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  • Page 1 P 5 2 5 User Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents P525 specifications... 8 Package contents... 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P525... 12 Layout ... 12 Device components description ... 14 Getting your device ready..16 Installing the SIM card and battery... 16 Charging the battery...
  • Page 4 Chapter : Entering data Using the Input Panel... 28 Using the Block Recognizer ... 28 Using the on-screen keyboard ... 29 Using the Letter Recognizer... 30 Using T9 input ... 31 Using the Transcriber ... 32 Writing and drawing on the screen..33 Recording voice.
  • Page 5 Using the keypad ... 48 Using the phone pad ... 48 Making calls from Contacts ... 50 Making calls from Call History ... 50 Using the Speed Dial ... 51 Using Voice Command... 52 Receiving a call..53 Chapter : Wireless features Using Bluetooth ...
  • Page 6 Enabling My Secrets ... 74 Unlocking My Secrets ... 76 Locking My Secrets ... 77 My Secrets setting... 78 Disabling My Secrets ... 81 Chapter : Multimedia features Using the camera..86 Launching the camera... 86 Joystick functions in camera mode ... 87 Camera mode screen...
  • Page 7 System information... 121 Restoring default factory settings... 122 Chapter 8: Device components status ASUS status icon..124 CPU mode setting ... 125 USB setting ... 125 LCD Brightness ... 126 Battery ... 126 Memory ... 127 Storage card memory... 127 Programs running in memory ...

  • Page 8: P525 Specifications

    P525 specifications Processor Operating System Memory Display Frequency band GPRS Camera Connectivity Battery capacity Expansion slots Audio Weight Dimension NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Intel XScale™ 416MHz application processor ® Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents Check your P525 package for the following items: • ASUS P525 device • 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion battery • AC Adapter • USB Cable • Stylus • Protection case • Headset • Getting Started CD • User Manual • Quick Start Guide NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting started • Getting to know your P • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your P525

    Getting to know your P Layout Left side features Top features Front features Components: Stylus Mini-SD slot Infrared (IR) port Camera button Voice Command/Record button Volume controller Reset button Earpiece receiver Notification LED LCD touch screen Left Soft key Call key Start button Mode/Task switcher button 5-way Joystick...
  • Page 13 Getting to know your P Rear features Bottom features Components: Camera flash light Camera lens Speaker Battery compartment Power button Hold button Mini-USB connector Earphone slot Right side features...

  • Page 14: Device Components Description

    Device components description Item Stylus Mini-SD slot Infrared (IR) port Camera/Shutter button Voice Command/ Record button Volume controller Reset button Earpiece receiver Notification LED LCD touch screen Left Soft key Call key Start button Description Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen. Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card.
  • Page 15 Device components description Item Mode/Task switcher button 5-way Joystick Numeric keypad Right Soft key End button Ok or Close button Clear button Camera flash light Camera lens Speaker Battery compartment Power button Hold button Mini-USB connector Earphone port Description Allows you to switch applications and tasks. This 5-way joystick is used to move through menus.

  • Page 16: Getting Your Device Ready

    Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P525, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory.
  • Page 17 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts aligned to the copper conductor on the device.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device. 2.

  • Page 19: Starting Up

    Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P525 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone.

  • Page 20: Calibrating P525

    Calibrating P Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab then tap Screen icon.

  • Page 21: The Today Screen

    The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information you need. • To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today. • To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. The following describes the common information found on the today screen: Tap to open the Start menu Tap to setup date, time, and alarm.

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators. Icon General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Call forwarded. Call in progress.
  • Page 23 Status indicators Icon Description New voice mail. No cellular phone service. No signal. Searching for cellular phone service. Indicates signal strength. Sound OFF. Sound ON. Battery low. Battery partially charged. Battery charging. Battery fully charged.

  • Page 24: Icon Description

    Status indicators Icon Description Searching Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi active. Roaming. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or silent mode on. Bluetooth headset connected. Bluetooth head connected with sound. Appears when you set alarm Pocket MSN service notification. Pocket MSN chat is online.

  • Page 25: Screen Orientation

    Screen orientation You can set the screen to three different orientations: 1. Portrait 2. Landscape (right-handed) 3. Landscape (left-handed) Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text files. To change the screen orientation, tap Start >...

