Asus ZenPad C 7.0 (Z170MG) Tablet Owner's Manual

ASUS Tablet
E10424
December 2015
First Edition
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Contents
Conventions used ................................................................................................................................. 7
Care and safety........................................................................................................................................ 7
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Get your Zen ready!
Parts and features.......................................................................................................... 9
Installing a memory card...................................................................................................................10
Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models).....................................................................14
Charging your ASUS Tablet...............................................................................................................17
Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off................................................................................................19
Basics.........................................................................................................................................................20
Starting for the first time...................................................................................................................21
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................23
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There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features......................................................................................................27
Home screen..........................................................................................................................................27
Personalizing your Home screen................................................................................29
App shortcuts........................................................................................................................................29
Widgets....................................................................................................................................................30
Wallpapers..............................................................................................................................................31
Extended Home screen......................................................................................................................32
Setting up the date and time...........................................................................................................33
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................33
Quick settings........................................................................................................................................34
System notifications............................................................................................................................35
Lock Screen..................................................................................................................36
Customizing your lock screen..........................................................................................................36
Customizing the quick access buttons.........................................................................................37
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Keeping in touch
Call in style...................................................................................................................41
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................41
Making and receiving calls................................................................................................................43
Other call options.................................................................................................................................46
Managing multiple calls.....................................................................................................................47
Recording calls......................................................................................................................................49
Managing contacts......................................................................................................50
Launching the Contacts app............................................................................................................50
Setting up your profile.......................................................................................................................50
Adding contacts....................................................................................................................................51
Saving calls to Contacts.....................................................................................................................51
Setting up your VIPs............................................................................................................................53
Marking your favorite contacts.......................................................................................................55
Importing/Export contacts...............................................................................................................55
Send messages and more...........................................................................................57
Messaging...............................................................................................................................................57
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Your precious moments
Capture moments........................................................................................................61
Launching the Camera app..............................................................................................................61
Camera home screen..........................................................................................................................62
Advanced photo features..................................................................................................................65
Using the Gallery.........................................................................................................67
Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage.......................................................67
Viewing the photo details.................................................................................................................68
Sharing files from the Gallery...........................................................................................................69
Deleting files from the Gallery.........................................................................................................69
Editing images.......................................................................................................................................69
Using MiniMovie...................................................................................................................................70
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Work hard, play harder
Browser.........................................................................................................................71
Launching the Browser app..............................................................................................................71
Sharing pages........................................................................................................................................72
Adding a new tab.................................................................................................................................72
Bookmarking pages............................................................................................................................72
Clearing the browser cache..............................................................................................................73
Email.............................................................................................................................73
Setting up email accounts................................................................................................................73
Adding email accounts.......................................................................................................................74
Setting up a Gmail account..............................................................................................................74
Calendar.......................................................................................................................75
Creating events.....................................................................................................................................75
Adding accounts to Calendar..........................................................................................................75
Creating an event from your account...........................................................................................76
Enabling alert reminders for events..............................................................................................76
Accepting or declining invites to events.....................................................................................77
Getting event-related alerts.............................................................................................................77
Getting the weather updates...........................................................................................................78
Do It Later.....................................................................................................................79
Adding to-do tasks..............................................................................................................................79
Prioritizing to-do tasks.......................................................................................................................80
Deleting to-do tasks............................................................................................................................80
SuperNote....................................................................................................................81
Creating a notebook...........................................................................................................................82
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud..................................................................................................82
File Manager................................................................................................................83
Accessing the internal storage........................................................................................................83
Accessing the external storage device.........................................................................................83
Accessing Cloud Storage...................................................................................................................83
The Cloud.....................................................................................................................84
ASUS WebStorage................................................................................................................................84
ASUS Support..............................................................................................................85
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Fun and entertainment
Using a headset............................................................................................................87
Connecting the audio jack................................................................................................................87
Music.............................................................................................................................88
Launching Music...................................................................................................................................88
Playing songs.........................................................................................................................................88
Streaming Cloud music......................................................................................................................89
Creating a playlist.................................................................................................................................90
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Staying connected
Wi-Fi..............................................................................................................................91
Enabling Wi-Fi........................................................................................................................................91
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network........................................................................................................91
Disabling Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................92
Bluetooth®....................................................................................................................92
Enabling Bluetooth®............................................................................................................................92
Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device......................................................................93
Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device......................................................93
Tethering......................................................................................................................94
Wi-Fi Hotspot.........................................................................................................................................94
Bluetooth Tethering.............................................................................................................................95
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Travel and Maps
Weather........................................................................................................................97
Launching the Weather app.............................................................................................................97
Weather home screen.........................................................................................................................98
Clock.............................................................................................................................99
World Clock.............................................................................................................................................99
Alarm clock.......................................................................................................................................... 100
Stopwatch............................................................................................................................................ 100
Timer...................................................................................................................................................... 101
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ZenLink
Knowing ZenLink.......................................................................................................103
Share Link............................................................................................................................................. 103
Remote Link......................................................................................................................................... 105
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Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools........................................................................................................109
Calculator............................................................................................................................................. 109
Quick Memo........................................................................................................................................ 110
Sound Recorder................................................................................................................................. 111
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Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date...............................................................................113
Updating your system..................................................................................................................... 113
Storage.................................................................................................................................................. 113
Backup and reset............................................................................................................................... 113
Securing your ASUS Tablet............................................................................................................. 114
Appendix
Notices........................................................................................................................119
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Conventions used
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while
performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet data and components.
Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when
driving or operating any type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 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 your device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled
bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled
bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
DO NOT throw the device in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT
disassemble the device.
