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Asus ZenPad Z380C E-Manual

Asus ZenPad Z380C E-Manual

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  • Page 1 ASUS Tablet...
  • Page 2 Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts and features ......................9 Installing a memory card ........................10 Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models) ..............14 Charging your ASUS Tablet ......................17 Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off ....................19 Basics ................................20 Starting for the first time ........................21 Using the touchscreen........................23 ZenMotion .............................25...
  • Page 4 Managing contacts .....................54 Launching the Contacts app ......................54 Contacts Settings ..........................54 Setting up your profile ........................54 Adding contacts ...........................55 Setting up your VIPs ...........................57 Marking your favorite contacts ......................60 Importing contacts ..........................61 Exporting contacts ..........................61 Managing your block list ........................62 Social networking with your contacts ..................62 Backup/restore call logs (on selected models) .................63 Send messages and more ..................65...
  • Page 5 Enabling Wi-Fi ............................ 123 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ....................123 Disabling Wi-Fi ........................... 124 Bluetooth® .........................124 Enabling Bluetooth® ........................124 Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device ..............125 Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device ..........125...
  • Page 6 Audio Wizard ............................148 Splendid ............................... 149 Power Saver ............................152 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date ................155 Updating your system ........................155 Storage ..............................155 Backup and reset ..........................155 Securing your ASUS Tablet ......................156 Appendix Notices ........................160...
  • Page 7: Conventions Used

    Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
  • Page 8 Proper disposal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not throw your device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury- containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 9: Get Your Zen Ready

    Get your Zen ready! Get your Zen ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy. Audio speaker Front camera Micro USB 2.0 port Speaker/Headset port Rear camera Volume button Power button Groove Microphone...
  • Page 10: Installing 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.
  • Page 11 Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. Put back the back cover. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager > Internal storage > sdcard.
  • Page 12 Removing a memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage. To remove a memory card: Locate the groove on the bottom-right corner and pull the back cover outwards until it is removed completely.
  • Page 13 Put back the back cover. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 14: Installing A Micro Sim Card (On Selected Models)

    NOTE: adapter or the use of a cutter. CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your micro SIM card. To install a micro SIM card: Locate the groove on the bottom-right corner and pull the back cover outwards until it is removed completely.
  • Page 15 Align and insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot. Push the micro SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. Put back the back cover. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 16 Removing a micro SIM card (on selected models) CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or micro SIM damage incurred to your card. To remove a micro SIM card: Locate the groove on the bottom-right corner and pull the back cover outwards until it is removed completely.
  • Page 17: Charging Your Asus Tablet

    Put back the back cover. Charging your ASUS Tablet Your ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a...
  • Page 18 • Charge your ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. • The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons: Not Charging Charging Full   When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet. NOTES: • You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device. • Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS Tablet using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
  • Page 19: Turning Your Asus Tablet On Or Off

    Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off Turning your device on To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up. Turning your device off To turn your device off: If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen.
  • Page 20: Basics

    Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 2.0! ASUS Zen UI 2.0 is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Tablets. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Tablet.
  • Page 21: Starting For The First Time

    Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
  • Page 22 Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Tablet’s battery. – Close all running apps that are not in use.
  • Page 23: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Tablet. Launching apps or selecting items Do any of the following: • To launch an app, simply tap on it. • To select an item such as in File Manager app, simply tap on it. Moving or deleting items Do any of the following: •...
  • Page 24 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. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 25: Zenmotion

    ZenMotion When your touch screen panel is off, with these easy and intuitive gestures, you can launch apps on your ASUS Tablet in a snap by simply writing down an alphabet. 3G / LTE Gesture...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 27: There's No Place Like Home

    There’s no place like Home There’s no place like Home NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only. Zen Home features Home screen Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
  • Page 28 Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet. Mobile network (on selected models) Shows the signal strength of your mobile network. Messages Shows that you have an unread message.
  • Page 29: Personalizing Your Home 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.
  • Page 30: Widgets

    Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen. On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear. Tap the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to assign a name to this folder. Widgets You can put widgets, which are small dynamic apps, on your Home screen.
  • Page 31: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add a translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive. Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper Tap to apply a background tint Tap to select the background tint...
  • Page 32: Extended Home Screen

