Asus P526 User Manual

P526 User Manual
2 E3125 First Edition May 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUS T elecom (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair , modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.
3 T able of Contents P526 specications ............................................................................... 8 Package contents .................................................................................. 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P526 ................................................................ 12 Layout ..................................................................................................... 12 Device components description .................................................................... 14 Getting your device ready ................................................................... 16 Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................ 16 Charging the battery...................................................................................... 18 Starting up ............................................................................................ 19 Powering your device .................................................................................... 19 Using the stylus ............................................................................................. 19 Calibrating P526............................................................................................ 20 Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20 The T oday screen ................................................................................ 21 Status indicators............................................................................................ 22 Screen orientation ......................................................................................... 25 Start menu..................................................................................................... 26
4 Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel ......................................................................... 28 Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 28 Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 29 Using the Letter Recognizer .......................................................................... 30 Using T9 input ............................................................................................... 31 Using the T ranscriber .................................................................................... 32 Writing and drawing on the screen .................................................... 33 Recording voice ................................................................................... 34 Using ActiveSync™ ............................................................................. 36 Synchronizing via mini-USB .......................................................................... 38 Synchronizing with Exchange Server ................................................ 39 Setting the synchronization schedule ............................................................ 41 Searching information ......................................................................... 42 Getting Help ......................................................................................... 43 Chapter 3: Phone features Using phone ........................................................................................ 46 Phone pad ..................................................................................................... 46 Adjusting the volume ..................................................................................... 46 Making a call ........................................................................................ 47 Using the alphanumeric keypad .................................................................... 47 Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 49 Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 49
5 Using the Speed Dial .................................................................................... 50 Using V oice Commander .............................................................................. 51 Receiving a call .................................................................................... 52 Chapter 4: Wireless features Using the Wireless Manager ............................................................... 54 Using Bluetooth ® ............................................................................................. 55 Overview ..................................................................................................... 55 Activating Bluetooth in your device ............................................................... 55 Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 59 Connecting GPRS ......................................................................................... 62 Disconnecting GPRS .................................................................................... 63 Using the GPRS T ool .................................................................................... 64 Chapter 5: Multimedia features Using the camera ................................................................................ 67 Launching the camera................................................................................... 67 Camera mode screen.................................................................................... 69 T aking photos ................................................................................................ 76 Video mode screen ....................................................................................... 77 Recording videos .......................................................................................... 82 Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................. 83 Viewing pictures and videos .......................................................................... 83
6 Chapter 6: Other features ASUS Launcher ................................................................................... 86 Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................ 86 ASUS CallFilter .................................................................................... 87 Launching ASUS CallFilter ............................................................................ 87 Using ASUS CallFilter ................................................................................... 89 Remote Presenter ................................................................................ 92 Using the Remote Presenter ......................................................................... 92 Windows Live™ ................................................................................... 99 Signing up ..................................................................................................... 99 Meeting Time Planner ........................................................................ 104 Setting ring tone ................................................................................ 105 Adding ring tone to selection ....................................................................... 105 Changing the ring tone ................................................................................ 106 W ake-up setting ................................................................................. 107 Mode switcher .................................................................................... 108 System information ........................................................................... 109 Restoring default factory settings ....................................................1 10 Chapter 7: Device component status ASUS status icon ...............................................................................1 12 USB setting ..................................................................................................1 13 LCD Brightness ............................................................................................ 1 14
7 Battery ....................................................................................................1 14 Memory ....................................................................................................1 15 Storage card memory................................................................................... 1 15 Programs running in memory .......................................................................1 16 Settings ....................................................................................................1 16 Notices .................................................................................................1 18 Contact information ........................................................................... 122
8 P526 specications Processor TI OMAP 850 Operating System Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ 6 Memory 128 MB NAND Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.6-inch, 320 x 240 TFT T ouchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 65,536 color and LED back-lighting Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE and GPS with internal antenna GPS Built-in SiRF star III chipset GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 2.0 mega-pixel xed focus camera Connectivity Bluetooth : V1.2 USB : USB Client 1.1 Battery capacity 1300 mAh Lithium Ion Expansion slot MicroSD card slot Audio 2.5 mm audio port Built-in microphone and stereo output speaker Weight 1 15g (with battery) Dimension 1 10 x 58 x 15.4 mm T alk time* 4 hrs (* vary with different networking environment and scenario) Standby time* 150 hrs (*v ary with different networking environment and scenario) NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.
9 Package contents Check your P526 package for the following items: P ASUS P526 device P Battery P AC Adapter P Mini-USB cable P Headset P Stylus P Car cell phone charger P Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal) P Protection case P Getting Started CD P User Manual P Quick Start Guide P W arranty Card NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . CAUTION: • T o reduce risk of re, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details. • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. • Dispose of used batteries properly . Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery .
