Asus P525 manual

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2 E2653 Revised Edition V2 June 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

3 T able of Contents P525 specications ............................................................................... 8 Package contents .................................................................................. 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P525 ................................................................. 12 La[...]

4 Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel .......................................................................... 28 Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 28 Using the on-screen keyboard ...................................................................... 29 Using the Lette[...]

5 Using the keypad .......................................................................................... 48 Using the phone pad ..................................................................................... 48 Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 50 Making calls from Call[...]

6 Enabling My Secrets ..................................................................................... 74 Unlocking My Secrets ................................................................................... 76 Locking My Secrets ....................................................................................... 77 My Secrets setting...[...]

7 System information ........................................................................... 121 Restoring default factory settings ................................................... 122 Chapter 8: Device components status ASUS status icon ............................................................................... 124 CPU mode setting ....[...]

8 P525 specications Processor Intel ® XScale™ 416MHz application processor Operating System Microsoft ® Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition Memory 128 MB Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.8-inch, 65, 536-color , 240 x 320-resolution, transreective TFT touch screen LCD Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS Class[...]

9 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 . Package contents CAUTION : • T [...]

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1 1 Getting started C ha p t er • Getting to know your P525 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The T oday screen 1[...]

12 Getting to know your P525 T op features Left side features Front features 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 15 16 Components : Stylus Mini-SD slot I Infrared (IR) port Camera button V oice Command/Record button V olume controller Reset button Earpiece receiver Notication LED LCD touch screen Left Soft key Call key Start button Mode/T [...]

13 Getting to know your P525 Bottom features Right side features Rear features 29 28 25 26 24 23 21 22 Components : Camera ash light Camera lens Speaker Battery compartment Power button Hold button Mic Mini-USB connector Earphone slot 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 29[...]

14 Device components description No. Item Description 1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw , or select items on the touch screen. 2 Mini-SD slot Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card. 3 Infrared (IR) port Allows you to beam data to another device that has an infrared port. 4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, [...]

15 Device components description No. Item Description 14 Mode/T ask switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks. 15 5-way Joystick This 5-way joystick is used to move through menus. Press the center to run an application or in camera mode, press to take a picture. 16 Numeric keypad Allows easy dialing when making a phone call. 17 Ri[...]

16 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 . Y our P525 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery . New batteries come partially discharged [...]

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. 5. Replace battery compartment cover .[...]

18 Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the rst time. T o charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notic[...]

19 Powering your device Make sure that your P525 is fully-charged before starting the device for the rst time. T o turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button Starting up 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right c[...]

20 Calibrating P525 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. T o calibrate your screen: Locking the keys and buttons Y ou can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or lau[...]

21 T ap to open the Start menu T ap to setup date, time, and alarm. Displays the current network provider and connection status T ap to set user information T ap to open messages T ap to setup tasks T ap to setup prole T ap to read or make appointments T ap to sign in Pocket MSN T ap to display call history Indicates the battery status T ap to a[...]

22 Status indicators Refer to the table below for the T oday screen icon status indicators. Icon Description General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available. Connecting via GPRS. Connected via GPRS. Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active. ActiveSync synchronization in progress. Call forwarded. Call in progress. Call on hold. Mis[...]

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.[...]

24 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 notication. Pocket MSN chat is online.[...]

25 Screen orientation Y ou 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 les. T o change the screen ori[...]

26 Start menu The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use. T ap Start to display the start menu items: Y ou can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu. T o do this: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus . 2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start men[...]

27 Entering data C ha p t er • Using the Input Panel • Writing and drawing on the screen • Recording voice • Using ActiveSync™ • Synchronizing with Exchange Server • Searching information • Getting Help 2[...]

28 Using the Input Panel When you start an application or select a eld 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 T ranscriber . Using the Block Recog[...]

29 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. T o input text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Keyboard . 2. Key in text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel T o enlarge t[...]

30 Using the Letter Recognizer With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters, which are converted into typed text. T o use the Letter Recognizer: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Letter Recognizer . 2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing a[...]

31 Using T9 input T9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the keypad, T9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word. T o switch to T9 input: Use joystick to select word Press to delete character or selected text to the left Alpha-numeric keypad Word list • In an applicati[...]

