ASUS Tablet
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Contents Conventions used ................................................................................................................................. 7 Care and safety........................................................................................................................................ 7 1 Get your Zen ready! Parts and features.......................................................................................................... 9 Installing a memory card.........................
Your precious moments Capture moments........................................................................................................61 Launching the Camera app..............................................................................................................61 Camera home screen..........................................................................................................................62 Advanced photo features..............................................................
6 Fun and entertainment Using a headset............................................................................................................87 Connecting the audio jack................................................................................................................87 Music.............................................................................................................................88 Launching Music.........................................................................
9 ZenLink Knowing ZenLink.......................................................................................................103 Share Link............................................................................................................................................. 103 Remote Link......................................................................................................................................... 105 10 Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools.................................
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.
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.
1 Get your Zen ready! 1 Get your Zen ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy. Audio speakers Front camera Speaker/Headset port Rear camera Volume button Power button Groove Touch screen panel Microphone Micro USB 2.0 port IMPORTANT! Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction. NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
Installing a memory card Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB of capacity. NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Tablet. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. To install a memory card: 1.
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. 4. Put back the card slot cover. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager > Internal storage > sdcard.
Removing a memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage. To remove a memory card: 1. Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot. CAUTION! 2.
3. Put back the card slot cover.
Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models) Your micro SIM card slot supports LTE, WCDMA and EDGE/GSM bands. NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard micro SIM card without a SIM adapter or the use of a cutter. CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your micro SIM card. To install a micro SIM card: 1. Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.
2. Align and insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot. 3. Push the micro SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. 4. Put back the card slot cover.
Removing a micro SIM card (on selected models) CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your micro SIM card. To remove a micro SIM card: 1. Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot. CAUTION! 2. 16 • Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover. • Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.
3. Put back the card slot cover. Charging your ASUS Tablet Your ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.
To charge your ASUS Tablet: 1. Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet. 3. Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! • Charge your ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. • The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons: Low 4.
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.
Basics Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI! ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Tablets. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Tablet. ASUS Support Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.
Starting for the first time When you turn your ASUS Tablet on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Tablet’s battery. – Close all running apps that are not in use. – When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode. – Set audio to Smart Mode. – Decrease brightness of display. – Keep the speaker volume to a low level. – Disable Wi-Fi feature. – Disable Bluetooth feature. – Disable GPS.
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
2 There’s no place like Home 2 There’s no place like Home NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshots are for reference only. Zen Home features Home screen Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet. Mobile network (on selected models) Shows the signal strength of your mobile network. Messages Shows that you have an unread message. Wi-Fi Shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection. Battery life Shows the battery status of your ASUS Tablet. MicroSD card Shows that a microSD card is inserted in your ASUS Tablet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs when you are connected to the internet. To change the date and time settings: 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Date & time. 3. Uncheck Automatic date & time. 4. Select the time zone and manually set the date and time. 5.
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.
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.
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.
Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Messaging, and Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen. 3. Tap Quick access. 4. Under the Quick access screen, select which button you would like to customize. 5.
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.
Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your ASUS Tablet’s data, you may do so using the following steps: 1. On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Voice Search. > Settings.
3. Tap Tablet search. 4. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.
3 Keeping in touch 3 Keeping in touch Call in style Dual SIM feature The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Tablet lets you manage the settings of the installed micro SIM cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable the micro SIM cards, assign SIM names, or set one as a preferred network. Renaming your micro SIM cards Change the names of your micro SIM cards on your ASUS Tablet so that you can identify them easily. 1. On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap 2. Tap the SIM card you want to rename. 3.
Assigning a preferred micro SIM card Assign a micro SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services. SIM card for voice calls When you make a call, your ASUS Tablet automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect the call. To assign a micro SIM card for voice calls, tap Calls then tap the SIM that you want to use. IMPORTANT! You can only use this feature if you make a call from your contacts list.
Making and receiving calls Your ASUS Tablet offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact. The touch screen of your ASUS Tablet lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: Organize your contacts in the Contacts app. For details, see Managing contacts.
