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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Table of Contents Safety information ................14 Mobile phone etiquette ................ 22 Mobile manners..................... Specifications ..................23 Package contents ................24 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your device ............... 26 Layout ..................... 6 Getting your device ready ..............30 Installing the SIM card and battery..............
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Calibrating your device.................. 5 Locking your device ..................5 The Home screen ................. 36 ASUS Today ....................7 The Today screen ..................44 Using MultiHome ................... 49 AnyTime Launcher ................50 Searching for information ..............52 Getting Help ..................52 Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel ................
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Chapter 3: Device Synchronization Synchronizing your device ..............61 Microsoft ActiveSync ................. 61 ® Synchronizing via mini-USB ................6 Synchronizing via Bluetooth ............... 64 ® Synchronizing with an Exchange Server............65 Chapter 4: Phone features Using the phone ................... 68 Phone pad .....................
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Receiving a call ..................79 Options during a call ................80 Managing multiple calls ................. 81 ASUS CallFilter ..................82 Launching the shortcut menu ................ 8 Managing the Accept list ................8 Managing the Reject list ................84 Chapter 5: Messaging E-mail messaging ................
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Windows Live ..................96 ® Using Hotmail ..................... 96 ® Using Windows Live Messenger ..............97 ® Chapter 6: Organizing your life Using Contacts .................. 101 Viewing Contacts ..................101 Using the SIM Manager ................104 Using Calendar .................. 105 Scheduling an appointment.................
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Chapter 7: Customizing your device Customizing the Start menu ............. 109 Using the Profile Manager ..............109 Customizing the Today screen ............111 Entering your contact information ............112 Setting up sounds and notifications ..........113 Setting the date, time, and alarm ............113 Setting the ringtone ................115 Adding ringtone to selection .................115 Changing the ringtone ..................115...
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Using Bluetooth ................121 ® Activating Bluetooth in your device ............. 11 Adding Bluetooth devices................1 Using Wi-Fi ..................122 Turning on Wi-Fi ..................1 Configuring wireless networks ..............1 Adding a wireless network ................14 Setting a GPRS connection .............. 125 Connecting GPRS ..................
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Chapter 9: GPS features GPS Catcher ..................131 Updating GPS data ..................11 Setting GPS Catcher ................... 11 External GPS ..................132 Chapter 10: Multimedia features Using the camera ................134 Launching the camera................. 14 Camera mode ..................... 15 Taking photos ....................17 Video mode ....................
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EziMusic ..................... 145 EziPhoto ..................... 146 YouTube&Flickr .................. 147 Using YouTube .................... 147 Using Flickr ....................148 Chapter 11: Business features Ur Time ....................151 Setting time ....................151 Setting alarm ....................151 Setting the World Cock ................15 Remote Calendar ................152 Synchronizing your calendar ...............
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Chapter 12: ASUS Special features Gester ....................158 Enabling Gester ..................158 Using Gester gestures ................159 ASUS Zip .................... 160 Backup ....................161 Backing up files ................... 161 Restoring files ..................... 16 Newstation ..................163 Using Newstation ..................16 Using Newstation menus ................
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SMS Location Link ................182 Appendices Notices ....................184 Replaceable batteries ................. 184 Operator access with a tool................. 184 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) ............185 Bodyworn operation ..................185 Exposure to radio waves ................185 ASUS Contact information ..............188...
Safety information Phone care Do not attempt to open the phone casing. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you might damage sensitive electronic circuits and components. Unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty. Do not leave your phone exposed to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This may damage it.
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• Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery. • Never soak the battery in water or any other liquid. • Never try to open the battery as it contains substances that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin. •...
Memory card • Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the handset while data on the card is being read. • Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal objects. • Do not bend the memory card or subject it to violent impacts. Keep it away from water and high temperatures.
• Never expose your phone to moisture or liquids of any kind. • Do not paint your phone or otherwise block the keypad, microphone or earpiece function. • Do not place stickers that may block the keypad or disturb other functions such as microphone, earpiece, or camera lens.
If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone off immediately. Hearing aids Some digital phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, call ASUS Customer Service to discuss alternatives.
Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone off in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Other Safety Guidelines Aircraft Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft or turn off the wireless connections. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a ‘blasting area’ or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.”...
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Cautions Your device is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter () Battery and () Product Using Battery. • Do not use this device in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. The device has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of 0~40°C.
