Asus V75 manual

ASUS V75 User Manual[...]

Contents Preface 4 About this manual 4 Welcome 1 Package contents 1 Overview 2 Specifications 3 Menu map 4 Getting started 7 Inserting the SIM card, miniSD™ card, and battery 7 Charging the battery 8 T urning the phone on/off 8 Function keys 9 Front view 10 Locking/unlocking the keypad 1 1 Left view 1 1 Bottom view 1 1 Standby mode 12 Using the [...]

Network Settings 40 Security Settings 41 Factory Settings 42 Camera 43 T aking photos 43 Viewing and managing photos 43 Photo capture settings 44 Recording videos 46 Viewing and managing videos 46 Video capture settings 47 My Secret Album 48 My Secret Video 48 Photo Artist 48 Media Center 51 Audio Player 51 FM Radio 52 Java 54 Melody Composer 54 Or[...]

Preface Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS V75 mobile phone. Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However , the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the contents, a[...]

1 Welcome Package contents warranty card User Manual Quick Start Guide V75 handset 720 mAh Li-ion battery Travel charger Stereo headset miniSD™ card (optional) Handset Manager manual Warranty card User manual Quick start guide Handset Manager CD-ROM USB cable Handset Manager Manual W elcome Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS V75 cell pho[...]

2 Overview The V75 is a stylish and fashionable new phone from ASUS, with all the functions and utilities to make it a useful tool in today’s mobile world. The V75 comes equipped with a built-in camera, MMS/ SMS messaging capability , organizer , Java games, audio player , W AP , GPRS, and a miniSD™ card slot. In addition to the internal 32 MB [...]

3 Welcome Specifications System supported GSM900/1800/1900; GPRS Class 10 Dimensions 99.3 x 43 x 17.5 mm Weight 90 g Battery 720 mAh Li-ion Standby time 200 ~ 300 hours T alk time 2 ~ 5 hours Color White, Black, Silver Main display 1.8” TFT , 262K colors, 176 x 220 Sub display N/A Phonebook 300 sets + SIM card Messaging Supports SMS, EMS, MMS Ca[...]

4 Menu map Network n SIM T oolkit n W AP n Data Account Messages n Unified Inbox n SMS n MMS n Chatting Rooms n Email n V oice Mail n Cell Broadcast n Input Methods Profiles n Normal n Meeting n Indoor n Outdoor n Headset Setting n Phone Settings • Date / T ime • Power On/Off T imer • Input Methods • Language • Default Encoding • Shor[...]

5 Welcome • Auto Redial • Closed User Group • Call Filter n Network Settings • Network Selection • Preferred Networks • Band Selection • GPRS Connection n Security Settings • SIM Lock • Phone Lock Code • Auto Keypad Lock • Fixed Dial • Barred Dial • Change Password n Factory Settings Camera n Capture • My Album • Image[...]

6 n File Manager n Units Converter n Currency Exchange n Health Manager • Calculate BMI • Menstrual Phonebook n Quick Find n Search Entry n Add n Edit n Copy n Delete n Move n Send n Settings • Caller Group • Extra number - My Phone Number - Service Number - SOS Number • Memory Status • Default Storage • Fields • My vCard Calls n Mi[...]

7 Getting started Getting started Inserting the SIM card, miniSD™ card, and battery When you register with a service provider , you receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Y our phone must have a SIM card in order to make calls. The SIM card is a computer chip that contains your phone number , phonebook information, and service provider [...]

8 3. Place the battery back into the battery compartment noting the correct polarity . Low battery indicators The battery indicator on the upper right corner of the screen indicates how much charge remains in the battery . As an additional reminder , the phone emits a double beep when the battery is low . The message “battery low” also appears [...]

9 Getting started Function keys The following table lists the phone keys and their functions. Up joystick key • Press to scroll up through menu items. • Press to display the Unified inbox when the phone is in standby mode. Down joystick key • Press to scroll down through menu items. • Press to display a list of your shortcuts when the phon[...]

10 Right soft key Earpiece Screen Up joystick key Power/end key Right joystick key Down joystick key Left soft key Call key Left joystick key Enter key Joystick Front view Headset port NOTE: Refer to the previous page for function key descriptions.[...]

1 1 Getting started Locking/unlocking the keypad Y ou can lock the phone keypad to prevent tampering or accidental pressing of any buttons. T o lock the keypad: 1. Put the phone on standby mode. 2. Press the right soft key . 3. Press the # key on the keypad. T o unlock the keypad: 1. Put the phone on standby mode. 2. Press the right soft key just u[...]

