Asus ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580C) Tablet Owner's Manual
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ASUS
Tablet
E12241
Revised Edition V4
December 2016
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Contents
1 Get your Zen ready!
2 There’s no place like Home
3 Keeping in touch
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4 Your precious moments
5 Work hard, play harder
6 Fun and entertainment
7 Staying connected
8 Travel and Maps
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9 ZenLink
10 Zen Everywhere
11 Maintain your Zen
Appendix
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.
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
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Memory card slot
Audio speaker
Light sensor Front camera
Rear camera
Speaker/Headset port
Volume button
Power button
Touch screen panel USB 3.0 port
IMPORTANT!
• Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
• Avoid covering the ambient light sensor with your screen protector to ensure an accurate detection of ambient light for optimal display effect.
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Installing a memory card
Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to
128 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 open the memory card slot.
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage the slot cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
• Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the memory card slot cover.
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2. 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.
Memory card slot
4. Put back the memory card slot cover.
NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager
> SD Memory Card .
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Removing memory card
CAUTION!
• Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.
• Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to
Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.
To remove a memory card:
1. Orient your device as shown, then open the memory card slot.
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage the slot cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
• Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the memory card slot cover.
2. Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out.
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3. Put back the memory 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.
• To conserve electricity, unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet when not in use.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of your ASUS 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 micro-
USB 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 Not Charging Charging Full
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTE:
• 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 2.0!
ASUS Zen UI 2.0 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.
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos.
Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.
View meeting details, emails, and other event alerts or notifications at a glance right from your Home screen, Lock Screen, or What’s Next app.
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 2.0 apps vary per region and ASUS Tablet model. Tap from your
Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Tablet.
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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 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.
– Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app.
– Set audio to Smart Mode.
– Decrease brightness of display.
– Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
– Disable Wi-Fi feature.
– Disable Bluetooth feature.
– Disable PlayTo 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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NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is 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.
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.
Smart Saving mode
Shows that Smart Saving mode is enabled.
NOTE: For more details, see Power Saver .
Mute mode
Shows that Mute mode is enabled.
Vibrate mode
Shows that Vibrate mode is enabled.
Download status
Shows the download status of an app or file.
Reading Mode
Shows that Reading mode is enabled.
NOTE: For more details, see Reading mode
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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.
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 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 Remove on top of your screen.
NOTE: You can also tap 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.
Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper
Tap to apply a background tint
Tap to select the background tint
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.
4. Tap then select a color.
5. Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply.
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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 .
Easy Mode
Navigate your ASUS Tablet better with Easy Mode, an intuitive interface with large icons, buttons, and font size for better readability and easier user experience . You can also quickly do your core tasks such as making calls, sending messages, and more in Easy Mode.
Enabling Easy Mode
To enable Easy Mode:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
• Launch Quick settings then tap .
• Tap > Settings.
2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Easy Mode.
3. Slide Easy Mode to ON.
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Adding shortcuts
In Easy Mode, you can add up to twelve (12) app shortcuts on the Home screen.
1. Swipe to the right of the Home screen, then tap .
2. From the All apps screen, select the app that you want to add to the list.
Removing shortcuts
Do the following:
1. Tap then select the app or apps that you want to remove from the list.
2. Tap Delete to remove the app shortcut.
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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.
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.
Setting up your 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 edit Quick settings
Tap to open Settings
Tap to switch user account
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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Adding or removing buttons
To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel.
NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick settings notification panel while an unchecked box means the opposite.
3. Tap to go back and view the current ASUS Quick settings notification panel.
System notifications
From System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your
ASUS 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 to switch user account
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.
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 on the Google search bar.
• Tap > Voice Search.
2. 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 > Voice Search.
NOTE: You need to log into your Google account to customize the settings.
2. Tap > Settings.
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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
Keeping in touch
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Managing contacts
Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via 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.
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.
Contacts Settings
Select how you would want to display your contacts from the Contacts settings. Such display options include displaying only those contacts with phones, sorting list by first/last name, or viewing contact names as first/last names first. You can also choose which of these tabs to display on your Contacts screen: Favorites, Groups, VIP.
To set up your Contacts settings, tap > Settings from the Contacts app.
Setting up your profile
Make your ASUS Tablet truly your own and set up your profile info.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile or ME.
NOTE: ME appears when you’ve set up your Google account on your ASUS Tablet.
2. Fill in your info such as mobile or home number. To add other info, tap Add another field.
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3. When you’ve completed your info, tap Done. To view your profile info, swipe down from the top right of your screen to launch the Quick settings panel, then tap the button with your profile picture on it.
Tap to view your profile info
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 .
NOTE:
• You can also save the contact to 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 New.
5. If you want to add other contact information, tap Add another field.
6. When you’ve completed the info, tap Done.
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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:
• 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.
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Customizing your contact’s profile
Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile.
