Asus P525- User Manual

7 System information ............................................................................ 121 Restoring default factory settings .................................................... 122 Chapter 8: Device components status ASUS status icon ........................................................

11 Getting started Chapter • Getting to know your P• Getting your device ready• Starting up• The Today screen 1

1 Getting to know your P Top features Left side features Front features 1. 2. 45. 6 7. 9. 10 11.12.13. 14. 17.18.19 20. 15. 16. Components : Stylus Mini-SD slotI Infrared (IR) port Camera button Voice Command/Record button Volume controller Reset button Earpiece receiver Notification LED LCD touch s...

1 Device components description No. Item Description 1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen. 2 Mini-SD slot Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card. 3 Infrared (IR) port Allows you to beam data to another device that has an infrared port. 4 Camera/Shutter but...

1 Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P525, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory.Your P525 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion batte...

18 Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device.2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wal...

1 Powering your device Make sure that your P525 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button Starting up 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a...

1 Tap to open the Start menu Tap to setup date, time, and alarm. Displays the current network . provider and connection status . Tap to set user information Tap to open messages Tap to setup tasks Tap to setup profile Tap to read or make appointments Tap to sign in Pocket MSN Tap to display call his...

Status indicators Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators. Icon Description General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Call ...

Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait2. Landscape (right-handed)3. Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing l...

Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. Tap Start to display the start menu items: You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu.To do this: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus . 2. Select the check boxes of the...

7 Entering data Chapter • Using the Input Panel• Writing and drawing on the screen• Recording voice• Using ActiveSync™• Synchronizing with Exchange Server• Searching information• Getting Help 2

8 Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods available on your device including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer,...

Using the on-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can key in text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. To input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard . 2. Key in text by tapping keys on the ...

0 Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text.To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer . 2. Write letters, numbers, symbol...

1 Using T input T9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the keypad, T9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word.To switch to T9 input: Use joystick to select word Press to delete character or selected text to the left Alph...

Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber.To use the Trans...

Writing and drawing on the screen You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing . If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing . To set the defa...

Recording voice You can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note using your device.To start a voice recording: 1. Press and hold the Record button while recording.2. Release to stop recording.3. Tap to close and exit. To create a voice recording using Notes: 1. Tap Start > Programs > ...

Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with E...

8 Synchronizing via USB You can connect to your device using the bundled USB cable to synchronize to your computer.To synchronize your device via USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end...

Synchronizing via Bluetooth You can connect your device to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless technology. To synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Configure Bluetooth in your computer to support ActiveSync. Refer to the ActiveSync Help in your computer for instructions. 2. Turn on Blueto...

0 To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: Synchronizing with Exchange Server 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source . 2. In the Server Address field, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next . If necessary, tap the check box This server requir...

Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule . 2. Refer to the table for input details. Volume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or ...

Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for files and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages...

Getting Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device.To get help for a program: • From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help . A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.

Phone features Chapter • Using the phone• Making a call• Receiving a call 3

Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P525 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy SIM card contacts to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you t...

7 Adjusting the device volume To adjust the device volume: 1. Tap the speaker icon.2. From the volume menu, you can: • Adjust the phone volume or device volume by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On , Vibrate , or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings. You can also ...

8 You can make a phone call using either the key pad or phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Using the keypad To make a call using the keypad: 1. Enter the number of the party you wish to call, then press . If you pressed the wr...

Dialled numbers appear here Phone pad features Press to delete number to the left Press to set speed dial Press to launch Call History Press to make call Press to launch menu Press to launch Contacts list Numeric keypad Press to hold call Press to end call Press to launch menu Displays the current c...

1 Using the Speed Dial With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply tap and hold on the Phone pad to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Make sure that entry ...

Using Voice Command To make a phone call using voice command: 1. Press the voice command button on the left side of your device. 2. From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” 3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list. 4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the con...

Wireless features Chapter • Using Bluetooth ® • Using WLAN (IEEE 80.11b) • Using Infrared (IR)• Setting a GPRS connection 4

8 Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset Mono headset setup 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. 2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager . 3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New. 4. From the Bluetooth Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup the...

1 NOTES: • To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time. • To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions. 5. Tap Finish to initiate connection. Using a Bluet...

Configuring WLAN To configure WLAN in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon. 2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs: • Wi-Fi Status • Setting • IP Info • Site Survey NOTE: Tap ? for Wi-Fi Help. Wi-Fi Status Displays the ...