    Easy Mode Navigate your ASUS Tablet better with Easy Mode, an intuitive interface with large icons, buttons, and font size for better readability and easier user experience . You can also quickly do your core tasks such as making calls, sending messages, and more in Easy Mode.
  • Page 33 Adding shortcuts In Easy Mode, you can add up to twelve (12) 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.
  • Page 34: Setting Up The Date And Time

    Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs when you are connected to the internet. To change the date and time settings: Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •...
  • Page 35: Quick Settings

    ASUS Tablet. Each of these features are represented by a button. To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature.
  • Page 36: System Notifications

    To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel: Launch Quick settings then tap Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel. NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick settings notification panel while an unchecked box means the opposite.
  • Page 37: Lock Screen

    Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen. 3. In the next screen, tap Screen lock. 4. Tap the screen lock option you would like to use. NOTE: For more details, see Securing your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...
  • Page 38: Customizing The Quick Access Buttons

    Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Messaging, and Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps: Launch Quick settings then tap Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen.
  • Page 39 Once the mic icon turns red, start saying your voice command. NOTE: Speak clearly and use concise phrases when talking to your ASUS Tablet. It also helps to start your commands with a verb related to the ASUS Tablet feature you want to use.
  • Page 40 Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your ASUS Tablet’s data, you may do so using the following steps: On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap >...
  • Page 41 3. Tap Tablet search. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...
  • Page 43: Keeping In Touch

    Call in style (on selected models) Making calls Your ASUS Tablet offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact.
  • Page 44 Prompting for confirmation of an extension number You can insert a confirmation prompt for the extension number after dialing the main number. From the Phone app, enter the main number. Tap and hold # to insert a confirmation prompt, which is denoted by a semi-colon (;). When prompted, tap Yes to confirm the extension number.
  • Page 45 Speed dialing your contacts Assign Speed Dial keys to quickly call your frequently-called contacts with just one tap on a single digit from the Phone app. NOTE: By default, the digit 1 is reserved for your voicemails. You can retrieve your voicemails by tapping the digit 1, if you've subscribed to this service with your mobile service provider.
  • Page 46 Home dialing When you’re on a trip abroad, enabling and configuring the Home dialing settings make it easier for you to quickly call home. NOTE: Using a roaming service will incur additional charges. Inquire from your mobile service provider before using the roaming service. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •...
  • Page 47: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls The touch screen of your ASUS Tablet lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Tablet. Answering calls There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ASUS Tablet: If your device is active, tap Answer or to reject a call, tap Decline.
  • Page 48 Blocking calls You can add a number or call from your call log to your block list. From the Phone app, tap to display your call logs. > Add to block list, then tap OK. Select the number that you want to block, tap Saving calls to Contacts You can add a call from your call logs to your contacts list.
  • Page 49: Other Call Options

    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. When the microphone is off or in mute mode, you can hear the caller but the caller can’t hear you.
  • Page 50: Managing Multiple Calls

    Managing multiple calls Your ASUS Tablet provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. You can also set up a conference call that suits for business meetings, party lines, and other group calls. Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Tablet, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call.
  • Page 51 Setting up a conference call Your ASUS Tablet, together with its GSM capability, can set up a conference call of up to five (5) people. During a call, you can add more contacts and merge all calls into one conference call.
  • Page 52 Managing a conference call During the conference call, you can separate the contact from the conference group for private conversation, or disconnect a contact from the conference call. From the Conference call screen, tap Manage conference call to open a list of contacts in the conference call.
  • Page 53: Recording Calls

    Recording calls Your ASUS Tablet allows you to record a conversation for future reference or information. Call a contact or dial a number. to record the call. IMPORTANT! Before recording a call, ensure that you ask for permission from the other party or parties.
  • Page 54: Managing Contacts

    Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile or ME. NOTE: ME appears when you’ve set up your Google account on your ASUS Tablet. Fill in your info such as mobile or home number. To add other info, tap Add another field.
  • Page 55: Adding Contacts

    Tap to view your profile info 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. Launch the Contacts app then tap Select Device.
  • Page 56 Adding an extension number to a contact number You can add an extension number to a contact’s number. From the Add contact screen, fill in the necessary fields. On the Phone field, key in the main line then tap or , and add the extension number. NOTES: • Use , as a separator of the main line and the extension number when you want to skip the voice prompt.
  • Page 57: Setting Up Your Vips