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Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
Audio speakers
Front camera
Speaker/Headset port
Rear camera
Volume
button
Power button
Groove
Touch screen panel
Microphone
Micro USB 2.0 port
IMPORTANT! Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can
cause the touch screen to malfunction.
NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
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Installing a memory card
Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64
GB of capacity.
NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Tablet. 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.
Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.
CAUTION!
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Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
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Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.
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Align and insert a memory card into the memory card slot.
3.
Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.
4.
Put back the card slot cover.
NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager
> Internal storage > sdcard.
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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, go to
Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.
To remove a memory card:
1.
Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.
CAUTION!
2.
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Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
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Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.
Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out.
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Put back the card slot cover.
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Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models)
Your micro SIM card slot supports LTE, WCDMA and EDGE/GSM bands.
NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard micro SIM card without a SIM adapter or
the use of a cutter.
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or
damage incurred to your micro SIM card.
To install a micro SIM card:
1.
Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.
CAUTION!
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Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
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Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.
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Align and insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot.
3.
Push the micro SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.
4.
Put back the card slot cover.
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Removing a micro SIM card (on selected models)
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or
damage incurred to your micro SIM card.
To remove a micro SIM card:
1.
Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.
CAUTION!
2.
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Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
•
Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.
Press the micro SIM card to eject, then pull it out.
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Put back the card slot cover.
Charging your ASUS Tablet
Your ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first
time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT!
•
Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a
different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.
•
Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and micro-USB cable before using it with your
device.
•
Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet. You can plug the AC power
adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
•
The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is DC 5.2V, 1.35A.
•
When using your ASUS Tablet while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near
your device and easily accessible.
•
Do not use or expose your ASUS Tablet near liquids, rain, or moisture.
•
Do not use your ASUS Tablet near heating equipment or in places where there is likelihood of high
temperature.
•
Keep your ASUS Tablet away from sharp objects.
•
Do not place objects on top of your ASUS Tablet.
CAUTION!
•
While charging, your ASUS Tablet can become warm. This is normal, however, if your device becomes
unusually hot, disconnect the micro-USB cable from your device and send the device, including the
AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
•
To prevent any damage to your ASUS Tablet, AC adapter, or micro-USB cable. Ensure that the microUSB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
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To charge your ASUS Tablet:
1.
Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter.
2.
Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
3.
Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT!
•
Charge your ASUS Tablet 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
4.
Not Charging
Charging
Full
When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging
the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTE:
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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 Tablet
using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Tablet 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.
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Basics
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI!
ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Tablets. 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 Tablet.
ASUS Support
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the
user forum.
Camera
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality
photos and videos.
Do It Later
Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other
important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.
ZenLink
Get maximum productivity from ZenLink, which comprises of Remote Link, Share Link
and PC Link apps. Use any of these apps to connect with other devices for sharing and
receiving files.
NOTE: Availability of the ZenLink apps vary with ASUS Tablet models.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI apps vary per region and ASUS Tablet model. Tap
Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Tablet.
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from your
Starting for the first time
When you turn your ASUS Tablet 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, 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.
NOTE: You can also use the Setup Wizard to reconfigure your device, any time at your convenience.
From the Home screen tap
> Setup Wizard.
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Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation
tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Tablet’s 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.
– 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 GPS.
– 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 Tablet.
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 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.
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There’s no place like Home
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There’s no place like Home
NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshots are for reference
only.
Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages
from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Swipe down this area to display System notifications and
Quick settings
Tap to display Time settings
Tap to update Weather settings
Tap to open Voice Search
Tap to open Google Search page
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 Extended Home screen.
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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
Tablet.
Mobile network (on selected models)
Shows the signal strength of your mobile 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 Tablet.
MicroSD card
Shows that a microSD card is inserted in your ASUS Tablet.
Screenshots
Shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Tablet.
Airplane mode
Shows that your ASUS Tablet is on Airplane mode.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your ASUS Tablet is enabled.
Mute mode
Shows that Mute mode is enabled.
Vibrate mode
Shows that Vibrate mode is enabled.
Download status
Shows the download status of an app or file.
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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.
App shortcuts
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.
Adding app shortcuts
Add shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen.
1.
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps & Widgets.
2.
From the All Apps list, tap and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.
Removing app shortcuts
From your Home screen, tap and hold an app, 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.
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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.
2.
Tap the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to assign a name to this folder.
Widgets
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 widgets
To add a widget:
1.
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps & Widgets.
2.
From the Widgets screen, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to an empty area on your Home
screen.
Removing widgets
From your Home screen, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to
NOTE: You can also tap
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Remove on top of your screen.
on your Home screen to view All Apps and Widgets.
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Wallpapers
Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add
a translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an
animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive.
Tap to apply a background tint
Tap to select the background tint
Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper
Tap to select wallpaper
Tap to select an image from your saved photos or images
Applying wallpaper and background tint
To apply wallpaper and background tint:
1.
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.
2.
Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, Lock screen, or Home screen
and Lock screen. If you do not want to add a background tint to your wallpaper, skip to step 5.
3.
Tick Background tint, then adjust the transparency level.
4.
Tap
5.
Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply.
then select a color.
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Applying an animated wallpaper
To apply an animated wallpaper:
1.
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.
2.
Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, or Home Screen and Lock
screen.
3.
Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Apply.
NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from
> Settings > Display.
Extended Home screen
Extending your Home screen
You can add more pages to extend your Home screen and put more app shortcuts and widgets on
it.
1.
Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Edit page.
2.
Tap
to a add a new page. If you wish to delete an extended Home screen, select then drag
and drop it into
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Setting up the date and time
By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs when you are
connected to the internet.
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.
Uncheck Automatic date & time.
4.
Select the time zone and manually set the date and time.
5.