Mobile phone etiquette As mobile phone usage rises, there is now a need to create a set of manners in using a mobile phone in professional and social settings. This section provides you with basic tips with regards to respecting others while using your mobile phone.
Specifications Processor Marvell Tavor (800MHz) Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 6.1 Professional ® Memory 56 MB NAND Flash ROM 18 MB DDR Display 2.8-inch TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), VGA 480 x 640 pixels with 65k colors Frequency band HSDPA 3.6Mbps, UMTS 2100Mhz, EDGE/GPRS/GSM (900/1800/1900Mhz): Class 10 SiRF Star III chipset...
Package contents Check your product package for the following items: Standard items • ASUS P565 PDA phone • Getting Started CD • Battery • Quick Start Guide • AC Adapter • Warranty Card • Mini-USB cable • microSD Card* • Wired headset • Car charger*...
Chapter 1 Getting started • Getting to know your device • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Home screen • Using MultiHome • AnyTime Launcher • Searching for information • Getting Help...
Getting to know your device Layout Front features Back features...
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Item Description Front camera lens Front camera lens for video call. Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to an active call. LCD touch screen This 2.8-inch, 65,536-color, 480 x 640 resolution, touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus.
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Left features Right features Top features Bottom features...
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Item Description GPS antenna port Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal reception. Volume key Allows you to adjust the volume. Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the LCD touch screen. Hold button Slide downward to disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged for about four hours before using them. CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualified battery (SBP-19). To install a SIM card and battery: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
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. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. . Install the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device.
Charging the battery The bundled battery is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug into the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. .
Installing and removing a microSD card Your device is equipped with a microSD card slot. A microSD card provides you with extended memory where you can store your files and other data. To install a microSD card: 1. Locate the microSD card slot beneath the SIM card slot inside the device.
Starting up Powering your device Ensure that your device is fully-charged before using the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the Power button on top of the device. Power button 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to align the screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your device.
Calibrating your device Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping the center of targets that appear in various locations on the screen. To calibrate your screen: > Settings > System tab, then tap Screen icon. 1.
ASUS Today ASUS Today on your device’s home screen enables you to view or change your time/date settings, notifies you of your missed calls and SMS/MMS/e-mail messages, displays your day’s appointments, updates you on the current weather and latest news, and enables you to add and play media files on your device.
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Icons Refer to the table below for the ASUS Today icons. Icon Description Alert icon Alerts you on your missed calls, and new SMS/MMS/ e-mail messages. Alerts you on your missed calls. Alerts you on your new SMS messages. Alerts you on your new MMS messages.
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Viewing alerts ASUS Today notifies you of your missed calls, and new SMS/MMS/e-mail messages. To view alerts , then tap any of the icons for the information that you want to view. • Tap to view your missed calls. • Tap to view/read your new SMS messages.
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Obtaining the current weather data ASUS Today enables you to obtain and view the latest weather data of any place around the world. NOTES: • Ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or GPRS connection. Refer to the Wi-Fi or GPRS sections in this user guide for more details.
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. Select the Country and Operator from the dropdown lists. If your mobile service operator is not on the list, tap the Auto Detect button. . When done, tap To obtain the current weather data From the ASUS Today screen, tap , then tap the display screen to retrieve the latest weather updates from the server.
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. Tap Menu > Update. Your news downloads are stored as RSS news feeds on your device and displayed on the ASUS Today screen. NOTE: You may read these stored RSS news feeds from the ASUS Today screen even without Internet connection.
Playing media files ASUS Today gives you quick access to the EziMusic, enabling you to play digital audio and video files stored on your device or in a storage card. You can listen to media files through the speaker of your device or through a headset.
Indicates the battery status Tap to adjust volume Tap to view connectivity status Tap to launch MultiHome ASUS Today screen Refer to section ASUS Today in this User Guide. Tap to launch the phone function Tap to launch Contacts list...
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Status indicators Refer to the table below for the status indicators. Icon Description Call status Call in progress Call forwarded Call on hold Missed call General Packet Radio Service GPRS available (GPRS) connection status* Connecting via GPRS Connected via GPRS This icon depends on your location and mobile service provider.
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Icon Description Battery status Battery fully charged Battery partially charged Battery charging Battery low Signal status No cellular phone service No signal Searching for cellular phone service Indicates signal strength Phone off. ActiveSync connection ActiveSync synchronization in progress status Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active Synchronization error...