    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. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize.
  • Page 58 Set up your VIP from the Groups screen To set up your VIP from the Groups screen: Launch the Contacts app. > VIP. In the VIP screen, tap Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.
  • Page 59 Set up your VIP from the VIP screen To set up your VIP from the VIP screen: Launch the Contacts app. In the VIP screen, tap Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.
  • Page 60: Marking Your Favorite Contacts

    Set your frequently-accessed contacts as your favorites to be able to locate them quickly from the Contacts app. Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app. From the Contacts app screen, tap then tap Tick the boxes of the contacts that you wish to add to Favorites.
  • Page 61: Importing Contacts

    Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet, or email account, or a micro SIM card. Tap Asus > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts. Tap Import/export then select from the following importing options: a.
  • Page 62: Managing Your Block List

    Create your list of blocked contacts or numbers to avoid receiving any unwanted calls or messages. Your blocked calls and messages will be saved to the Block List archive. Tap Asus > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts > Blocked list.
  • Page 63: Backup/Restore Call Logs (On Selected Models)

    Backup call log. Tap Backup call log to device to save the call log backup in your ASUS Tablet. To email the call log backup, tap Backup call log to device and send out.
  • Page 64 Set up the ringtone for your SIM 1 or SIM 2 card. Vibrate when ringing Tick when you want your ASUS Tablet to vibrate when it rings. Call forwarding Use this feature if you want to send calls to another number on any of these conditions: Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered, and Forward when unreachable.
  • Page 65: Send Messages And More

    Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in any of your SIM cards installed on your ASUS Tablet. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop.
  • Page 66 In the message screen, tap . Tap Reply later. The message is added to your Do It Later tasks. To retrieve and reply to the email, tap Asus > Do It Later from the Home screen. NOTE: For details on replying to reply-later messages, see Replying now (on selected models).
  • Page 67 Linking your contacts’ info When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all these info and put them under one place or profile.
  • Page 68: Omlet Chat

    Omlet Chat Omlet Chat is an open messaging and mobile sharing app that lets you chat with friends on the spot. It also allows you to manage your data by storing them securely to your private Cloud accounts. NOTES: • Omlet Chat app may only be available in some countries. • On its first use, you have to visit Play Store to update Omlet Chat. You must have a Google account to update Omlet Chat.
  • Page 69 Using your Google™ account To register using your Google™ account: then tap Omlet Chat. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Google. Tap OK to use the Google account that you registered with your device. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
  • Page 70 Using your Facebook® account To register using your Facebook account: then tap Omlet Chat. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Facebook. Omlet Chat app will take you to Facebook screen to log in to your Facebook account. Log in to your Facebook account then tap OK.
  • Page 71 Using Omlet chat Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation. To start a conversation: to display Omlet Chat menu then tap Contacts. From the Omlet Chat screen, tap Tap the contact that you wish to chat then tap Sending a chat message To send a chat message, key in your message in What’s up field then tap Sending a voice message...
  • Page 72 Using drawer apps Omlet Chat features these value-added drawer apps, allowing you to share multimedia messages for a more fun and personal touch. To use these drawer apps, tap from the chat thread then select an app from the drawer app list to send a specific multimedia message.
  • Page 73 To view the shared photos: Launch the Gallery app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Gallery app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Gallery app. From the Gallery main screen, tap then select from the following options: a.
  • Page 74 Viewing all shared photos Tap All shared photos to view all photos shared by you and your Omlet Chat contacts. Viewing shared photos by chat room Tap Chat room to view photos shared by chat room or social hotspot. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 75 To view Omlet Contacts from Contacts app: Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 76 Tap Contacts to display dropdown list to view the contact groups. Untick all contact groups except Omlet Chat, then tap anywhere. Your Contacts screen displays all Omlet contacts. Tap an Omlet contact to select and view the contact details or chat with that contact directly. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 77 Syncing Omlet Chat to Cloud If you have a Dropbox®, Box®, or Baidu PCS Cloud account, the Omlet Chat app instantly uploads your private conversations and chat logs securely. Before Omlet Chat app uploads your data, you have to sync your Cloud account to Omlet Chat app first.
  • Page 78 Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 79: Your Precious Moments

    NOTE: The following screenshot is for reference only. Capture moments Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app. From the lock screen Drag down until the camera app is launched.
  • Page 80: Using Camera For The First Time