You can opt to use the 24-hour format, if you prefer.
6.
Select the date format that you want to display.
NOTE: See also Clock.
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds
Set up the sound for your notifications such as messages, emails, and event alerts. You can also
choose to enable or disable the touch sounds or screen lock sound.
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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Quick settings
The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of
your ASUS Tablet. Each of these features are represented by a button.
To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your ASUS Tablet.
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 on this area to switch to Quick settings panel
Tap to open Settings
Slide left or right to adjust the screen’s brightness
Tap these buttons to quick-launch these utilities
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions
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System notifications
From System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your
ASUS Tablet. Most of these changes are data and system-related.
To launch the System notifications panel, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your ASUS
Tablet.
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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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 Securing your ASUS Tablet.
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Customizing the quick access buttons
By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: 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.
4.
Under the Quick access screen, select which button you would like to customize.
5.
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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Voice Search
Make voice commands to your ASUS Tablet then watch it listen and take action using the Voice
Search app. Using Voice Search, you can make voice commands to accomplish the following:
•
Search for data and information online or on your ASUS Tablet
•
Launch apps inside your ASUS Tablet
•
Get directions going to a location
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to the Internet to be able to use this feature.
Launching Voice Search
1.
Launch the Voice Search app by doing any of the following:
•• Tap
•• Tap
2.
on the Google search bar.
> Voice Search.
Once the mic icon turns red, start saying your voice command.
NOTE: Speak clearly and use concise phrases when talking to your ASUS Tablet. It also helps to start
your commands with a verb related to the ASUS Tablet feature you want to use.
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Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group
If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and
your ASUS Tablet’s data, you may do so using the following steps:
1.
On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap
2.
Tap
> Voice Search.
> Settings.
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3.
Tap Tablet search.
4.
Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.
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Keeping in touch
Call in style
Dual SIM feature
The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Tablet lets you manage the settings of the installed micro SIM
cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable the micro SIM cards, assign SIM names, or set one as
a preferred network.
Renaming your micro SIM cards
Change the names of your micro SIM cards on your ASUS Tablet so that you can identify them
easily.
1.
On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap
2.
Tap the SIM card you want to rename.
3.
Key in the names for your micro SIM cards.
> Settings > 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 micro SIM card
Assign a micro SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services.
SIM card for voice calls
When you make a call, your ASUS Tablet automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect
the call.
To assign a micro SIM card for voice calls, tap Calls then tap the SIM that you want to use.
IMPORTANT! You can only use this feature if you make a call from your contacts list.
SIM card for data service
To assign a micro SIM card for data service, tap Cellular data then select from SIM1 or SIM2.
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Making and receiving calls
Your ASUS Tablet 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.
The touch screen of your ASUS Tablet lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the
incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Tablet.
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 .
> Phone.
Dialing a phone number
Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number.
1.
From your Home screen, tap Asus > Contacts then tap the number keys.
2.
Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to dial the number.
NOTE: The labels of the call buttons may vary depending on the setting that you made to your micro
SIM cards. For more details, see Dual SIM feature.
Dialing an extension number
When you need to call an extension number, you can do any of these steps to skip the voice
prompts.
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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.
Tap and hold # to insert a confirmation prompt, which is denoted by a semi-colon (;).
3.
Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to make the call.
4.
When prompted, tap Yes to confirm the extension number.
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.
Tap and hold * to insert a pause, which is denoted by a comma (,).
NOTE: If you want a longer pause, tap and hold * again.
3.
Enter the extension number.
4.
Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to place the call.
5.
Tap
to end the call.
Smart dialing your contacts
As you enter the first few numbers or letters of your 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 micro
SIM cards. For more details, see also Dual SIM feature.
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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.
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.
Answering calls
There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ASUS Tablet:
•
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.
Redialing your last-called number
To redial your last-called number:
1.
From the Phone app, tap the number you wish to call from your call logs to redial the number.
2.
Tap
to end the call.
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Other call options
During an active call, 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.
Numeric keypad
Turns the numeric keypad on or off.
Call on hold
Puts an active call on hold.
Add 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.
NOTE:
•
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 Managing multiple calls.
Start recording
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 Recording calls.
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Managing multiple calls
Your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet, 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 the bottom bar on the touch screen.
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Setting up a conference call
Your ASUS Tablet, 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
include in your conference call.
3.
Tap
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 contacts to your conference call.
then tap Add call and dial a number that you wish to
then tap Merge calls to put the two calls in a conference call.
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
conference call, tap
3.
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.
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Recording calls
Your ASUS Tablet allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information.
1.
Call a contact or dial a number.
2.
Tap
and tap Start recording to record the call. A blinking red dot will appear on the screen.
IMPORTANT! Before recording a call, ensure that you ask for permission from the other party or parties.
3.
To stop recording, tap
and tap Stop recording.
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Managing contacts
Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via calls (on selected models), SMS
messages (on selected models), 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.
Launching the Contacts app
From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Contacts app:
•
Tap Asus > Contacts
•
Tap > Contacts
Setting up your profile
Make your ASUS Tablet truly your own and set up your profile info.
1.
Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile.
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
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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 Tablet.
.
NOTE:
•
You can also save the contact to your SIM card or your 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 Add new.
5.
If you want to add other contact information, tap Add another field.
6.
When you’ve completed the info, tap
.
Saving calls to Contacts
You can add a call from your call logs to your contacts list.
1.
From the Phone app, tap > next to a call from your call logs.
2.
Tap and then tap Edit number before call.
3.
Tap Add to contacts and then tap Create new contact to edit your contact’s info.
4.
Tap
to add a new entry to your contacts list.
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Adding an extension number to a contact number
You can add an extension number to a contact’s number.