12 Standby mode When your phone is on, but not in use, it is in standby mode. During standby mode, the upper part of the display screen shows various icons. Alarm has been set. A text message has been received. A multimedia message has been received. The SMS memory is full (blinking icon). Indicates battery charge status. Phone is using GPRS networ[...]

13 Getting started For example, to view missed calls: 1. Use the joystick keys to select Calls from the main menu. 2. Press the left soft key to confirm the selection. The Calls submenu opens. 3. Press the left soft key to select the Missed Calls option. A list of missed calls opens. The following table provides a list of all the main menu items: [...]

14 Settings: Lets you adjust phone settings, display settings, tone settings, call settings, network settings, and security settings. Y ou can also restore all settings to their factory default from this menu. Camera: Enables you to take pictures as well as record video with your phone. Y ou can also access and organize all your pictures and videos[...]

15 Getting started A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0, display symbol table Choosing text entry methods From any text entry screen, such as a text message window , select Option > Input Method . ABC input ABC input enables you to enter individual letters one by one. This is ideal for adding a phonebook entry or[...]

16 2. Press again quickly to go to the next suggestion which is ba . If you press the up/down joystick keys, the phone scrolls through all possible two-letter combinations of the letters a, b, and c. 3. Press again quickly to display three-letter combinations of the letters a, b, and c. 4. Press the up/down joystick keys to scroll through the possi[...]

17 Calls Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone alerts you by sounding the ring tone and vibration according to the specified ring tone and vibration settings. T o answer the call, do the following: 1. Press the Call key to answer the call. 2. Press the Power/end key to end the call and disconnect. Y ou may also select Option > Ans[...]

18 Rejecting an incoming call T o reject an incoming call, press the Power/end key; or , press the right soft key to select the Reject option. Depending on your service provider , the call may be transferred to your voice mail or you may hear a busy signal. Diverting a call T o divert an incoming call to another number: 1. When you receive the call[...]

19 Calls T o dial a number from the received or dialed call logs, follow the same procedure in the previous section “ Returning a missed call .” Call log options While viewing a number from the dialed, received or missed call logs, you can select Option to view other functions as follows: • Delete: Deletes the number from the list. Deleting c[...]

20 Options during a call When a call is in progress, the following options are available: • Hold / Retrieve: Puts a current call on hold or retrieves a call on hold. • End: Ends a call. • New Call: Places a new call. • Phonebook: Displays the phonebook menu. Y ou can use this function to check a contact phone number during a call. • SMS: [...]

21 Phonebook Phonebook Adding contacts Read this section to learn how to add new contacts to your phonebook. Adding a new entry Use the Add function to add a new contact to your phonebook. T o add a new entry: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Option > Add , OR On the phone’s standby mode, enter a telephone number using the keypad, [...]

22 Search Entry Use the Search Entry function to search for a specific entry . Follow these steps to use the search entry function: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook > Option > Search Entry . The data entry screen opens. 2. Enter a search term using the keypad. Y ou don’t need to type a whole name or word. For instance, if you are lo[...]

23 Phonebook Deleting contacts Y ou can delete individual contacts using the Delete function. T o delete individual contacts: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook. OR From the idle screen press the right soft key to open the phonebook. The list of contacts in the phonebook appears. 2 Select a contact to delete, then select > Option > Delet[...]

24 T o change the incoming picture: 1. Select the caller group to modify as described in the previous procedure. 2. Use the joystick to select the Incoming Picture option (third in the list). 3. Press the Enter key . Choose either Default or Custom . This option determines which picture is displayed when someone from the chosen caller group calls. [...]

25 Phonebook Phonebook settings The phonebook settings menu enables you to view memory status, set the preferred storage media, determine which fields appear in the phonebook, and edit/send a vCard. T o view memory status: 1. From the main menu, select Phonebook Option > Setting > Memory Status . 2. Select OK to display memory status. T o se[...]

26 Messages Read this section to learn how to use the SMS and MMS messaging features of your new phone. Y ou can even send e-mail and use text chat. This section also covers voice mail features, broadcasting messages, and setting the preferred text input. Unified Inbox The Unified Inbox contains all the messages you have received, whether SMS, MM[...]

