ZS550KL User Guide
E11691 August 2016 First Edition 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 0°C (32°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 the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
Contents 1 Basics Welcome!.................................................................................................................... 7 Get your ASUS Phone ready!.............................................................................................................. 8 Starting for the first time...................................................................................................................19 Using the touchscreen.............................................................
4 Keeping in touch Call in style...................................................................................................................48 Dual SIM feature......................................................................................................48 Making calls............................................................................................................................................50 Receiving calls......................................................................
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device.....................................................................83 Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device.....................................................83 Tethering......................................................................................................................84 Wi-Fi Hotspot.........................................................................................................................................
1 Basics 1 Basics Welcome! Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI! ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phones. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone. ZenFone Care Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.
Get your ASUS Phone ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiffy.
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 Phone comes with two SIM card slots that allows you to setup and use two mobile network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time. CAUTION! • This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved Micro SIM card only.
Removing a Micro SIM card CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a Micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your Micro SIM card. To remove a Micro SIM card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM/ Nano SIM/ MicroSD card slot to eject the tray out. 3. Remove the Micro SIM card from the Micro SIM card slot. 4. Push the tray to close it.
Installing a Nano SIM card A Nano subscriber identity module (Nano 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 Phone comes with two SIM card slots that allows you to set up and use two mobile network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time. CAUTION! • This device is designed for use with a mobile carrier-approved Nano SIM card only.
Removing a Nano SIM card CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a Nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your Nano SIM card. To remove a Nano SIM card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM/ Nano SIM/ MicroSD card slot to eject the tray out. 3. Remove the Nano SIM card from the Nano SIM/MicroSD combo card slot. 4. Push the tray to close it.
Installing a memory card Your ASUS Phone supports a MicroSD™ and MicroSDHC™ memory card with up to 2TB capacity. NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Phone. 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.
Removing a memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, tap > Settings > Storage&USB, then under Portable storage, click beside SD card. To remove a memory card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Push a pin into the hole on the Micro SIM/ Nano SIM/ MicroSD card slot to eject the tray out. 3.
Using NFC You can use NFC in the following three scenarios: Reader mode: Your phone reads information from a contactless card, NFC tag, or other NFC devices. Place the NFC area of your phone on the contactless card, NFC tag, or NFC device. Card Emulation mode: Your phone can be used like a contactless card. Place the NFC area of your phone on the NFC area of the NFC reader. Peer-to-Peer mode: Transfers photos, contacts, or other data between your phone and an NFCenabled smartphone.
Charging your ASUS Phone Your ASUS Phone 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 USB Type C cable to charge your ASUS Phone. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device. • Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and USB Type C cable before using it with your device.
IMPORTANT! • When using your ASUS Phone while it is plugged to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. • When charging your ASUS Phone through your computer, ensure that you plug the USB Type C cable to your computer’s USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • Avoid charging your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperature of above 35oC (95oF). • Charge your ASUS Phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.
Turning your ASUS Phone on or off Turning your device on To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up. Turning your device off To turn your device off: 1. If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen. 2. Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off then tap OK.
Starting for the first time When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi and security features, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery. 20 – Close all running apps that are not in use. – When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode. – Set audio to Smart Mode. – Decrease brightness of display. – Keep the speaker volume to a low level. – Disable Wi-Fi feature. – Disable Bluetooth feature.
Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Phone. Launching apps or selecting items Do any of the following: • To launch an app, simply tap on it. • To select an item such as in File Manager app, simply tap on it. Moving or deleting items Do any of the following: • To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be.
Moving through pages or screens Do any of the following: • Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to flip through a Gallery of images. • Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items. Zooming in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom in a web page.
Zooming out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom out of a web page. NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.
2 There’s no place like Home There’s no place like Home 2 Zen Home features Home screen Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Phone. Mobile network Shows the signal strength of your mobile network. 1 Micro SIM card Shows that a Micro SIM card is inserted in Micro SIM card slot. 2 Nano SIM card Shows that a Nano SIM card is inserted in Nano SIM card slot. NOTE: If the SIM card icon is displayed in green, it indicates that it is set as the preferred network.
