ASUS Tablet
E9508 June 2014 First Edition 2
Contents Conventions used .........................................................................................................................9 Care and safety........................................................................................................................... 10 Guidelines..............................................................................................................................................................10 Proper disposal...................................
Exporting contacts.............................................................................................................................................56 4 Send messages and more Messaging................................................................................................................................... 58 Sending or replying to messages..................................................................................................................
Advanced camera features........................................................................................................ 78 Time Rewind.........................................................................................................................................................78 HDR..........................................................................................................................................................................79 Panorama.............................
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud.................................................................................................................98 Sharing a note......................................................................................................................................................98 Calendar.................................................................................................................................... 100 Creating an event from your ASUS Tablet..............
10 Fun and entertainment Using headset........................................................................................................................... 118 Connecting audio jack................................................................................................................................... 118 Audio Wizard............................................................................................................................. 119 Using Audio Wizard............................
Bluetooth®................................................................................................................................. 139 Enabling Bluetooth®....................................................................................................................................... 139 Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device................................................................................. 140 Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device.......................
Conventions used To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks. CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet data and components.
Care and safety Guidelines Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any type of vehicle. This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited.
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 mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
CHAPTER 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. Power/lock button Memory card slot Volume keys Front camera Microphone Touch screen Rear camera Micro SIM card slot Headphone jack Audio speaker Micro-USB connector Hinge hole Hinge hole Dock port Audio speaker IMPORTANT! Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Installing a micro-SIM card A micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number, contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network. Your ASUS Tablet comes with a micro-SIM card slot that allows you to send text messages and provides you with data services depending on your subscription. CAUTION! • This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved micro-SIM card only.
2. Pull out the micro SIM card tray and place the micro SIM card on the tray with its metal contacts facing down. 3. Align and insert the micro SIM card tray back to the slot.
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 a memory card with its metal contacts facing up and insert it into the memory card slot. 3. Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from File Manager > MicroSD.
Removing memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage. To remove a memory card: 1. Orient your device as shown.
2. Press the memory card to eject. 3. Pull out the memory card.
Charging your ASUS Tablet Your ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device. • Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and micro-USB cable before using it with your device.
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.
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet. NOTES: • You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device. • Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS Tablet using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
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 starts up. Turning your device off To turn your device off: 1. If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen. 2. Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off then tap OK. Sleep mode To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns off.
First time use When you turn your ASUS Tablet on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, select input methods, setup your mobile network and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account to setup 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. – When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode. – Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app. – Set audio to Power Saving mode. – Decrease brightness of display. – Keep the speaker volume to a low level. – Disable Wi-Fi feature. – Disable Bluetooth feature. – Disable PlayTo feature.
Using the optional ASUS Mobile dock If you purchased an optional ASUS Mobile dock, you can connect your ASUS Tablet to support additional features such as keyboard, touchpad, and USB 2.0 functions. Parts and features Dock connector Latch hook Latch hook Release button Hinge USB 2.
Docking your ASUS Tablet Triangle mark Triangle mark To dock your ASUS Tablet: 1. Put the ASUS Mobile dock in a flat and stable surface. 2. Align the ASUS Tablet with the ASUS Mobile dock. NOTE: Use the triangle mark of the ASUS Tablet and the triangle mark on the ASUS Mobile dock's release button to align both devices. 3. Firmly insert the ASUS Tablet into the hinge of the ASUS Mobile dock. Ensure that the latch hooks are fully inserted to the hinge holes of your ASUS Tablet.
Using the special keys The special keys on your ASUS Mobile dock have stand-alone functions and some must be used with the function key . NOTE: The location of the special keys may vary with country or region. Returns to previous page. Activates sleep mode. Toggles the wireless LAN ON or OFF. Toggles the touchpad ON or OFF. Decreases the display brightness. PgUp Increases the display brightness. Fn Captures the screen image. PgUp Launches the Settings app.
Fast forwards or skips to the next track during playback. Mutes the speaker. Decreases the speaker volume. Increases the speaker volume. Returns to Home Screen. PgUp and is equivalent to or Activates the properties menu PgUp Home PgDp PgUp PgUp Home Fn PgDp PgDp Home PgUp Home Home 30 PgDp PgDp End End on the screen. End PgUp Press and the arrow keys to scroll up and down or scroll to the start and end of a document or web page.