    Tutorial and Image locations. Tutorial If it is your first time to use your ASUS Tablet’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.
  • Page 81 Your ASUS Tablet’s camera is equipped with auto-scene detection and auto-image stabilizer features. It also features a video stabilization function that helps prevent shakiness while video recording. Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS Tablet. Adjust...
  • Page 82 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. On the camera’s home screen, tap > Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the image quality using these options.
  • Page 83 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. On the camera’s home screen, tap > Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the video quality using these options.
  • Page 84: Advanced Camera Features

    Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on your subject’s face before you press the shutter button.
  • Page 85 Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: Keep your hands steady before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos >...
  • Page 86 1. From the Camera app screen, tap 3. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo. 4. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Tablet to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo. 5. Tap to save the photo.
  • Page 87 2. Tap then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery. 3. Tap when finished.
  • Page 88 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. NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
  • Page 89 Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occured and were recorded between long intervals.
  • Page 90: Using The Gallery

    View images and play videos on your ASUS Tablet using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Tablet. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.
  • Page 91: Viewing The Photo Location

    Viewing the photo location Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, 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).
  • Page 92: Sharing Files From The Gallery

    Editing images The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Tablet. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files are located. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit.
  • Page 93 • This feature is only enabled after setting events on the Calendar. For more details on how to set events, see Calendar. • Only photos taken with your ASUS Tablet's camera on the same date and time as a Calendar event can use this feature.
  • Page 94: Using Minimovie

    Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos. To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder: 1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder.
  • Page 95: Using Playto

    5. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows from ASUS > File Manager > Movies > MiniMovie. 6. You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps such as Facebook, Google Plus, or Omlet Chat.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4: Your precious moments...
  • Page 97: Work Hard, Play Harder

    Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Tablet. With its magazine view mode via its Smart Reader feature, you can pleasurably read your favorite web contents online or offline without any distracting items such as banner ads.
  • Page 98: Sharing Pages

    Sharing pages Share interesting pages from your ASUS Tablet to others via an email account, cloud storage account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Tablet apps. Launch the browser. From a web page, tap > Share page. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the page.
  • Page 99: Smartly Read Online

    Smartly read online Your ASUS Tablet automatically enables the Smart Reader Mode on pages that contain a lot of items that you may find unneccessary or distracting such as banner ads, icons, or menu items.You can remove these items and read only the main contents of the page.
  • Page 100: Clearing The Browser Cache

    Key in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap Next to log into your inbox. NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Tablet, ask for the email settings from your network administrator.
  • Page 101: Adding Email Accounts

    Setting up a Gmail account Set up your Gmail account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and browse emails right from your ASUS Tablet. Tap Google then tap Gmail. Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, then tap NOTES: • Tap New if you do not own a Google account.
  • Page 102: Calendar

    Once finished, tap Done to save and exit. Adding accounts to Calendar Aside from creating an event logged on your ASUS Tablet, you can also use Calendar to create events that get automatically synced with your online accounts. But first, these accounts must be added to Calendar using the following steps: Tap Asus >...
  • Page 103: Creating An Event From Your Account

    Creating an event from your account After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Tablet to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps: Tap Asus > Calendar.
  • Page 104: What's Next

    What’s Next Do not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting messages/emails/calls (on selected models) from your VIP contacts. Set up your calendar of events, VIP groups, or weather update settings to get alerts and reminders of What’s Next. View your What’s Next alerts from the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.
  • Page 105: Accepting Or Declining Invites To Events

    Calendar app. NOTE: For more details, see Email and Calendar. IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to get emailed invites or event- related alerts. For more details, see Staying connected.
  • Page 106: Getting Event-Related Alerts

    Getting event-related alerts When you accept an invitation to an event, you’ll get reminders of any changes to the event such as postponement, cancellation, change in event location, or shift in event schedule. These event- related alerts will be posted on the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.
  • Page 107: Getting The Weather Updates

    In the search box, enter the city or area whose weather updates you want search for. Wait for a while your ASUS Tablet gets the weather information. The city or area’s weather data will be added to your location list. Tap the city’s or area’s weather data that you want to display on the What’s Next widget on the Home screen.
  • Page 108: Do It Later

    Create important to-do tasks to organize your work or social activities in your professional or social life. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later. then fill in the necessary information. If you want to set the importance level, select High in the Importance field.
  • Page 109: Calling Back Now (On Selected Models)

    When you’ve previously set an important call as a call later task, you can retrieve it and call back when you’ve got the time to do so from the Do It Later app. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later. Select the call that you want to call back, then tap Call now.
  • Page 110: Supernote