1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize.
2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Tap to edit your contact’s info
Tap to add your contact’s profile cover from Gallery or by capturing a photo
You can display a Facebook profile cover as the theme cover for a Facebook contact
Tap to add your contact’s photo from Gallery or by capturing a photo
Setting up your VIPs
Group your contacts as VIPs to get notified about upcoming anniversaries, birthdays, and other important events. You’ll also get alerts about any unread emails from your VIPs. You’ll get all these notices as your What’ s Next alerts and reminders.
NOTE: For more details , see What’s Next .
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, tap and hold the contact you want to set up as a VIP, then select Add
to VIP group.
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Set up your VIP from the Groups screen
To set up your VIP from the Groups screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app.
2. Tap > VIP.
3. In the VIP screen, tap .
4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.
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Set up your VIP from the VIP screen
To set up your VIP from the VIP screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app.
2. Tap .
3. In the VIP screen, tap .
4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.
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 Done.
5. The contact’s special event will appear in your calendar of events. If you want to get an event alert, set the reminder time in the Calendar app.
NOTE:
• Set the reminder time for events in Calendar
to get What’s Next event alerts or reminders.
• Aside from getting upcoming events reminders, you'll also get new email notifications from What's
Next. For more details, see What’s Next .
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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. From the Contacts app screen, tap then tap .
3. Tick the boxes of the contacts that you wish to add to Favorites.
4. When done, tap Add. All contacts that you added appears on Favorites screen.
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Importing contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet, or email account.
3. Select from the following accounts to save the contact: a. Email account/s b. Device
4. Tick to select the contacts that you wish to import and when done, tap Import.
Exporting contacts
Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Tablet.
3. Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts: a. All contacts b. Email account/s c. Device
4. Tick the contacts that you want to export.
5. When done, tap Export.
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Social networking with your contacts
Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their profiles, news, and social feeds. Stay updated with the activities of your contacts in real time.
IMPORTANT! Before you can integrate social network accounts of your contacts, you need to log in to your social network account and sync its settings.
Syncing your social network account
Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS
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.
4. Launch the Contacts app to view your contacts list.
5. To view only your contacts with social network accounts, tap Contacts to display then untick the other contact sources, leaving the social network name checked.
6. When done, tap or anywhere on the screen.
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 and hold the contact whose info you want to link, then select Link
contact.
2. From the contact’s profile page, tap .
3. Select all the contact profiles that you think should be linked to one profile, then tap Link. You can now view and retrieve all your contact’s info under one profile.
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Omlet Chat
Omlet Chat is an open messaging and mobile sharing app that lets you chat with friends on the spot. It also allows you to manage your data by storing them securely to your private Cloud accounts.
NOTE:
• Omlet Chat app may only be available in some countries.
• On its first use, you have to visit Play Store to update Omlet Chat. You must have a Google account to update Omlet Chat.
Registering to Omlet Chat
Register to Omlet Chat with any of the following accounts:
• Mobile phone number
• Email account
• Gmail account
• Facebook account
Using your mobile phone number
To register using mobile phone number:
1. Tap then tap Omlet Chat.
2. On the Sign Up screen, swipe the screen to the left to read highlighted features of Omlet Chat.
If you want to register immediately, tap Skip.
3. Select the country that you are currently located, key in your mobile phone number, then tap
Next to receive a text message containing the PIN.
4. Key in the PIN then tap Next.
5. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
Okay! Let’s do it! to update your friends from your contacts list. Tap No thanks to add your friends manually to your contacts list.
NOTE: Your Omlet contacts are automatically integrated to your contacts list in Contacts app. Refer to
section Viewing your Omlet contacts from Contacts app
for more information.
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Using your Google™ account
To register using your Google™ account:
1. Tap then tap Omlet Chat.
2. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Google.
4. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
Okay! Let’s do it! to update your friends from your contacts list. Tap No thanks to add your friends manually to your contacts list.
NOTE: Your Omlet contacts are automatically integrated to your contacts list in Contacts app. Refer to
section Viewing your Omlet contacts from Contacts app
for more information.
6. Tap to display the Omlet Chat menu.
Using your email account
To register using your email account:
1. Tap then tap Omlet Chat.
2. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Email.
3. Key in your email account then tap Next. Omlet Chat app will send a confirmation email to your email account.
4. From your email account, open the confirmation email from Omlet then tap the link to activate your account.
5. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
Okay! Let’s do it! to update your friends from your contacts list. Tap No thanks to add your friends manually to your contacts list.
NOTE: Your Omlet contacts are automatically integrated to your contacts list in Contacts app. Refer to
section Viewing your Omlet contacts from Contacts app
for more information.
7. Tap to display the Omlet Chat menu.
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Using your Facebook® account
To register using your Facebook account:
1. Tap then tap Omlet Chat.
2. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Facebook. Omlet Chat app will take you to Facebook screen to log in to your Facebook account.