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1 1 Getting started C ha p t er • Getting to know your P526 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The T oday screen 1
12 Getting to know your P526 T op features Left side features Front features 4 6 10 Components : Power button Jog dial I OK button Notication LED Earpiece receiver LCD touch screen Left Soft key Start button V oice Commander/Record button Right Soft key Call key End key Mode switcher button Alphanumeric keypad Clear key Mic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 Layout 1 2 3 5 8 9 1 1 13 16 14 15 7 12
13 17 Getting to know your P526 Bottom features Right side features Rear features 25 26 23 Components : GPS antenna connector Stereo speaker Camera lens Battery compartment Hold button Camera button Reset button MicroSD slot Stylus Headphone slot Mini-USB connector 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 20 21 22 24 27 19 27 17
14 Device components description No. Item Description 1 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF . 2 Jog dial This three-direction jog dial allows you to conveniently navigate through menus without necessarily using the stylus. 3 OK button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open application. 4 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following: • Green - Phone fully charged. • Flashing green - Network detected. • Red - Phone is charging. • Flashing red - Event notication. • Flashing blue - Bluetooth ® or GPS is ON. 5 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls. 6 LCD touch screen This 2.6-inch, 65,536-color , 240 x 320-resolution, touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write, draw , or make selections using the stylus. 7 Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button. 8 Start button Press to launch the Start menu. 9 V oice Commander/Record button Press to launch the V oice Commander application. Press and hold to launch voice recording. 10 Right Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button. 1 1 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call. 12 End key Press to end a call or a GPRS connection. 13 Mode/T ask Switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.
15 Device components description No. Item Description 14 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers. 15 Clear key Press to clear input character to the left. 16 Mic Used to make or receive phone calls, record sounds, record voice, or say voice commands. 17 GPS antenna connector Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal reception. 18 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls. 19 Camera lens 2-megapixel xed lens for taking pictures. 20 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device. 21 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen. 22 Camera button Press and hold over three seconds to launch the camera. In camera mode, press to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording video and press again to stop. 23 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device. 24 Micro-SD slot Insert a Micro-SD storage card into this slot. 25 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw , or select items on the touch screen. 26 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port 27 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery .
16 Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P526, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number , subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory . Y our P526 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery . New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at least four (4) times. We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately fteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge. Getting your device ready 1. Remove the battery compartment cover . NOTE: When turned on, the device automatically turns off after you open the battery compartment to prevent data loss. CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualied battery . T o install a SIM card and battery:
17 2. Remove the battery . 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace battery compartment cover .
18 Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the rst time. T o charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notication LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging. • If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on.
19 Powering your device Make sure that your P526 is fully-charged before starting the device for the rst time. T o 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 pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P526. • Use the stylus to write, draw , select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select it. • T ap and hold an item to see a menu. Stylus
20 Calibrating P526 Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. T o calibrate your screen: Locking the keys and buttons Y ou can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or launching any application. T o lock the keys and buttons: 1. Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device. 2. Slide the hold button downward to lock. 3. T o unlock, slide the hold button upward. Hold button 1. T ap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen then follow succeeding calibration screen instructions.
21 T ap to open the Start menu T ap to setup date, time, and alarm T ap to launch Wireless Manager T ap to set user information T ap to open messages T ap to setup tasks T ap to setup prole T ap to launch Live search engine T ap to display call history Indicates the battery status T ap to adjust volume Displays the signal status T ap to view connectivity status T ap to set Call Filter T ap to display system CPU, USB setting, LCD brightness, battery , memory , and MicroSD status T ap to launch Contacts list T ap to change screen orientation Displays the Bluetooth ® connection status The T oday screen The T oday screen displays information useful to you. Y ou can congure the T oday screen to have all the important information you need. • T o access the T oday screen, tap Start > T oday . • T o personalize the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > T oday . The following describes the common information found on the today screen: Status bar T ap to read or make appointments
22 Status indicators Refer to the table below for the T oday 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. Synchronization error . Call forwarded. Call in progress. Call on hold. Missed call. New message.
23 Status indicators Icon Description New voice mail. No cellular phone service. No signal. Searching for cellular phone service. Indicates signal strength. Sound OFF . Sound ON. Battery low . Battery extremely low . Battery partially charged. Battery charging. Battery fully charged.
24 Status indicators Icon Description Searching Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi active. Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or Meeting mode on. Bluetooth headset connected. Bluetooth head connected with sound. Appears when you set the alarm No SIM installed. Notice indicator . T ap to view notice. Pocket MSN service notication. Pocket MSN chat is online.