    SuperNote Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity using Supernote. This intuitive app allows you to create notes organized per notebook by directly writing or drawing on the touchscreen. While creating notes, you can also add multimedia files from other apps and share them via social networks or your Cloud storage account.
  • Page 111: Creating A Notebook

    1. On the Supernote home screen, tap-and-hold the notebook you would like to share. 2. In the pop-up screen, tap Enable cloud sync. 3. Input your ASUS WebStorage account’s User name and Password details to proceed with syncing your notebook to the Cloud.
  • Page 112: File Manager

    Accessing the internal storage To access the internal storage: > File Manager. > Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Tablet then tap an item to select. Accessing the external storage device To access the external storage device: Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Tablet.
  • Page 113: The Cloud

    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.
  • Page 114: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer Transfer your data such as contacts, calendar entries from your old mobile device to your ASUS Tablet via Bluetooth technology. To use Data Transfer: Pair your old mobile device with your ASUS Tablet via Bluetooth. NOTE: For more details on pairing devices, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 115: Asus Support

    Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 2.0 apps. To access ZenUI Help: > ASUS Support. 1. Tap 2. Tap ZenUI Apps, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
  • Page 116 Chapter 5: Work hard, play harder...
  • Page 117: Fun And Entertainment

    Fun and entertainment Fun and entertainment Using a headset Have the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music using a headset. Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5 mm headset jack into the audio port of your device. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.
  • Page 118: Play Games

    Play Games Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun. IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games. Using Play Games To use Play Games: Tap Google >...
  • Page 119: Music

    Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your ASUS Tablet. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Drive.
  • Page 120: Streaming Cloud Music

    Get answers to your questions and you can send to us your feedbacks. Streaming Cloud music Register or sign in to a cloud account and stream music from your cloud account to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see Staying connected.
  • Page 121: Creating A Playlist

    Streaming music from the cloud To stream music from your cloud account. 1. From the Music home screen, tap 2. Under Cloud Music, tap the cloud account where you want to stream music from. 3. Select the song, then tap to play it. Creating a playlist Get your favorite songs from different sources such as internal storage, external storage, or cloud accounts and organize them in a playlist.
  • Page 122: Playto Other Devices

    To use PlayTo: > PlayTo. 1. From a currently-playing song, tap 2. Tap the device that you want to stream music to. Music from your ASUS Tablet will play or stream on the other device. > Disconnect. 3. To stop PlayTo, tap...
  • Page 123: Staying Connected

    Staying connected Staying connected Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your ASUS Tablet. Enabling Wi-Fi Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •...
  • Page 124: Disabling Wi-Fi

    Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files with your friends’ smart devices, send data for print with a Bluetooh printer, or play music files with a Bluetooth speaker.
  • Page 125: Pairing Your Asus Tablet To A Bluetooth® Device

    Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Tablet automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 126: Tethering

    Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Tablet as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function.
  • Page 127: Bluetooth Tethering

    Connect other devices to your ASUS Tablet’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and use it to link with other devices using Share Link, or link to a printer. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and the other device.
  • Page 128: Playto

    PlayTo PlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Your external display must have Miracast™ or DLNA® technology to support PlayTo app.
  • Page 129: Travel And Maps

    Travel and Maps Travel and Maps Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options: >...
  • Page 130: Weather Home Screen

    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 What’s Next widget or app, and on the Calendar app.
  • Page 131: Clock

    Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Tablet, set alarms, and use your ASUS Tablet as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: > Clock. •...
  • Page 132: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms.
  • Page 133: Timer

    Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below. Setting the timer to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
  • Page 134 Chapter 8: Travel and Maps...
  • Page 135: Zenlink

    Your ZenLink comprises of the following apps: Share Link, PC Link, and Remote Link NOTE: Some of these ZenLink apps may not be available in your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 9: ZenLink...
  • Page 136: Share Link

    2. Tap Send file then select from the options that appear on your screen. 3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done. 4. After your ASUS Tablet detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with.
  • Page 137: Pc Link

    Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender. PC Link Use your computer to access and control your ASUS Tablet and its apps via the PC Link. It allows you to control your ASUS Tablet using your computer’s keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 138 Understanding the PC Link settings Click this icon to rotate the mirrored ASUS Tablet screen on your computer screen. Click this icon to increase or decrease the volume. Click this icon to capture a screenshot. Click this icon to wake your ASUS Tablet or put it to sleep.
  • Page 139: Remote Link