Quick settings The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by a button. To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen. NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature. The green buttons refer to individual utilities that you can quickly access via the Quick Settings Notification Panel.
System notifications From System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related. To launch the System notifications panel, swipe down from the top of your screen.
Personalizing your Home screen Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your favorite apps, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add more pages so you can add and quickly access or view more apps or widgets on your Home screen.
Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen. 1. On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear with an automatically assigned name. 2. If you want to change the folder name, tap the folder and tap the folder name to assign a new name to this folder. Wallpapers Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper.
Applying an animated wallpaper To apply an animated wallpaper: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Tap then select Live Wallpaper. 3. Select an animated wallpaper, then tap Set Wallpaper. NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
Adding shortcuts In Easy Mode, you can add up to thirty-six (36) app shortcuts on the Home screen. 1. Swipe to the right of the Home screen, then tap . 2. From the All apps screen, select the app that you want to add to the list. Removing shortcuts Do the following: 1. Tap . 2. Select the app or apps that you want to remove from the list, then tap Delete.
Adding contacts In Easy Mode, you can add your frequently contacts on the Home screen. 1. Swipe to the left of the Home screen, then tap . 2. From the Contacts screen, select the contact that you want to add to the list. Removing contacts Do the following: 1. Swipe to the left of the Home screen, then tap Edit contacts. 2. Select the contact or contacts that you want to remove from the list, then tap Delete. Disabling Easy Mode To disable Easy Mode: 1. Swipe down from the top of your screen then tap 2.
Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs with your mobile provider’s settings. To change the date and time settings: 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Date & time. 3. Slide Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone to OFF. 4. Adjust the date and time. 5.
Lock Screen By default, the lock screen appears after turning on your device and while waking it up from sleep mode. From the lock screen, you can proceed to your device’s Android® system by swiping on your touch screen panel. Your device’s lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps. Customizing your lock screen If you want to change your lock screen settings from the default Swipe option, refer to the following steps: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2.
Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Phone, Messenger, and Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen. 3. Under Display, tap Quick access. 4. Select which button you would like to customize. 5.
Fingerprint ID sensor Fingerprint ID sensor prevents others from using your ASUS phone without your permission. You can use your fingerprint to unlock your device, access your phone calls and data. When you set up your fingerprint ID, you also need to set up your screen lock method for device startup. Starting your ASUS phone for the first time To set up your fingerprint ID when using your ASUS Phone for the first time: 1. Ensure that the fingerprint identification module and your finger are clean and dry.
Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings To set up your fingerprint ID from Settings: 1. Ensure that the fingerprint scanner and your finger are clean and dry. 2. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 3. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Fingerprint. 4. Tap the controls that you want to enable or disable.
5. Tap Manage Fingerprints and select the screen lock option you would like to use, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the screen lock function. NOTE: For more details, see Securing your ASUS Phone. 6. Click Add a fingerprint. 6. Click NEXT on the Locate finger print scanner page. 7. Repeatedly place-and-lift your finger on the scanner until your fingerprint is captured. 8. Click NEXT to complete the setup.
3 Work hard, play harder 3 Work hard, play harder Chrome Chrome for Android` lets you enjoy the same fast, secure and stable web browsing experience as that on the desktop Chrome. Sign in to your Google account to sync tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history across all your devices. If you don’t have a Google account, register for one. NOTE: For details on creating a Google account, see Gmail.
Sharing pages Share interesting pages from your ASUS Phone to others via an email account, cloud storage account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Phone apps. 1. Launch Chrome. 2. From a web page, tap > Share... 3. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page. Bookmarking pages Bookmark your favorite pages or websites so you can go back and browse them again. To bookmark a page: From the page, tap > . To view your favorite pages, tap page you want to view or access.
Gmail Use Gmail to set up your Google account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and browse emails right from your ASUS Phone. You can also set up other email accounts such as Yahoo or your work email account via Gmail. IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network so you can add an email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see Staying connected. To set up your Google account: 1.
Google Calendar Bring your schedule to life and keep track of all your important events or reminders. Events that you create or edit will automatically sync with all Google Calendar versions that you’ve logged into. Creating events To create an event: 1. From the Home screen, tap Google > Calendar. 2. Tap then tap Event. 3. Enter your event name, and select the date and time for the event. You may set the event as an all-day or recurring event.