70 Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections . 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect . Tap Delete if you want to delete selected...

71 Disconnecting GPRS To disconnect GPRS: 1. Tap from the status bar. 2. From the pop-up callout, tap Disconnect . 3. Tap to exit. If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connect...

7 Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider.To connect via GPRS Tool: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2...

7 My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classified documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-defined password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. Enabling My Secrets To enable My Secrets using Express Mode...

7 Unlocking My Secrets To unlock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock . 3. Key in correct password. You can now use My Secrets folder.

77 Locking My Secrets To lock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock . The My Secrets icon changes to indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.

78 My Secrets setting To modify the My Secrets settings: 1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting . 3. Key in correct password. My Secrets Setting allows you to modify any of the following: • Security setting • Password • Password Hint

81 Disabling My Secrets To disable My Secrets: 1. From Today screen, tap Start > Programs > My Secrets or Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen and from the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting . 2. Select Security Setting tab, then tap Stop Security .

8 Multimedia features Chapter • Using the camera• Viewing pictures and video 6

8 The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera: • Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or • Press the Camera button on the left side of your device. Using the camera Camera button...

87 Joystick functions in camera mode The following describes the 5-way joystick functions in Camera mode: ㄅㄉㄚ ㄍㄐㄞ ㄆㄊㄛ ㄇㄋㄜ ㄏ ㄔ ㄠ ㄡ ㄈㄌㄝ ㄎㄑㄟ ㄔㄘㄣㄧ ㄕㄙㄤㄨ ㄖㄥㄩ ㄓㄗㄢㄦ 1 2 abc def ghi j k l mno p q r s tuv w x y z 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 + ok C ENTER/ACTION Button Forward Up Down Backward Up In camera preview mode, pr...

88 Available capture modes Your device camera can be set to two capture modes: • Camera mode - Camera mode allows you to take photos, and save them to your device or MiniSD. You can also configure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnification, adjust the picture quality,...

8 Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Flash light status Macro mode status Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode status Effects icon Picture resolution Tap to close camera Tap to zoom in Tap to zoom o...

0 Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / ]- indicates the picture quality used. • Flash light status icon [ / / ] - indicates the camera flash status. • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the camera is in macro mode. •...

1 Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings.To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Camera options shortcut menu

7 Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set otherwise, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Done . You can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen.To take a photo: 1. Aim device to your subject then hal...

8 Other options Tap Menu to access the following options: • Save to Contact• Send via MMS• Send via e-mail• Send via BCR (Business Card Reader) Save to Contact To save to contacts: 1. Tap Menu then tap Save to contact . 2. From the Contact screen, select contact where you want the image saved then t...

101 Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video . recording time Default storage icon . Video resolution Tap to close camera Tap to zoom in Tap to zoom out Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Capture mode icons: Camera mode Video mode Tap...

10 Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Flash light status icon [ ] - this icon appears when the flash light is enabled. • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the video is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage f...

10 Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings.To launch video options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Video options . shortcut menu

107 Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: To record video: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the...

11 Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and video To view pictures and video: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos . 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. • To view pictures or launch video clips stored ...

11 Other features Chapter • Business Card Reader• Setting ring tone• Wake-up setting• Mode switcher• System information• Restoring factory default settings 7

11 The Business Card Reader is a character recognition tool that scans and identifies the printed text on a business card then automatically categorizes the information and sends it to your Contact list. Using a picture file of a business card, Business Card Reader analyzes the appearance of the det...

117 With P525 you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. You can easily configure your favorite song our sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection To add ring tone to the selection catego...

10 Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks.To use the mode switcher, press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. Mode switcher button You can configure the mode switcher and define the switcher type or select items...

11 The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version.To launch the System Information: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon. 2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. Tap Version tab to d...

1 This option allows you to restore the default factory settings.To restore default settings: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Default Settings . 2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password field to confirm that you want to restore to default settings.3. Tap Ok . Restoring default factory settings WARNING: This ...

1 Device components status Chapter • ASUS Status icon 8

1 CPU mode setting Allows you to select the CPU mode (Turbo, Standard, Power Saving). Tap to check Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode.

17 Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory. Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory.

10 Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g. with some lithium batteries), the following applies: – if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the...

11 Operator access with a tool If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access. A...

1 WARNING The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations.

1 ASUS Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2894-3447; Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P , are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that i...

1 Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Hotline: 0800-093-456 (Toll-Free call from Taiwan only) Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://tw.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http...