Prompting for confirmation of an extension number You can insert a confirmation prompt for the extension number after dialing the main number. 1. From the Phone app, enter the main number. 2. Tap and hold # to insert a confirmation prompt, which is denoted by a semi-colon (;). 3. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to make the call. 4. When prompted, tap Yes to confirm the extension number.
Calling from Contacts app Use the Contacts app to make a call from your contacts list. 1. Launch the Contacts app. 2. Tap the contact name then tap the number that you wish to dial. 3. Tap to end the call. NOTE: To view all contacts from all contact accounts, tap Contacts to display dropdown list then tick all accounts. Calling your favorite contacts When you add a contact to your Favorites list, you can quickly call the contact from the Phone app. 1. Launch the Contacts or the Phone app. 2.
Other call options During an active call, tap any of the possible call options for when a call is in progress. Microphone Turns the microphone for the active call on or off. When the microphone is off or in mute mode, you can hear the caller but the caller can’t hear you. Speakerphone Turns the speakerphone on or off. Numeric keypad Turns the numeric keypad on or off. Call on hold Puts an active call on hold.
Managing multiple calls Your ASUS Tablet provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. You can also set up a conference call that suits for business meetings, party lines, and other group calls. Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Tablet, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call. Tap Answer on the touch screen to receive an incoming call while on an active call.
Setting up a conference call Your ASUS Tablet, together with its GSM capability, can set up a conference call of up to five (5) people. During a call, you can add more contacts and merge all calls into one conference call. 1. Call a contact or dial a number. Wait for the other line to answer your call. 2. When your call is answered, tap include in your conference call. 3. Tap 4. Tap to add another contact, then tap to merge the call to the current conference call.
Recording calls Your ASUS Tablet allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information. 1. Call a contact or dial a number. 2. Tap and tap Start recording to record the call. A blinking red dot will appear on the screen. IMPORTANT! Before recording a call, ensure that you ask for permission from the other party or parties. 3. To stop recording, tap and tap Stop recording.
Managing contacts Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via calls (on selected models), SMS messages (on selected models), emails, or social networks. Group your contacts as Favorites to quickly get in touch with them, or group them as VIPs to get notified about any upcoming events, missed calls, or unread messages.
Adding contacts Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more. 1. Launch the Contacts app then tap 2. Select Tablet. . NOTE: • You can also save the contact to your SIM card or your email account. • If you don't have an email account, tap Add account then create one. 3.
Adding an extension number to a contact number You can add an extension number to a contact’s number. 1. From the Add contact screen, fill in the necessary fields. 2. On the Phone field, key in the main line then tap or , and add the extension number. NOTE: 3. 52 • Use , as a separator of the main line and the extension number when you want to skip the voice prompt.
Customizing your contact’s profile Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile. 1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize. 2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
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 54 Chapter 3: Keeping in touch . .
Marking your favorite contacts Set your frequently-accessed contacts as your favorites to be able to locate them quickly from the Contacts app. 1. Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app. 2. Select the contact you wish to add to Favorites. 3. Tap and the contact will be marked as Favorites as the star turns white.
Syncing your social network account Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS Tablet. 1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings app: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. From the Settings screen, tap your social network account under Accounts section. 3. Tick Contacts to sync the social network accounts of your contacts. 4. Launch the Contacts app to view your contacts list. 5.
Send messages and more Messaging Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in any of your SIM cards installed on your ASUS Tablet. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop. Launching the Messaging app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Messaging app: • Tap • Tap . > Messaging. Sending messages 1. Launch the Messaging app then tap . 2.
Forwarding a message thread You can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to an important message at a convenient time. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Press and hold any of the messages from the thread , then tap Forward. 3. Enter the number or tap 4. When you’re done, tap to send your message. The conversation will be forwarded as an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) message. . to select a contact from your list.
Linking your contacts’ info When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all these info and put them under one place or profile. 1. From the Contacts app, tap the contact whose info you want to link, then tap . 2. From the contact’s profile page, tap 3.
Chapter 6: Fun and entertainment
4 Your precious moments Your precious moments 4 NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. Capture moments Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app. From the lock screen Drag down until the camera app is launched. From the home screen Tap .
