Asus P550 manual

P550 User Manual[...]

2 E3319 First Edition November 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. On 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 purc[...]

3 T able of Contents T able of Contents ................................................................................... 3 P550 specications ............................................................................... 9 Package contents ................................................................................ 10 Chapter 1: Getting s[...]

4 Chapter 2: Entering data Using the Input Panel .......................................................................... 30 Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 30 Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 31 Using the Letter[...]

5 Using the Smart Dialer .................................................................................. 51 Using V oice Commander .............................................................................. 51 Receiving a call .................................................................................... 52 Setting ring tone ...........[...]

6 Chapter 5: GPS features GPS Catcher ......................................................................................... 74 Updating GPS data ....................................................................................... 74 Setting GPS Catcher ..................................................................................... 75 T[...]

7 Editing pictures and photos ..........................................................................1 17 Streaming Player ............................................................................... 120 Chapter 7: Business features Ur Time ............................................................................................... 122 Set[...]

8 My Secrets .......................................................................................... 148 Enabling My Secrets ................................................................................... 148 Internet Sharing ................................................................................. 150 W ake-up setting ..............[...]

9 P550 specications Processor Marvell PXAM270 520MHz Operating system Microsoft ® Windows Mobile 6 Professional Memory 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM Network system UMTS 2100 MHz (3GPP Band I), Tri-Band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS Class 10 Display 3.5 inch 65K color TFT -LCD (QVGA 240 x 320 pixels) GPS Built-in SIRF star III chipset Camera 2.0M [...]

10 Package contents Check your P550 package for the following items: P ASUS P550 device P Battery P AC Adapter P Mini-USB cable P Headset P Stylus P Getting Started CD P User Manual P Quick Start Guide P W arranty Card NOTE: If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . CAUTION: • T o reduce risk of re, use only correct battery ty[...]

1 1 Getting started C ha p t er • Getting to know your P550 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The T oday screen • ASUS Launcher 1[...]

12 Getting to know your P550 Components : Stylus Power button I Earpiece Notication LED LCD touch screen V oice Record key* Left and right soft keys OK key* End key Enter/Action button Mode Switcher key* Windows key* Call key Navigation keys Browser key* Jog dial key OK key Reset button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 Layout Front featur[...]

13 Getting to know your P550 Components : External GPS antenna slot MiniSD card slot Hold key Camera button Camera lens Speakerphone Back cover Mini-USB sync/power connector Earphone jack 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Back features 23 24 25 Right side features 19 20 21 22 Bottom features 26 27[...]

14 Device components description No. Item Description 1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw , or select items on the touch screen. 2 Power button Press and hold to turn the power ON/OFF . Press to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode. 3 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls. 4 Notication LED This multi-[...]

15 Device components description No. Item Description 14 Navigation keys Use to move through menus. 15 Browser key Press to launch the Internet Explorer . 16 Jog dial key This three-direction jog dial key allows you to conveniently navigate through menus without using the stylus. Press and hold to display the V olume pop-up menu. 17 OK key Press to[...]

16 Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P550, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number , subscriber details, phone book, and additional phone memory . Y our P550 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery . New batteries come partially discharg[...]

17 2. Remove the battery . 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the lower right corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace the 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 mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The noti?[...]

19 Powering your device Make sure that your P550 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 P550 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 The T oday screen The T oday screen displays information useful to you. Y ou can congure the T oday screen to have all the important information you need. • T o access the T oday screen, tap Start > T oday . • T o personalize the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > T oday . T ap to open the Start menu T ap to [...]

22 Status indicators Refer to the table below for the T oday screen icon status indicators. Icon Description 3rd Generation (3G) service available General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available Connecting via GPRS Connected via GPRS Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active ActiveSync synchronization in progress Synchronization er[...]

23 Status indicators Icon Description Call on hold Missed call New Short Messaging Service (SMS) message New voice mail New Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message No cellular phone service No signal Searching for cellular phone service Indicates signal strength Sound OFF Sound ON Battery low Battery extremely low .[...]