3. Log in to your Facebook account then tap OK.
4. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
Okay! Let’s do it! to update your friends from your contacts list. Tap No thanks to add your friends manually to your contacts list.
NOTE: Your Omlet contacts are automatically integrated to your contacts list in Contacts app. Refer to
section Viewing your Omlet contacts from Contacts app
for more information.
6. Tap to display the Omlet Chat menu.
Sending Omlet invites
Invite your friends to use Omlet Chat by sending them Omlet invites to their email or Facebook account.
Sending Omlet invites via Facebook
To send an Omlet invite via Facebook:
1. From the Omlet Chat screen, tap to display Omlet Chat menu.
3. From the Add contacts screen, tap Invite Facebook friends.
4. Log in to your Facebook account then tap OK to let Omlet Chat access your account.
Sending Omlet invites via email
1. From the Omlet Chat screen, tap to display Omlet Chat menu.
3. From the Add contacts screen, tap Invite address book friends.
4. Tick to select the contacts, then tap .
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Using Omlet chat
Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation.
To start a conversation:
1. From the Omlet Chat screen, tap to display Omlet Chat menu then tap Contacts.
2. Tap the contact that you wish to chat then tap .
Sending a chat message
To send a chat message, key in your message in What’s up field then tap .
Sending a voice message
To send a voice message, tap and hold while saying your message then release to send.
Sending a virtual sticker
To send a virtual sticker, tap then select from the available virtual stickers.
NOTE: You can download more virtual stickers from Sticker Store. To download the virtual stickers, tap
> then tap .
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Using drawer apps
Omlet Chat features these value-added drawer apps, allowing you to share multimedia messages for a more fun and personal touch.
To use these drawer apps, tap from the chat thread then select an app from the drawer app list to send a specific multimedia message.
Tap to send a picture from your device.
Tap to send your current address with a map snippet.
Tap to launch Camera app and send the captured picture.
Tap to create a sticker from a saved picture.
Tap to edit and send a photo.
Tap to use or add more drawer apps to the drawer app list.
Tap to create and send drawings or doodles.
Tap to create Bbbler stickers and send to your thread.
More drawer apps
Aside from the default apps in the drawer app list, there are other apps listed in your Omlet Chat app that you can use. Simply tap from the chat thread, then tap to view more drawer apps.
Using other drawer apps
To use other drawer app, tap then tap an app to launch it.
Adding more drawer apps to the drawer app list
Tap to view more apps, then tap to pin the app.
NOTE: The drawer apps may vary depending on location.
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Viewing shared photos in Gallery app
The photos that you and your friends have shared in the Omlet Chat app’s chat room are instantly saved to your device. You can view the shared photos using the Gallery app.
To view the shared photos:
1. Launch the Gallery app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Gallery app.
b. From the All Apps screen, tap Gallery app.
2. From the Gallery main screen, tap then select from the following options: a. All shared photos b. Chat room c. Sharer
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Viewing all shared photos
Tap All shared photos to view all photos shared by you and your Omlet Chat contacts.
Viewing shared photos by chat room
Tap Chat room to view photos shared by chat room or social hotspot.
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Viewing shared photos by sharer
Tap Sharer to view photos shared by an Omlet Chat contact.
Viewing your Omlet contacts from Contacts app
Aside from connecting with your Omlet contacts in Omlet Chat app, you can also view and chat with your Omlet contacts using the Contacts app. The integration of your Omlet contacts to the
Contacts app makes it easier for you to look up and chat to your Omlet contacts even without launching Omlet Chat app.
To view Omlet Contacts from 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.
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3. Untick all contact groups except Omlet Chat, then tap anywhere. Your Contacts screen displays all Omlet contacts.
4. Tap an Omlet contact to select and view the contact details or chat with that contact directly.
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Syncing Omlet Chat to Cloud
If you have a Dropbox®, Box®, or Baidu PCS Cloud account, the Omlet Chat app instantly uploads your private conversations and chat logs securely.
Before Omlet Chat app uploads your data, you have to sync your Cloud account to Omlet Chat app first. To do this:
1. From the Omlet Chat menu, tap Settings.
a. Dropbox b. Box c. Baidu PCS d. OneDrive e. Google Drive
3. Key in your username and password to log in to your Cloud account. Follow the onscreen instructions to sync your Cloud account with Omlet Chat app.
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Your precious moments
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NOTE: The following screenshot is 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 .
Using the volume key
While your ASUS Tablet is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the Camera app.
NOTE: Before using the volume key to launch the Camera app, enable this function from Settings >
Lock screen, then slide Instant camera to ON.
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Using Camera for the first time
After launching the Camera for the first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Image locations.
Tutorial
If it is your first time to use your ASUS Tablet’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.