    Remote Link Turn your ASUS Tablet into a wireless input device and a presentation tool. Using this app, you can use your ASUS Tablet as a touchpad, touchscreen panel, laser pointer for presentations, and Windows® Media Player controller while connected to your computer via bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 140 Remote Link presentation controller to control the presentation slides on your computer. Tap and hold this button to activate the laser pointer Tap this button to go to next slide Tap this button to go back to previous slide Remote Link Windows® Media Player controller to control the Windows®...
  • Page 141 Remote Link keyboard input to use keyboard input. You can also use the microphone icon for voice input. Tap this button to key in your message via voice input Tap this button to send the message to your computer Key in your message in this field Chapter 9: ZenLink...
  • Page 142 Chapter 9: ZenLink...
  • Page 143: Zen Everywhere

    Zen Everywhere Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools Calculator One-swipe and a tap is all it takes to launch your Calculator. When you open the Quick settings panel, the Calculator icon is there visibly on top of the list. Tap it to get started with your computations.
  • Page 144 Calculator screen Chapter 10: Zen Everywhere...
  • Page 145: Quick Memo

    Creating a sticky note You can turn Quick Memo notes into a sticky note so you can view them anywhere on your ASUS Tablet. To create a sticky note, just tap on the pin icon on the upper right corner of Quick Memo after creating your note.
  • Page 146: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Tablet by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Recorder, tap > Sound Recorder. Tap to customize the Sound Recorder settings Tap to start audio recording During recording, tap this to temporarily stop or pause...
  • Page 147 Pausing a recording During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording. Tap to delete the recording Tap to resume the recording Tap to save the recording Recording List From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or deleted a saved audio recording file. View your recording list at the bottom of the sound Recorder main screen.
  • Page 148: Audio Wizard

    Audio Wizard Audio Wizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Tablet for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.
  • Page 149: Splendid

    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 ASUS > Splendid. 2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Reading, Vivid, and Customized.
  • Page 150 Tap for Image and text reading mode Tap for Text only reading mode Vivid mode This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Tablet. Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust the color temperature...
  • Page 151 Customized mode This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation. Move to adjust the color temperature Move to adjust hue Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust saturation NOTE: You can also quickly set the Splendid screen mode from the Quick settings panel.
  • Page 152: Power Saver

    Power Saver Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos.
  • Page 153 Set the brightness level for your frequent activities such as reading emails or ebooks, watching videos, browsing websites, and listening to music. You can also enable the power saving function for some apps or enable the auto-disconnection of your network when your ASUS Tablet is asleep. From Power Saver, tick Customized mode, then tap Tick an activity, then set the brightness level in percentage.
  • Page 154 Chapter 11: Maintain your Zen...
  • Page 155: Maintain Your Zen

    You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS Tablet (internal storage), on an external storage, or on an online storage. You need an internet connection to transfer or download your files on an online storage. Use the bundled USB cable to copy files to or from the computer to your ASUS Tablet.
  • Page 156: Securing Your Asus Tablet

    Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Tablet offers you. then tap Settings > Lock Screen.
  • Page 157 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.
  • Page 158 • Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your ASUS Tablet is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice. • Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen is locked.
  • Page 159 ASUS Tablet. 3. To see the serial number, SIM contact number (on selected models) and IMEI of your ASUS Tablet, tap Status. Chapter 11: Maintain your Zen...
  • Page 160: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Notices For Model P022 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
  • Page 161 États-Unis et au Canada. EC Declaration of Conformity This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from http://support.asus.com. Appendix...
  • Page 162 ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 163 Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1:2013 and/or EN 50332-2:2013 standard required by French Article L.5232-1.
  • Page 164 The reduction of the number of the manual pages complies with the reduction of carbon emission. For the detailed user manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the ASUS Fonepad or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/.
  • Page 165 (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the ASUS Tablet in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the ASUS Tablet. Appendix...
  • Page 166 ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 167 Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. For France, headphones/earphones for this device are compliant with the sound pressure level requirement laid down in the applicable EN 50332-1:2013 and/or EN 50332-2:2013 standard required by French Article L.5232-1.
  • Page 168 The reduction of the number of the manual pages complies with the reduction of carbon emission. For the detailed user manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the ASUS Fonepad or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/.
  • Page 169 Appendix...
  • Page 170 Model name: P022 / P024 Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: 4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH in Europe: Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY Appendix...

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