25 Screen orientation Y ou can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape 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 longer text les. T o change the screen orientation, tap Start > Setting > System tab > Screen then select the orientation you want. Y ou can also change the orientation by tapping the icon. Portrait mode Landscape mode
26 Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. T ap Start to display the start menu items: Y ou can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. T o do this: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. Y ou can select up to seven (7) items. Portrait mode Landscape mode
27 Entering data C ha p t er • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help 2
28 Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a eld 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 including: Block Recognizer , Keyboard, Letter Recognizer , and T ranscriber. Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text. T o use the Block Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Block Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. Input panel • Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box. • Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box. • T ap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations and other special characters. • T ap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters. T ap for special characters
29 Using the On-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can input text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. T o input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Keyboard. 2. Input text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel T o enlarge the on-screen keyboard: 1. T ap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Option. 2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list. 3. T ap Large Keys.
30 Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. T o use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. • Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box. • Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box. • Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box. • T ap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations and other special characters. • T ap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters. Input panel T ap for special characters
31 Using T9 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. Press to delete character or selected text to the left Alpha-numeric keypad Word list T o switch to T9 input, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap T9. T9 input shortcuts • T o key in a word or number , tap the keys on the keypad. • T o insert a word or number from the word list: a. Use jog dial to move highlighted bar on word list. b. Press jog dial to add selected word or number . c. Press to delete previous character or highlighted text.
32 Using the T ranscriber T ranscriber 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 . T o use the T ranscriber: 1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile. 2. T ap the Input Panel arrow , then tap T ranscriber . T o write using T ranscriber (using Notes): 1. T ap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear . 2. Use the stylus to write on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text after you lift the stylus from the screen. T o edit text: 1. Draw a line across the text you want to edit. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line will disappear and the selected text will be highlighted. 2. Y ou can now rewrite the text or use the T ranscriber gestures to edit your selected text. See Help for the T ranscriber gestures. Input panel T ap for Help
33 W riting and drawing on the screen Y ou 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 T yping . T o set the default input mode for Notes: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options. 3. In the Default mode: box, tap the down arrow and select any of the following: • Writing - if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note. • T yping - if you want to create a typed note. 4. Set the other options according to your preference. 5. T ap when nished. T o write a note: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap New. 3. Write your text on the screen. 4. When nished, tap to return to the Notes list.
34 Recording voice At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note while using your device. T o create a voice recording: Press and hold the V oice Commander button to begin recording. Or , you can follow the given steps: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap New. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar , tap Menu > View Recording T oolbar . 4. T ap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. T ap the stop icon when nished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 7. T ap . Press and hold to launch voice recorder
35 T o add a recording to a saved note: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar , tap Menu > View Recording T oolbar . 4. T ap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. T ap the stop icon when nished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 7. T ap .
36 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 Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server , you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off. During synchronization, ActiveSync compares the data in your device with the data in your computer or Exchange Server , and updates all data with recent changes. Y ou can select and synchronize data in the following locations using ActiveSync: • Contacts • Calendar • Email • T asks • Notes • Favorites • Files • Media Y ou can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing. ActiveSync is already installed in your device, but before you can synchronize data with your computer , you must rst install ActiveSync in your computer . Install ActiveSync from the Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package. After you have installed ActiveSync, set up a sync relationship between your device and your computer . ActiveSync recognizes your device and automatically transfers the synchronization settings you have in your device.
37 If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider , obtain the name of the Exchange Server , user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard. T o install and congure ActiveSync in your computer: 1. Insert the Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 3. After the setup is complete, the Sync Setup Wizard automatically starts when you connect your device to your computer . Follow screen instructions to complete the wizard. 4. From the Sync Setup Wizard, you can: • Congure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange Server . Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input. • Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device. 5. Select the information type that you want to synchronize. 6. After you nish the wizard, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device. Y ou can disconnect the device after the synchronization is complete. NOTE: • When connected, your device is automatically synchronized with your computer . ActiveSync synchronizes everytime you make a change on either the device or computer . • Y ou cannot use WLAN to synchronize database. • Refer to your Windows ® Mobile Help, for more information about ActiveSync synchronization.
38 Synchronizing via mini-USB Y ou can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your computer . T o synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer , connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer . Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.
39 T o 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 eld, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary , tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection .
40 4. T ap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server . T o change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. T ap Finish when done. 3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next. 5. Start the sync process.
41 Setting the synchronization schedule T o set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Refer to the table for input details. V olume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off-peak times list. While roaming Check Use above settings while roaming. Sending messages Check Send outgoing items immediately.
42 Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for les and other items stored in your device or the external MicroSD card. Y ou can search by le name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar , Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and T asks. Y ou can also lter your search to les larger than 64 KB. T o search for a le or an item: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Search. 2. In Search for eld, input the le name, word, or other information you want to search. 3. In T ype eld, select the data type to help you lter your search. 4. T ap Search. Found items are listed in Results. 5. In the Results list, tap the item with the information you need.