1. On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view the basic tutorial about using Camera.
2. After tapping either of these options, you will then proceed to the Remember Photo Locations screen.
Photo Locations
After going through the Tutorial screen, the Remember Photo Locations screen appears to help you create automatic location tags for your images. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen:
1. On the Remember Photo Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or
Yes to set up location tagging for your captured images.
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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.
Adjust settings
Switch between the front and rear cameras
Use advanced camera settings
See the gallery
Take photos
Record videos
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Image settings
Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > .
2. Scroll down and configure the available options.
Image
Configure the image quality using these options.
Shoot mode
Set your shutter speed to Timer mode, enable Touch shutter or change the Burst speed under this option.
Focus & Exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection, or set Metering mode and Focus mode under this option.
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Video settings
Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > .
2. Scroll down and configure the available options.
Image
Configure the video quality using these options.
Focus & Exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option.
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Advanced camera features
Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your ASUS 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.
Beautification
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 Beautification photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Beautification.
2. Tap to adjust the Beautification settings to apply to the photo.
3. Tap to start capturing the photo.
NOTE: Drag upwards to set a countdown timer.
Applying Beautification to photos
1. Tap the thumbnail to preview the photo and display the Beautification settings.
2. Tap the photo and tap to select your preferred Beautification feature, then tap to save the photo.
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Low light
Using PixelMaster, your camera’s light sensitivity is increased by up to 400% to enhance noise reduction and boost color contrast by up to 200%. Use this mode to transform any subject into a great photo or video—with or without ample natural lighting.
Capturing Low light photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
Capturing Low light videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Low light.
2. Tap to start recording a video.
Night
Take well-lit photos even in night time or in 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 > Night.
2. Tap to start capturing Night photos.
Depth of Field
Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of Field. This feature suits close up photos of subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.
Capturing Depth of Field photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Depth of Field.
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur.
4. Tap to save the photo.
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Effect
Take photos using different effects such as Pixelize, Cartoon, Vintage, LOMO or other effects.
NOTE: Effect should be selected before taking the photo.
Capturing Effect photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Effect.
2. Tap and select an effect to apply to the photo.
3. Tap to start capturing photos.
Applying effects to photos
1. Tap the thumbnail to preview the photo.
2. Tap the photo and tap to select your preferred Effect, then tap to save the photo.
Selfie
Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ASUS Tablet to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then automatically capture your selfie or group selfie.
Capturing Selfie photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Selfie.
2. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo.
3. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Tablet to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo.
4. Tap to save the photo.
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GIF animation
Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ASUS Tablet’s camera using the
GIF animation feature.
Capturing GIF animation photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > GIF Animation.
2. Long press to start capturing burst photo for GIF animation.
3. Make your preferred adjustments to the GIF animation settings.
4. Tap when finished.
Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature.
Capturing panoramic photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Panorama.
2. Tap then pan your ASUS 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. Tap when finished.
Miniature
Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your ASUS Tablet.
Capturing Miniature photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Miniature.
2. Tap or size and position.
to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus area’s
3. Tap or to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap or to increase or decrease saturation.
4. Tap to capture Miniature photos.
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Time Rewind
After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your Gallery.
NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
Capturing Time Rewind photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Time Rewind.
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
3. Adjust the time (in seconds) that you want your captured photo to play in reverse or rewind mode.
4. Tap when finished.
Using the Time Rewind viewer
1. After pressing the shutter, the Time Rewind viewer appears onscreen on top of a captured photo.
Rotate the button on the viewer to browse through the photos you just took.
NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline.
2. Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery.
Smart remove
Eliminate unwanted details immediately after capturing the image using the Smart remove feature.
Capturing Smart remove photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap > Smart remove.
2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove.
3. On the captured photo, tap the outline around the detected moving object to delete it.
4. Tap to save the photo.
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All Smiles
Capture the perfect smile or the wackiest facial expression from a range of photos using the All
Smiles feature. This feature lets you take five consecutive photos after pressing the shutter button, automatically detecting faces on the image for comparison.
Capturing All smiles photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > All smiles.
2. Tap to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles.
3. Touch the subject’s face, then select the subject’s best facial expression.
4. Swipe down from the top, then tap to save the photo.
Time lapse
The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occurred and were recorded between long intervals.
Recording Time lapse videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap > Time lapse.
2. Tap then select the time lapse interval.
3. Tap to start taking Time lapse videos.
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Using the Gallery
View images and play videos on your ASUS 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 location
Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, and get the location details on your photos.
Your photos’ location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well as a map of the location via Google Map or Baidu (in China only).
To view the details of a photo:
1. Turn on the location access from > Settings > Location.
2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map or Baidu.
3. Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view.
4. Tap the photo then tap .
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Sharing files from the Gallery
1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located.
2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection.
3. Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.
