P535 User Manual
E3218 Second Edition May 2007 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUS Telecom (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents P535 specifications................................................................................ 8 Package contents................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P535.................................................................. 12 Layout ...................................................................................................... 12 Device components description.......................
Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel.......................................................................... 28 Using the Block Recognizer........................................................................... 28 Using the On-screen keyboard...................................................................... 29 Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30 Using the Transcriber......................................................
Using the Smart Dialer................................................................................... 49 Using Voice Commander............................................................................... 50 Receiving a call..................................................................................... 51 Chapter 4: Wireless features Using the Wireless Manager................................................................ 54 Using Bluetooth®.....................................................
My Secrets setting......................................................................................... 76 Disabling My Secrets..................................................................................... 79 Chapter 6: Multimedia features Using the camera.................................................................................. 84 Launching the camera................................................................................... 84 Navigation button functions in camera mode........
Mode switcher..................................................................................... 120 System information............................................................................ 121 Restoring default factory settings.................................................... 122 Chapter 8: Device component status ASUS status icon................................................................................ 124 CPU mode setting................................................................
P535 specifications Processor Intel XScale® processor, 520MHz Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6.0 Professional Memory 256 MB NAND Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.8-inch, 65, 536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, TFT touch screen LCD Frequency band Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 2.
Package contents Check your P535 package for the following items: P ASUS P535 device P Battery P AC Adapter P Mini-USB cable P Headset P Stylus P Car cell phone charger P Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal) P Protection case P Getting Started CD P User Manual P Quick Start Guide P Warranty Card NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. CAUTION: • To reduce risk of fire, use only correct battery type.
Chapter Getting started 1 • Getting to know your P535 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen 11
Getting to know your P535 Components: Layout 3 2 1 3 Stylus I 4 Camera button Top features 7 1 MiniSD slot 2 Power button 5 Volume controller 6 Reset button 8 7 Notification LED 4 8 Earpiece receiver 9 LCD touch screen 10 Call key 11 Left Soft key 5 9 12 Mode/Task switcher button 13 Navigation buttons 14 Action button 15 Right Soft key 16 OK or Close button 11 17 End key 15 6 10 12 Left side features 12 17 14 16 13 Front features
Getting to know your P535 Components: 18 Camera flash light 19 Camera lens 20 18 23 21 19 20 GPS antenna connector 21 Speaker 24 22 22 Battery compartment 23 Voice Commander/Record button 24 Hold button 25 Earphone slot 26 Mini-USB connector 27 Mic Right side features Rear features 25 26 Bottom features 27 13
Device components description No. 14 Item Description 1 MiniSD slot Allows you to insert a MiniSD storage card. 2 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF. 3 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen. 4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to autofocus then full-press to take a picture.
Device components description No. Item Description 14 Action button Press to carry out the task of selected item. 15 Right Soft key Performs the task indicated above the button. 16 Ok or Close button Press to confirm a command or press to close/exit an open application. 17 End button Press to end a call. 18 Camera flashlight Allows you to capture images in a dim environment. Press and hold the mode switcher button to turn this flashlight on/off.
Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P535, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory. Your P535 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them.
2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace battery compartment cover.
Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging.
Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P535 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P535. • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select it. • Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Calibrating P535 Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen then follow succeeding calibration screen instructions. You can also invoke the calibration screen by simultaneously pressing the Mode and Clear buttons.
The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information you need. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. • To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
Status indicators Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators. Icon Description General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Synchronization error. Call forwarded. Call in progress. Call on hold. Missed call. New message.
Status indicators Icon Description New voice mail. No cellular phone service. No signal. Searching for cellular phone service. Indicates signal strength. Sound OFF. Sound ON. Battery low. Battery extremely low. Battery partially charged. Battery charging. Battery fully charged.
Status indicators Icon Description Searching Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi active. Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or Meeting mode on. Bluetooth headset connected. Bluetooth head connected with sound. Appears when you set the alarm No SIM installed. Notice indicator. Tap to view notice. Windows Live Messenger notification. Pocket MSN chat is online.
Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape (right-handed) 3. Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text files. To change the screen orientation, tap Start > Setting > System tab > Screen then select the orientation you want. You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.
Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. Tap Start to display the start menu items: Portrait mode Landscape mode You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. To do this: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu. You can select up to seven (7) items.
Chapter Entering data 2 • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help 27
Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber. Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text. To use the Block Recognizer: 1.
Using the On-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can key in text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. To input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. 2. Key in text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel To enlarge the on-screen keyboard: 1. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Option. 2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list. 3. Tap Large Keys.
Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area. • Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box. • Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box.
Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber. To use the Transcriber: 1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile. 2. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber. To write using Transcriber (using Notes): 1.
Writing and drawing on the screen You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing. If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing. To set the default input mode for Notes: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options. 3.
Recording voice At any time, whether you phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note while using your device. To start a voice recording: 1. Long press Record button to launch voice recorder application. 2. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 3. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. Record button 4. Tap the stop icon when finished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 5. Tap . To create a voice recording using Notes: 1.
To add a recording to a saved note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. Tap the stop icon when finished recording. A recording icon appears on the note. 7. Tap 34 .
Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server, you can stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.
If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard. To install and configure ActiveSync in your computer: 1. Insert the Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 3.
Synchronizing via mini-USB You can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your computer. To synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.
Synchronizing with Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source. 2. In the Server Address field, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next. 4. Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. To change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. Tap Finish when done. 5. Start the sync process.
Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Refer to the table for input details. Volume 40 Recommended setup High Select As items arrive option or a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off-peak times list. While roaming Check Use above settings while roaming. Sending messages Check Send outgoing items immediately.
Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for files and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and Tasks. You can also filter your search to files larger than 64 KB. To search for a file or an item: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Search. 2.
Getting Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device. To get help for a program: • From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help. A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.
Chapter Phone features 3 • Using phone • Making a call • Receiving a call 43
Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P535 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from installed SIM card to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and Phone settings. To launch the Phone pad, do any of the following: • Tap Start > Phone. • Press the talk button.
Adjusting the device volume To adjust the device volume: 1. Tap the speaker icon. 2. From the volume menu, you can: • Adjust the phone volume or device volume by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings. You can also adjust the device volume by pressing the volume controller keys at the left side of the device. Press to increase volume Volume controller button Press to decrease volume or turn volume off.
Making a call You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Using the phone pad To make a call using the phone pad: 1. Tap Start > Phone. 2. From the phone screen, tap the number of the party you want to call then tap . If you tapped the wrong number, tap the back arrow to erase number to the left. 3. Talk to the called party when connected. 4.
Phone pad features Operator name Press to delete number or symbol to the left Numeric keypad Press to launch Speed Dial Press to launch Call History Press to make call Press to hide keypad Press to launch menu Displays the current call status Press to mute Press to launch Contacts list Press to turn speaker ON/OFF Press to hold call Press to take notes Press to end call Press to launch numeric keypad Press to launch menu 47
Making calls from Contacts To make a call directly from Contacts: 1. From the Today screen, tap Contacts on the menu bar or pressing the Right soft key 2. You can do any of the following to make a call: • Tap to select a contact, then from the Contacts list, tap Call. • You can also tap and hold the contact, and on the shortcut menu tap Call Work, Call Home or Call Mobile. • Tap Enter a name then input the name you want to call from Contacts. Tap Call or press the Left Soft Key to dial the selected item.
Using the Smart Dialer With Smart Dialer you can find a contact more quickly. For example, if you want to call a contact named ‘Clara’, you can simply tap , and your device smartly matches it with your contact list and display the matched contact. To use the Smart Dialer: 1. On the Phone pad, tap the beginning letters of the contact name 2. Tap the desired contact name from the list appearing above the Phone pad.
Using Voice Commander To make a phone call using voice commander: 1. Press the Voice Commander/Record Button found on the right side of your device. Record button 2. From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” 3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list. 4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the confirmation question. If you said “Yes”, the voice commander proceeds and dials the number; otherwise, it returns to the voice commander menu. 5. Say “Goodbye” or tap commander.