Using the touchpad Perform these gestures to activate and move the pointer on screen. Finger slide Slide your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer. Tap/Double tap Single tap to select an item. Double-tap to launch an item. Drag and drop Select an item then press and hold the left-click button. Using your other finger, slide down the touchpad to drag and drop the item to a new location.
Two-finger scroll (left/right) Slide two fingers to scroll left or right. Two-finger scroll (up/down) Slide two fingers to scroll up or down. Two-finger tap and hold Use two fingers to hold a selected item.
Undocking your ASUS Tablet To undock your ASUS Tablet: 1. Put the entire assembly in a flat and stable surface. 2. Press the release button on the ASUS Mobile dock to release the ASUS Tablet. 3. Lift the ASUS Tablet to detach it from the ASUS Mobile dock. NOTE: The input voltage of the ASUS Mobile dock is DC 3.75 V, 0.8 A.
CHAPTER 2 There’s no place like Home 2 There’s no place like Home
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 icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet. This icon shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection. This icon shows the battery status of your ASUS Tablet. This icon shows that a microSD card is inserted in your ASUS Tablet. This icon shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Tablet. This icon shows that your ASUS Tablet is on Airplane mode. This icon shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your ASUS Tablet is enabled.
Managing your home Stamp your own personality to your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your fave 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 review more apps or widgets on your Home screen. • To add items to home, tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select any of these categories: Apps, Widgets, Wallpaper, and Edit page.
App shortcuts Add shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen. To add an app shortcut: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps. 2. From All Apps, tap and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen. To remove an app shortcut: From your Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to X Remove on the top of your screen. Widgets Add widgets for a quick review of your calendar, maps, battery status, and more.
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 wallpaper and background tint To apply wallpaper and background tint: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, Lock screen, or Home screen and Lock screen. If you do not want to add a background tint to your wallpaper, skip to step 5. 3. Tick Background tint, then adjust the transparency level. 4. Tap 5. Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply. then select a color.
Quick settings Enable functions with just one tap and personalize your ASUS Tablet using Quick settings. This unique Zen feature also shows system notifications that help you track recent updates and changes on your ASUS Tablet. You can launch Quick settings anytime you need it, even if you are currently using an app on your ASUS Tablet. Launching Quick settings Swipe down from the upper right corner of your ASUS Tablet’s screen. Tap to open Settings. Tap to enable/disable features in Quick settings.
Inside Quick settings Use Quick settings as a one-tap access for some of the features and programs of your ASUS Tablet. Access settings Tap to launch your ASUS Tablet’s Settings app. View ASUS Quick settings list Tap to view the current list of features that you can enable or disable from the View system notifications Tap Go back to the Quick settings home screen From the System notifications screen, tap Access Display settings Quick settings notification panel.
Using the Quick settings Notification Panel The Quick settings Notification 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. NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature. Adding or removing buttons To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick Settings notification panel: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2.
Using System notifications Inside 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. The System notifications screen is intuitive and can be navigated through the following ways: Tap this to delete all of the listed notifications. Tap on the notification to view its details. Swipe the notification to the left or right to remove it from the list.
ASUS keyboard settings Create SMS messages, emails, and log-in passwords using your ASUS Tablet’s touch keyboard. To access the ASUS keyboard settings: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap 2. Scroll down the Settings screen then select Language & input. 3. Tap 4. Configure the settings according to your personal preferences. 46 . beside ASUS Keyboard.
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 > Voice Search. 1. Tap 2.
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 48 > Settings. > Voice Search.
3. Tap Tablet search then tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.
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.
Connecting your ASUS Tablet to your computer Connect your ASUS Tablet to your computer’s USB port to charge it or transfer files between devices. NOTES: • Charging through a USB port of a computer may take longer time to complete. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging the ASUS Tablet, charge your ASUS Tablet via the grounded power outlet instead.
Connecting with your desktop PC To connect your ASUS Tablet to your computer: 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet. 2. Plug the USB connector to the USB port of your computer.