27 Messages Common Words The common words feature contains common text phrases that you can conveniently insert to your message. There are 10 preset common words phrase that you can use or edit. T o add a common words phrase to an SMS: 1. Begin an SMS message as described in the previous section, “Composing an SMS Message.” 2. Before typing any[...]

28 message center , view the memory status, set the preferred storage medium, and set the preferred bearer . Y ou can also configure common settings, which include a delivery report and reply path. T o configure common settings: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > SMS > Settings > Common Setting . 2. Select Delivery Report or Reply [...]

29 Messages 3. Use the joystick to highlight the Add Number or Add E-mail option then press the Enter key to confirm. Y ou can either add an e-mail address or number manually , or press the left soft key to search from the phonebook. 4. After you have entered the recipient(s), select OK > Option > Done . 5. Use the joystick to highlight and [...]

30 4. Edit the content if required as described in the previous procedure. 5. Send the completed message as described in the previous procedure. Message Settings MMS message settings can be used to set the validity period, delivery report, read report, priority , slide timing, and delivery time. T o configure message settings: 1. From the main men[...]

31 Messages 4. Use the joystick to highlight the Profiles option, then select OK or press the Enter key to confirm. The Profiles menu is displayed. 5. Use the joystick to highlight each field and select Edit or press the Enter key to change any field. Some fields will require you to use the right/left joystick key to navigate through the choi[...]

32 5. Use the joystick to highlight the T opics option then press the Enter key to confirm. 6. Use the joystick to select, add, edit, or delete channels. Input Methods The preferred input setting lets you define the default input method when writing messages. T o set the preferred input method: 1. From the main menu, select Messages > Input Me[...]

33 Settings Profiles The phone can be set to behave in a number of manners. Each manner is saved as a profile and is designed to be used in a particular environment. For instance, if you are in a meeting, you may want your phone to alert you silently when a call comes in. T o select a profile: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles. A list of p[...]

34 Settings The Status field sets the status of the phone to On or Off at the time of the scheduled power on/off. The Power On/Off field sets whether the phone is to turn on or off. The T ime field sets the time for the power to turn on or off. In the submenu, use the left or right joystick key to move between fields and the Enter key to set. D[...]

35 Settings Shortcut T o edit the shortcut list: 1. From the main menu, select Settings > Phone Settings > Shortcut . A list of current shortcuts is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight a number corresponding to an item in the shortcut list. Y ou can replace this number with a different menu item. 3. Press the left soft key to select S[...]

36 Display Settings The Settings > Display Settings option enables you to change the theme, wallpaper image, screen saver image, power on/off image, main idle screen display , brightness, and backlight timer . Themes Themes are color schemes that can be set on your phone. The theme can also be set to change hourly , daily , weekly , monthly , or[...]

37 Settings Power On/Off Animation This item allows you to choose the animation display each time you turn the phone on/off. Y ou may choose from the available animations or customize by browsing to the location of the file. Idle Screen This item allows you to choose what you want to display on the main idle screen. Use the joystick to highlight a[...]

38 The Call Settings menu features include Hide My No., Call W aiting, Call Forwarding, Call Barring, Line Switching, Call T ime Reminder , Call T ime Display , Auto Redial, Closed User Group, and Call Filter . Hide My Number Go to Settings > Call Settings > Hide My No. to withhold your number , so that when you call someone, your number is n[...]

39 Settings also use this option to select a line to use. This option can be used when line quality differs or when you have difficulty placing a call because of busy lines. T o use line switching, go to the Settings > Call Settings > Line Switching . Press the Enter key , select the line switching option, then press Enter or the left soft k[...]

40 Call Filter This feature enables you to set up call filters to block the numbers or types of numbers you specify from reaching your phone. T o block numbers, select Settings > Call Settings > Call Filter > Ignore List > OK . The Ignore List menu is displayed. Select the first item, and choose either Accept Unknown Call or Reject Un[...]

41 Settings Band Selection Depending on your geographic location, one or more bandwidths are available on a GSM network. In the Network Settings > Band Selection option, you can set bandwidth preferences. Select from 900, 1800, 1900, or Dual Band. GPRS Connection Some users may prefer to use GPRS network for faster data transmission and support [...]

42 For information on unlocking the keypad, see the section “Unlocking the Keypad” in the Getting Started chapter of this manual. Fixed Dial This function limits dialing to the numbers that you specify . Fixed dialing is a service offered by some service providers. The Fixed Dial option can be set to On or Off and a fixed dial list can be de?[...]