Creating reminders To create a reminder: 1. From the Home screen, Google > Calendar. 2. Tap then tap Reminder. 3. Enter your reminder name and tap DONE. 4. Set the date and time for the reminder. You may set the reminder as an all-day or recurring reminder. • All-day reminder: From the All day field, move the slider to the right. • Recurring reminder: Tap repeat. , then select how often you want the reminder to recur or 4. Once finished, tap SAVE.
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 or add other important to-do tasks at your convenience. NOTES: • Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube, and iMDb. • Not all apps can share and add tasks to Do It Later. Calling later You can set a task to call someone at your convenient time from the Do It Later. To call later: 1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later. 2.
Deleting to-do tasks You can delete any completed, overdue, or unnecessary to-do tasks from the Do It Later app. 1. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Do It Later. 2. Tap and hold the task you want to remove from the list. 3. Tap and tap OK to confirm the deletion. File Manager Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ASUS Phone and its connected external storage devices. To launch File Manager, tap > File Manager.
The Cloud Back up your data, sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. ASUS WebStorage Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account. IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Phone.
ZenFone Care Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 3.0 apps. To access ZenFone Care: 1. Tap > ZenFone Care 2. Tap ZenUI FAQs, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
4 Keeping in touch Keeping in touch 4 Call in style Dual SIM feature The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Phone lets you manage the settings of the installed Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable the Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards, assign SIM names, or set one as a preferred network. Renaming your Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards Change the names of your Micro SIM and Nano SIM cards on your ASUS Phone so that you can identify them easily.
Assigning a preferred SIM card Assign a SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services. SIM card for voice calls When you make a call, your ASUS Phone automatically uses the preferred SIM card to connect the call. To assign a SIM card for voice calls, tap Voice call then tap the SIM that you want to use. IMPORTANT! You can only use this feature if you make a call from your contacts list.
Making calls Your ASUS Phone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact. NOTE: Organize your contacts in the Contacts app. For details, see Managing contacts. Launching the Phone app From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Phone app: • Tap • Tap . > Phone. Dialing a phone number Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number. 1.
Auto-dialing an extension number You can insert a short or long pause after dialing the main number, then the extension number is dialed automatically. 1. From the Phone app, enter the main number. 2. To insert a pause, tap and hold * until a comma (,) appears. 3. Enter the extension number. 4. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to place the call. 5. Tap to end the call.
Calling your favorite contacts When you add a contact to your Favorites list, you can quickly call the contact from the Phone app. 1. Launch the Contacts app. 2. Tap to display your Favorites list, then tap your favorite contact whom you want to call. 3. Tap to end the call. Receiving calls The touch screen of your ASUS Phone lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Phone.
Redialing your last-called number To redial your last-called number: 1. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs. 2. Tap Call to display your last-called number, then tap Call again to redial the number. 3. Tap to end the call. Other call options During an active call, tap and tap any of the possible call options for when a call is in progress. Microphone Turns the microphone for the active call on or off.
Managing multiple calls Your ASUS Phone provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Phone, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call. Tap Answer on the touch screen to receive an incoming call while on an active call. Recording calls Your ASUS Phone allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information. 1. Call a contact or dial a number. 2. Tap to record the call.
Managing contacts Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them via calls, SMS messages, emails, or social networks. Group your contacts as Favorites to quickly get in touch with them, or group them as VIPs to get notified about any upcoming events, missed calls, or unread messages. You can also sync your contacts with your email or social network accounts, link contacts’ info for easy access in one place, or filter the contacts you want to keep in touch with.
Adding contacts Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more. 1. Launch the Contacts app then tap . 2. Select Device. NOTES: • You can also save the contact to your SIM card or an email account. • If you don't have an email account, tap Add account then create one. 3.
Customizing your contact’s profile Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile. 1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize. 2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Setting up your VIP from the VIP screen To set up your VIP from the VIP screen: 1. Launch the Contacts app. 2. Tap > VIP. 3. In the VIP screen, tap . 4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list. Adding an event to a VIP contact You can add an event to a VIP contact such as anniversary, birthday, and other important events. 1. Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to add an event detail to, then tap . 2.