CHAPTER 3 Organizing contacts 3 Organizing contacts
Managing contacts Add, import, or export your contacts from your email accounts to your ASUS Tablet and vice-versa. Adding contacts To add contacts: 1. Tap 2. Tap then tap Contacts. then select the account that you want to save your contact: a. E-mail account b. Device c. SIM card NOTE: If you don't have an e-mail account, tap Add account then create one. 3. 54 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to add and save the new contact.
Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet or e-mail account and vice-versa. To import contacts: then tap Contacts. 1. Tap 2. From the Contacts screen, tap > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/export then select from the following importing options: a. Import from SIM card b. Import from storage 4. Select from the following accounts to save the contact: a. Email account/s b. Device 5. Tick to select the contacts you wish to import. 6.
Exporting contacts Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Tablet. then tap Contacts. 1. Tap 2. From the Contacts screen, tap > Manage contacts. 3. Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options: a. Export to SIM card 4. b. Export to storage Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts: a. All contacts b. E-mail account/s c. Device d. SIM card 5. Tick the contacts that you want to export. 6. When done, tap Export.
CHAPTER 4 Send messages and more 4 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 device. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop. Sending or replying to messages To start a message thread: 1. From the All Apps screen, tap Messaging, then tap 2. In the To field, enter the number or tap 3. Start composing your message in the Type message field. 4.
Setting up your messaging options 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. To forward an SMS conversation: 1. From the All Apps screen, tap Messaging. 2. Tap to select a sender image, then tap 3. Tap Select All or any of the messages from the thread, then tap Forward. 4. In the To field, tap 5. When you’re done, select the SIM account where you’re going to send your message from.
Omlet Chat Omlet Chat is an online messaging app that lets you chat with your friends on the spot, send multimedia messages, and store your data on any of your Cloud accounts securely and privately. NOTE: Omlet Chat app may only be available in some countries. Registering to Omlet Chat There are two ways to register to Omlet Chat, via mobile phone number and e-mail account or Facebook account. Registering your mobile phone number Use your mobile phone number to sign in to Omlet Chat.
7. If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks. NOTES: 8. • A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet Chat main screen appears. • Omlet Chat app can only add contacts with Omlet chat installed to their devices. On the Omlet Chat main screen, tap START CHAT then select a contact that you want to chat.
4. If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks. NOTES: 5. • A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet Chat main screen appears. • Omlet Chat app can only add contacts with Omlet Chat installed to their devices. On the Omlet Chat main screen, tap START CHAT then select a contact that you want to chat.
Using Omlet chat Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation. To start conversation, tap Contacts from the Omlet Chat menu then tap the contact name. Sending a chat message To send a chat message, key in your message in What’s up field then tap . Sending a voice message To send a voice message, tap and hold while saying your message then release to send.
Sending a virtual sticker To send a virtual sticker, tap then select from the available virtual stickers. NOTE: You can download more virtual stickers from Sticker Store. To download the virtual stickers, tap then tap . > Sending multimedia messages From the chat thread, tap then select from these icons to send a specific mutlimedia message. Tap to launch Camera app and send the captured picture Tap to send a picture from your ASUS Tablet.
CHAPTER 5 Access your emails 5 Access your emails
Email Add Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com, POP3/IMAP accounts so you can receive, create, and browse emails right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts from these accounts to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! You must be connected to the Internet so you can add an email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. Setting up an email account To set up an email account: 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2.
Adding email accounts To add other email accounts: 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2. Tap 3. Tap the mail provider you want to setup. 4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account. > Settings, then tap . NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up an email account section of this manual to complete this setup process.
Gmail Using the Gmail app, you can create a new Gmail account or synchronize your existing Gmail account so you can send, receive, and browse emails right from your device. Setting up a Gmail account 1. Tap Google then tap Gmail. 2. Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, then tap . NOTES: 68 • Tap New if you do not own a Google account. • When signing in, you have to wait while your device communicates with Google servers to setup your account.
3. Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap account. to sign in to your Gmail IMPORTANT! If you have several email accounts aside from Gmail, use Email app to set up and access all your email accounts.
CHAPTER 6 Capture moments 6 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. From the All Apps screen Tap then tap Camera. Using the volume key While your ASUS Tablet is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the Camera app.
Using Camera for the first time After launching the Camera for the first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Image locations. Tutorial If it is your first time to use your ASUS Tablet’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen. 1. On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view the basic tutorial about using Camera. 2.
Camera home screen 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. Image Configure the image quality using these options.