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Icon Description Sound status Sound ON Sound OFF Wi-Fi status Wi-Fi is not connected Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth headset connection Bluetooth stereo headset connected Roaming service Roaming service. This icon appears if you have international roaming feature. Mode status Vibrate or Meeting mode on Speakerphone status Speakerphone on Alarm status...
Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape (right-handed) 3. Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text files. To change the screen orientation, tap >...
Using MultiHome MultiHome provides three themes for the ASUS Today screen: Original, Business, and Life. You can change the theme according to your preference. To change the theme: 1. Tap from the ASUS Today screen to launch MultiHome. . To navigate through the Original, Business, and Life themes, push the navigation key leftward or rightward, or draw a horizontal line on the screen with the stylus.
AnyTime Launcher AnyTime Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. To run the AnyTime Launcher: • Press the AnyTime Launcher key Tap to open an application. Tap to add an application to the Favorite Programs list.
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Icons Use the navigation key to scroll through the following icons to open the list of applications or contacts under them. Icon Description Favorite Programs: Allows you to add your favorite programs. Recent Programs: Displays the recent opened programs. Favorite Contacts: Allows you to add your favorite contacts. Message Center: Allows you to access Messaging function and view missed calls.
Searching for information The Search tool enables you to search for files and other items stored in your device or in the external MicroSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and Tasks.
Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber. Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed text.
Using the onscreen keyboard With the onscreen keyboard, you can enter texts, symbols, numbers, or other special characters. To input text using the onscreen keyboard: 1. In an application that accepts user input, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. .
Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application that accepts user input, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. .
. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber. . The Transcriber Intro screen appears. Tap to close the introduction, or tap Help to find more instructions. To write using Transcriber: 1. Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear. .
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. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options. . In the Default mode: box, tap the down arrow and select any of the following: • Writing - if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note. •...
Recording voice At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note while using your device. To create a voice recording: 1. Tap > Programs > Notes. .
Synchronizing your device Your device enables you to synchronize data in your device with the data on your computer. You can synchronize contents and transfer data between your device and your computer using Microsoft ® ActiveSync on Windows XP™ platform, or Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center on Windows Vista™...
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• Notes • Favorites • Files • Media You can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing. ActiveSync is already installed in your device, but before you can synchronize data with your computer, you must first install ActiveSync in your computer. You can download the latest ActiveSync program from www.microsoft.com.
4. From the Sync Setup Wizard, you can: • Configure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange Server. Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input. • Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device. 5.
Synchronizing via Bluetooth ® NOTE: Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on both on your device and your computer. To synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Configure the settings of ActiveSync and Bluetooth on your computer. NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft ActiveSync Help on your computer for details.
Synchronizing with an Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Add Server Source... 2. Key in your e-mail address, then tap Next. If you prefer the device to detect the Exchange Server Settings automatically, select the check box.
Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. . Set the schedule according to your preference. Refer to the table for input details. Volume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off- peak times list.
Using the phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your device to make and receive voice and video calls. You can also keep a history of calls made, missed, and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from an installed SIM card to your device.
Adjusting the volume To adjust the phone or device volume: 1. Tap from the status bar. . From the volume menu, you can: • Move the slider to adjust device or phone volume. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the mode and ringer volume settings. Press up to increase volume.
Making a call You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Making a voice call Calling using the phone pad To make calls using the phone pad: 1.
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Phone pad features Back arrow Contacts Tap to show/hide the keypad Tap to launch Menu Displays the current call status Tap to mute/unmute a call Tap to launch the Contacts list Tap to turn the speaker on/off Tap to put a call on hold Tap to take notes Tap to launch Call History Tap to switch between keypad and call...
Calling from Contacts To make a call from Contacts: 1. Press the Right Soft key or from the Today screen, tap Contacts. . You can do any of the following to make a call: • Tap name of contact, then tap Call. •...
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The Call History screen displays the following tabs: • (default): Displays all calls made, received, or missed. • : Displays all missed calls. • : Displays all the calls you made. • : Displays all the calls you received. . Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, then tap Call or press Tap Menu to do other tasks such as saving a caller’s contact information to your Contacts list, or send a text message to a caller.
Calling using the Speed Dial The Speed Dial function enables you to quickly and conveniently call frequently-called numbers. You may assign speed dial entries from 2-99. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Ensure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list. .
Using Voice Commander To make a phone call using Voice Commander: 1. Tap > Programs > Voice Commander. . From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” . Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list. Say “Yes”...
Making emergency calls Calls to emergency service number can be made under any circumstances, even if you have locked the SIM card. To place an emergency call Enter the emergency number appropriate for your location, and press Making international calls To place an international call: 1.