Marking your favorite contacts Set your frequently-called contacts as your favorites to be able to call them quickly from the Phone app. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Select the contact that you want to mark as a favorite. 3. Tap . The contact is added to your Favorites List in the Phone app. NOTES: • To view your Favorites list, tap from the Home screen, then tap . • For more details, refer to the section Calling your favorite contacts.
Exporting contacts Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Phone. 1. Tap > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options: a. Export to SIM 1 card/Export to SIM 2 card b. Export to storage 3. Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts: a. All contacts b. Device c. SIM1/SIM2 4. Tick the contacts that you want to export. 5. When done, tap Export.
Unblocking contacts or numbers You may remove a blocked contact or number from your list and receive calls or messages from the contact or number again. 1. Tap > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts > Block list. 2. Tap and hold on the contact or number that you want to unblock then tap Remove from block list. Social networking with your contacts Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their profiles, news, and social feeds.
Send messages and more Google Messenger Google Messenger, an intuitive and delightful app, lets you send/receive SMS/MMS messages, as well as send group texts, photos, or audio messages. You can add emojis or stickers to your messages, share your location, archive your messages, and easily block SMS senders. You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these files. Sending messages 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
5 Fun and entertainment 5 Fun and entertainment Using a headset Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a headset. Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5mm 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.
Google Play Music With Google Play Music, you can stream your favorite music, create playlists, or listen to the radio. You can also store up to 50,000 music files to the cloud for free. You can also subscribe to Google Play Music for unlimited and ad-free access to millions of music files that you can add to your own music library. Setting up your Google Play Music Sign in to your Google or Gmail account to be able to use Google Play Music.
6 Your precious moments Your precious moments 6 Capture moments Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Phone’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. NOTE: Before using th this function , go to Settings > Lock screen > Quick access, slide Customized quick access to ON, and tap a default app to replace with the camera app.
Photo Locations After going through the Tutorial screen, the Remember Photo Locations screen appears to help you create automatic location tags for your images. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen: 1. On the Remember Photo Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen or Yes to set up location tagging for your captured images. 2. Slide Location to ON to enable the location tagging feature. 3.
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. Focus & 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. Focus & 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 Phone. 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.
Capturing Low light videos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Tap > Low light. to start recording a video. HDR Pro 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. to start capturing HDR photos.
Capturing Selfie photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap 2. Tap > Selfie. to choose how many people should be included in the photo. 3. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Phone to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo. 4. Tap to save the photo. Depth of field Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of field. This feature suits close up photos of subjects for a more defined and dramatic result. Capturing photos with depth of fields 1.
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 > Smart remove. capturing photos that can be edited using Smart remove. 3. On the captured photo, tap the outline around the detected moving object to delete it. 4. Tap to save the photo. All Smiles Capture the perfect smile or the wackiest facial expression from a range of photos using the All Smiles feature.
GIF animation Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ASUS Phone’s camera using the GIF animation feature. Capturing GIF animation photos 1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap 2. Long press > GIF Animation. to start capturing burst photo for GIF animation. 3. Make your preferred adjustments to the GIF animation settings. 4. Tap when finished. Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Phone allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback.
Using the Gallery View images and play videos on your ASUS Phone using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Phone. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file. To launch Gallery, tap > Gallery. Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage By default, your Gallery displays all the media files on your ASUS Phone according to their album folders.
Viewing the photo location Enable the location access on your ASUS Phone, and get the location details on your photos. Your photos’ location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well a map of the location via Google Map or Baidu (in China only). To view the details of a photo: 1. Turn on the location access from > Settings > Location. 2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map or Baidu. 3. Launch the Gallery app, and select the photo whose photo details you want to view.
Sharing files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection. 3. Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you select. 4. Tap then select from the list where you want to share the images. Deleting files from the Gallery 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located. 2.
Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a theme-designed movie or general slideshow video using the MiniMovie app. To create a MiniMovie: 1. From your Home screen, tap > MiniMovie to launch the MiniMovie app. 2. Tap Allow to allow MiniMovie to access the photos in your phone. 3. Tap Deny or Allow to deny or allow MiniMovie to access your contacts list. 4. Tap Movie or Slideshow to create a theme-designed movie or general slideshow.
5. Select the folder containing the photos for the movie or slideshow that you want to create. Tap to select photos from the cloud services Tap to select a photo folder Tap to select a photo and tap again to deselect it Tap to deselect the selected photos 6. When done, tap Next. 7. Set the theme, music, subtitle, or text for your movie or slideshow.
PhotoCollage Use the PhotoCollage app to create a collage from your collection of photos. To launch the PhotoCollage app, tap from your Home screen then tap PhotoCollage.
7 Staying connected 7 Staying connected Mobile network When there’s no available Wi-Fi network that you can connect to, you can enable your mobile network’s data access for Internet connection. Enabling the mobile network 1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen: •• Launch Quick settings then tap •• Tap . > Settings. 2. Tap More > Cellular networks. 3. Slide Data enabled to ON, and configure the other mobile network settings, if necessary.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks. 2. Tap a network name to connect to it. For a secured network, you may be prompted to key in a password or other security credentials. NOTES: • Your ASUS Phone automatically reconnects to the network that you connected with previously. • Turn off the Wi-Fi feature when you're not using it to help save battery power. Disabling Wi-Fi To disable Wi-Fi: 1.
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Phone in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Phone automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices. IMPORTANT! • If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature and is discoverable.
Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Phone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan. NOTES: • Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
4. From the Tethering screen, slide Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to ON. 5. Connect other devices to your ASUS Phone’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and use it as a modem for Internet access on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices such as a laptop or a tablet. 1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Phone and the other device. 2. Pair both devices. NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device. 3.
8 Travel and Maps 8 Travel and Maps Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Phone using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options: •• Tap > Weather. •• From your ASUS Phone’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
Weather home screen Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the Calendar app. Tap to search for a city’s weather info Tap to get the area’s current weather info, refresh the weather info, edit the location list, or configure the weather settings Swipe up to see other weather information. Swipe to the left or right to see the weather information of other cities in your location list.
Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Phone, set alarms, and use your ASUS Phone as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: •• Tap > Clock. •• From your ASUS Phone’s home screen, tap the digital clock display. World Clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to toggle between the weather forecast and the world clock’s map. Tap this to set your clock on night mode.
Alarm clock Tap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Stopwatch Tap to use your ASUS Phone as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.
Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Phone. To do this, follow the steps below: Setting the timer 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to access the settings of the timer feature. Tap this to delete the preset timer. Tap to set the ringtone for the timer. Tap this to edit the preset timer. Tap this button to start running the timer.
9 ZenLink 9 ZenLink Knowing ZenLink Stay connected with the ASUS-exclusive ZenLink for maximum productivity. With these ZenLink apps, you can connect with other devices to share and receive files. Your ZenLink comprises of the following apps: Share Link and Remote Link. NOTE: Some of these ZenLink apps may not be available in your ASUS Phone.
3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Share selected files. 4. Tap Add to select more files or tap Send to share the selected files. 5. After your ASUS Phone detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with. Receiving files To receive files: 1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Share Link. 2. Tap Receive files to receive the files from the sender.
10 Zen Everywhere 10 Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools Flashlight You can turn your ASUS Phone to an instant flashlight by launching your Quick settings panel from any screen or any open app. From the Quick settings panel, simply tap on the Flashlight icon to activate its function. Tap this to enable the flashlight.
Flashlight menu options Tap this to enable or disable the flashlight mode. Tap this to enable or disable the SOS mode. Tap any of these icons to toggle between the flashlight’s speed while blinking. Tap this to turn on or turn off the light. Tap this to use your phone screen as the flashlight. Tap this to use the rear camera flash as the flashlight. Tap this to spread the color to full screen. Move this to adjust the screen brightness. Tap this to change your screen color.
Calculator One-swipe and a tap is all it takes to launch your Calculator. When you open the Quick settings panel, the Calculator icon is there visibly on top of the list. Tap it to get started with your computations.