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.
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.
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. 64 Chapter 4: Your precious moments > .
Advanced photo features Explore new ways of capturing images and make captured moments extra special using the advanced photo features of your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model. HDR The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image.
Panorama Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature. Capturing panoramic photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, slide the bar on the top and select 2. Tap . then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery. 3. 66 Tap when finished.
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.
Viewing the photo details Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, and get the location details on your photos. To view the details of a photo: > Settings > Location. 1. Turn on the location access from 2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map. 3. Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view. 4. Tap the photo then tap 68 Chapter 4: Your precious moments .
Sharing files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap 3. Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select. 4. Tap to activate file selection. then select from the list where you want to share the images. Deleting files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap 3.
Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos. To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder: 1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder. 2. Select the photo folder then tap 3. Select the MiniMovie theme you would like to use for your photo slideshow. > Auto MiniMovie. Tap any of these themes to see its preview. 4.
5 Work hard, play harder 5 Work hard, play harder NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only. Browser Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Tablet.
Sharing pages Share interesting pages from your ASUS Tablet to others via an email account, cloud storage account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Tablet apps. 1. Launch the browser. 2. From a web page, tap 3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page. > Share page. Adding a new tab Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website. > New tab or tap 1. From the current page, tap beside the current tab. 2.
Clearing the browser cache Clear the browser cache to delete temporary Internet files, websites, and cookies that are temporarily stored in your ASUS Tablet. This helps improve the loading performance of your browser. 1. Launch the browser. 2. Tap 3. Click OK on the confirmation message. > Settings > Privacy & security > Clear cache. Email Add Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, POP3/IMAP accounts so you can receive, create, and browse emails right from your device.
Adding email accounts If you don’t have an existing email account, you can create one so you can receive, read, and send emails right from your ASUS Tablet. 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2. Tap 3. Tap the mail provider that you want to add. 4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account. > Settings, then add an email account.
Calendar The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Tablet. Along with creating events you may also set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you don’t forget these important occasions. It also stores the events, such as birthdays and anniversaries, that you’ve set up for your VIP contacts. Creating events To create an event: 1. Tap Asus > Calendar. 2. Tap 3. In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event. 4.
Creating an event from your account After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Tablet to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps: 1. Tap Asus > Calendar. 2. Tap 3. In the New event screen, tap My Calendar to view all the accounts currently synced with the Calendar. 4. Tap the account where you would like to create a new event. 5.
Accepting or declining invites to events Set up your email account in the Email app to send or receive emails such as invites to events. When you accept email invites, the events will be synced with the Calendar app. NOTE: For more details, see Email and Calendar. IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network to get emailed invites or event-related alerts. For more details, see Staying connected. To accept or decline an invite: 1. Tap your email invite to open it. 2.
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.
Do It Later Get hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when you’re too busy, reply to your emails, SMS messages (on selected models), calls (on selected models), read news online, or add other important to-do tasks at your convenience. Mark your unread messages or emails, interesting web pages, and missed calls as Reply Later, Read Later, or Call Later items (on selected models).
Prioritizing to-do tasks Set the importance level of your to-do tasks so you can prioritize and act on them accordingly. 1. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later. 2. Tap the task that you want to set as a top priority. 3. Under the Importance field in the task screen, select High. 4. When you’re done, tap . NOTE: High-priority to-do tasks are marked as on your Do It Later list. This allows you to quickly determine which to-do tasks need immediate actions.
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.
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.
File Manager Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ASUS Tablet and its connected external storage devices. Accessing the internal storage To access the internal storage: 1. Tap 2. Tap > File Manager. > Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Tablet then tap an item to select. Accessing the external storage device To access the external storage device: 1. Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Tablet. 2. Tap 3.
The Cloud Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. ASUS WebStorage Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account. IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Tablet.
ASUS Support Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI apps. To access ZenUI Help: > ASUS Support. 1. Tap 2. Tap ZenUI tips, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
Chapter 5: Work hard, play harder
6 Fun and entertainment 6 Fun and entertainment Using a headset Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music using a headset. Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5 mm headset jack into the audio port of your device. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port. • Do not insert a cable with electric power output into the audio jack port. • Listening at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing.