  • Page 26: Start Menu

    Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. Tap Start to display the start menu items: Portrait mode You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. To do this: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus. 2.

  • Page 27: Entering Data

    Chapter Entering data • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help...

  • Page 28: Using The Input Panel

    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 available on your device including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, T9, and Transcriber.

  • Page 29: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using the on-screen keyboard With the on-screen keyboard, you can key in text, symbols, numbers, or other special characters when input is possible. To input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. 2.

  • Page 30: Using The Letter Recognizer

    Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. To use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. 2.

  • Page 31: Using T9 Input

    T or • While you are editing a document and T9 is not your input method, long press key to switch to ASUS T9. TIP: • To switch between “Symbols”, “123”, Abc”, and “T9 English” while using T9 input, long press key to display shortcut menu then use joystick to select your choice.

  • Page 32: Using The Transcriber

    Using the Transcriber Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber. To use the Transcriber: 1.

  • Page 33: Writing And Drawing On The Screen

    Writing and drawing on the screen You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing.

  • Page 34: Recording Voice

    Recording voice You can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note using your device. To start a voice recording: 1. Press and hold the Record button while recording. 2. Release to stop recording. 3. Tap to close and exit. To create a voice recording using Notes: 1.
  • Page 35 To add a recording to a saved note: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes. 2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note. 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar. 4.

  • Page 36: Using Activesync

    Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer. ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.
  • Page 37 If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard. To install and configure ActiveSync in your computer: 1.

  • Page 38: Synchronizing Via Usb

    Synchronizing via USB You can connect to your device using the bundled USB cable to synchronize to your computer. To synchronize your device via USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2.

  • Page 39: Synchronizing Via Bluetooth

    Synchronizing via Bluetooth You can connect your device to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless technology. To synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Configure Bluetooth in your computer to support ActiveSync. Refer to the ActiveSync Help in your computer for instructions. 2.

  • Page 40: Synchronizing With Exchange Server

    Synchronizing with Exchange Server To synchronize your device with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source. 2. In the Server Address field, input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next. If necessary, tap the check box This server requires an encrypted (SSL) connection.
  • Page 41 3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next. 4. Tap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server. To change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings. Tap Finish when done.

  • Page 42: Setting The Synchronization Schedule

    Setting the synchronization schedule To set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule. 2. Refer to the table for input details. Volume 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.

  • Page 43: Searching Information

    Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for files and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. You can search by file name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and Tasks.

  • Page 44: Getting Help

    Getting Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device. To get help for a program: • From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help. A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.

  • Page 45: Phone Features

    Chapter Phone features • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call...

  • Page 46: Using Phone

    Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P525 to make and receive calls. You can also keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while talking, call from Contacts, and copy SIM card contacts to your device.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Device Volume

    Adjusting the device volume To adjust the device volume: 1. Tap the speaker icon. 2. From the volume menu, you can: • Adjust the phone volume or device volume by moving the slider to the desired volume level. • Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings.

  • Page 48: Making A Call

    Making a call You can make a phone call using either the key pad or phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Using the keypad To make a call using the keypad: 1.
  • Page 49 Phone pad features Operator name Dialled numbers appear here Press to delete number to the left Press to set speed dial Numeric keypad Press to launch Call History Press to make call Press to launch menu Press to launch Contacts list Displays the current call status Press to mute Press to launch Contacts list...

  • Page 50: Making Calls From Contacts

    Making calls from Contacts To make a call directly from Contacts: 1. Tap Start > Phone. 2. From the Phone pad, tap Contacts or press the Left soft key. You can also launch Contacts from the Today screen by tapping Contacts on the menu bar or pressing the Right soft key.

  • Page 51: Using The Speed Dial

    Using the Speed Dial With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single tap. For example, if you assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply tap and hold the Phone pad to dial the contact’s number. To create a Speed Dial entry: 1.

  • Page 52: Using Voice Command

    Using Voice Command To make a phone call using voice command: 1. Press the voice command button on the left side of your device. 2. From the following screen, your device asks you to “Say command.” 3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call from your Contact list.

  • Page 53: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call When you receive a call, a message will appear, giving you the option to answer or ignore the incoming call. To answer or reject an incoming call: • To answer a call tap Answer, or press • To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press TIP: Long press to switch receiver to speakerphone mode..