43 Getting Help Y ou can easily nd Help for using any program on the device. T o get help for a program: • From the T oday screen or program, tap Start > Help. A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.
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45 Phone features C ha p t er • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call 3
46 Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P526 to make and receive calls. Y ou can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from installed SIM card to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History , Speed Dial, and Phone settings. T o launch the Phone pad, do any of the following: • T ap Start > Phone. • Press . Adjusting the volume T o adjust the phone or device volume: 1. T ap from the status bar . 2. From the volume menu, you can: • Move the slider to adjust device or phone volume. • T ap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings. • Use the jog dial to adjust volume or set mode.
47 Y ou can make a phone call using the phone pad. Y ou can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History , Speed Dial, or V oice Commander . Using the alphanumeric keypad T o make a call using the alphanumeric keypad: 1. Ensure the device is not on hold. 2. Input the number of the party you want to call then press Call key . If you pressed the wrong number , press Clear key to erase number to the left. 3. T alk to the called party when connected. 4. When nished, press End key to end the call. Making a call Press to end call Press to call dialled number Press to clear input to the left Alphanumeric keypad
48 Phone pad features Press to hold call Press to end call Press to launch menu Displays the current call status Press to mute Press to launch Contacts list Press to launch keypad Press to turn speaker ON/OFF Press to take notes Using Smart dialer Smart Dialer utilizes the predened alphabets or letters assigned to keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Example: has letters a, b, and c. has d, e, f; and so on. Following the sequence of keys pressed, Smart Dialer displays items from your Contacts or previous calls containing the alphabets of the pressed key . As shown in the example, keys 3, 4, and 2 were pressed, so all items beginning with the letter d, e, or f; items whose second letter is g, h, or i; and items whose third letter is a, b, or c are displayed.
49 Making calls from Contacts T o make a call directly from Contacts: 1. Press the Right Soft key or from the T oday screen, tap Contacts. 2. Y ou can do any of the following to make a call: • T ap name of contact, then from the Contacts screen, tap Call. • T ap name of contact, then press . • Y ou can also tap and hold the contact, and from the shortcut menu tap Call Work, Call Home, or Call Mobile . • T ap Enter a name... then input the name or number you want to call from Contacts. T ap Call or press the Left Soft Key to dial the selected item. Making calls from Call History T o make a call from the call history: 1. T ap Start > Phone. 2. On the Phone pad, tap the Call History button. 3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number , then tap Call. T o look for more numbers in other categories, tap Menu > Filter and tap a category . Y ou can also launch Call History from the T oday screen by pressing the Left Soft Key . Call History button
50 Using the Speed Dial With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single press. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply press and hold to dial the contact’s number . T o create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Make sure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list. 2. T ap Start > Phone. 3. T ap the Speed Dial button on the Phone pad. 4. T ap Menu > New. 5. T ap a contact from the list then tap Select. 6. In the Location box, select an available key then tap OK. T o delete a Speed Dial entry: • In the Speed Dial list, tap and hold an entry then tap Delete.
51 Using V oice Commander T o make a phone call using voice commander: 1. Press the V oice Commander button beside the Right Soft key . 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 “Y es” or “No” after the conrmation question. If you said “Y es”, the application proceeds and dials the number; otherwise, it returns to the V oice Commander menu. 5. Say “Goodbye” or tap to exit V oice Commander . NOTES: T o use Voice Commander while using a headset, press the answer button* on the headset then follow given instructions. (* Answer button may not be available in some headset models.) Press to launch V oice Commander
52 When you receive a call, a message prompts and allows you to answer or reject the incoming call. T o answer or reject an incoming call: • T o answer a call tap Answer, or press Call key . • T o reject an incoming call, tap Ignore , or press End key . TIP: Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode. Receiving a call T o terminate a call: • T ap End or press End key to terminate an incoming or outgoing call. The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call: • T ap Answer to receive call or • T ap Ignore to dismiss call. Call key End key
53 Wireless features C ha p t er • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth ® • Setting a GPRS connection 4
54 The Wireless Manager allows you to enable or disable your wireless connections in a single location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an airplane ight. T o use the Wireless Manager: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 2. T ap Wireless Manager. 3. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following: • T ap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off. If it is already turned off, the button is a lighter color and displays an icon marked with an X. • T ap to turn all wireless connections on or off. • T ap Menu to change settings for one of the displayed wireless connection types. Using the Wireless Manager T ap to turn all wireless connections on or off T ap to turn Phone connection on or off T ap to turn Bluetooth ® connection on or off T ap to exit Wireless Manager T ap to change settings 4. T ap Done or to exit Wireless Manager .
