- customizing the quick access buttons 32
- see also Securing your Zen device 112
- see also Advanced camera features 77
M
- assigning a preferred micro SIM card 47
- see also Advanced camera features 77
- setting up a conference call 56
N
- see also Advanced camera features 77
P
- see also Advanced camera features 77
Q
- adding or removing buttons 24
R
Ringtone
S
Selfie
- see also Advanced camera features 77
- see also Advanced camera features 77
Social networking
Speed Dialing
- creating a speed dial entry 50
- deleting a speed dial entry 50
System
T
- see also Advanced camera features 77
- see also Advanced camera features 77
- launching apps or selecting items 18
- moving through pages or screens 19
V
- setting up from the contact’s screen 61
- setting up from the VIP screen 61
W
- wallpaper and background tint 27
What’s Next
- getting the weather updates
- see also Wi-Fi Hotspot tethering 91
Z
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Key Features
- 14.5 cm (5.7") 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 2.15 GHz
- 64 GB MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC 2 TB
- 4G Dual SIM MicroSIM + NanoSIM
- 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Bluetooth 4.2
- Single camera 23 MP
- 3000 mAh
- Android 6.0