4. Tap then select from the list where you want to share the images.
Deleting files from the Gallery
1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located.
2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection.
3. Tap the files you want to delete. A check mark appears on top of the image you select.
4. Tap .
Editing images
The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS 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 to open the image editing toolbar.
5. Tap any of the icons on the editing toolbar to apply changes to the image.
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or images
From the Gallery screen or your selected image, spread apart your fingers on the touchscreen panel to zoom in. To zoom out, bring your fingers together on the touchscreen panel.
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Posting photos to your Calendar event wall
Enabling this feature in your Gallery allows you to view photos straight from your Calendar events.
This way, you can immediately group captured photos according to their specific event name.
1. After taking photos from your ASUS Tablet, launch Gallery.
2. Tap > Events wall.
3. Tap app.
Tap here to enter name then key in the name of the event that you set in your Calendar
4. Tap on the upper right corner of the folder containing the photos taken during an event.
5. Select the Calendar event you would like to integrate with the photo folder.
6. The icon appears on the upper right corner of the photo folder indicating that the photos are successfully posted on the event wall.
7. To view the event photos, open the event from the Calendar app, then tap .
IMPORTANT!
• This feature is only enabled after setting events on the Calendar. For more details on how to set
.
• Only photos taken with your ASUS Tablet's camera on the same date and time as a Calendar event can use this feature.
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Using MiniMovie
Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos.
To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder:
1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder.
2. Select the photo folder then tap > Auto MiniMovie.
3. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow.
Tap any of these themes to see its preview.
4. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow.
5. You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps such as
Facebook, Google Plus, or Omlet Chat.
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To create a MiniMovie from a selection of photos:
1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photos.
2. Tap to activate file selection.
3. After selecting your photos, tap MiniMovie.
4. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow.
Tap any of these themes to see its preview.
5. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows from ASUS > File Manager > Movies > MiniMovie.
6. You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps such as
Facebook, Google Plus, or Omlet Chat.
Using PlayTo
Play files from your Gallery to a compatible streaming device using PlayTo.
1. From the Gallery screen, tap or the folder where the file you want to screencast is located.
2. Tap > PlayTo.
3. In the next screen, select a compatible device to start screencasting your file.
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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 links
Share interesting links 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 > Share link.
3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the link.
Reading the pages later
When there’s an interesting piece of information online yet you don’t currently have the time to read it, you can mark it as a read later task. You can retrieve and read this page at a convenient time from the Do It Later app.
1. From the page, tap > Read later.
2. To retrieve the page, tap Asus > Do It Later from the Home screen.
NOTE: For details on browsing Read later pages, see
Catching up on my online reading now
.
Adding a new tab
Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website.
1. From the current page, tap > New tab or 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.
.
Bookmarking pages
Bookmark your favorite pages or websites so you can go back and browse them again.
To bookmark a page:
From the page, tap > Save to bookmarks. The next time you open your browser, you can quickly tap on your bookmarked page.
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Smartly read online
Your ASUS Tablet automatically enables the Smart Reader Mode on pages that contain a lot of items that you may find unnecessary or distracting such as banner ads, icons, or menu items. You can remove these items and read only the main contents of the page.
NOTE: Smart Reader Mode supports Wikipedia, CNN, ESPN, BCC, and NY Times sites.
To use the Smart Reader Mode:
• Tap the Smart Reader Mode icon to automatically remove any unnecessary or distracting items and show only the main contents of the page.
• From the Smart Reader Mode page, do any of the following:
• Tap to show your Reader’s List or saved pages.
• Tap to launch the Marker tool and select your preferred color, then swipe over the text that you want to highlight.
• Bring two fingers together or spread them apart to zoom in/out of a page.
Tap to open the Reader’s List
Tap to share the page with others or to save it to the
Reader’s List
Tap to launch the Marker Tool
Zoom in/out of a 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 > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear cache.
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 network so you can add an email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see
.
2.
3.
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.
Tap the mail provider you want to set up.
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 > Settings, then add an email account.
3. Tap the mail provider that you want to add.
4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account.
NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up email accounts
section to complete this setup process.
Setting up 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.
NOTE:
• 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.
3. Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap to sign in to your Gmail account.
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:
2. Tap to start creating a new event.
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.
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 Done 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:
2. Tap > Accounts > .
3. Tap the account you want to add.
4. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete adding the new account to Calendar.
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Creating an event from your account
After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your
ASUS Tablet to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps:
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 Done.
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.
2. Tap > Accounts.
3. Tap the accounts from which you want to receive alert reminders from.
NOTE:
• For details on setting up event alerts about your VIPs, see Adding an event to a VIP contact
.
• Get alerts or reminders as your What’s Next
.
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What’s Next
Do not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting emails from your VIP contacts. Set up your calendar of events, VIP groups, or weather update settings to get alerts and reminders of What’s Next. View your What’s Next alerts from the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.