1.
From the Add contact screen, fill in the necessary fields.
2.
On the Phone field, key in the main line then tap
or
, and add the extension number.
NOTE:
3.
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•
Use , as a separator of the main line and the extension number when you want to skip the voice
prompt.
•
Use ; as a separator of the main line and the extension number when you want to confirm the
extension number first before proceeding the call.
Tap
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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 delete, share or place your contact’s profile on Home Screen
Tap to add your contact to Favorites
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 from your VIPs. You’ll
get all these notices as your What’ s Next alerts and reminders.
Set up your VIP from the Contacts app home screen
To set up your VIP from the Contacts app home screen:
1.
Launch the Contacts app and select the contact you want to set up as a VIP.
2.
Tap
and select VIP from Groups.
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Adding an event to a VIP contact
You can add an event to a VIP contact such as anniversary, birthday, and other important events.
1.
Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to add an event detail to, then tap
2.
In the contact’s info screen, tap Add another field > Events.
3.
Select the date for the event, then tap Set.
4.
Ensure that you select VIP under the Group field. When finished, tap
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.
Marking your favorite contacts
Set your frequently-accessed contacts as your favorites to be able to locate them quickly from the
Contacts app.
1.
Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following:
a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app.
b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app.
2.
Select the contact you wish to add to Favorites.
3.
Tap
and the contact will be marked as Favorites as the star turns white.
NOTE:
•
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 Setting up your VIPs.
Importing/Export contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet, or
email account, or a micro SIM card.
1.
Tap Asus > Contacts then tap
> Import/Export.
2.
Select a contact source you want to copy contacts from > Next.
3.
Select a contact source you want to save > Next.
4.
Tick to select the contacts that you wish to import and when done, tap OK.
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Syncing your social network account
Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS
Tablet.
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 tick a
social network account you wish to see the contacts of.
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Send messages and more
Messaging
Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your
contacts in any of your SIM cards installed on your ASUS Tablet. You can also email your message
threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop.
Launching the Messaging app
From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Messaging app:
•
Tap •
Tap .
> Messaging.
Sending messages
1.
Launch the Messaging app then tap
.
2.
Enter the number or tap
3.
Start composing your message in the Type text message field.
4.
When you’re done, tap
to select a contact from your list.
to send your message.
Replying to messages
1.
Tap your message alert from your Home screen or Lock screen.
2.
Start composing your reply in the Type text message field.
3.
When you’re done, tap
to send your message.
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Forwarding a message thread
You can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to an
important message at a convenient time.
1.
From the Home screen, tap
2.
Press and hold any of the messages from the thread , then tap Forward.
3.
Enter the number or tap
4.
When you’re done, tap
to send your message. The conversation will be forwarded as an
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) message.
.
to select a contact from your list.
NOTE:
•
Ensure that you have MMS subscription with your mobile service provider.
•
Ensure that data access is enabled on your device. From your Home screen, tap Data usage, then enable Celluar data.
•
Mobile data and messaging rates apply when forwarding conversations to others.
> Settings >
Other messaging options
When you are in an active message thread or while composing a message, you can tap
any of these other options below.
and do
Add subject
Tap to add the title of your message.
Insert contact
Insert the name and phone number of your contact into your message.
Insert quick text
Insert a predefined reply into the body of your message.
Select message
Tap this option and select the messages that you want to delete or
forward from the thread.
Chat settings
Tap this option to configure the message settings.
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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, then tap
.
2.
From the contact’s profile page, tap
3.
Select all the contact profiles that you think should be joined to one profile, and you can view
and retrieve all your contact’s info under one profile.
and select Join.
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NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only.
Capture moments
Launching the Camera app
Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’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.
From the home screen
Tap
.
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Camera home screen
Your ASUS Tablet’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
Tablet.
Slide left or right for more
quick shooting modes
Advanced photo features
Switch between the front
and rear cameras
See the gallery
Adjust
settings
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Take photos
Record videos
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.
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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.
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>
.
Advanced photo features
Explore new ways of capturing images and make captured moments extra special using the
advanced photo features of your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model.
HDR
The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light
and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit
locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image.
Capturing HDR photos
1.
From the Camera app’s home screen, tap HDR.
2.
Tap
to start capturing HDR photos.
Face beauty mode
Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature
of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on
your subject’s face before you press the shutter button.
Capturing Face beauty photos
1.
From the Camera app’s home screen, slide the bar on the top and select
2.
Tap
.
to start capturing the photo.
Night
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your
ASUS Tablet.
NOTE: Keep your hands steady before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent
blurry results.
Capturing Night photos
1.
From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
2.
Tap
>
> Night.
to start capturing Night photos.
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Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle
perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature.
Capturing panoramic photos
1.
From the Camera app’s home screen, slide the bar on the top and select
2.
Tap
.
then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the scenery.
NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your
screen as it captures the scenery.
3.
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Using the Gallery
View images and play videos on your ASUS Tablet using the Gallery app.
This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Tablet.
From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.
To launch Gallery, tap
> Gallery.
Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage
By default, your Gallery displays all the media files on your ASUS Tablet according to their album
folders.
To view the media files from other locations accessible via your ASUS Tablet:
1.
From the main screen, tap
.
2.
Tap any of the following source locations to view their respective media files.
NOTE:
•
You can download photos to your ASUS Tablet 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 Wallpapers.
IMPORTANT! Internet connection is required for viewing photos and videos under My cloud photos
and Friends photos.
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Viewing the photo details
Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, and get the location details on your photos.
To view the details of a photo:
> Settings > Location.
1.
Turn on the location access from
2.
Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map.
3.
Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view.
4.
Tap the photo then tap
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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
3.
Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.
4.
Tap
to activate file selection.
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
3.
Tap the files you want to delete. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.
4.
Tap
to activate file selection.
.
Editing images
The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on
your ASUS Tablet.
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
5.
Tap any of the icons on the editing toolbar to apply changes to the image.
to open the image editing toolbar.
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or images
From the Gallery screen or your selected image, spread apart your fingers on the touchscreen panel
to zoom in. To zoom out, bring your fingers together on the touchscreen panel.
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Using MiniMovie
Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie
contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos.
To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder:
1.
Launch Gallery then tap
to select the location of your photo folder.
2.
Select the photo folder then tap
3.
Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow.
> Auto MiniMovie.
Tap any of these themes to
see its preview.
4.
After selecting a theme, tap
to save the slideshow.
5.
You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps.
To create a MiniMovie from a selection of photos:
1.
Launch Gallery then tap
to select the location of your photos.
2.
Tap
3.
After selecting your photos, tap MiniMovie.
4.
Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow.
5.
After selecting a theme, tap
to activate file selection.
to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows
from ASUS > File Manager > Movies > MiniMovie.
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NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only.
Browser
Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading
speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web
contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Tablet. With its magazine view mode via its Smart
Reader feature, you can pleasurably read your favorite web contents online or offline without any
distracting items such as banner ads. You can also mark an interesting page as a read later task,
which you can retrieve from the Do It Later app and read at your convenient pace.
IMPORTANT! Before doing any Internet surfing or Internet-related activities, ensure that your ASUS
Tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more details, see Staying connected.
Launching the Browser app
From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Browser app:
•
Tap •
Tap .
> Browser.
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Sharing pages
Share interesting pages from your ASUS Tablet to others via an email account, cloud storage
account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Tablet apps.
1.
Launch the browser.
2.
From a web page, tap
3.
Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page.
> Share page.
Adding a new tab
Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website.
> New tab or tap
1.
From the current page, tap
beside the current tab.
2.
Enter the URL address in the URL field and continue enjoying browsing the Internet from your
ASUS Tablet.
3.
If you want to do add another tab, follow step 1 again.
NOTE:
•
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 Clearing
the browser cache.
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
. The next time you open your browser, you can quickly tap on your
bookmarked page.
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Clearing the browser cache
Clear the browser cache to delete temporary Internet files, websites, and cookies that are
temporarily stored in your ASUS Tablet. This helps improve the loading performance of your
browser.
1.
Launch the browser.
2.
Tap
3.
Click OK on the confirmation message.
> Settings > Privacy & security > Clear cache.
Email
Add Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, POP3/IMAP accounts so you can receive, create,
and browse emails right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts from these
accounts to your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network so you can add an
email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see Staying connected.
Setting up email accounts
Set up your existing personal or work email account so you can receive, read, and send emails from
your ASUS Tablet.
1.
From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.
2.
Tap the mail provider you want to set up.
3.
Key in your email address and password and tap Next.
NOTE: Wait while your device automatically checks your incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
4.
Configure the Account settings such as inbox checking frequency, sync days, or notification
for incoming emails. When done, tap Next.
5.
Key in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap
Next to log into your inbox.
NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Tablet, ask for the email settings from your
network administrator.
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Adding email accounts
If you don’t have an existing email account, you can create one so you can receive, read, and send
emails right from your ASUS Tablet.
1.
From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.
2.
Tap
3.
Tap the mail provider that you want to add.
4.
Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account.
> Settings, then add an email account.
NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up email accounts section to complete this setup
process.
Setting up a Gmail account
Set up your Gmail account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and
browse emails right from your ASUS Tablet.
1.
Tap Google then tap Gmail.
2.
Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, then tap
.
NOTE:
3.
•
Tap New if you do not own a Google account.
•
When signing in, you have to wait while your device communicates with Google servers to setup
your account.
Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap
your Gmail account.
to sign in to
IMPORTANT! If you have several email accounts aside from Gmail, use Email app to set up and access all
your email accounts.
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Calendar
The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Tablet. Along
with creating events you may also set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you don’t
forget these important occasions. It also stores the events, such as birthdays and anniversaries, that
you’ve set up for your VIP contacts.
Creating events
To create an event:
1.
Tap Asus > Calendar.
2.
Tap
3.
In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event.
4.
Turn Countdown to ON. You’ll get a countdown notice on the System notifications panel as to
the days left until this event takes place.
to start creating a new event.
NOTE: For details on the System notifications panel, see System notifications.
5
On the Reminders field, select the time that you want to get an alert or reminder about the
event.
6.
Once finished, tap
to save and exit.
Adding accounts to Calendar
Aside from creating an event logged on your ASUS Tablet, you can also use Calendar to create
events that get automatically synced with your online accounts. But first, these accounts must be
added to Calendar using the following steps:
1.
Tap Asus > Calendar.
2.
Tap
3.
Tap the account you want to add.
4.
Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete adding the new account to Calendar.
> Accounts >
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Creating an event from your account
After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your
ASUS Tablet to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps:
1.
Tap Asus > Calendar.
2.
Tap
3.
In the New event screen, tap My Calendar to view all the accounts currently synced with the
Calendar.
4.
Tap the account where you would like to create a new event.
5.
In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event then tap
to start creating a new event.
.
NOTE: Your online account must already be added to Calendar before you can proceed with the
following steps. For more details, see Adding accounts to Calendar.
Enabling alert reminders for events
Turn on the alert function from the Calendar app to get alert reminders and notifications for special
events such as birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other important events that matter you.
1.
Tap Asus > Calendar.
2.
Tap
3.
Tap the accounts from which you want to receive alert reminders from.