24 Status indicators Icon Description Battery partially charged Battery charging Battery fully charged Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature. Vibrate or Meeting mode on Bluetooth headset connected Bluetooth headset connected with sound Appears when you set the alarm No SIM card installed Notice indicator [...]

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 ASUS Launcher Using the ASUS Launcher ASUS Launcher provides an alternative and quick way to launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. T o launch ASUS Launcher , you may either: • T ap Start > Programs > ASUS Launcher from the T oday screen. • T ap Asus Launcher located at the lower left corner of the T oday scree[...]

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29 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[...]

30 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 including: Block Recognizer , Keyboard , Letter Recognizer , and T ranscriber . Using the Block Recognizer The Block Recognizer a[...]

31 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 key in text using the on-screen keyboard: 1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow , then tap Keyboard . 2. T o key in text, tap the keys on the on-screen keyboard. Input panel T o enlarg[...]

32 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[...]

33 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[...]

34 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 >[...]

35 Recording voice At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can add a recording to a note while using your device. T o create a voice recording using Notes: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Notes . 2. From the Notes list, tap New . 3. If you do not see the recording toolbar , tap Menu > View Recording T oolbar . 4. T ap[...]

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 Getting Started[...]

38 Synchronizing via mini-USB Y ou can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your computer . T o synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer , connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to you[...]

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 Blueto[...]

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, key in the address 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. Key in 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. 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. While r[...]

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 • Setting ring tone 3[...]

46 Using the phone Like a standard mobile phone, you can use your P550 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 data from installed SIM card to your device. Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Cont[...]

47 reset 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 press and hold the jog dial key at[...]

48 Y ou can make a phone call using the phone pad. Y ou can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History , or Speed Dial. Using the phone pad T o make a call using the phone pad: 1. T ap Start > Phone . 2. From the phone pad, tap the number of the party you want to call then tap . If you tapped the wrong number , tap the back arrow t[...]

49 T ap to put a call on hold T ap to end a call T ap to launch Menu Displays the current call status T ap to put a call on mute mode T ap to launch the Contacts list T ap to launch numeric keypad T ap to turn speaker ON/OFF T ap to take notes Phone pad features T ap to delete number or symbol to the left T ap to make a call T ap to launch Menu T a[...]

50 Making calls from Contacts T o make a call directly from Contacts: 1. T ap Start > Phone . 2. T ap the contact you want to call from the phone pad, and then tap Call . Y ou can also tap Contacts on the menu bar or press the Right soft key to launch Contacts. 3. Y ou can do any of the following to make a call: • T ap to select a contact, the[...]

51 Using the Smart Dialer With Smart Dialer you can nd a contact more quickly . Just tap the rst letters of the contact you want to call. Y our device smartly matches it with your Contacts list and display the matched contact. T o use the Smart Dialer: 1. On the Phone pad, tap the beginning letters of the contact name. 2. T ap the desired con[...]

52 When you receive a call, a message will appear giving you the option to answer or reject the incoming call. T o answer or reject an incoming call: • T ap Answer or press Call key to receive a call. • T ap Ignore or press End key to reject a call. TIP: Press and hold the Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode. Receiving a call T o t[...]

53 With P550 you can add and congure your favorite music as your device ring tone. Y ou can easily congure your favorite song or sound as your ring tone with the following compatible audio formats: aac, amr , .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 Sta[...]

54 Changing the ring tone T o change the ring tone: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Phone . 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 play ring tone sound and tap to stop. 3. T ap when[...]

55 Wireless features C ha p t er • Using the Wireless Manager • Using Bluetooth ® • Using Wi-Fi ® • Setting a GPRS connection • GSM/3G Switch • Auto Network setting 4[...]

56 The Wireless Manager allows you to turn the power off or on to your wireless connections in a single location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an airplane ight. T o use the Wireless Manager: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager . 2. From the Wireless Manager screen,[...]