Shoot mode Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. Exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option.
Video settings Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. 1. On the camera’s home screen, tap > . 2. Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the video quality using these options. Exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option.
Advanced camera features Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model. Time Rewind After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your Gallery.
HDR The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image. Capturing HDR photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap . 2. Tap > HDR. 3. Tap or the volume key to start capturing HDR photos. Panorama Capture images from various angles using Panorama.
Night Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Night. 3. Tap or the volume key to start capturing Night photos. 80 .
Selfie Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ASUS Tablet to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then automatically capture your selfie or group selfie. Capturing Selfie photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Selfie. 3. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo. 4.
Miniature Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your ASUS Tablet. Capturing Miniature photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap 2. Tap > Miniature. 3. Tap or 4. Tap 5. Tap 82 or . to select your focus area. to increase or decrease the background blur. to capture Miniature photos.
Smart remove Eliminate unwanted details immediately after capturing the image using the Smart remove feature. Capturing Smart remove photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap 3. Tap 4. The following screen shows the photo you captured and any removable objectes which you may want to delete from it. 5. Tap > Smart remove. or the volume key to start capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove.
Beautification Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on your subject’s face before you press the shutter button. Capturing Beautification photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. Tap . > Beautification. to start capturing photos that can be edited using Beautification features.
Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occured and were recorded between long intervals. Recording Time lapse videos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap 3. Tap . > Time lapse. to start taking Time lapse videos.
Party Link Enable Party Link and share photos in real-time either by creating a group or joining an existing group. Send and receive freshly captured images among friends, even without internet connection, using this Zen feature. IMPORTANT! This feature is only available with devices that also have Party Link. Sharing photos To share photos captured straight from your ASUS Tablet’s camera: 1. Launch Camera then tap 2. Tap 86 > OK. .
3. (optional) In the Party Link home screen, set the following items: Tap this to create a new group name for your ASUS Tablet. Tap this if you want to passwordprotect access to your group. 4. Tap Create a group or Join a group to start sharing photos captured from your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! If you created a password-protected group, you need to share the password to intended recipients for them to receive your photos.
Receiving photos To receive photos from other Party Link-enabled devices: 1. Launch Camera then tap 2. Tap 3. Tap Join a group > Scan to start searching for other Party Link-enabled devices. 4. From the list, tap the group you would like to join then tap Join. 5. (optional) If you the group is password-protected, ask the owner for the password to proceed. 88 . > OK.
CHAPTER 7 Gallery 7 Gallery
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 Main screen 90 > Gallery.
Viewing files from other source locations By default, your Gallery displays all the files on your ASUS Tablet according to their album folders. To view files from other locations accessible via your ASUS Tablet: 1. From the main screen, tap . 2. Tap any of the following source locations to view their respective files. IMPORTANT! Internet connection is required for viewing photos and videos under My cloud photos and Friends photos.
Sharing files from the gallery To share 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 To delete files from the gallery: 1.
Editing an image The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Tablet. To edit an image: 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit. 3. Once the image is opened, tap it again to show its functions. 4. Tap 5. Tap any of the icons on the editing toolbar to apply changes to the image. to open the image editing toolbar.
CHAPTER 8 Work hard, play harder 8 Work hard, play harder
Supernote Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity that syncs with your mobile data 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.
Understanding icons Depending on your selected input mode, these icons appear as you take down your notes on SuperNote. Select this type mode when you want to use the onscreen keyboard to enter your notes. Select this write mode when you want to scribble or write your notes. Select this draw mode when you want to create drawings or doodles. When in write or type mode, tap this icon to select text weight and color.
Creating a notebook To create new files using Supernote, refer to the following steps: > Supernote. 1. Tap 2. Tap Add a new notebook. 3. Name the file and select Pad or Phone as the page size. 4. 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.
3. In the pop-up screen, tap Share then select the type of file format you want to share it as. 4. In the next screen, select the Cloud storage account or a sharing app where you would like to share your note. 5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete sharing your selected note.
Calendar The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Tablet. Along with creating events you may also add notes, set reminders, or create a countdown notice to ensure you don’t forget these important occasions. Creating an event from your ASUS Tablet > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap New Event to start creating a new event. 3. In the New event screen, input all the necessary details of your event. 4. Once finished, tap Done to save and exit.