> Accounts.
NOTE: For details on setting up event alerts about your VIPs, see Adding an event to a VIP contact.
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Accepting or declining invites to events
Set up your email account in the Email app to send or receive emails such as invites to events. When
you accept email invites, the events will be synced with the Calendar app.
NOTE: For more details, see Email and Calendar.
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network to get emailed invites
or event-related alerts. For more details, see Staying connected.
To accept or decline an invite:
1.
Tap your email invite to open it.
2.
Tap Yes to accept or No to decline the invite. Your reply will be saved and automatically synced
with the event organizer’s Calendar account.
Getting event-related alerts
When you accept an invitation to an event, you’ll get reminders of any changes to the event such
as postponement, cancellation, change in event location, or shift in event schedule. These eventrelated alerts will be posted on your Calendar and sent to your email account.
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Getting the weather updates
Get real-time AccuWeather® updates, every hour or up to 12 hours, for your current location or
for other parts of the world. You can make plans for up to seven (7) days with the 7-day weather
forecast or dress appropriately based on AccuWeather RealFeel® temperature. You can also get the
real-time UV index or air pollution index, letting you take the necessary protective measures against
harmful ultra-violet rays or air pollutants.
1.
Before getting the weather updates, ensure the following:
•• Wi-Fi or mobile network is turned on when you are indoors and GPS is turned on when
you are outdoors.
•• Turn on the location access from
2.
> Settings > Location.
Launch the Weather app in any of these two ways:
•• Tap
> Weather.
•• From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
> Edit then tap
3.
Tap
4.
In the search box, enter the city or area whose weather updates you want to search for.
5.
Wait for a while your ASUS Tablet gets the weather information. The city or area’s weather data
will be added to your location list.
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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, SMS messages (on selected models), calls (on selected models), read news online, or add
other important to-do tasks at your convenience.
Mark your unread messages or emails, interesting web pages, and missed calls as Reply Later,
Read Later, or Call Later items (on selected models). These marked items will be added to your Do
It Later tasks, and you can act on these tasks at a convenient time.
NOTE:
•
Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Play,
YouTube, and iMDb.
•
Not all apps can share and add tasks to Do It Later.
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
3.
If you want to set the importance level, select High in the Importance field.
4.
When you’re done, tap
then fill in the necessary information.
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Prioritizing to-do tasks
Set the importance level of your to-do tasks so you can prioritize and act on them accordingly.
1.
From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later.
2.
Tap the task that you want to set as a top priority.
3.
Under the Importance field in the task screen, select High.
4.
When you’re done, tap
.
NOTE: High-priority to-do tasks are marked as
on your Do It Later list. This allows you to quickly
determine which to-do tasks need immediate actions.
Deleting to-do tasks
You can delete any completed, overdue, or unnecessary to-do tasks from the Do It Later app.
1.
From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later.
2.
Tap the task you want to remove from the list, then tap
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Delete.
SuperNote
Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity using Supernote.
This intuitive app allows you to create notes organized per notebook by directly writing or drawing
on the touchscreen. While creating notes, you can also add multimedia files from other apps and
share them via social networks or your Cloud storage account.
Tap to select the input mode
Tap to undo the change made
Tap to redo the change made
Tap to configure the settings for the notebook
Understanding icons
Depending on your selected input mode, these icons appear as you take down your notes on
SuperNote.
Select this type mode when you want to use the onscreen keyboard to enter your notes.
Select this write mode when you want to scribble or write your notes.
Select this draw mode when you want to create drawings or doodles.
When in write or type mode, tap this icon to select text weight and color.
When in draw mode, tap this icon to select the drawing tool to use, and the stroke color
or size.
When in draw mode, tap this icon to erase some contents in your notes.
Tap this icon to take a photo or video, record audio, add timestamp and more to your
notes.
Tap this icon to add a new page to your notebook.
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Creating a notebook
To create new files using Supernote, refer to the following steps:
1.
Tap ASUS > SuperNote, then tap
.
2.
Select a template and start writing your notes.
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud
You may share your notebook on the Cloud using the following steps:
1.
On the Supernote home screen, tap-and-hold the notebook you would like to share.
2.
In the pop-up screen, tap Enable cloud sync.
3.
Input your ASUS WebStorage account’s User name and Password details to proceed with
syncing your notebook to the Cloud.
4.
Once the notebook has been successfully synced to the Cloud, the Cloud icon appears on top
of the shared notebook.
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File Manager
Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of
your ASUS Tablet and its connected external storage devices.
Accessing the internal storage
To access the internal storage:
1.
Tap
2.
Tap
> File Manager.
> Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet.
2.
Tap
3.
Tap
> File Manager.
> 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 Tablet. For details, see
Staying connected.
To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts:
1.
Tap
2.
Tap
> File Manager.
> then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud Storage.
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The Cloud
Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a
Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
ASUS WebStorage
Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly
captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS
WebStorage account.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see
Staying connected.
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ASUS Support
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to
find and share solutions about ZenUI apps.
To access ZenUI Help:
> ASUS Support.
1.
Tap
2.
Tap ZenUI tips, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
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Fun and entertainment
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Fun and entertainment
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 3.5 mm headset jack into the audio port of your device.
WARNING!
•
Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.
•
Do not insert a cable with electric power output into the audio jack port.
•
Listening at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing.
NOTE:
•
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.
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Music
Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your
ASUS Tablet. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them
sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox,
OneDrive, and Drive.
IMPORTANT! Before streaming music from a cloud account, ensure that your ASUS Tablet is connected
to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. For more details, see Staying connected.
Launching Music
To launch Music, tap
> Music.
Playing songs
To play a song:
1.