32 Using the T ranscriber T ranscriber 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 . T o use the T ranscriber: 1. Start an application that acc[...]

33 W riting and drawing on the screen Y ou can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to Writing . If you prefer text, set the default mode to T yping . T o set the default input mode for Notes: 1. T ap Start >[...]

34 Recording voice Y ou can record sound, voice, or add a recording to a note using your device. T o start a voice recording: 1. Press and hold the Record button while recording. 2. Release to stop recording. 3. T ap to close and exit. T o create a voice recording using Notes: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes . 2. From the Notes list, tap New[...]

35 T o add a recording to a saved note: 1. T ap 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 T oolbar . 4. T ap the record icon to begin recording. 5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound. 6. T ap the stop icon when ni[...]

36 Using ActiveSync™ ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer . ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange Server , provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized dir[...]

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. T o install and congure ActiveSync in your computer: 1. Insert the Microsoft companion CD th[...]

38 Synchronizing via USB Y ou can connect to your device using the bundled USB cable to synchronize to your computer . T o 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. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer . Upon co[...]

39 Synchronizing via Bluetooth Y ou can connect your device to your computer using the Bluetooth wireless technology . T o synchronize your device via Bluetooth: 1. Congure Bluetooth in your computer to support ActiveSync. Refer to the ActiveSync Help in your computer for instructions. 2. T urn on Bluetooth in your device. See “Using Bluetooth[...]

40 T o synchronize your device with Exchange Server: Synchronizing with Exchange Server 1. From the ActiveSync menu, tap Menu > Add Server Source . 2. In the Server Address eld, 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 .[...]

41 4. T ap the check boxes to select the data items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server . T o change the available synchronization settings, select a data item then tap Settings . T ap Finish when done. 3. Input your name, password, and domain then tap Next . 5. Start the sync process.[...]

42 Setting the synchronization schedule T o set the synchronization with Exchange Server: 1. From the ActiveSync screen, tap Menu > Schedule . 2. Refer to the table for input details. V olume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list. Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off-peak times list.[...]

43 Searching information Using the search tool, you can search for les and other items stored in your device or the external MiniSD card. Y ou can search by le name or by words located in various applications including the Calendar , Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages, Notes, and T asks. Y ou can also lter [...]

44 Getting Help Y ou can easily nd Help for using any program on the device. T o get help for a program: • From the T oday screen or program, tap Start > Help . A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.[...]

45 Phone features C ha p t er • Using the phone • Making a call • Receiving a call 3[...]

46 Using phone Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P525 to make and receive calls. Y ou 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. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call Hi[...]

47 Adjusting the device volume T o adjust the device volume: 1. T ap 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. • T ap On , Vibrate , or Off to change the system and ringer volume settings. Y ou can also adjust the device volume by pressing the[...]

48 Y ou can make a phone call using either the key pad or phone pad. Y ou can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History , Speed Dial, or Voice Commander . Using the keypad T o make a call using the keypad: 1. Enter the number of the party you wish to call, then press . If you pressed the wrong number , press to erase number to the le[...]

49 Dialled numbers appear here Phone pad features Press to delete number to the left Press to set speed dial Press to launch Call History Press to make call Press to launch menu Press to launch Contacts list Numeric keypad Press to hold call Press to end call Press to launch menu Displays the current call status Press to mute Press to launch Contac[...]

50 Making calls from Contacts T o make a call directly from Contacts: 1. T ap Start > Phone . 2. From the Phone pad, tap Contacts or press the Left soft key . Y ou can also launch Contacts from the T oday screen by tapping Contacts on the menu bar or pressing the Right soft key . 3. Y ou can do any of the following to make a call: • T ap to se[...]

51 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 on the Phone pad to dial the contact’s number . T o create a Speed Dial entry: 1. Make sure that entry you want to create is already in the Contacts[...]

52 Using V oice Command T o 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. 4. Say “Y es” or “No” after the conrmation question. If you [...]

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

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55 Wireless features C ha p t er • Using Bluetooth ® • Using WLAN (IEEE 802.1 1b) • Using Infrared (IR) • Setting a GPRS connection 4[...]