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: NOTE: Your online account must already be added to Calendar before you can proceed with the following steps. You may refer to the Adding an account to Calendar section in this e-manual for more details. > Calendar. 1. Tap 2. Tap New Event to start creating a new event. 3.
What’s Next Do not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting messages or emails from your favorite people. Set up your calendar of events, Favorites and VIP groups, or weather update settings to get alerts and reminders of what’s next. View your What’s Next alerts from the Lock screen, Systems Notification panel, and What’s Next widget or app. If you’re using What’s Next for the first time, you would have to set up your calendar account or use the Calendar app in your ASUS Tablet.
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, calls, or read news online at your convenience. Mark your unread messages or emails, interesting web pages, and missed calls as Reply Later, Read Later, or Call Later items. These marked items will be added to your Do It Later tasks, and you can act on these tasks at a convenient time.
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.
Weather home screen Tap this to configure the Weather settings. Tap this to search for weather information from other cities. 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: 106 • From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the digital clock display. • Tap > Clock.
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 and access the settings of the world clock feature. Tap this to view the list of cities marked on your world clock.
Alarm clock Tap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Tablet. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms.
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. numeric keypad 2. 110 Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
Adding or deleting timer settings You may also add new timer settings or delete existing ones that you no longer need. To do any of these options, refer to the following steps: 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet. 2. If you previously created a timer setting, these would appear on your Timer home screen. You may delete or add new timer settings using the icons on your Timer home screen. Tap this to create a new timer setting. Tap this to delete the previously set timer.
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 112 > 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. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Installing a memory card section in this user guide. 2. Tap > File Manager. 3. Tap > MicroSD to view the contents of your microSD card.
Accessing Cloud Storage IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your ASUS Tablet to view files from Cloud Storage. To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts: 1. Tap > File Manager. 2. Tap then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud Storage.
CHAPTER 9 The Internet 9 The Internet
Browser Your browser’s clean and intuitive Zen interface makes it easier to surf web contents at a fast page loading speed via its Chrome-based browser engine. It also lets you share or email web contents, as well as send it as a read later task. Launching Browser from the lock screen Drag down until the Browser app is launched. Launching Browser from the home screen From the Home screen, tap . Launching Browswer from All Apps screen From the Home screen, tap then tap Browser.
CHAPTER 10 Fun and entertainment 10 Fun and entertainment
Using 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 audio jack Insert the 2.5mm 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.
Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Tablet for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.
Play Games Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun. IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games. Using Play Games To use Play Games: > Play Games. 1. Tap 2. Tap the option you would like to use.
Play Now My Games Tap to see an overview of your gaming activity. It also shows the gaming activity of your Google+ contacts. Tap to show your gaming activities under the following options: ALL MY GAMES, MOST RECENTYL PLAYED, INSTALLED Inbox Tap to view invitation and game match mails. Players Tap to view all your fellow contacts in Google who are also playing games via Play Store.
Music Access your music collection right on your ASUS Tablet using the Music app. Music allows you to play music files stored internally or from an external storage device. Launching Music To launch Music, tap > Music. Playing songs from your device By default, Music plays all the songs saved in your ASUS Tablet’s internal storage system. Start playing songs by tapping on them. Playing songs from your SD card To play songs saved from your SD card: 1.
Playing songs from the Cloud IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your ASUS Tablet to view files from Cloud music. Your ASUS Tablet currently supports music files saved in the following cloud storage accounts: • ASUS Webstorage • Dropbox • OneDrive • Drive Adding a cloud storage account To play songs saved from any of these cloud storage accounts: 1. From the Music home screen, tap . 2. Under Cloud Music, select Add cloud service. 3.
Sound recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Tablet by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Record, tap > Sound Recorder. Sound Recorder home screen Tap this to customize the Sound Recorder settings. Tap from this list to listen to the saved audio recording files. Tap this to start audio recording.
CHAPTER 11 Maintain your Zen 11 Maintain your Zen
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 To update your ASUS Tablet: then tap Settings. 1. Tap 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. 3. Tap System update then tap Check Update. NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Tablet’s system was updated at the Last update check: of the System update window.