Using the phone pad To make a video call using the phone pad: 1. Tap > Programs > Phone or press , then key in the number you want to call. . Tap Menu > Video Call, then the device begins to establish the connection. 3.
The Call History screen displays the following tabs: • (default): Displays all calls made, received, or missed. • : Displays all missed calls. • : Displays all the calls you made. • : Displays all the calls you received. . Scroll to the desired contact or phone number, then tap Menu > Video Call. .
Service Settings To set the Service settings: > Settings > Personal tab > Video Call Setting > Service tab. Select the service item that you want to set. Then tap Retrieving Settings... button. NOTE: The service options vary with different service providers. Set the preferences that you want for your selected service option.
Options during a call Listed in the table below are the possible menu options for when a call is in progress. Some of these options are available only when multiple calls are in progress or during a conference call. IN-CALL MENU OPTION DESCRIPTION Hold Places the active call on hold.
Managing multiple calls To answer another call: 1. Tap to place the first call on hold and answer the second call. 2. To end the second call and return to the first call, press To hold a call to make a second call: to place the first call on hold and call a second number.
ASUS CallFilter The ASUS CallFilter is a utility that allows you to control all your incoming calls. Using this utility, you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list, call log, message log, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject.
Managing the Accept list The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls that are not included in the Accept list will automatically be rejected. To add items in the Accept list: 1. Tap >...
Managing the Reject list The Reject list allows you to select telephone numbers you want to reject. Incoming calls that are in the Reject list will be rejected. To add items in the Reject list: 1. Tap > Programs > CallFilter. .
E-mail messaging Setting up an e-mail account Before you can send and receive e-mail messages, you need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection (typically a work account).
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5. From the dropdown list, select the time interval that you want to automatically send/receive e-mail messages. If you want to view more download settings, tap Review all download settings, and select your preferred download settings. 6. When done, tap Finish. Managing e-mail accounts DO THIS View a list of accounts...
Sending an e-mail message To send an e-mail message: 1. Tap > Messaging. 2. Tap an e-mail account. . Tap Menu > New . 4. In To: field, enter e-mail address of the person to which you want to send the message or tap Menu > Add Recipient to select from your Contacts list.
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DO THIS Insert a picture/voice note/file into While composing your message, tap Menu > Insert > Picture/ an e-mail message Voice Note/File. While composing your message, tap Menu > Message Set the priority, security, permission, and language of an Options. e-mail message Cancel a message While composing your message, tap Menu >...
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Synchronizing e-mail messages You can include e-mail messages as part of the general synchronization process. On Windows ® platform, you need to enable mail synchronization in Microsoft ActiveSync. For more information on ® enabling mail synchronization, see the ActiveSync online help on your computer. On Windows Vista ®...
Managing folders Each Messaging account has a set of five folders: Deleted Items, Drafts, Inbox, Outbox, and Sent Items. These folders store messages that you send and receive through the account. You can move a message to a different folder within the same account. DO THIS View message folder contents >...
Threaded SMS Your device organizes your SMS messages from a single contact or number into a single thread of conversation, making it easier for you to follow the messaging flow and send the appropriate responses. Sending a threaded SMS To send a threaded SMS message: 1.
MMS messaging Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) allows you to send text messages with multiple slides. Each slide may include a picture, video or audio, or text. MMS messages are sent by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) to e-mail accounts or other MMS-enabled mobile devices. NOTES: •...
. On the MMSC Settings tab, select your Internet Service Provider from the list. Tap Edit to access Multimedia Messaging Service Center (MMSC) settings. NOTE: Contact your mobile service provider for detailed settings. Sending an MMS message To send an MMS message: 1.
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The following assumes that you are on the MMS message screen. DO THIS Copy the message to other Using the stylus, move the scroll bar to display the Cc: field. recipients Key in the recipient‘s phone number or e-mail address or tap Menu >...
Windows Live ® Windows Live provides a set of services including e-mail, messaging, and search that brings all your ® online necessities together. With Windows Live, you can conveniently do the following on your device: ® • Access your Hotmail, Messenger, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive e-mail messages.
4. Select Save password and tap Next. 5. Tap the check boxes to show or hide Windows Live items on the Today screen, then tap Next. ® 6. Select the items you want to synchronize on your device, then tap Next. Wait for a few minutes for the synchronization process to finish.