Receiving a call When you receive a call, a message will appear giving you the option to answer or reject the incoming call. To answer or reject an incoming call: • To answer a call tap Answer, or press Call key. • To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press End key. TIP: Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode. Call key End key The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call: • Tap Answer to receive call or • Tap Ignore to dismiss call.
Chapter Wireless features 4 • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth® • Using WLAN (IEEE 802.
Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager allows you to turn the power off or on to your wireless connections in a single location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an airplane flight. To use the Wireless Manager: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Wireless Manager. 3. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following: • Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off.
Using Bluetooth® Overview Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (i.e. beam files, tasks, contacts) with other devices with Bluetooth features. • Use Bluetooth service.
Configuring Bluetooth To configure Bluetooth in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Bluetooth icon. 2. From the Bluetooth screen, you can access the following tabs: • General - allows you to set the user profile, turn Bluetooth on or off, displays the Bluetooth status, and provides a link to the Bluetooth Manager.
Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset Mono headset setup 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. 2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New. 4. From the Bluetooth Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup then tap Next.
5. Make sure that your headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next. 6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled headset device then tap Next. 7. In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap . You can find this in the documentation that came with your headset device. 8. Tap Finish. You are now ready to use your headset device.
Stereo headset setup P535 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP. 1. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 2. From the Bluetooth manager screen, tap New then select High Quality Audio Setup. 3. Make sure that your stereo headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next. 4.
5. Tap Finish to initiate connection. NOTES: • To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time. • To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button* on the headset then follow succeeding voice instructions. (*Answer button may not be supported in other headset models.) Using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS To configure a Bluetooth-enabled GPS device: 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enable on your device. 2.
6. Tap the name of your Bluetoothenabled GPS device then tap Next. 7. Select SPP Slave in the Service Selection list then tap Next. 8. Tap Finish. 9. Tap and hold the shortcut icon to display shortcut menu then tap Connect. 10.In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your device then tap OK. You can find this in the documentation that came with your GPS device.
Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g) Introduction WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g), refers to certain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit international association to certify interoperability of wireless local area network products. Any device tested and approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certified as interoperable with each other even if they are from different manufacturers.
Configuring WLAN To configure WLAN in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon. 2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs: • Wi-Fi Status • Setting • IP Info • Site Survey NOTE: Tap ? for Wi-Fi Help. Wi-Fi Status Displays the Wi-Fi status, ESSID, BSSID, BSS mode, channel, data rate, IP Address, and signal strength.
IP Info Displays the network information and allows you to renew or ping a network connection. 64 Site Survey Shows the available wireless networks in the area.
Setting a GPRS connection Your P535 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device: 1. From the Today screen, tap status bar. on the 2.
4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new modem connection. 5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.
6. Input the Access point name. 7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect. Tap Delete if you want to delete selected connection setting. 4. When connected, tap to exit. NOTE: • When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority. We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time.
If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. Pop-up callout 2. When connected, you can start browsing the Internet. If you are using Internet Explorer, the default site will be displayed.
Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider. To connect via GPRS Tool: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting screen, select your GPRS provider from the list. NOTE: • Operators vary in different regions. • The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used at the same time.
Chapter My Secrets 5 • Using My Secrets 71
Using My Secrets My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classified documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-defined password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. Enabling My Secrets To enable My Secrets using Express Mode (recommended): 1. Tap Start > Programs then tap My Secrets icon. 2. Tap Express Mode (Recommended) then tap Next.
3. Key in a 4-digit password. 4. When prompted, key in the same password again to confirm. 5. Tap Finish. When finished, the My Documents\My Secrets becomes an encrypted folder. You can now start using this folder. IMPORTANT: • When locked, the My Secrets folder is hidden. Use password to unlock folder and access files. • You can tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen to lock, unlock, and configure My Secrets. See next page for details.
Unlocking My Secrets To unlock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock. 3. Key in correct password. You can now use My Secrets folder.
Locking My Secrets To lock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock. The My Secrets icon changes to indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.
My Secrets setting To modify the My Secrets settings: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. icon on the 2. From the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting. 3. Key in correct password.
Security Setting Security setting allows you to enable or disable autolock when the device enters sleep mode, lock the device now, or stop security. Password The Password tab allows you to change the password and password type.