56 Overview Bluetooth ® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (i.e. beam les, tasks, contacts) with other [...]

57 Conguring Bluetooth T o congure 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 prole, turn Bluetooth on or off, displays the Bluetooth status, and provides a link to the Bluetooth [...]

58 Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset Mono headset setup 1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. 2. T ap on the T oday 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 .[...]

59 NOTES: If the connection between the device and a Bluetooth headset fails, press the device icon then choose “Re-connection”, you do not have to pair the devices again 7. In Passkey , input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap . Y ou can nd this in the documentation that came with your headset device. 8. T ap Finish . [...]

60 Stereo headset setup P525 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP . 1. T ap on the T oday screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager . 2. From the Bluetooth manager screen, tap New then select High Quality Audio Set[...]

61 NOTES: • T o answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono and stereo connection at the same time. • T o use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button on the headset then follow given instructions. 5. T ap Finish to initiate connection. Using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS T o congure a Bluetoot[...]

62 6. T ap the name of your Bluetooth- enabled GPS device then tap Next . 7. Select SPP Slave in the Service Selection list then tap Next . 8. T ap Finish . 9. T ap and hold the shortcut icon to display shortcut menu then tap Connect . 10.In Passkey , input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap OK . Y ou can nd this in the doc[...]

63 Introduction WLAN (IEEE 802.1 1b), refers to certain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specications in the 802.1 1 family . Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprot international association to certify interoperability of wireless local area network products. Any device tested and approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance are certi[...]

64 Conguring WLAN T o congure WLAN in your device: 1. Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon. 2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, you can access the following tabs: • Wi-Fi Status • Setting • IP Info • Site Survey NOTE: T ap ? for Wi-Fi Help. Wi-Fi Status Displays the Wi-Fi status, ESSID, BSSID, BSS mod[...]

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.[...]

66 Y ou can use your device to connect to another device with infrared capabilities. T o 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. Congure your device to receive infrared beams. T ap Start > Settings > Connect[...]

67 Y our P525 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 1 15 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[...]

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.[...]

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.[...]

70 Connecting GPRS T o connect GPRS: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap Connections icon. 2. From the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections . 3. T ap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop-up menu tap Connect . T ap Delete if you want to delete selected connection setting. 4. When connected, tap to[...]

71 Disconnecting GPRS T o disconnect GPRS: 1. T ap from the status bar . 2. From the pop-up callout, tap Disconnect . 3. T ap to exit. 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). Th[...]

72 Using the GPRS T ool The GPRS T ool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider . T o connect via GPRS T ool: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon. Y ou can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting screen, select[...]

73 My Secrets C ha p t er • Using My Secrets 5[...]

74 My Secrets is a secret archive to keep your classied documents, pictures and video. The items placed in the My Secrets folder are encrypted for protection. A user-dened password is required to unlock the folder or change the settings. Enabling My Secrets T o enable My Secrets using Express Mode (recommended): 1. T ap Start > Programs th[...]

75 3. Key in a 4-digit password. 4. When prompted, key in the same password again to conrm. 5. T ap Finish . When nished, the My DocumentsMy Secrets becomes an encrypted folder . Y ou can now start using this folder . IMPORT ANT : • When locked, the My Secrets folder is hidden. Use password to unlock folder and access les. • Y ou can [...]

76 Unlocking My Secrets T o unlock My Secrets: 1. T ap the My Secrets icon on the T oday screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Unlock . 3. Key in correct password. Y ou can now use My Secrets folder .[...]

77 Locking My Secrets T o lock My Secrets: 1. T ap the My Secrets icon on the T oday screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap Lock . The My Secrets icon changes to indicating that the My Secrets folder is locked.[...]

78 My Secrets setting T o modify the My Secrets settings: 1. T ap the My Secrets icon on the T oday 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: • Security setting • Password • Password Hint[...]

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.[...]

80 Hint Set a hint in case you forget your password. • T ap check box to enable or disable use of hint to unlock the device. • Select one of the predened questions then key in answer . 4. T ap when nished.[...]