55 Overview Bluetooth ® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (i.e. beam les, tasks, contacts) with other devices with Bluetooth features. • Use Bluetooth service. After you connect to another device or computer using Bluetooth, you can use the services available on that device. Activating Bluetooth in your device Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device. Y ou can access the Wireless Manager by performing any of the following: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wireless Manager icon. 2. From the Wireless Manager screen, tap Bluetooth. Y ou can also launch Wireless Manager from the T oday screen by tapping the Wireless Manager icon. Using Bluetooth ® NOTES: When not in use, deactivate Bluetooth in your device to conserve battery power . T ap to launch Wireless Manager
56 Adding Bluetooth devices 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to add and the device is set as Discoverable. 2. T ap Start > Settings > Connections then tap Bluetooth icon. 3. T ap Add new device... to search for available Bluetooth devices. The search may take a while. 4. Select the device you want to connect with then tap Next or press the Right Soft key .
57 6. Input the display name for this connection. 5. When prompted, input the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next or press the Right Soft key . Y ou can nd the passcode in the documentation that came with the connecting device.
58 7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect more devices.
59 Y our P526 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 1 15 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing. T o set a GPRS connection in your device: Setting a GPRS connection 1. From the T oday screen, tap on the status bar . 2. T ap Settings on the message prompt. 3. From the Settings screen, select the Connections tab then tap Connections icon. Pop-up callout
60 4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new modem connection. 5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.
61 6. Input the Access point name. 7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.
62 Connecting GPRS T o connect GPRS: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections . 3. T ap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect . T ap Delete if you want to delete selected connection setting. 4. When connected, tap to exit. NOTE: • When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority . We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.
63 Disconnecting GPRS T o disconnect GPRS: 1. T ap from the status bar . 2. From the pop-up callout, tap Disconnect . 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 connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. 2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you are using Internet Explorer , the default site will be displayed. Pop-up callout NOTE: • If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange Server automatically , synchronization will occur after you connect again. • GPRS will automatically reconnect everytime you launch an application that requires GPRS connection (e.g., Internet Explorer or Pocket MSN).
64 Using the GPRS T ool The GPRS T ool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider . T o connect via GPRS T ool: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. Y ou can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting screen, select your GPRS provider from the list. NOTE: • Operators vary in different regions. • The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used at the same time.
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66 Multimedia features C ha p t er • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and videos 5
67 The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera T o start using the camera: • T ap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or • Press and hold the Camera button on the right side of your device. Using the camera Camera button T o exit the Camera: • T ap the exit icon on the camera screen. NOTE: • By default, the preview screen is set to landscape. • After launching the camera, your device is set to camera mode by default. • In camera mode, the camera button function as shutter button. Camera/shutter button
68 A vailable capture modes Y our 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 MicroSD. Y ou can also congure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnication, adjust the picture quality , apply effects, and modify other advanced settings. • Video mode - V ideo mode enables you to record audio/video clips. Like in camera mode, it also allows you to select the magnication, set the video size, apply some effects, select target storage, and modify advanced video settings. Supported formats Using the camera mode or video mode, the images or video clip captured are stored in the following formats: • Still image (Camera mode) - JPEG (.jpg) • Video (V ideo mode) - 3GP (.3gp), MPEG-4 (.mp4)
69 Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode icon Effects icon Picture resolution T ap to zoom in T ap to zoom out T ap to close camera T ap to launch camera menu Number of available shots Capture modes: Camera mode Video mode T ap to preview Pictures and Videos
70 Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / ]- indicates the picture quality used. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured images and videos clips. • Scene mode icon [ / / ] - indicates the scene mode used. • Timer icon [ / ] - when the camera timer is enabled (5 seconds or 10 seconds), the corresponding timer icon appears. When you press the shutter button or the navigation button to take a picture, the count down begins and picture is taken after the time set. • Burst mode icon [ / ] - indicates the number of frames in burst mode. • Effects icon [ / / / ] - indicates the effects used. • Picture resolution [ / / / / / ] - shows the resolution used. When set to 1600x1200 resolution, the zoom in/zoom out function is disabled. • Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit camera. • Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen. • Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen. • Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and preview your images in thumbnails. • Menu [ ] - tap to launch camera menu options. • Remaining shots information - shows the remaining, available shots of pictures based on the current settings.
71 Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. T o launch options menu: 1. T ap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Camera options shortcut menu
72 Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. Scene The Scene option allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event. Select Auto to use best setting for any scene. Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture.
73 Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. The picture quality is set to Super Fine by default. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnication allowed. Self-Timer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button.
74 Burst Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in succession with one press of the camera/ shutter button. Frame Allows you to set a frame. NOTE: Ensure that you have set the screen resolution to 320 x 240 before setting frame. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following conguration options: Black-White , Negative , Solarize , and Sepia . Set to Normal for no effect.