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Common Windows Live Messenger features ® DO THIS Add a contact Tap Menu > Add new contact, and follow the instructions on the screen. Delete a contact Select the contact to delete and tap Menu > Contact options > Remove Contact. Send an instant message Select the recipient you want to chat with and tap Send IM.
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DO THIS Unblock a contact In the Messenger contacts list, select the contact’s name. Tap Menu > Contact options > Unblock contact. Change your status Above the Messenger contacts list, tap your name, then tap a status description to use. Or tap Menu > Change Status, then tap a status description.
Using Contacts Contacts contains your list of contact information such as mobile or work numbers and e-mail addresses. Using Bluetooth on the device, you can quickly share Contacts information with other device users. If you ® use Outlook on your computer, you can synchronize Contacts between your device and computer. Viewing Contacts To view the Contacts list, do any of the following: >...
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DO THIS Edit a contact’s On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Select the contact whose information information you want to edit and tap Menu > Edit. When finished making changes, tap Call a contact from On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Tap the contact you want to call and use the contact list the stylus to scroll to the number you want to call, and tap Call.
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DO THIS On the Today screen, tap Contacts. Select the contact to which you want Add a picture to a to add a picture and tap Menu > Edit. Tap Select a picture... and tap an contact picture, or select Camera and take a picture to use. NOTE: You can only add a picture to contacts stored in your Outlook Contact list.
Using the SIM Manager SIM Manager enables you to manage your contacts stored in the SIM card, as well as to copy contacts from your device to the SIM card and vice-versa. To launch the SIM Manager, tap > Programs > SIM Manager. DO THIS Tap New and then key in the contact name and phone number.
To open the Calendar program, do one of the following: • > Calendar. • On the ASUS Today screen, tap Scheduling an appointment To schedule an appointment: 1. Tap > Calendar. . Tap Menu > New Appointment.
Viewing an appointment To view an appointment: 1. Tap > Calendar. . Tap the appointment to view. Viewing your schedule DO THIS From any Calendar view, tap Menu View today’s To view your schedule appointment > Go to Today. 1. Tap >...
Using Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. The Tasks list The task list is your “things to do” list. When you create or edit tasks with Outlook on your computer and then synchronize it with your device, additional information, such as due date, priority, and category, may show.
Chapter 7 Customizing your device • Customizing the Start menu • Using the Profile Manager • Customizing the Today screen • Entering your contact information • Setting up sounds and notifications • Setting the date, time, and alarm • Setting the ringtone •...
Customizing the Start menu You can choose up to seven programs to appear in the Start menu. To customize the Start menu: 1. Tap > Settings > Menus. . Select up to seven programs that you want to be on the Start menu. .
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To change to Normal mode: 1. Tap > Settings > Profile Manager. . Select Normal, then select one of these options from the dropdown list: Default, Outdoor, and Personal. If you want to change the settings of an option, tap Edit. .
To change to Automatic mode 1. Tap > Settings > Profile Manager. . Select Automatic. NOTE: If the system detects that you are currently busy based on your Calendar, the sound and alert settings in your device automatically switch from Normal to Meeting mode. .
To change the background image: 1. Tap > Settings > Today. . From Appearance tab, select the box of Use this picture as the background and tap Browse. Then tap an image to use as the background image. . Tap when finished.
Setting up sounds and notifications This function enables you to customize the sounds for ringtones, notifications, reminders, alert, warnings, e-mail, text message, and key tones. The phone comes with some polyphonic ringtones from which you can choose. To change the sound: 1.
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> Settings > System tab > Clock and Alarms. . On the Alarm tab, enter the necessary alarm settings. . Tap NOTE: You can also configure the date/time settings directly from the ASUS Today screen. Just tap configure the necessary settings.
Setting the ringtone With your device you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ringtone. You can easily configure your favorite song or sound as your ringtone with the following compatible audio formats: aac, amr, .mp, .wav, .wma, and .mid. Adding ringtone to selection To add ringtone to the selection category under phone setting: >...
Wake up settings You can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. To set the wake-up action: 1. Tap > Settings > Wakeup Source. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. .
Chapter 8 Getting connected • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth ® • Using Wi-Fi • Setting a GPRS connection • Setting the network • GSM/3G Networks...
Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager allows you to enable/disable the flight mode function; enable/disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and phone connections; use your device as an external modem; and disable/enable Direct Push. Enabling/disabling flight mode Your device allows you to enable flight mode before taking an onboard flight. The flight mode feature enables you to turn off the wireless connections and transmitting function of your device but allows you to use its basic functions, such as listen to music and play games, while onboard.