81 Disabling My Secrets T o disable My Secrets: 1. From T oday screen, tap Start > Programs > My Secrets or T ap the My Secrets icon on the T oday screen and from the shortcut menu, tap My Secrets Setting . 2. Select Security Setting tab, then tap Stop Security .[...]

82 3. When prompted, tap Y es to conrm. 4. T ap Next to stop all running programs.[...]

83 5. T ap Next to start decrypting les in My Secrets folder . 6. T ap Done when nished.[...]

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85 Multimedia features C ha p t er • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and video 6[...]

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

87 Joystick functions in camera mode The following describes the 5-way joystick functions in Camera mode: ㄅㄉ ㄚ ㄍㄐ ㄞ ㄆㄊ ㄛ ㄇㄋ ㄜ ㄏㄔ ㄠㄡ ㄈㄌ ㄝ ㄎ ㄑ ㄟ ㄔㄘㄣ ㄧ ㄕㄙ ㄤㄨ ㄖㄥㄩ ㄓㄗㄢ ㄦ 1 2 abc def g hi j k l mno pq r s tuv w x y z 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 + ok C ENTER/ACTION Button Forward Up Down Backwa[...]

88 A vailable capture modes Y our 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. Y ou can also congure the camera to match an environment, set picture size, select magnication, adjust the picture quality , apply effects, and modify other advanced [...]

89 Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Flash light status Macro mode status Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode status Effects icon Picture resolution T ap to close camera T ap to zoom in T ap to zoom out T ap to launch Pictures and Videos T ap to [...]

90 Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / ]- indicates the picture quality used. • Flash light status icon [ / / ] - indicates the camera ash status. • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the camera is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicate[...]

91 Camera options menu The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings. T o launch options menu: 1. T ap Menu from the camera screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Camera options shortcut menu[...]

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. Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture.[...]

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 ash mode to suit a variety of lighting situations. Macro Mode Enables or disables the macro photography feature.[...]

94 Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnication 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.[...]

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 conguration options: Black-White , Negative , and Sepia . Set to Normal for no effect. Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Prepare a MiniSD card before setting default s[...]

96 Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Burst interval[...]

97 T aking 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 . Y ou can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen. T o take a photo: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus o[...]

98 Other options T ap 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 T o save to contacts: 1. T ap Menu then tap Save to contact . 2. From the Contact screen, select contact where you want the image saved then tap Select .[...]

99 Send via MMS T o send image via MMS: 1. T ap Menu then tap Send via MMS . 2. Key in recipient or tap T o to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. T ap Send . Send via Email T o send image via electronic mail: 1. T ap Menu then tap Send via E-mail . 2. Key in recipient or tap T o to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. Key in message[...]

100 Send to BCR T o send image to BCR: 1. T ap Menu then tap Send to BCR . 2. From the BCRV iew screen, tap Recognize . 3. When nished, the information details are displayed onscreen. T ap Save to save the information to Contacts then tap on the conrmation screen. 4. T ap again to close application. 5. T ap to exit. Delete image T o delete im[...]

101 Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Video resolution T ap to close camera T ap to zoom in T ap to zoom out T ap to launch Pictures and Videos Capture mode icons: Camera mode Video mode T ap to launch video menu Recording indicator Green: [...]

102 Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Flash light status icon [ ] - this icon appears when the ash light is enabled. • Macro mode icon [ ] - this icon appears when the video is in macro mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips. • Effects ico[...]

103 Video options menu The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings. T o launch video options menu: 1. T ap Menu from the video screen. 2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to display contents. Video options shortcut menu[...]

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 magnication allowed. Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video.[...]

105 Flash Mode This option allows you to change the ash 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 .[...]

106 Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following conguration options: Black-White , Negative , and Sepia . Set to Normal for no effect. Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Video letype - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Enable or disable audio[...]

107 Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. T o set video mode: T o record video: 1. Aim device to your subject then half-press camera/shutter button to auto-focus on subject. While camera/shutter button is half-pressed, the auto-focus frame appears on the center of the screen. Video mode icon • T ap Menu > Chan[...]

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. NOTE: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location. • Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your de[...]