Hint Set a hint in case you forget your password. • Tap check box to enable or disable use of hint to unlock the device. • Select one of the predefined questions then key in answer. 4. Tap 78 when finished.
Disabling My Secrets To disable My Secrets: 1. From Today screen, tap Start > Programs > My Secrets or Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen and from the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting. 2. Select Security Setting tab, then tap Stop Security.
3. When prompted, tap Yes to confirm. 4. Tap Next to stop all running programs.
5. Tap Next to start decrypting files in My Secrets folder. 6. Tap Done when finished.
Chapter Multimedia features 6 • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and videos 83
Using the camera The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera: • Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or • Press the Camera button on the left side of your device. Camera/shutter button Camera button NOTE: • By default, the preview screen is set to landscape. • After launching the camera, your device is set to camera mode by default.
Navigation button functions in camera mode The following describes the navigation button functions in Camera mode: Up ENTER/ACTION Button Backward Forward Down Up In camera preview mode, press for video mode. In the camera or video option menu, press to select menu items. Down In video preview mode, press for camera mode. In the video or camera options menu, press to select menu items. Backward In camera mode and if the resolution is not 1600x1200, press to zoom in.
Available capture modes Your device camera can be set to two capture modes: • Camera mode - Camera mode allows you to take photos, and save them to your device or MiniSD. You can also configure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnification, adjust the picture quality, apply effects, and modify other advanced settings. • Video mode - Video mode enables you to record audio/video clips.
Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Flash light status Macro mode status Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode status Effects icon Picture resolution Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Number of available shots Tap to zoom in Capture modes: Camera mode Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to launch camera menu 87
Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ / ]- indicates the picture quality used. / ] - indicates the camera flash status. ] - this icon appears when the camera is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ videos clips. • Scene mode icon [ / / ] - indicates default storage for captured images and / ] - indicates the scene mode used.
Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents.
Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. Scene The Scene option allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event. Select Auto to use best setting for any scene. Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture.
Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. The picture quality is set to Super Fine by default. Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature.
Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Self-Timer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button. Burst Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in succession with one press of the camera/ shutter button.
Frame Allows you to set a frame. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect. Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MiniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prefix format - Filename prefix - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Burst interval 94
Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set otherwise, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Done. You can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen. To take a photo: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, you can see the auto-focus frame on the center of the screen.
Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Video resolution Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording Tap to zoom in Capture mode icons: Camera mode Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to launch video menu 96
Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the flash light is enabled. ] - this icon appears when the video is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips. • Effects icon [ / ] - indicates the effects used. / • Picture resolution [ / / / ] - shows the resolution used. • Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit video.
Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. To launch video options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents.
Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set your device into Camera or Video capture mode. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video.
Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature. Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MiniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect.
Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: • Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Done. • You can also set the video mode by tapping the video mode icon on the screen as shown. Video mode icon To record video: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the screen.
2. Full-press the camera/shutter button or press the navigation button action button to begin recording. The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording. 3. Full-press the camera/shutter button or press the navigation button action button again to stop recording. Record indicator 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to record another video. NOTE: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location. • Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device.
Viewing pictures and video Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and video To view pictures and video: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos. 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. • To view pictures or launch video clips stored in MiniSD card, tap the folder list (labeled My Pictures), and tap MiniSD Card. • To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device, tap My Pictures then tap picture thumbnail.
Chapter Other features 7 • Windows Live • WorldCard Mobile • Remote Presenter • Setting ring tone • Wake-up setting • Mode switcher • System information • Restoring factory default settings 105
Windows Live Windows Live Windows Live on your device provides you a set of windows live service, including email, IM, and search. • See who among your contacts is online and chat with them by sending and receiving instant messages. • Access your hotmail account, if you have one, and send and receive e-mails. • Search the Web and get results delivered to your phone in an easy-to-read format. To use Windows Live Messenger: You must have a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account.
2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live. From the screen appears, tap Accept. 3. Enter your e-mail address and password. Then tap Next. Windows Live Search: With Windows live search, you can quickly search the web for information, directions, maps and images. 1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live icon 2.