. Tap the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth icons to turn on any of these wireless connections. The selected icon turns blue when enabled. To disable a wireless connection, tap the icon of the wireless connection that you want to turn off. The icon turns gray when disabled.
. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager > Internet Sharing. . Select USB from the PC Connection dropdown list. 4. From the Network Connection list, select the network that your device will use to connect to the Internet.
Using Bluetooth ® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices with Bluetooth ® capabilities to exchange data within a radius of 7-10 meters (21-30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: •...
Adding Bluetooth devices To add Bluetooth devices: 1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to add and the device is set as visible. . Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. . Tap Add new device... to search for available Bluetooth devices. The search may take a while. 4.
4. Enter a password and tap Connect. If no password needed, just tap Connect. The device then connects to the selected network. Configuring wireless networks To configure a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: •...
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Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can manually add a network. Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator. To add a wireless network: 1.
Setting a GPRS connection Your device allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 144 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidth that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as e-mail and web browsing.
Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. . From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect. Tap Delete if you want to delete the selected connection. 4.
Disconnecting GPRS To disconnect GPRS: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager. . Tap the GPRS icon. The icon turns gray when disabled. NOTES: • You can only disconnect but you cannot enable the GPRS connection in the Wireless Manager application.
Setting the network Your device enables you to configure your device’s network connection as well as set multiple networks in the order that you want to access them. Configuring the network To configure the network settings: 1. Tap > Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting. .
GSM/3G Networks GSM/G Networks allows you to conveniently switch network type. Network options include Automatic, G, and GSM. The default setting is Automatic, which allows the device to search for the proper service automatically. To choose network type: 1. Tap >...
GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to update the Global Positioning System (GPS) data in your device. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, and the current date and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data To update GPS data: >...
External GPS Your device allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. NOTES: • Your Pocket PC support only Bluetooth-enabled external GPS devices. • Before using an external device, connect your external GPS device to your Pocket PC via Bluetooth. Refer to Using Bluetooth section for details.
Using the camera The built-in camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera, do either of the following: • > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera icon. • Press the Camera button on the right side of your device. To exit the Camera, tap the exit icon on the camera screen.
Camera mode The following describes the screen icons in the Camera feature. Scene mode Macro mode Timer Burst mode Tap to close camera Picture size Tap to preview in EziPhoto Number of Tap to switch to Video available shots mode Tap to launch Frame Tap to switch to mode...
Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. . From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. • Scene: Allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event. Select Auto to use best setting for any scene.
Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set to Video mode, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Exit. You can also switch between camera mode and video mode by tapping the camera/video mode icon on the screen.
Video mode The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Video size Tap to close camera Tap to launch Pictures & Videos Recording indicator Green: Ready Red: Recording Video mode Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to launch menu Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings.
Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: • Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Exit. • Tap the video mode icon on the screen. To record video: 1.
Viewing pictures and videos Use the Pictures & Videos Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos To view pictures and videos: 1. Tap > Programs > Pictures & Videos. . Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. •...
Tool bar Icons Description Icons Description Tap to hide the tool bar Tap to erase some parts in the picture Tap to undo editing Tap to select the color of your editing stroke Tap to save the image Tap to select the size of the pencil stroke Tap to exit editing Tap to add some stamps in the picture Tap to add text NOTES: •...
Streaming Player Streaming Player allows you to play audio or video files streamed to your device from the Internet. Supported formats include gp, g, mp4, and sdp. NOTE: Before using Streaming Player, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, or GPRS connection.
Playing a streaming file To play a streaming file: 1. Tap > Programs > Streaming Player, then tap Open. . Select Connect with tracking history or manual input of URL. . Key in the web address then tap Connect. NOTE: Streaming Player only recognizes an rstp:// URL web address.
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To create a bookmark: 1. On the Streaming Player screen, tap Menu > Bookmark Manager. . Tap New Folder, then enter the name for the folder. . Tap Save to save the folder name. You can add an rtsp://URL website to the folder you have created the next time you connect to the Internet.
EziMusic EziMusic enables you to enjoy music and manage music files easily. To launch EziMusic, do either of the following: • > Programs > EziMusic. • Press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziMusic. The following describes the EziMusic profile on your device. Tap to enter the Library Tap to select the file Tap to play the selected file...