Getting event reminders
To get your What’s Next event reminders and notifications, ensure the following:
• Set up your VIPs’ events info such as birthdays or anniversaries on the Contacts app. For
details, see Adding an event to a VIP contact .
• You can set up an event and set the reminder time in the Calendar app. For details, see
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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
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to get emailed invites or eventrelated alerts. For more details, see
.
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 emailed to the event organizer or host.
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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 the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.
Start event alert
A few minutes before the event, you’ll get a reminder that the event is about to start. You can call to give the organizer or host a heads up if you’re running late.
Cancelled event alert
You’ll get a cancellation alert when the organizer or host cancels the event.
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Rescheduled event alert
You’ll get an alert if the event has been postponed, rescheduled, or moved to another location.
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 network is turned on.
• Turn on the location access from > Settings > Location access.
2. Launch the Weather app in any of these two ways:
• Tap > Weather.
• From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
3. Tap > Edit then tap .
4. In the search box, enter the city or area whose weather updates you want 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. Tap the city’s or area’s weather data that you want to display on the What’s Next widget on the Home screen.
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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, 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. 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 then fill in the necessary information.
3. If you want to set the importance level, select High in the Importance field.
4. When you’re done, tap OK.
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 OK.
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.
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Catching up on my online reading now
You can retrieve pages that you’ve previously marked as read later tasks and catch up on your online reading at your convenience from the Do It Later app.
1. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later.
2. Select the page or pages that you want to read now, then tap Read now.
NOTE: For details on setting pages as read later tasks, see Reading the pages later .
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 Delete.
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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.
Sharing a note to the Cloud
Aside from your notebook, you may also share individual notes from your Supernote to your Cloud storage account. To do this:
1. Launch the notebook that contains the note you want to share.
2. Tap-and-hold the note you want to share.
3. In the pop-up screen, tap Share then select the type of file format you want to share it as.
4. In the next screen, select the Cloud storage account where you would like to share your note.
5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete sharing your selected note.
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File Manager
Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ASUS Tablet and its connected external storage devices.
Accessing the internal storage
To access the internal storage:
1. Tap > File Manager.
2. Tap > 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 > File Manager.
3. Tap > MicroSD to view the contents of your microSD card.
Accessing Cloud Storage
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see Staying connected .
To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts:
1. Tap > File Manager.
2. Tap then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud Storage.
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The Cloud
Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a
Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
ASUS WebStorage
Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS
WebStorage account.
NOTE: To enjoy the auto-upload function, enable Instant Upload from Settings > Instant Upload in your ASUS WebStorage.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see Staying connected .
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Data Transfer
Transfer your data such as contacts, calendar entries from your old mobile device to your ASUS
Tablet via Bluetooth technology.
To use Data Transfer:
1. Pair your old mobile device with your ASUS Tablet via Bluetooth.
NOTE: For more details on pairing devices, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device
.
2. From the All apps screen, tap Data transfer.
3. Tap process.
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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 2.0 apps.
To access ZenUI Help:
1. Tap > ASUS Support.
2. Tap ZenUI tips, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
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Fun and entertainment
Fun and entertainment
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Using a headset
Have the freedom to do other things while you 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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Play Games
Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun.
IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games.
Using Play Games
To use Play Games:
2. Tap the option you would like to use.
Tap to see an overview of your gaming activity. It also shows the gaming activity of your Google+ contacts.
Tap to show your gaming activities under the following options:
RECENT GAMES, ALL MY GAMES, INSTALLED
Tap to see all game notifications under the following options:
MATCHES, GIFTS & REQUESTS, QUESTS
Tap to view all your fellow contacts in Google who are also playing games via Play Store. You may view them under these options: FOLLOWING, YOU MAY KNOW
Tap to browse through games under the following categories:
FEATURED, POPULAR, POPULAR MULTIPLAYER
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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 network. For more details, see
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 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
Play To
Share
Edit info
Clear queue
Equalizer
Sleep timer
Settings
Feedback & Help
Tap to add the song to an existing playlist or create a new one to add the song to it.
Tap to scan and play the song to other devices nearby.
NOTE: For details, see
Tap to share the song via some apps or cloud accounts.
Tap to add some details about the song.
Tap Clear queue to remove all songs in the queue.
Tap to configure the Equalizer settings and get better audio for your songs.
Set the time when the music will stop playing.
Tap this option to configure the Music settings.
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 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 > Add songs.
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 Select All if you want to add all songs from your music list, album, folder, or from your favorite artists.
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PlayTo other devices
Use the PlayTo function to stream music from your ASUS Tablet to other Miracast or DLNA-enabled devices nearby.