WorldCard Mobile WorldCard Mobile is a character recognition utility that scans and identifies the printed text or character on a business card then automatically categorizes the information and sends it to your Contact list. From a picture file of a business card, WorldCard Mobile analyzes the appearance of the details in the business card and converts them to editable text for your Contact list. Using the WorldCard Mobile To process a business card using WorldCard Mobile: 1.
IMPORTANT: • Make sure to clean the camera lens and provide enough lighting before taking picture of business card. • Keep a “1600x1200” resolution when taking a picture of business card. 3. Take a clear picture of the business card. 4. Tap screen. from the given 5. If necessary, select the appropriate Language and Region or adjust the picture orientation. 6. Tap Recognize.
7. Tap Export to save the information in Contacts. Refer below for other screen options and features. Tap to change Category Tap the check box to include or exclude data field Tap the corresponding arrow to change data field Tap to add a data field Tap to save information to Contacts 8. Tap 110 to exit Biz Card Recognition.
Remote Presenter Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™ presentations running on your desktop or notebook from your P535 device. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’s view of the slide show. Using the Remote Presenter IMPORTANT: • Before you start, make sure to install the Remote Presenter utility on your computer.
The following describes the Remote Presenter menu on your computer screen. PowerPoint .ppt file path Tap to change path Tap to start or stop Bluetooth COM port 3. From the list of Bluetooth devices found, select the name of computer containing your PowerPoint presentation then tap Next. 112 Tap to exit 4. When requested, key in the authentication passkey on your computer and your P535.
5. From the Remote Controller menu on your computer, click to establish a connection. Tap to exit reminder. 6. When the connection is established, tap Connect.
7. Your device prompts if the connection is successful or not. Repeat from step 1, if the connection failed. 8. Tap the name of PowerPoint (.ppt) file to show then tap Select.
Upon selection, Microsoft® PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the selected file open.
9. You can now remotely control the PowerPoint presentation on your computer using your device. The following describes the control menu on your device.
Setting ring tone With P535 you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. You can easily configure your favorite song or sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: aac/acc+, amr, .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection To add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Ringtone icon. 2. Select a specific file extension from the list box. 3.
Changing the ring tone To change the ring tone: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone icon. 2. Select a ring tone from the Ring tone list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ring tones that came with the device. Tap 3. Tap 118 to try ring tone sound and tap when finished. to stop.
Wake-up setting You can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. To set the wake-up action: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Wakeup source icon. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3. Tap when finished.
Mode switcher Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks. To use the mode switcher, press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. You can also use the mode switcher button to turn the flash light on or off. Press and hold the mode switcher button to use this feature.
System information The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. To launch the System Information: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon. 2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. Tap Version tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio, MP and Battery version.
Restoring default factory settings This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. To restore default settings: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Default Settings. 2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password field to confirm that you want to restore to default settings. 3. Tap Ok. You can also restore the factory settings by pressing the UP button of the navigation key and the reset button at the same time. NOTE: This device can no longer read the locked storage card after restoring to system default settings.
Chapter 8 Device components status • ASUS Status icon 123
ASUS status icon The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following device components: CPU, USB, LCD Brightness, Battery power, Memory, MiniSD card, and storage. To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen. CPU: Allows you to set the CPU mode. Set to Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB: Allows you to set the USB connection mode.
CPU mode setting Allows you to select the CPU mode (Turbo, Standard, Power Saving). Tap to check Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode.
LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power. Battery Displays the battery power status. 126 The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turn-off the device if not used.
Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory. Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory.
Programs running in memory Allows you to activate or stop any program running on memory. IMPORTANT: When you exit a running program, you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory. You can stop these programs from running in the background using this option. Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu.
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Notices Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g.
Operator access with a tool If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access. An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036).
ASUS Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2894-3447; Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P535, are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards. Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please have our best attention.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Additional Information can be found on the websites of the World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/emf). * The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the ASUS testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Hotline: 0800-093-456 (Toll-Free call from Taiwan only) Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://tw.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://www.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany/Austria) Hotline: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 E-mail: http://www.asus.de/support/support.htm WWW: http://www.