57 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 requiring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can: • Connect and communicate (such as beam les, tasks, contacts) with ot[...]

58 Creating a Bluetooth partnership Y ou can create a partnership between your device and another device that has Bluetooth capabilities. T o create a Bluetooth partnership: 1. Ensure that the two devices are turned on, Bluetooth visible, and within close range. 2. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 3. T ap Blueto[...]

59 Ending a Bluetooth partnership T o end a Bluetooth partnership: 1. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab. 2. T ap Bluetooth > Devices tab. 3. T ap and hold the partnership you want to end. 4. T ap Delete . Setting up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port The list item New Outgoing Port will be available only if one or [...]

60 Using Wi-Fi ® The Wi-Fi icon on the T oday screen gives you easy access to the Wi-Fi feature on your device. T apping the icon displays a menu that allows you to: • T urn Wi-Fi on or off • Open Wi-Fi Manager T urning on Wi-Fi T o turn on Wi-Fi: 1. From the T oday screen, tap > T urn on Wi-Fi . The device then automatically scans for all [...]

61 Conguring wireless networks T o congure a wireless network: 1. T o launch Wi-Fi settings page, you can do either of the following: • T ap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to. • T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi . 2. On the Congure Wireless Networks screen, tap an available wir[...]

62 Adding a wireless network If the device fails to automatically detect the wireless network you want to connect to, you can manually add a network. Ask for the wireless network settings from your network administrator . T o add a wireless network: 1. T o launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can do either of the following: • T ap Settings after s[...]

63 Using Wi-Fi Manager The Wi-Fi Manager shows connection status and information on a wireless network, and allows you to manually scan your area for available wireless networks. T o open Wi-Fi Manager , you can do either of the following: • T ap > Wi-Fi Manager . • T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi Manager . There are[...]

64 IP Info This page shows the network information and provides a way to get the new IP address from the DHCP server . The Renew button enables you to request the DHCP server for a new IP address. This function would take several seconds to get the new IP address. The Ping button serves as the network’s diagnostic tool. It enables you to detect i[...]

65 Setting a GPRS connection Y our P550 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 Communication (GSM). It supports a wide range of bandwidth that allows sending and receiving small burst[...]

66 4. Key in the Access point name . 5. Key in your user name, password, and domain then tap Finish . Contact your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used at the same time.[...]

67 Connecting GPRS T o connect GPRS: 1. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections . 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 the selected connection. 4. When connec[...]

68 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 (such as Internet Explorer). The device will automatically connect to your default GPRS connection. A pop-up callout appears to display the connection status. 2[...]

69 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. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting . Y ou can also tap / on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop-up callout. 2. From the Network Setting s[...]

70 GSM/3G Switch This function allows you to conveniently switch network type. Network options include Automatic, 3G, and GSM. The default setting is Automatic, which allows the device to search for the proper service automatically . T o select network type: 1. From the T oday Screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > GSM/3G Network[...]

71 This function helps you to congure network settings automatically according to your SIM card and your location. Auto Network Setting T o use Auto Network Setting: 1. T ap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Setting . 2. T ap the Auto Detect button to automatically detect your location and the correct service operator . Check[...]

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73 GPS features C ha p t er • GPS Catcher • T ravelog • Location Courier • External GPS 5[...]

74 GPS Catcher The GPS Catcher allows you to update the Global Positioning System (GPS) data in your device. The GPS data contains important information about the status of satellite, current date, and time for determining the satellite position. Updating GPS data T o update GPS data: 1. T ap Start > Programs > GPS Catcher . 2. Connect your d[...]

75 3. T ap when nished. Setting GPS Catcher T o set GPS Catcher: 1. From the GPS Catcher screen, tap Menu > Setting . NOTE: The GPS data expires in three days. Y ou need to update it again when it expires. Y ou can also set GPS Catcher to update automatically , refer to the Setting GPS Catcher section for details. 2. Set the options according[...]