  • Page 55: Wireless Features

    Chapter Wireless features • Using Bluetooth ® • Using WLAN (IEEE 80.11b) • Using Infrared (IR) • Setting a GPRS connection...

  • Page 56: Using Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth Overview Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with ® Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: •...

  • Page 57: Configuring Bluetooth

    Configuring Bluetooth To configure Bluetooth in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Bluetooth icon. 2. From the Bluetooth screen, you can access the following tabs: • General - allows you to set the user profile, turn Bluetooth on or off, displays the Bluetooth status, and provides a link to the Bluetooth Manager.
  • Page 58 Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset Mono headset setup 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. 2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager. 3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New. 4. From the Bluetooth Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup then tap Next.
  • Page 59 5. Make sure that your headset device is in pairing mode and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next. 6. Tap the name of your Bluetooth- enabled headset device then tap Next. 7. In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap .
  • Page 60 Stereo headset setup P525 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP. 1. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager.
  • Page 61 5. Tap Finish to initiate connection. NOTES: • To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time. • To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions.
  • Page 62 6. Tap the name of your Bluetooth- enabled GPS device then tap Next. 7. Select SPP Slave in the Service Selection list then tap Next. 8. Tap Finish. 9. Tap and hold the shortcut icon to display shortcut menu then tap Connect.

  • Page 63: Using Wlan (Ieee 802.11B)

    Using WLAN (IEEE 80.11b) Introduction WLAN (IEEE 802.11b), refers to certain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit international association to certify interoperability of wireless local area network products. Any device tested and approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certified as interoperable with each other even if they are from different manufacturers.

  • Page 64: Configuring Wlan

    Configuring WLAN To configure WLAN in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon. 2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs: • Wi-Fi Status • Setting • IP Info •...
  • Page 65 IP Info Displays the network information and allows you to renew or ping a network connection. Site Survey Shows the available wireless networks in the area.

  • Page 66: Using Infrared (Ir)

    Using Infrared (IR) You can use your device to connect to another device with infrared capabilities. To connect to another device via infrared: 1. Setup the device you want to connect to receive infrared beams. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the device. 2.

  • Page 67: Setting A Gprs Connection

    Setting a GPRS connection Your P525 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6 kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email and web browsing.
  • Page 68 4. From the Connections screen, tap Add a new model connection. 5. Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the modem list.
  • Page 69 6. Input the Access point name. 7. Input your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish. Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.

  • Page 70: Connecting Gprs

    Connecting GPRS To connect GPRS: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect.

  • Page 71: Disconnecting Gprs

    If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status.

  • Page 72: Using The Gprs Tool

    Using the GPRS Tool The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider. To connect via GPRS Tool: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. You can also tap then tap Settings from the pop-up callout.
  • Page 73 Chapter My Secrets • Using My Secrets...

  • Page 74: Using My Secrets

    Using My Secrets My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classified documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-defined password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. Enabling My Secrets To enable My Secrets using Express Mode (recommended): 1.
  • Page 75 3. Key in a 4-digit password. 4. When prompted, key in the same password again to confirm. 5. Tap Finish. When finished, the My Documents\My Secrets becomes an encrypted folder. You can now start using this folder. IMPORTANT: • When locked, the My Secrets folder is hidden. Use password to unlock folder and access files.

  • Page 76: Unlocking My Secrets

    Unlocking My Secrets To unlock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock. 3. Key in correct password. You can now use My Secrets folder. icon on the...

  • Page 77: Locking My Secrets

    Locking My Secrets To lock My Secrets: 1. Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock. The My Secrets icon changes to indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.

  • Page 78: My Secrets Setting

    My Secrets setting To modify the My Secrets settings: 1. Tap the My Secrets Today screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting. 3. Key in correct password. My Secrets Setting allows you to modify any of the following: •...
  • Page 79 Security Setting Security setting allows you to enable or disable autolock when the device enters sleep mode, lock the device now, or stop security. Password The Password tab allows you to change the password and password type.
  • Page 80 Hint Set a hint in case you forget your password. • Tap check box to enable or disable use of hint to unlock the device. • Select one of the predefined questions then key in answer. 4. Tap when finished.