Music Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your ASUS Tablet. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Drive. IMPORTANT! Before streaming music from a cloud account, ensure that your ASUS Tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. For more details, see Staying connected.
Other playback options During playback, you can tap and do any of these other options below. Add to playlist Tap to add the song to an existing playlist or create a new one to add the song to it. Share Tap to share the song via some apps or cloud accounts. Edit info Tap to add some details about the song. Clear queue Tap Clear queue to remove all songs in the queue. Equalizer Tap to configure the Equalizer settings and get better audio for your songs.
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.
7 Staying connected 7 Staying connected Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your ASUS Tablet. Enabling Wi-Fi 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap 2. . > Settings. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
Disabling Wi-Fi To disable Wi-Fi: 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap 2. . > Settings. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi. NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. See Quick settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart devices over short distances.
Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Tablet automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices. IMPORTANT! If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature and is discoverable. 2.
Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Tablet as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan. NOTE: • Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
4. From the Tethering screen, tap Wi-Fi hotspot to turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on your ASUS Tablet. 5. Connect other devices to your ASUS Tablet’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and use it to link with other devices using Share Link, or link to a printer. 1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and the other device. 2. Pair both devices. NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device. 3.
Chapter 7: Staying connected
8 Travel and Maps 8 Travel and Maps Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options: •• Tap > Weather. •• From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
Weather home screen Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the Calendar app. NOTE: For more details, see Getting the weather updates. Tap to search for a city’s weather info Tap to get the area’s current weather info, refresh the weather info, edit the location list, or configure the weather settings Swipe up to see other weather information.
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.
Alarm clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Stopwatch Tap to use your ASUS Tablet as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.
Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below. Setting the timer 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet. 2. Tap and use the numeric keypad to input your target time then start the timer.
Chapter 8: Travel and Maps
9 ZenLink ZenLink 9 Knowing ZenLink Stay connected with the ASUS-exclusive ZenLink for maximum productivity. With these ZenLink apps, you can connect with other devices to share and receive files. Your ZenLink comprises of the following apps: Share Link and Remote Link NOTE: Some of these ZenLink apps may not be available in your ASUS Tablet.
3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done. 4. After your ASUS Tablet detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with. Receiving files To receive files: then tap Share Link. 1. From your Home screen, tap 2. Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender.
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.
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.
Remote Link keyboard input Tap to use keyboard input. You can also use the microphone icon for voice input.
Chapter 9: ZenLink
10 Zen Everywhere 10 Zen Everywhere 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.
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.
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.
Pausing a recording During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording. Tap to delete the recording Tap to resume the recording Tap to save the recording Recording List From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or deleted a saved audio recording file. View your recording list at the bottom of the sound Recorder main screen.
11 Maintain your Zen Maintain your Zen 11 Keeping your device up-to-date Keep your ASUS Tablet in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features. Updating your system then tap Settings. 1. Tap 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About tablet. 3. Tap System update then tap Check Update. NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Tablet’s system was updated in the Last check for update section.
Securing your ASUS Tablet Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Tablet offers you. then tap Settings > Lock Screen. 1. Tap 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: • Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
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.
Password Key in at least four characters to create a password. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device. Configuring the other screen security features Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window: • Quick Access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen. • Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen is locked.
Setting your ASUS Tablet identity Know your ASUS Tablet’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or model number. This is important, as when you lose your ASUS Tablet, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Tablet. To display your ASUS Tablet’s identity: 1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About tablet.
Chapter 10: Zen Everywhere
Appendix Appendix Notices EC Declaration of Conformity This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from https://www.asus.com/support/. Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Premium Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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.
Regional notice for Singapore Complies with IDA Standards DB103778 This ASUS product complies with IDA Standards. Proper disposal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the ASUS Tablet in municipal waste.
EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
Model name: P001 (Z170MG) Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: 4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH in Europe: Address: 124 Appendix HARKORT STR.