Quick memo Quick memo is a note-taking tool that gives you the freedom to either scribble or type down important notes you need to remember. After creating notes, you can share them via Share Link and social media sites or turn them into a task inside Do It Later. Tap this share or set a memo as a memo-it-later task Tap to add a new page Creating a sticky note You can turn Quick memo notes into a sticky note so you can view them wherever, on your ASUS Phone. To create a sticky note: 1. Tap > Quick Memo.
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Sound Recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Phone by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Recorder, tap > Sound Recorder. Tap to customize the Sound Recorder settings Tap to view the list of saved audio recording files Tap to start audio recording Pausing a recording During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording.
Recording List From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or delete a saved audio recording file. To view your recording list, tap from the Sound Recorder main screen.
Splendid ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. It enriches the color of your screen with its preset screen color modes. Using Splendid To use Splendid: 1. From your Home screen, tap > Splendid. 2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Vivid, and Customized. Balance mode This mode provides a balanced display of color on your ASUS Phone.
Vivid mode This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Phone. Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust the color temperature Customized mode This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation.
Mobile Manager Mobile Manager provides an integrated interface for several apps that are designed to optimize device performance, manage the phone power, storage usage and system notifications. To launch the ASUS Mobile Manager app, tap Manager.
11 Maintain your Zen Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date 11 Keep your ASUS Phone in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features. Updating your system 1. Tap then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. 3. Tap System update then tap Check Update. You can also update your system using the System update app: 1. From your Home screen, tap > System update. 2. Tap Check Update.
Securing your ASUS Phone Use the security features of your ASUS Phone 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 Phone offers you. then tap Settings > Lock screen. 1. Tap 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Phone. NOTES: • Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
PIN Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device. Pattern Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern. IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern that you created to unlock your device.
Password Key in at least four characters to create a password. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device. Configuring the other screen security features Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window: • Quick Access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen.
Appendix Appendix Notices Hearing Aid Compatibility Information This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-247 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis d’industrie Canada Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device has been tested and meets applicable limits for Radio Frequency (RF) exposure. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy. SAR limits are 1.6 Watts per kilogram (over a volume containing a mass of 1 gram of tissue) in countries that follow the United States FCC limit and 2.0 W/kg (averaged over 10 grams of tissue) in countries that follow the Council of the European Union limit.
CE RF Exposure Compliance This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection. For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated accessories. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.
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. For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement laid down in the applicable EN50332-1:2013 and/or EN50332-2:2013 standard required by French Article L.5232-1.
Index Index A Advanced camera features 69 All Smiles 72 - see also Advanced camera features 69 App shortcuts 28 - adding 28 - removing 28, 29 ASUS Phone 8 - chargiing 16 -MicroSD card 13 - installing 13 - removing 14 - Micro SIM card 9 - Installing 9 - Removing 10 - Nano SIM card 11 - Installing 11 - Removing 12 - Parts and features 8 - turning on/off 18 B Backup and reset 103 Beautification 72 - see also Advanced camera features 69 block list 60 - blocking 60 - unblocking 61 Blue
E Easy Mode 30 - adding shortcuts 31, 32 - enabling 30, 32 - removing shortcuts 31, 32 Extension number 50 - auto dialing 51 - confirmation prompt 50 - dialing 50 F Favorite contacts 52 - calling 52 - marking 59 File Manager 45 - accessing the internal storage 45 Fingerprint 36 - Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings 37 - add a fingerprint 38 - manage Fingerprints 38 - Starting your ASUS phone for the first time 36 - locate finger print scanner 36 - protect your phone 36 First-time st
Q Quick Memo 96 - Creating a sticky note 96 Quick settings 26 - adding or removing buttons 26 R Ringtone 33 - setting up 33 - Sound & Vibration 33 S Security 104 Selfie 70 - see also Advanced camera features 69 Share Link 91 - receiving files 92 - sharing files 91 Smart Dialing 51 Smart remove 72 - see also Advanced camera features 69 Social networking 61 - syncing 61 Sound Recorder 98 - Pausing a recording 98 - Recording List 99 Splendid 100 - Balance mode 100 - Customized mode 10