75 Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card. Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Burst interval
76 T aking 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. Y ou can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen. T o take a photo: 1. Aim device to your subject then press camera/shutter button. 2. When the icon appears, make sure the device is stable and not shaking. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to take more photos. NOTE: The image is automatically saved to the default storage location and can be viewed using the Pictures and Videos application.
77 Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Effects icon Video resolution T ap to zoom in T ap to zoom out T ap to launch Pictures and Videos Capture mode icons: Camera mode T ap to launch video menu Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording T ap to close camera Video mode
78 Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips. • Effects icon [ / / / ] - indicates the effects used. • Video size [ / ] - shows the video size used. • Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit video. • Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen. • Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen. • Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and play your video. • Menu [ ] - tap to launch video menu options. • Remaining video recording time information - shows the remaining, video recording time based on the current settings.
79 Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. T o launch video options menu: 1. T ap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Video options shortcut menu
80 Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set your device into Camera or Video capture mode. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnication allowed. Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video.
81 Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following conguration options: Black-White , Negative , Solarize , and Sepia . Set to Normal for no effect. Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Video letype - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Enable or disable audio when recording
82 Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. T o set video mode: T o record video: 1. Aim device to your subject then press camera/shutter button to begin recording. The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording. 2. Press the camera/shutter button again to stop recording. • T ap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Done. • Y ou can also set the video mode by tapping the video mode icon on the screen. NOTE: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location. • Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device. • Use Apple ® QuickTime™ player , if you wish to play video clips in your computer. Y ou can download QuickTime™ installer from www .apple.com/quicktime.
83 Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos T o view pictures and videos: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos. 2. T ap the picture or video clip you want to see. • T o view pictures or launch video clips stored in MicroSD card, tap the folder list (labeled My Pictures), and tap MicroSD Card. • T o view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device, tap My Pictures then tap picture thumbnail. • T o playback video clips in My Videos folder on your device, tap My V ideos then tap video thumbnail. V iewing pictures and videos
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85 Other features C ha p t er • ASUS Launcher • ASUS Call Filter • Remote Presenter • Windows Live™ • Setting ring tone • W ake-up setting • Mode switcher • System information • Restoring factory default settings 6
86 ASUS Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. By default, the ASUS Launcher menu appears after you start your device. Y ou can also manually run the program from Start > Programs > ASUS Launcher. Using the ASUS Launcher ASUS Launcher T ap to access MS Ofce, list tasks, set appointments, or jot notes. T ap to modify your device prole. Y ou can also adjust the device audio and sound. T ap to launch games and applications menu. T ap to launch phone pad and make a call. T ap to display your call history list. Y ou can also make a call, send a message, delete call history , and check or reset call timer from this section. T ap to access submenus and modify the Audio, Personal, System, and Connection settings. Y ou can also display your device information or restore the default settings of your device from this option. T ap to access messaging tools that allows you to write/read emails, MMS, or text messages. T ap to launch camera and take pictures or video. T ap to launch Media Center and view pictures/video, or search for les. T ap to access tools that help you plan meetings, synchronize device with PC, do presentations, or launch V oice Commander . T ap to display Contacts list. T ap to display items placed in the My Favorites folder .
87 ASUS CallFilter The ASUS CallFilter is a simple yet efcient utility that allows you to control all your incoming calls. Using this utility , you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list, call log, message log, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject. Launching ASUS CallFilter T ap from the T oday screen to launch the ASUS CallFilter . T ap to launch CallFilter
88 The rst time you launch ASUS CallFilter , you need to install and select the storage location for ASUS CallFilter . The following describes the steps when running ASUS CallFilter the rst time. 1. After tapping , from the T oday screen, the utility installs the necessary cabinet (.cab) les to your device. Follow succeeding screen intructions to complete the process. 2. When prompted, select storage location then tap Install. 3. When nished, tap Ok to restart your device. IMPORT ANT : The installation may take a few seconds to complete. DO NOT turn off your device during the installation process.
89 Using ASUS CallFilter After installing the necessary les, tap to launch the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu. The shortcut menu allows you to conveniently activate either the Accept or Reject list. From the shortcut menu, do any of the following: CallFilter shortcut menu • T ap Accept List to activate Accept list and receive only incoming calls whose numbers are in the Accept list. • T ap Reject List to activate Reject list and reject all incoming calls whose numbers are in the Reject list. • T ap Edit to open the CallFilter utility screen. • T ap Close to deactivate CallFilter .