From the Music app, tap Music then select Songs. You can also select these other options on
how you want to to browse your music files: Album, Artist, Genres, Composer, or Folder.
2.
From your list, tap the song that you want to play. Tap Play All if you want to play all songs.
3.
Swipe up from the song title bar to get a full screen of the song that’s currently playing.
Tap to add the song to your Favorites
Tap to play or pause the song
Tap to enable/disable Shuffle function
Tap to play the next song
Tap and hold to fast-forward the song
Tap to play the previous song
Tap and hold to rewind the song
Tap to repeat the current song, all songs, or turn off the repeat
function
NOTE: To add several songs to an existing playlist, see Adding songs to a playlist.
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Other playback options
During playback, you can tap
and do any of these other options below.
Add to playlist
Tap to add the song to an existing playlist or create a new one to add the
song to it.
Share
Tap to share the song via some apps or cloud accounts.
Edit info
Tap to add some details about the song.
Clear queue
Tap Clear queue to remove all songs in the queue.
Equalizer
Tap to configure the Equalizer settings and get better audio for your
songs.
Sleep timer
Set the time when the music will stop playing.
Settings
Tap this option to configure the Music settings.
Feedback & Help
Get answers to your questions and you can send to us your feedbacks.
Streaming Cloud music
Register or sign in to a cloud account and stream music from your cloud account to your ASUS
Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see
Staying connected.
Adding a cloud storage account
To add a cloud storage account:
1.
From the Music home screen, tap
.
2.
Under Cloud Music, tap Add cloud service.
3.
Select the cloud storage service where you want to play music files from.
4.
Follow the succeeding instructions to complete signing in to your cloud storage account.
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Streaming music from the cloud
To stream music from your cloud account.
1.
From the Music home screen, tap
.
2.
Under Cloud Music, tap the cloud account where you want to stream music from.
3.
Select the song, then tap to play it.
Creating a playlist
Get your favorite songs from different sources such as internal storage, external storage, or cloud
accounts and organize them in a playlist.
1.
From the Music home screen, tap
.
2.
Under Playlist, tap My playlist, then tap
3.
Assign a name to your playlist, then tap Save.
.
Adding songs to a playlist
You can add several songs to your playlist from your local source (internal and external storages) or
cloud accounts.
1.
From the Music home screen, tap
.
2.
Under Playlist, tap My playlist, then tap the name of your playlist.
3.
Tap
4.
Tap the music source where you want to get your songs from to add to your playlist.
5.
Select how you’d want to browse your music: Album, Artist, Genres, Composer, Songs, or
Folder.
6.
Select the songs that you’d want to add to your playlist. Tap Add all to playlist if you want to
add all songs from your music list, album, folder, or from your favorite artists.
> Add songs.
NOTE: You can also add a currently-playing song to an existing playlist. For details, see Other playback
options.
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Staying connected
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Staying connected
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your
social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your
ASUS Tablet.
Enabling Wi-Fi
1.
Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•• Launch Quick settings then tap
•• Tap
2.
.
> Settings.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also enable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick settings on how
to launch Quick Settings screen.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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.
NOTE:
•
Your ASUS Tablet 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.
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Disabling Wi-Fi
To disable Wi-Fi:
1.
Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•• Launch Quick settings then tap
•• Tap
2.
.
> Settings.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. See Quick settings on how to launch
Quick Settings screen.
Bluetooth®
Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet 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
2.
.
> Settings.
Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.
NOTE: You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick Settings screen. See Quick settings on how to
launch Quick Settings screen.
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Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device
Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it first with the
Bluetooth device. The ASUS Tablet 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.
2.
Tap your ASUS Tablet to make it visible to other Bluetooth devices.
3.
Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for more Bluetooth devices.
4.
In the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with.
5.
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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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.
NOTE:
•
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 Tablet 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 Tablet into a Wi-Fi Hotspot to link 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 & portable hotspot > Wi-Fi hotspot > 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, tap Wi-Fi hotspot to turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on your ASUS Tablet.
5.
Connect other devices to your ASUS Tablet’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to
a Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth Tethering
Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and use it to link with other devices using Share Link, or link
to a printer.
1.
Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and the other device.
2.
Pair both devices.
NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device.
3.
From the Settings screen, tap More > Tethering & portable hotspot, then slide Bluetooth
tethering to turn it on.
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Travel and Maps
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Travel and Maps
Weather
Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
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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 Calendar app.
NOTE: For more details, see Getting the weather updates.
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 Tablet, set alarms, and use your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet’s home screen, tap the digital clock display.
World Clock
Tap
to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clock’s map.
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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Alarm clock
Tap
to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms.
Tap this to set a new alarm time.
Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature.
Stopwatch
Tap
to use your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below.
Setting the timer
1.
Tap
to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet.
2.
Tap
and use the numeric keypad to input your target time then start the timer.
Numeric keypad
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ZenLink
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 Tablet.
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.
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3.
Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done.
4.
After your ASUS Tablet detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your
files with.
Receiving files
To receive files:
then tap Share Link.
1.
From your Home screen, tap
2.
Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.
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Remote Link
Turn your ASUS Tablet into a wireless input device and a presentation tool. Using this app, you
can use your ASUS Tablet as a touchpad, touchscreen panel, laser pointer for presentations, and
Windows® Media Player controller while connected to your computer via bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
NOTE:
•
Before using Remote Link, ensure to install Remote Link to your computer. Go to
http://remotelink.asus.com to download PC Link and install it to your computer.
•
Ensure to pair your computer and your ASUS Tablet first before using Remote Link.
Using Remote Link
To use Remote Link:
then tap Remote Link.
1.
From your Home screen, tap
2.
Tap Search device then select the device that you want to connect.