To use PlayTo:
1. From a currently-playing song, tap > PlayTo.
2. Tap the device that you want to stream music to. Music from your ASUS Tablet will play or stream on the other device.
3. To stop PlayTo, tap > Disconnect.
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Staying connected
Staying connected
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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 > Settings.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
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 > Settings.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. See Quick settings on how to launch
Quick Settings screen.
Bluetooth®
Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS 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 > Settings.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.
NOTE: You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick Settings screen. See Quick settings on how to
launch Quick Settings screen.
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Pairing your ASUS 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.
• See the user guide that came with your device to learn how to enable its Bluetooth and set it to discoverable.
2. Tap your ASUS Tablet to make it visible to other 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
You can use your ASUS Tablet to link with other devices using Share Link, or link to a printer.
NOTE: 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.
3. Assign a unique SSID or network name and a strong 8-character password for your Wi-Fi hotspot. When done, tap Save.
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.
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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, then silde Bluetooth tethering to ON.
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PlayTo
PlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Your external display must have Miracast™ or DLNA® technology to support PlayTo app.
Launching PlayTo
There are two ways you can use to start using PlayTo from your ASUS Tablet.
From Quick settings
1. Setup the streaming-supported display you want to use with your ASUS Tablet.
2. Launch Quick settings on your ASUS Tablet then tap PlayTo.
3. Refer to the SSID shown on your streaming-supported display and select the same SSID on your ASUS Tablet to start pairing.
Once the connection is made, your streaming-supported display shows the same content currently shown on your ASUS Tablet.
From Settings
1. Tap > Settings.
2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More... then tap PlayTo.
3. Refer to the SSID shown on your streaming-supported display and select the same SSID on your ASUS Tablet to start pairing.
Once the connection is made, your streaming-supported display shows the same content currently shown on your ASUS Tablet.
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Travel and Maps
Travel and Maps
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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 What’s Next widget or app, and 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 alarm 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.
Numeric keypad
2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
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ZenLink
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Knowing ZenLink
Stay connected with the ASUS-exclusive ZenLink for maximum productivity. With these ZenLink apps, you can connect with other devices to share and receive files.
Your ZenLink comprises of the following apps: Share Link, PC 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:
1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Share Link.
PC Link
Use your computer to access and control your ASUS Tablet and its apps via the PC Link. It allows you to control your ASUS Tablet using your computer’s keyboard and mouse.
NOTE: Before using PC Link, ensure to install PC Link to your computer. Go to http://pclink.asus.com to download and install PC Link.
Using PC Link
To use PC Link:
1. Connect your ASUS Tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
2. In your ASUS Tablet, a pop-up screen Allow USB debugging appears. Tap OK to allow connection between your computer and your ASUS Tablet.
3. From your computer’s desktop, launch PC Link then click Connect.
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4. On the PC Link screen, click OK. When connected, you can access and control your device using the keyboard for typing and mouse for hand gestures.
Tap this to close PC Link
Tap this to maximize PC Link screen
Tap this to minimize PC Link screen
Tap this to view more PC Link settings
Understanding the PC Link settings
Click this icon to rotate the mirrored ASUS Tablet screen on your computer screen.
Click this icon to increase or decrease the volume.
Click this icon to capture a screenshot.
Click this icon to wake your ASUS Tablet or put it to sleep.
Click this icon to check for PC Link updates and assign a path for your screenshots.
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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:
1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Remote Link.
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 computer
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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
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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 delete 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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Audio Wizard
Audio Wizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Tablet for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios.
Using Audio Wizard
To use AudioWizard:
1. Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard.
2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.
When enabled, the ASUS Tablet auto-switches to the best audio quality for the currently-running ASUS app
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Splendid
ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. It enriches the color of your screen with its preset screen color modes.
Using Splendid
To use Splendid:
1. From your Home screen tap ASUS > Splendid.
2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Reading, Vivid, and Customized.
Balance mode
This mode provides a balanced display of color on your ASUS Tablet.
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Move to adjust the color temperature
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Reading mode
This mode provides a mild paper-like display that reduces eye strain for a comfortable reading experience on your ASUS Tablet.
Tap for Image and text reading mode
Tap for Text only reading mode
Vivid mode
This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Move to adjust the color temperature
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Customized mode
This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation.
Move to adjust the color temperature
Move to adjust hue
Tap to reset to factory defaults
Move to adjust saturation
NOTE: You can also quickly set the Splendid screen mode from the Quick settings panel.
Tap until you’ve selected your preferred screen color mode
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Power Saver
Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos.
Setting up Power Saver
Maximize, optimize, or customize the power of your ASUS Tablet with some smart power saving options.
1. Do any of the following to launch Power Saver:
• Swipe down with two fingers from the top to launch the Quick Settings panel, then tap
Smart saving.
• Tap ASUS > Power Saver.
2. Slide Smart saving to ON.
3. Select any of these modes:
• Ultra-saving mode: Disconnects the network connection when your ASUS Tablet is idle to fully maximize its battery life.