90 Managing the Accept list The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls that are not in the Accept list will automatically be rejected. T o add items in the Accept list: 1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu, select Edit. 2. Select Accept List from Edit List box. 3. Select source of data. Y ou can get data from your Contacts, Call log, Message log, or you can key in any anonymous number . 4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an item then tap Add. Y ou can also tap to add a new Accept list item. 5. Click to exit. T o remove items from the Accept list, select a contact from the Accept list then tap Remove or . 2 3 4
91 Managing the Reject list The Reject list allows you to select telephone numbers you want to reject. Incoming calls that are in the Reject list will be rejected. T o add items in the Reject list: 1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu, select Edit. 2. Select Reject List from Edit List box. 3. Select source of data. Y ou can get data from your Contacts, Call log, Message log, or you can key in any anonymous number . 4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an item then tap Add. Y ou can also tap to add a new Reject list item. 5. Click to exit. T o remove items from the Reject list, select a contact from the Reject list then tap Remove or . 3 4 2
92 From your P526 device, Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™ presentations running on your desktop or notebook. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’ s view of the slide show . Using the Remote Presenter Remote Presenter T o use the Remote Presenter: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Remote Presenter. Y ou can also execute Remote Presenter from the ASUS Launcher menu. From the ASUS Launcher menu, tap Organizer then tap Remote Control Presenter . 2. Do the following before searching for Bluetooth devices: • Activate Bluetooth in your computer . • Launch the Remote Presenter program in your computer . T o do this, from your computer desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Remote Presenter. When done, tap Next on your device. IMPORT ANT : • Before you start, make sure to install the Remote Presenter utility on your computer . Y ou can nd the installation les in the bundled support CD. • Remote Presenter works with Bluetooth-enabled computers only.
93 3. From the list of Bluetooth devices found, select the name of computer containing your PowerPoint presentation then tap Next. The following describes the Remote Presenter menu on your computer screen. PowerPoint .ppt le path Bluetooth COM port Click to change path Click to start or stop Click to exit 4. Check your computer screen when your P526 prompts the following message: 5. The following message appears on your computer screen. Click the message prompt to allow your P526 to access the ActiveSync service of your computer .
94 6. T ap Y es to allow your computer to connect to your device. NOTE: The Bluetooth authentication passkey is only required if a paired relationship is not yet established between devices. 8. When prompted, input the same authentication passkey on your P526. 7. From your computer , key in an authentication passkey then click OK. The authentication passkey is used to secure your connection.
95 9. T ap the check boxes to select services for your device then click Finish. 10. T ap Connect to connect to your computer . 1 1. From the Remote Controller menu on your computer , click to establish a connection. When prompted with the Bluetooth Service Authorization message, click OK.
96 12.The following screen appears on your device when a successful connection was established. Repeat from step 1 if the connection failed. 13. T ap the name of PowerPoint (.ppt) le to show then tap Select.
97 Upon selection, Microsoft ® PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the selected le open.
98 14. Y ou can now remotely control the PowerPoint presentation on your computer using your device. The following describes the control menu on your device. T ap to select slide Slide number Indicates Bluetooth ® signal Previous slide T ap to display notes T ap to exit Timer T ap to toggle between Normal and Slide Show view Next slide T ap to display menu options Notes panel T ap to return to control panel
99 Windows Live™ Windows Live™ provides a set of services including email, messaging, and search that brings all your online necessities together . With Windows Live, you can conveniently do the following on your device: • Access your Hotmail, MSN, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive emails. • See who among your friends are online and start a chat. • Search the web using the simple and precise Windows Live search engine. Signing up Before you can start using Windows Live on your device, you must have a Windows Live ID, Microsoft Passport, or Microsoft Exchange email account. If you previously have a Hotmail or MSN Messenger account, that is already your Passport account. Y ou can use these to sign in to Windows Live. If you don’t have an account, go to the following websites and setup a free account: www .live.com www .passport.com www .hotmail.com IMPORT ANT : Ensure that your cellular line or SIM comes with a mobile data service such as a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) to allow you to connect to the Internet. Contact your cellular phone company for details.
100 T o sign in Windows Live: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Windows Live Y ou can also launch Windows Live from the ASUS Launcher menu. T o do this, tap Games and APs then tap Windows Live . 2. T ap Sign in to Windows Live. If you are not connected to the internet, your device automatically connects you to the Internet via GPRS. 3. Read the Windows Live T erms of Use then tap Accept. If you do not agree, tap Reject . The system returns to the T oday screen if you tapped Reject. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that you have congured the GPRS connection on your device.
101 4. Input your email address and password then tap Next. 5. T ap the check boxes to show or hide Windows Live items on the T oday screen. T ap Next when done.
102 6. Select the items that you want to synchronize on your device, then tap Next. The synchronization status is displayed as shown on the following screen while Windows Live is synchronizing the items on your device. This will take a moment.