Backup and reset Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ASUS Tablet. To do this: then tap Settings > Backup and reset. 1. Tap 2. From the Backup & reset window, you can: • Backup my data: This feature backs up your data, Wif-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers when enabled. • Backup account: Allows you to specify the acount you to be associated when you save your backup.
Securing your ASUS Tablet Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized calls or 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. To select the screen unlock of your ASUS Tablet: then tap Settings > Lock Screen. 1. Tap 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Tablet. NOTES: 128 • Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
Unlock screen options Choose from these options to lock your ASUS Tablet. • Slide: Slide your finger to any direction to unlock your ASUS Tablet.
• Face Unlock: Show your face on the black window of the lock screen to unlock your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! • Face Unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password. • Someone who looks similar to you could unlock your ASUS Tablet. • The data used to identify your face is kept in your ASUS Tablet. To set up Face Unlock: 1. From the Choose screen lock screen, tap Face Unlock. 2. Read the terms in using Face Unlock feature on your screen, then tap Set it up. 3.
5. After your face has been captured, tap Continue. 6. If Face Unlock cannot recognize your face, you will be prompted to select a secondary option to unlock your ASUS Tablet. Select Pattern if you want to unlock your ASUS Tablet by a pattern, or PIN to unlock it by keying in your PIN then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN or pattern that you created to unlock your device. 7. After you finished Face Unlock setup, tap OK.
• 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.
• PIN: Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN 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. • What’s Next widget: Slide the What’s Next Widget switch to ON to show the said widget 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.
CHAPTER 12 Connect your Zen 12 Connect your Zen
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 with your ASUS Tablet. Enabling Wi-Fi To enable Wi-Fi: on the Home screen then tap Settings app. 1. Tap 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi. NOTE: You can also enable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen.
Disabling Wi-Fi To disable Wi-Fi: on the Home screen then tap Settings app. 1. Tap 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi. NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section 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. To pair your ASUS Tablet to a 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.
PlayTo PlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your ASUS Tablet. Launching PlayTo There are two ways you can use to start using PlayTo from your ASUS Tablet: From Quick settings 1. Setup the streaming-supported display you want to use with your ASUS Tablet. 2. Launch Quick settings on your ASUS Tablet then tap PlayTo. 3.
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 up to 5GB of free cloud storage account. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account.
CHAPTER 13 App essentials 13 App essentials
Switching apps When you’ve launched several apps on your Zen, you can easily switch between your recently-launched apps. Tap • • to view your recently-launched apps. Tap an app to view it. To remove an app, simply swipe it to the left or right. Locking apps Secure your apps from unauthorized use with a 4-12 digit password. To lock your apps: 1. From All Apps, tap > Lock. 3. Enter a password containing 4-12 digits, then tap OK. To change the password of your locked apps: 1. From All Apps, tap 2.
Downloading apps Download tons of apps and games from Play Store directly to your ASUS Tablet. Some of the apps and games are free, others you may need to purchase using a credit card or other payment form. To download apps: 1. Tap Play Store from your Home screen. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your existing Gmail account. If you don’t have a Gmail account, please create one. 3. After successfully signing in, you can start downloading an app from Play Store.
CHAPTER 14 There’s more to your Zen 14 There’s more to your Zen
Power saver Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos. Setting up Power Saver Maximize, optimize, or customize the power of your ASUS Tablet with some smart power saving options. To set up Power Saver: 1. From All Apps, tap Power Saver. 2. Slide Smart saving to ON.
3. Select any of these modes: •• Ultra-saving mode: Disconnects the network connection when your ASUS Tablet is idle to fully maximize its battery life. •• Optimized mode: Extends the battery life while your ASUS Tablet stays connected to your network.
ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. Tap to switch between tabs Move to turn on/ off the Vivid Mode Move to adjust the color temperature Tap to reset to the last changes you made Tap to set to factory defaults To use ASUS Splendid: > Splendid. 1. Tap 2. Adjust the screen color temperature and contrast through the Temperature and Enhancement tabs. 3. Tap Done to apply the changes.
APPENDIX A 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 http://support.asus.com. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. À pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur.
CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. The highest CE SAR value for the device is 0.523 W/Kg.
IC Warning Statement The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
India RoHS This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule-II of the Rule.
Model name: K018 (TF103CG) Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: 4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised represe ntative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR.
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EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