Remote Link touch pad
Tap
to activate ASUS Smart gesture and navigate your computer.
Slide your finger across this touch pad to navigate your
computer
Tap this button to mimic left-button mouse function
Tap this button to mimic right-button mouse function
Move this slider to zoom in/zoom out the screen of your
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Remote Link presentation controller
Tap
to control the presentation slides on your computer.
Tap and hold this button to activate the laser pointer
Tap this button to go to next slide
Tap this button to go back to previous slide
Remote Link Windows® Media Player controller
Tap
to control the Windows® Media player.
Tap this button to go back to previous song/music file
Tap this button to go to next song/music file
Move this slider to increase/decrease the volume
Move this seeking button to select a part of a song/music file
that you want to listen or play
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Remote Link keyboard input
Tap
to use keyboard input. You can also use the microphone icon for voice input.
Tap this button to key in your message via voice input
Tap this button to send the message to your computer
Key in your message in this field
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Special Zen Tools
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 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 anywhere on your ASUS
Tablet. 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 Tablet 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 start audio recording
During recording, tap this to temporarily stop or pause
the recording
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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 deleted a saved audio recording file.
View your recording list at the bottom of 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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Keeping your device up-to-date
Keep your ASUS Tablet in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features.
Updating your system
then tap Settings.
1.
Tap
2.
On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About tablet.
3.
Tap System update then tap Check Update.
NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Tablet’s system was updated in the Last check for
update section.
Storage
You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS Tablet (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
Tablet.
Backup and reset
Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ASUS Tablet.
then tap Settings > Backup and reset.
1.
Tap
2.
From the Backup & reset window, you can:
•• Backup my data: This feature backs up your data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers when enabled.
•• Backup account: Allows you to specify the account you wish 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 tablet.
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Securing your ASUS Tablet
Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized access of information.
Unlocking your screen
When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Tablet
offers you.
then tap Settings > Lock Screen.
1.
Tap
2.
Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Tablet.
NOTE:
•
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 Tablet.
Swipe
Swipe up to unlock your ASUS Tablet.
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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.
• 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 Tablet identity
Know your ASUS Tablet’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment
Identity) number, or model number.
This is important, as when you lose your ASUS Tablet, you can contact your mobile carrier and
provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Tablet.
To display your ASUS Tablet’s identity:
1.
Tap All Apps then tap Settings.
2.
On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About tablet. The About
screen displays the status, legal information, model number, operating system version,
hardware, and software information of your ASUS Tablet.
3.
To see the serial number, SIM contact number (on selected models) and IMEI of your ASUS
Tablet, 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 https://www.asus.com/support/.
Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled
to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are
entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury
(including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; or any other actual
and direct damages resulted from omission or failure of performing legal duties under this Warranty
Statement, up to the listed contract price of each product.
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract,
tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement.
This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its
suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY
CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES; (2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR (3)
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS
INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY.
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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks, and DTS-HD Premium Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level
requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1:2000 and/or EN 50332-2:2003 standard
required by French Article L.5232-1.
CE Mark Warning
0560
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
recognition of conformity.
The highest CE SAR value for the device is 0.526 W/Kg.
This equipment may be operated in:
AT
BE
BG
CH
CY
CZ
DE
DK
EE
ES
FI
FR
GB
GR
HU
IE
IT
IS
LI
LT
LU
LV
MT
NL
NO
PL
PT
RO
SE
SI
SK
TR
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RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general
public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These
recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations
through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of measurement for the
European Council’s recommended limit for mobile devices is the “Specific Absorption Rate” (SAR),
and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/Kg averaged over 10 gram of body tissue. It meets the requirements of
the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
For next-to-body operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNRP exposure guidelines
and the European Standard EN 50566 and EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with the device at a
separation of 1.0 cm to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in
all frequency bands of the mobile device.
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and prohibits
use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials
and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in
Schedule-II of the Rule.
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, 0.75 mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75 mm2.
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.
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
Fonepad or visit the ASUS Support Site at https://www.asus.com/support/.
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Regional notice for Singapore
Complies with
IDA Standards
DB103778
This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards.
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 the ASUS Tablet in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing
button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the ASUS Tablet in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT
disassemble the ASUS Tablet.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer:
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address:
4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe:
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City:
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country:
GERMANY
declare the following apparatus:
Product name :
ASUS Tablet
Model name :
P001
conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:
2004/108/EC-EMC Directive
EN 55022:2010+AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
1999/5/EC-R&TTE Directive
EN 300 328 V1.8.1(2012-06)
EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1(2010-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)
EN 301 908-1 V7.1.1
EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1
EN 301 893 V1.7.1(2012-06)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)
EN 50360:2001+A1:2012
EN 62479:2010
EN 50385:2002
EN 62311:2008/EN62209-2:2010
EN62209-1:2006
EN50332-2:2013
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)
EN 301 489-3 V1.6.1(2013-08)
EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1(2009-05)
EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1(2012-09)
EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1(2010-10)
EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 301 357-2 V1.4.1(2008-11)
EN 302 291-1 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1(2005-07)
EN 50566:2013/AC2014
2006/95/EC-LVD Directive
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A12: 2011
EN 60065:2002 / A12: 2011
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A2: 2013
2009/125/EC-ErP Directive
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
Regulation (EU) No. 617/2013
2011/65/EU-RoHS Directive
Ver. 150326
CE marking
0560
(EC conformity marking)
Position : CEO
Name :
Jerry Shen
Declaration Date: 15/06/2015
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2015
Signature : __________
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Model name: P001 (Z170MG)
Manufacturer:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Address:
4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH
in Europe:
Address:
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