  • Page 81: Disabling My Secrets

    Disabling My Secrets To disable My Secrets: 1. From Today screen, tap Start > Programs > My Secrets or Tap the My Secrets icon on the Today screen and from the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting. 2. Select Security Setting tab, then tap Stop Security.
  • Page 82 3. When prompted, tap Yes to confirm. 4. Tap Next to stop all running programs.
  • Page 83 5. Tap Next to start decrypting files in My Secrets folder. 6. Tap Done when finished.
  • Page 85 Chapter Multimedia features • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and video...

  • Page 86: Using The Camera

    Using the camera The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips. Launching the camera To start using the camera: • Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or • Press the Camera button on the left side of your device. Camera button To exit the Camera: •...

  • Page 87: Joystick Functions In Camera Mode

    Joystick functions in camera mode The following describes the 5-way joystick functions in Camera mode: In camera preview mode, press for video mode. In the camera or video option menu, press to select menu items. In video preview mode, press for camera mode. Down In the video or camera options menu, press to select menu items.

  • Page 88: Supported Formats

    Available capture modes Your device camera can be set to two capture modes: • Camera mode - Camera mode allows you to take photos, and save them to your device or MiniSD. You can also configure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnification, adjust the picture quality, apply effects, and modify other advanced settings.

  • Page 89: Camera Mode Screen

    Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Number of . available shots Capture modes: Camera mode Video mode Tap to launch camera menu Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Flash light status Macro mode status Default storage icon...
  • Page 90 Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ • Picture quality icon [ • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ • Default storage icon [ videos clips. • Scene mode icon [ • Timer icon [ corresponding timer icon appears.

  • Page 91: Camera Options Menu

    Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. To launch options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Camera options shortcut menu...
  • Page 92 Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode. Scene The Scene option allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event. Select Auto to use best setting for any scene.
  • Page 93 Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. The picture quality is set to Super Fine by default. Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature.
  • Page 94 Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Self-Timer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button.. Burst Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in succession by pressing the camera/shutter button only once.
  • Page 95 Frame Allows you to set a frame. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect. Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures.
  • Page 96 Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prefix format - Filename prefix - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Burst interval...

  • Page 97: Taking Photos

    Taking photos After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set otherwise, tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Done. You can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen. To take a photo: 1.

  • Page 98: Other Options

    Other options Tap Menu to access the following options: • Save to Contact • Send via MMS • Send via e-mail • Send via BCR (Business Card Reader) Save to Contact To save to contacts: 1. Tap Menu then tap Save to contact. 2.
  • Page 99 Send via MMS To send image via MMS: 1. Tap Menu then tap Send via MMS. 2. Key in recipient or tap To to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. Tap Send. Send via Email To send image via electronic mail: 1.
  • Page 100 Send to BCR To send image to BCR: 1. Tap Menu then tap Send to BCR. 2. From the BCRView screen, tap Recognize. 3. When finished, the information details are displayed onscreen. Tap Save to save the information to Contacts then on the confirmation screen.

  • Page 101: Video Mode Screen

    Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Recording indicator Green: Ready. Red: Recording Capture mode icons: Camera mode Video mode Tap to launch . video menu Capture mode icon Remaining video .
  • Page 102 Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ • Flash light status icon [ • Macro mode icon [ • Default storage icon [ • Effects icon [ • Picture resolution [ • Exit icon [ • Zoom In [ •...

  • Page 103: Video Options Menu

    Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. To launch video options menu: 1. Tap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Video options . shortcut menu...
  • Page 104 Change Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set your device into Camera or Video capture mode. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed. Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video.
  • Page 105 Flash Mode This option allows you to change the flash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature. Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MiniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card.
  • Page 106 Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following configuration options: Black-White, Negative, and Sepia. Set to Normal for no effect. Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Video filetype - Filename prefix format - Filename prefix - File number...