43 Camera The phone is equipped with a high quality camera for capturing still pictures and video. Capture button 4. Press the Enter key or the capture button on the side of the camera to capture the image. 5. Press the left soft key to save the image in your album. Zoom function The phone has an easy-to-use zoom function. T o zoom in on an object,[...]

44 A list of stored images is displayed. 2. T o view an enlarged thumbnail, highlight an image and press the Enter key . Y ou can browse photos in this enlarged view using the up and down joystick keys. 3. Press the left soft key to display the Option menu. Y ou can view , send, rename, delete, and sort photos. Y ou can also set the default storage[...]

45 Camera 4. T o remove a frame, select Option > Frame > No Frame . While in capture mode, the volume key acts as shortcut key to add frames. Press + or - to scroll through frames or return to capture with no frame. Capture Timer Use the delay timer to add a delay time between pressing the capture button and the 2. Select Deactivate for stand[...]

46 Image Quality Image Size Press the key repeatedly to change a given setting. For example, if you press for Multi-Capture, pressing again enables you to apply Deactivate, 4 Shot, 6 Shot or 9 Shot to the setting. Recording videos Follow these instructions for shooting video: 1. From the main menu, highlight the Camera icon, then press the Enter ke[...]

47 Camera Rewind and fast forward T o rewind, press and hold the left joystick key . T o fast forward, press and hold the right joystick key . Video playback speed Y ou can select from five different video playback speeds: x 1/2, x 1, x 2, x 4, and x 8. T o select a playback speed, press the up and down joystick key . Use the up key to select a hi[...]

48 Effect Use the Effect option to apply a photo ef fect, such as a photo negative effect or a color ef fect, when you shoot a video. 1. While in video recorder capture mode, select Option > Effect . A list of effects appears. 2. Highlight an effect from the list using the joystick, then press the Enter key to apply the setting. Storage Use the [...]

49 Camera the stored data to be edited; select an image file from one of the handset’s folders and then choose to automatically resize it or to prepare it so you can later use it as your LCD clip. T o automatically resize the picture: Select the picture then choose Auto Resize to Feed Main Panel > OK > Option . A list of options is display[...]

50 Expand Canvas : Y ou can choose to expand the canvas to full screen size here. Press Y es to apply the setting, or No to discard. Help : Open the Help menu for easy instructions on how to use Photo Artist. T o create an LCD clip: Select the picture and then choose LCD Clip > OK > Option . A list of options is displayed. Refer to the previo[...]

51 Media Center Media Center Audio Player The phone is equipped with a high quality audio player for digital music files. T o start the audio player 1. From the idle screen, press the Enter key to display the main menu. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Media Center icon. 3. Press the Enter key to display the Media Center menu. 4. Use the joyst[...]

52 card memory , or a sub-folder in the Music folder . If you add files to folders other than these, you will not be able to play them with the phone’s Audio Player . Creating a new playlist T o create a new playlist: 1. From the main menu, select Media Center > Audio Player > Option > Play List . The Play List menu opens. 2. Select Opt[...]

53 Media Center • T o control the volume, use the volume key on the side of the phone. • T o turn the radio on and off, use the down joystick key . • T o search for stations, use the up joystick key . FM Radio options When the radio is displayed, press the left soft key to display the Option menu. There are options to access preset stations, [...]

54 Java A selection of games created with Java technology comes preloaded on your phone. T o start a Java game: 1. From the main menu, select Media Center > Java . A list of Java games appears. 2. Highlight a Java game from the list and press the enter key to launch the game. Java Settings Y ou can alter a number of Java settings and view the re[...]

55 Organizer When you are done with the Alarm settings, select Save to activate. When an alarm sounds, press the left soft key to stop the alarm or the right soft key for the five minute snooze function. Calendar The calendar function helps you keep track of day-to-day tasks. T o open the calendar: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Cale[...]

56 2. Select Option > T asks List . 3. Highlight a task, then press the Enter key to view details. OR Select Option to view the Option menu. The Option menu enables you to view , add, edit, delete, or send a task. See the “T asks List” section in this chapter for more information about tasks. T asks List Y ou can create a list of tasks for a[...]

57 Organizer Select OK to display the basic calculator . 2. Use the keypad to enter numbers and the up, down, right, left joystick keys to select the add, subtract, multiply , and divide functions. Press the Enter key to select =. 3. Press twice on the up, down, right, or left joystick keys to access memory functions: • m+ Select m+ then press th[...]