• Optimized mode: Extends the battery life while your ASUS Tablet stays connected to your network.
• Customized mode: Allows you to set up the power settings for your frequent activities.
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Customizing Power Saver
Set the brightness level for your frequent activities such as reading emails or ebooks, watching videos, browsing websites, and listening to music. You can also enable the power saving function for some apps or enable the auto-disconnection of your network when your ASUS Tablet is asleep.
1. From .
2. Tick an activity, then set the brightness level in percentage.
3. If you want to enable the auto-disconnection of your network, tick IM and other apps using
push notification. Your ASUS Tablet will automatically disconnect from your network when it is idle, and will resume the network connection when you wake up your ASUS Tablet.
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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
1. Tap then tap Settings.
2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About.
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.
1. Tap then tap Settings > Backup and reset.
2. From the Backup & reset window, you can:
• Backup my data: This feature backs up your data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers when enabled.
• Backup account: Allows you to specify the account you to be associated when you save your backup.
• Automatic Restore: This features facilitates restoration of backed up settings and data when you reinstall an app.
• 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.
1. Tap then tap Settings > Lock Screen.
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.
• Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your
ASUS Tablet is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice.
• Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen is locked.
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Setting your ASUS 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. 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 and IMEI of your ASUS Tablet, tap Status.
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Appendix
Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by doing one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For FCC and IC e-labelling information, please go to Settings > About > Regulatory information.
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RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels.
The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC is 1.14 W/kg when placed next to the body.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found at www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page after searching on FCC ID: MSQP01M.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The IC ID for this device is 3568A-P01M.
For FCC and IC e-labelling information, please go to Settings > About > Regulatory information.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions.
Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html
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Canada, avis d’Industrie Canada (IC)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et CAN ICES-
3(B)/NMB-3(B).
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement. L’identifiant IC de cet appareil est 3568A-P01M.
Pour les informations d’étiquette électrique de FCC et IC, s’il vous plaît aller à Paramètres > À
propos > infos réglementaires.
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par cet appareil sans fil est inférieure à la limite d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industrie Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Specific Absorption Rate –
Taux d’absorption spécifique) d’IC lorsqu’il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d’exposition à des appareils portables.
Ce périphérique est homologué pour l’utilisation au Canada. Pour consulter l’entrée correspondant
à l’appareil dans la liste d’équipement radio (REL - Radio Equipment List) d’Industrie Canada rendezvous sur: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng
Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l’exposition aux RF au Canada rendez-vous sur: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html
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 .
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.
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Prevention of Hearing Loss
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
À pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.
For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1:2000 and/or EN50332-2:2003 standard required by French Article L.5232-1.
CE Mark Warning
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and recognition of conformity.
The highest CE SAR value for the device is 0.567 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
ENERGY STAR complied product
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
All ASUS slate computers with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The display will be automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes user inactivity. Users could wake your computer through click the display, or press the power button.
Please visit http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.
gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products.
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IC Warning Statement
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios. The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada.
Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être situés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur, exception faites des radios intégrées qui ont été testées. La fonction de sélection de l’indicatif du pays est désactivée pour les produits commercialisés aux
États-Unis et au Canada.
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 0 cm to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of the mobile device.
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 mm 2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75 mm 2 .
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
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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.
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 .
Regional notice for Singapore
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DB103778
This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards.
Model name: P01M (Z580C/Z8050C)
Manufacturer:
Address:
Authorised representative in Europe:
Address:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
ASUS Computer GmbH
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY
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EU 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:
Address, City:
Country: declare the following apparatus:
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
GERMANY
Product name :
Model name :
ASUS Tablet
P01M
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
EMC – Directive 2004/108/EC (until April 19th, 2016) and Directive 2014/30/EU (from April 20th, 2016)
EN 55022:2010+AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2014,ClassA
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
R&TTE – Directive 1999/5/EC
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 300 330-1 V1.7.1(2010-02)
EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1(2010-02)
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
EN 62479:2010
EN 50332-1:2000
EN 50332-2:2003
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(2010-09)
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
LVD – Directive 2006/95/EC (until April 19th, 2016) and Directive 2014/35/EU (from April 20th, 2016)
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A12: 2011
EN 60950-1: 2006 / A2: 2013
EN 60065:2002 / A12: 2011
Ecodesign – Directive 2009/125/EC
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008
Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009
Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009
Regulation (EU) No. 617/2013
RoHS – Directive 2011/65/EU
Ver. 160217
CE marking
Equipment Class 1
(EU conformity marking)
Signature
Jerry Shen
Printed Name
CEO
Position
Taipei, Taiwan
Place of issue
25/05/2015
Original Declaration Date
04/03/2016
Corrected Declaration Date
2016
Year to begin affixing CE marking
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