EziPhoto EziPhoto enables you to view and manage your photos conveniently. To launch EziPhoto, do either of the following: • > Programs > EziPhoto. • Press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziPhoto. The following describes the EziPhoto profile on your device. Tap to open Albums Tap to open the Calendar Tap to view all photos...
YouTube&Flickr YouTube&Flickr enables you to upload videos to the YouTube website and pictures to the Flickr website via MMS, and e-mail messages. IMPORTANT: • Ensure that you have registered the MMS service with your mobile service provider before uploading videos or pictures via MMS.
. In the Email for YouTube uploading area key in your e-mail address, then tap Done. 4. Select MMS or an e-mail account from the dropdown list. 5. Tap Add, then tap a video clip from the list. NOTE: Consult your mobile service provider for the size limit of an MMS message. You are allowed to upload several video clips at a time within the limit.
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4. Select MMS or an e-mail account from the dropdown list. 5. Tap Add, then tap a photo from the list. NOTE: Consult your mobile service provider for the size limit of an MMS message. You are allowed to upload several photos at a time within the limit.
Ur Time Ur Time allows you to set the time and alarm at your current location as well as set the time for up to four cities. Setting time To set time: > Programs > Ur Time. 1. Tap . Tap Menu > Time. Set the local time at your current location. .
Setting the World Cock To set World Clock: 1. Tap > Programs > Ur Time. . Tap Menu > World Clock. You can set the time for up to four cities. . Tap . The World Clock appears on the Today screen. Remote Calendar Remote Calendar allows you to access your Google Calendar from your device.
Synchronizing your calendar Downloading events from Google Calendar To download agenda or events form your Google Calendar: 1. Tap > Programs > Remote Calendar . Key in the Username and Password, then tap Sync to start synchronizing. 3. When the calendar is synchronized successfully, a pop-up message appears.
Setting Remote Calendar The Remote Calendar allows you to set synchronization mode. To set your Remote Calendar: 1. Tap > Programs > Remote Calendar > Option > Setting. 2. Set your desired synchronization mode, then tap OK to apply changes or tap Cancel to quit. Tap to select sync mode.
Meeting Time Planner Meeting Time Planner allows you to find a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone or net meeting with participants in different time zones. To use the Meeting Time Planner: 1. Tap > Programs > Meeting Time Planner. .
WorldCard Mobile WorldCard Mobile is capable of automatically recognizing business cards and sorting recognized field information by name, title, company, phone number, fax number, address, or other properties. You can also edit business card information for effective sorting and management. To use WorldCard Mobile 1.
Gester This feature detects your finger movements on the screen to trigger special effects such as scrolling, panning, and zooming. Enabling Gester To enable the Gester feature 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Gester. . Select the check box of Enable Gester Function. .
Using Gester gestures Action Gesture Description Scroll Scroll up/down: Slide your finger upward/downward on the screen. NOTE: To stop scrolling, touch the screen with your finger. View previous page/next page in Internet Explorer and EziPhoto: Slide your finger leftward/rightward on the screen. Pan up/down: Slide your finger upward/downward on the screen and then stop at your destination.
ASUS Zip ASUS Zip allows you to compress files to save space of your memory card or device. To compress files: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. . Select the radio button before New compress file, then tap Next.
To extract files from a compressed file: 1. Tap > Programs > ASUS Zip. . Select the radio button before Extract file, then tap Next. 3. Select a compressed file, then tap Next. 4. Select a folder to save the extracted files, then tap Next.
Setting Backup To set Backup: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup, then tap Option. . Check the box if you want the device to automatically reset after backup. Tap when finished. Restoring files To restore files: 1. Tap > Programs > Backup > Restore. .
Newstation With the Newstation in your device, you can conveniently browse news and blogs anywhere and anytime. NOTE: Ensure that your device is connected to Internet when using Newstation. Using Newstation To read RSS news: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. .
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To add a channel: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation, then tap a category folder to open. . Tap Menu > New Channel. You can add a channel from either Internet or an existing file. • Input from URL Select the radio button of Input from URL and enter the URL address. Then tap Next. Select a category where you want to add the channel.
Using Newstation menus Category Menu To use the category menu: 1. Tap > Programs > Newstation. . Select a category folder. Then tap Menu. The menu list pops up. . Tap an option that you need. Channel Menu To use the channel menu: >...
Chapter 13 Other features • Microsoft Office Mobile ® • ClearVue PDF • Auto Cleaner • Restoring default factory settings • System information • Task Manager • Removing programs • Google Search • Google Maps Mobile • SMS Location Link...