58 V oice Recorder The voice recorder lets you record and play back sounds. T o open the voice recorder: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > V oice Recorder . The V oice Recorder is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight an existing file from the list and press the Enter key to confirm. Alternatively , press the left soft key to dis[...]

59 Organizer Only one timer can run at any time. The total time appears in the middle of the screen. T o use the stopwatches: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Stopwatch . The Stopwatch menu screen is displayed. 2. Select the type of stopwatch you want to use and press the Enter key to confirm. 3. Press the Enter key to Start/Stop timin[...]

60 T o set the countdown timer: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Countdown > Set . 2. Use the joystick key to navigate the hours, minutes, and seconds. Input the values you want using the keypad, the select Done > Y es when finished. 3. T o start the countdown timer , press the Enter key . 4. When the specified time lapses, the [...]

61 Organizer Units Converter The Units converter is a useful tool to convert weights and measures from imperial (pounds, feet, and inches) to metric or metric to imperial. T o use the unit converter: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Units Converter . The Units Converter menu is displayed. 2. Use the joystick to highlight the Weight or L[...]

62 3. Highlight the height and weight fields and enter a value for each using the number keys. 4. Press the Enter key to calculate your BMI. The display also indicates the normal BMI range for your height. T o use the menstrual cycle calculator: 1. From the main menu, select Organizer > Health > Menstrual . 2. Use the keypad to enter the dat[...]

63 Network Network T o open the W AP menu: 1. From the main menu, select Network > W AP . 2. Highlight an option to change. 3. Press the enter key to change the highlighted setting. Browsing W AP pages Browsing W AP pages is much like browsing web pages with your computer . However , rather than using a mouse, you navigate with the joystick keys[...]

64 If, as part of your W AP settings, you need to change the W AP proxy IP address, refer to the following instructions. Changing the W AP Proxy IP Address One or more W AP profiles should already be set up before changing the IP address. 1. Select W AP > Settings > Profiles . A list of available profiles appears. 2. Select a profile, the[...]

65 Handset Manager Handset Manager The Handset Manager is a powerful software tool to link your mobile phone and your computer . Use the Handset Manager to send files from your computer to your phone, including music, ringtones, pictures, and java games. Stay organized by managing and synchronizing your phone’s contacts and calendar with your co[...]

66 3. Select Asus V75 USB-Handset Manager > Asus V75 USB-Handset Manager from the computer ’s program list, OR Right click the phone icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen. Select Handset Manager . 4. An animation in the Handset Manager main panel shows your connection status. NOTES : • Be sure to unplug the USB cabl[...]

67 Handset Manager computer . Y ou can also set the computer port, handset model, and interface type manually here. • Select Handset V ersion to see the model name and firmware version of the phone, when the phone is connected. Select About Handset Manager to see the version of Handset Manager installed in your computer . Navigating the Handset [...]

68 • Thumbnail views of computer files in the selected location are shown in the lower right pane. T ransferring Files to and from the Handset • T o edit a file in your handset, download the file to your computer by clicking on the Download icon in the upper right. The download function does not save the file on your computer . T o save the[...]

69 Handset Manager Important notes Album • Pictures saved as main wallpaper will be re-sized to 128 x 160 pixels automatically . • Select a phone file location from the drop-down menu. The picture file will be transferred to a folder called Images . MMS • MMS messages uploaded to your phone can only be saved in the Saved Items folder . Y ou[...]

70 • When dragging and dropping, the icon means files cannot be dropped to a destination. • When dragging and dropping, the icon means files can be dropped to a destination. • Large files may take a few minutes to move. T o reduce the transfer time, you may use the handset as a mass storage device instead. Follow these steps to use your ha[...]

71 Appendix Appendix Additional Information The use of this equipment may be subject to local rules and regulations. The following rules and regulations may be relevant in some or all areas where your handset will be in operation. European Notice Products with the mark comply with the Radio & T elecommunication T erminal Equipment Directive (19[...]

72 bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating may be below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only enough power required to reach the network. The closer you are to a base station, the lower the device pow[...]

73 Appendix Safety W arnings Read the following safety warnings carefully before using your cell phone. • This equipment is intended for use with power supplied from supplied battery charger(s) and/or power supply unit(s). Other usage will invalidate any certification given to this apparatus and may be dangerous. • Switch off your cellular tel[...]

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