  • Page 107: Recording Videos

    Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. To set video mode: • Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Done. • You can also set the video mode by tapping the video mode icon on the screen as shown.
  • Page 108 2. Full-press the camera/shutter button to begin recording. The record indicator turns from green to red while video is recording. 3. Full-press the camera/shutter button again to stop recording. 4. Tap Camera to go back to camera screen. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to record another video.
  • Page 109 Other options Tap Menu to access the following options: • Send via MMS • Send via E-mail • Play Send via MMS To send video via MMS: 1. Tap Menu then tap Send via MMS. 2. Key in recipient or tap To to display contact list.
  • Page 110 Send via Email To send video via electronic mail: 1. Tap Menu then tap Send via E-mail. 2. Key in recipient or tap To to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. Key in message. 5. Tap Send. Play To play video: 1.

  • Page 111: Viewing Pictures And Video

    Delete To delete video: 1. Tap Delete icon. 2. Tap OK from the confirmation message.

  • Page 112: Viewing Pictures And Video

    Viewing pictures and video Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and video To view pictures and video: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos. 2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see. •...

  • Page 113: Chapter 7: Other Features

    Chapter Other features • Business Card Reader • Setting ring tone • Wake-up setting • Mode switcher • System information • Restoring factory default settings...

  • Page 114: Business Card Reader

    Business Card Reader The Business Card Reader is a character recognition tool that scans and identifies the printed text on a business card then automatically categorizes the information and sends it to your Contact list. Using a picture file of a business card, Business Card Reader analyzes the appearance of the details in the business card and converts them to editable text in your Contact list.
  • Page 115 The process may take a few seconds. 5. When finished, the information details are displayed onscreen. Tap Save to save the information in Contacts then tap on the confirmation screen. 6. Tap again to close application. 7. Tap to exit.
  • Page 116 To process a business card using the camera: IMPORTANT: • Make sure to clean the camera lens and provide enough lighting before taking pictures for BCR. • Keep a “1280x960” resolution when taking pictures for BCR. 1. Launch the camera and take a clear picture of the business card. 2.

  • Page 117: Setting Ring Tone

    Setting ring tone With P525 you can add and configure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. You can easily configure your favorite song our sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: .mp3, .wav, .wma, and .mid.

  • Page 118: Setting Ring Tone

    Setting ring tone To set the ring tone: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Phone icon. 2. Select a ring tone from the Ring tone: list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ring tones that came with the device. to try ring tone sound and tap 3.

  • Page 119: Wake-Up Setting

    Wake-up setting You can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. To set the wake-up action: 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal > Wakeup source icon. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3.

  • Page 120: Mode Switcher

    Mode switcher Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks. To use the mode switcher, press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. Mode switcher button You can configure the mode switcher and define the switcher type or select items to appear in the mode switcher pop-up menu.

  • Page 121: System Information

    System information The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. To launch the System Information: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon. 2. Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3.

  • Page 122: Restoring Default Factory Settings

    Restoring default factory settings This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. To restore default settings: 1. Tap Start > Programs > Default Settings. 2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password field to confirm that you want to restore to default settings. 3.

  • Page 123: Chapter 8: Device Components Status

    Chapter Device components status • ASUS Status icon...

  • Page 124: Asus Status Icon

    ASUS status icon The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following device components: CPU, USB, LCD Brightness, Battery power, Memory, MiniSD card, and storage. To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen.

  • Page 125: Cpu Mode Setting

    CPU mode setting Allows you to select the CPU mode (Turbo, Standard, Power Saving). Tap to check Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU speed according to the CPU loading. USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode.

  • Page 126: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power. Battery Displays the battery power status. The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turn-off the device if not used.

  • Page 127: Memory

    Memory Displays the total, in use and free memory. Storage card memory Displays the total, in use, and available storage card memory.

  • Page 128: Programs Running In Memory

    When you exit a running program, you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory. You can stop these programs from running in the background using this option. Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu.

  • Page 129: Appendix

    Appendix • Notices • Contact information...

  • Page 130: Notices

    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;...
  • Page 131 Operator access with a tool If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access.
  • Page 132 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.
  • Page 133 IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards. Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please have my best attention. Sincerely yours, Contact Person: Jonathan Wu Company: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Tel: 886-2-2894-3447 Ext: 7225 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx...

  • Page 134: Contact Information

    Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://tw.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx WWW: http://www.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany/Austria) Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 E-mail: http://www.asus.de/support/support.htm WWW: http://www.asus.de ASUS COMPUTER (China) Tel: +86-10-82667575 E-Mail: http://vip.asus.com.cn/eservice/techserv.aspx.

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