Microsoft Office Mobile ® Your device comes with preinstalled Microsoft Office Mobile applications which enable you to create, ® view, and edit spreadsheets, presentations, note, and word files on your device. Use these applications like you would normally use the Office applications on your computer. To access these applications, tap >...
Excel Mobile ® Excel Mobile enables you to create, view, and edit spreadsheets on your device. Any editing or ® formatting done on a spreadsheet file is kept intact even when you open the spreadsheet file on your computer. Excel Mobile is compatible with Microsoft Office Excel 2007.
DO THIS Tap Menu > File > Rename/Move... Enter the new name in the Name field. Rename or move a spreadsheet file To move the file to another location, select the folder or location where you want to move the file. When finished, tap Send a file via an Tap Menu >...
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DO THIS Creating a bulleted or Tap Menu > List. Select the list type that you want to create. numbered list Clear the applied list Highlight the lines of text, then tap Menu > List > Clear. Cut, copy, or paste Tap Cut, Copy, or Paste from Menu.
Word Mobile ® Word Mobile enables you to view and edit Word documents on your device. It saves the editing or ® formatting that you have done on a Word document from your PDA phone, even when you open the Word document on your computer.
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DO THIS Check the spelling Tap Menu > Tools > Spelling. in a file Count the words or Tap Menu > Tools > Word Count. characters in a file Tap Menu > Tools > Insert Date. Insert the date Find or replace text Tap Menu >...
PowerPoint Mobile ® PowerPoint Mobile enables you to view presentation files on your PDA phone. It is compatible with ® Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. ® To launch PowerPoint Mobile, tap > Office Mobile > PowerPoint Mobile. ® DO THIS Set up the presentation Tap Menu >...
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DO THIS Create a duplicate file From the list of existing files, tap and hold the file that you want to create a duplicate. The file menu list appears. Tap Create Copy. Send a file via an e-mail Tap Menu > File > Send via E-mail... > Outlook E-mail. A new message e-mail template is displayed with the Excel file attached.
ClearVue PDF ClearVue PDF allows you to read documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). To launch the ClearVue PDF application: > Programs > ClearVue PDF. • To exit the ClearVue PDF application: • Tap File > Exit. DO THIS Open a PDF file Tap File >...
Auto Cleaner To free memory, you can use this function to conveniently close the running applications that you are not using. To set Auto Cleaner: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Auto Cleaner. . Select the check box to activate the Auto Cleaner function, then select either Short or Long press X to close the program.
Restoring default factory settings This option allows you to restore the device system to its default factory settings. To restore default settings: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Default Settings. 2. Enter ‘1234’ in the Password field and tap OK to confirm that you want to restore to default settings. .
Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to monitor the currently running programs, memory and CPU occupancy. You can use this function to end these programs easily. You can also switch to any of the listed programs from the Task Manager screen. To launch Task Manager: >...
Removing programs To free the storage memory of your device, you can remove the programs you installed. But for the programs preinstalled in your device, you are not allowed to remove them. To remove a program: 1. Tap > Settings > System tab > Remove Programs. .
Google Maps Mobile Google Maps Mobile is a free map service from Google that allows you to get traffic updates, driving directions, business listings, and satellite images on your device. NOTES: • Some functions of Google Maps Mobile may not work depending on your location. •...
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Find the location of a contact Tap Menu > Options > Lookup Contact... From your contacts list, select the contact that you want to find. Tap Menu > My Location, and press 0 (zero) to move the map Find your approximate location to your location.
You may also send your location directly to one of your contacts in your contacts list. To do this: • Tap Contacts from the ASUS Today screen, select a contact from the list, and tap Menu > Send My Location.
Notices Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g. with some lithium batteries), the following applies: • if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions;...
For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect. WARNING: The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Bodyworn operation For bodyworn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
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The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the ASUS testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
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Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, ASUS P565, are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards.
Declaration of Conformity We, ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 25 40880 RATINGEN, BRD. GERMANY declare that the product PDA Phone P565 is in conformity with R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
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EN 301908-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters(ERM); Base Stations(BS), Repeaters and EN 301908-2 User Equipment(UE)for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular Networks;-Part1:Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, Introduction and common requirements, covering Essential requirements of article 3.2 of of the R&TTE Directive Part2:Harmonized EN for IMT-2000,CDMA Direct Spread (UTRD FDD) (UE)covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.