103 After synchronization, the following screen appears. T ap the arrow heads to display items for Mail, Messenger , or Sync services. T ap Menu to access Windows Live and account options. If you enabled Windows Live to be displayed on the T oday screen, your Windows Live username and account status are displayed as shown. T ap the arrow heads to access the Windows Live, Mail, Messenger or Sync menus.
104 Meeting T ime Planner allows you to nd a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone or net meeting with participants in different time zones. Using the Meeting Time Planner T o use the Meeting T ime Planner: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Meeting Time Planner. 2. Select the date and the cities. A color-coded 24-hour time table of the chosen cities appear , allowing you to identify the best time for the meeting. Dark blue is late night/early morning, light blue is off-peak hour , and white is peak daytime hour . Y ou can also change the interval of time shown by tapping Interval on the lower-right corner of the screen. 3. Select the time for your meeting and tap New Date. 4. Fill in the meeting information and tap OK to add your date into the Calendar . Meeting T ime Planner NOTE: Y ou can tap Interval > Summer Time use daylight saving time.
105 With P526 you can add and congure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. Y ou can easily congure your favorite song or sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: aac/acc , amr , .mp3, .wav , .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection T o add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal > Ringtone icon. 2. Select a specic le extension from the list box. 3. T ap to check a ring tone le that you want to add. T ap to try ring tone sound and tap to stop. Setting ring tone
106 Changing the ring tone T o change the ring tone: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone icon. 2. Select a ring tone from the Ring tone list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ring tones that came with the device. T ap to play ring tone sound and tap to stop. 3. T ap when nished.
107 Y ou can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. T o set the wake-up action: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal > W akeup source icon. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. T ap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3. T ap when nished. W ake-up setting
108 Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks. T o use the mode switcher , press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. Y ou can also use the mode switcher button to turn the ash light on or off. Press and hold the mode switcher button to use this feature. Mode switcher button Y ou can congure the mode switcher and dene the switcher type or select items to appear in the mode switcher pop-up menu. T o dene the switcher type: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System > Mode Switcher icon. 2. T ap the radio buttons to select the Switcher type. 3. T ap and drag the handle bar to set the switch W aiting T ime. T o select items to appear in the switcher pop-up menu: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System > Mode Switcher icon. 2. T ap the Items tab. 3. Select the items by tapping the check boxes. Mode switcher Mode switcher pop-up menu
109 The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. T o launch the System Information: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon. 2. T ap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. T ap V ersion tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio, MP and Battery version. System information Device Info V ersion
1 10 This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. T o restore default settings: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Default Settings. 2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password eld to conrm that you want to restore to default settings. 3. T ap Ok. Y ou can also restore the factory settings by pressing the jog dial upward and the reset button at the same time. Restoring default factory settings W ARNING: This option will delete all les stored in this device.
1 1 1 Device components status C ha p t er • ASUS Status icon 8
1 12 The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following device components: USB, LCD Brightness, Battery power , Memory , MicroSD card, and storage. T o check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the T oday screen. ASUS status icon USB : Allows you to set the USB connection mode. Brightness : T ap to adjust the LCD brightness on battery power or external power . Power : Displays the remaining battery power and allows you to set advanced power saving features. Memory : Displays the total, currently used, and remaining memory available. Storage card memory : Displays the total, used, and remaining storage card memory . MicroSD card : T ap to display the contents of the MicroSD card installed. Settings : Allows you to select the items to display in this ASUS Status pop-up menu.
1 13 USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode.
1 14 LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power . Battery Displays the battery power status. The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turn-off the device if not used.
1 15 Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory . Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory .
1 16 Programs running in memory Allows you to activate or stop any program running on memory . Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu. IMPORT ANT : When you exit a running program, you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory . Y ou can stop these programs from running in the background using this option.
1 17 A p p endix • Notices • Contact information
1 18 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 OPERA TOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions; – if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions. The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text: CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BA TTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BA TTERIES ACCORDING THE INSTRUCTIONS Notices
1 19 Operator access with a tool If a T OOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERA TOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERA TOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERA TOR access. An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036). Equipment for restricted access locations For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCA TION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect.
120 W ARNING 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.
121 ASUS Address: 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan T el: 886-2-2894-3447; Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P526, 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 it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards. Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter , please have our best attention. Sincerely yours, ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. T el: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx
122 Contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (T aiwan) Hotline: 0800-093-456 (T oll-Free call from T aiwan only) Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 Online service: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx WWW: http://tw.asus.com ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Online service: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx WWW: http://www.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany/Austria) Hotline: 49-2102-9599-10 Fax: 49-2102-9599-11 Online service: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx WWW: http://www.asus.de ASUS COMPUTER (China) T el: 86-10-82667575 Online service: http://vip.asus.com.cn/eservice/techserv .aspx.