109 Send via MMS T o send video via MMS: 1. T ap Menu then tap Send via MMS . 2. Key in recipient or tap T o to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. T ap Send . Other options T ap Menu to access the following options: • Send via MMS • Send via E-mail • Play[...]

1 10 Send via Email T o send video via electronic mail: 1. T ap Menu then tap Send via E-mail . 2. Key in recipient or tap T o to display contact list. 3. Key in subject. 4. Key in message. 5. T ap Send . Play T o play video: 1. T ap Menu then tap Play . 2. T ap to exit.[...]

1 1 1 Delete T o delete video: 1. T ap Delete icon. 2. T ap OK from the conrmation message.[...]

1 12 Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and video T o view pictures and video: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos . 2. T ap the picture or video clip you want to see. • T o view pictures or launch video clips stored in MiniSD card, tap the folder list (label[...]

1 13 Other features C ha p t er • Business Card Reader • Setting ring tone • W ake-up setting • Mode switcher • System information • Restoring factory default settings 7[...]

1 14 The Business Card Reader is a character recognition tool that scans and identies the printed text on a business card then automatically categorizes the information and sends it to your Contact list. Using a picture le of a business card, Business Card Reader analyzes the appearance of the details in the business card and converts them to[...]

1 15 The process may take a few seconds. 5. When nished, the information details are displayed onscreen. T ap Save to save the information in Contacts then tap on the conrmation screen. 6. T ap again to close application. 7. T ap to exit.[...]

1 16 T o process a business card using the camera: IMPORT ANT : • 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. From the camera menu, tap Menu then select Send t[...]

1 17 With P525 you can add and congure your favorite music as your phone ring tone. Y ou can easily congure your favorite song our sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: .mp3, .wav , .wma, and .mid. Adding ring tone to selection T o add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting: 1. T ap Start > S[...]

1 18 Setting ring tone T o set the ring tone: 1. T ap 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. T ap to try ring tone sound and tap to stop. 3. T ap when ni[...]

1 19 Y ou can set the wake-up actions whenever your device is in sleep mode. T o set the wake-up action: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal > W akeup source icon. 2. Select from the available wake-up actions. T ap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions. 3. T ap when nished. W ake-up settin[...]

120 Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications and tasks. T o use the mode switcher , press the mode switcher button on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. Mode switcher button Y ou can congure the mode switcher and dene the switcher type or select items to appear in the mode switcher pop-up menu[...]

121 The System Information contains important device information including the current device settings and version. T o launch the System Information: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System > System Information icon. 2. T ap the Device Info tab for device hardware information. 3. T ap V ersion tab to display the ROM, Boot, Radio, MP and Battery[...]

122 This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. T o restore default settings: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Default Settings . 2. Input ‘1234’ in the Password eld to conrm that you want to restore to default settings. 3. T ap Ok . Restoring default factory settings W ARNING: This option will delete all les stored[...]

123 Device components status C ha p t er • ASUS Status icon 8[...]

124 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. T o check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the T oday screen. ASUS status icon CPU: Allows you to set the CPU mode. Set to Automati[...]

125 CPU mode setting Allows you to select the CPU mode (T urbo, Standard, Power Saving). T ap 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.[...]

126 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.[...]

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

128 Programs running in memory Allows you to activate or stop any program running on memory . Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu. IMPORT ANT : When you exit a running program, you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory . Y ou can stop these programs from running in the [...]

129 A p p en dix • Notices • Contact information[...]

130 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 OPERA TOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating [...]

131 Operator access with a tool If a T OOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERA TOR ACCESS AREA, either all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible to the OPERA TOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERA TOR access. An acceptable marking for an electric shock ha[...]

132 W ARNING 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.[...]

133 ASUS Address: 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan T el: 886-2-2894-3447; Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P525 , 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 integri[...]

134 Contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (T aiwan) Hotline: 0800-093-456 (T oll-Free call from T aiwan only) Fax: 886-2-2895-9254 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx WWW: http://tw .asus.com ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic) Hotline: 886-2-2894-3447 Fax: 886-2-2890-7698 E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv .aspx [...]