76 Record/Pause button T ravelog allows you to record your travel track and export the Keyhole Markup Language (KMZ) le to show on the Google Earth on your PC. T urning on GPS T o get GPS satellite signal, turn on GPS in your device. T ravelog 1. Physical distance 2. Scale 3. Zoom in button 4. Zoom out button 5. Current time 6. Status bar 1 1 2 [...]

77 Recording T ravel T rack T o record travel track: 1. T ap Start > Programs > T ravelog > Menu > New Route . Key in a name for the route. If you want to record the check point, check the Record Check Point box and set an interval. Refer to GPS setting in Travelog Setting section for details about setting GPS and power saving. 2. T ap [...]

78 While recording, you can view related information from the Status bar . • When the Status bar shows (current GPS position in Longitude/Latitude format), tap the bar to display the GPS Status screen. • When the Status bar shows (trip distance and the time elapsed), tap the bar to display the Speed screen. • When the Status bar shows (speed,[...]

79 3. T ap Menu > Stop to stop recording. The tracking records are saved in My Favorite. T ap to create a new POI. (This function is disabled when GPS is off.) T ap to suspend recording. (GPS is still on in pause mode.) T ap to open My Favorites. (This function is disabled while recording a trip.) T ap to stop recording a trip and turn GPS off. [...]

80 Exporting Route Y ou can export your trip route into a KMZ le and load it to Google Earth. 1. From the T rack screen, tap Menu > My Favorite . T o export a route: 2. From the route list, select a route and tap Export button. 3. Edit the route name and select the destination folder and storage place, then tap Next . Y ou can also set export[...]

81 4. While exporting, you can tap Cancel to stop exporting. 5. T ap when nished. The display modes of routes in Google Earth vary from the output mode and advanced presentation mode you set in the Export Setting. See the examples on the next page.[...]

82 Display Mode in Google Earth Speed Mode with 2-D Presentation Speed Mode with 3-D Presentation Normal Mode[...]

83 Creating a New POI While recording travel track, you can create a new Point of Interest (POI) in current position. T o create a new POI: 1. From the T rack screen, tap Menu > New POI . 2. From the Info tab, you can edit the name of the POI, change the icon, and add up to three pictures for the POI. 3. In the Content tab, you can add a descrip[...]

84 NOTE: Refer to the section External GPS for details. T ravelog Setting GPS Setting GPS Setting allows you to set GPS mode and power saving mode while using GPS. T o set GPS and power saving: 2. From the GPS setting screen the current GPS setting is shown. Y ou can tap GPS Hardware Setting to change the settings. 3. T ap Power Saving Setting . Ch[...]

85 1. From T rack screen, tap Menu > Setting > System Setting . 2. Set the unit display style, backlight mode, and speed limit. System Setting System Setting allows you to set the unit display style, backlight, and speed limit warning. T o set up the system setting: 3. T ap when nished.[...]

86 1. From the T rack screen, tap Menu > Setting > Export Setting > Point Setting . 2. T ap the tabs of points at the bottom of the screen to set each point. T ap Change to change an icon. Export Setting Export Setting includes Point Setting and Mode Setting. • Point Setting Point Setting allows you to change name and icon of start/end p[...]

87 • Mode Setting Mode Setting allows you to set the presentation features of exported data, such as digit range, line color and size. Y ou can also set the size and display effect of exported data. T o set Mode Setting: 1. From the T rack screen, tap Menu > Setting > Export Setting > Mode Setting . 2. T ap the mode name to launch detail[...]

88 Hotkey Setting This function allows you to assign hotkeys and apply functions conveniently while running T ravelog. T o assign hotkeys: 1. From the T rack screen, tap Menu > Setting > Hotkey Setting . 2. T ap when the tips pop up. If you do not want it show next time, check the Don’t show tips box.[...]

89 3. From the drop-down menu, select functions that you want to assign to the keys. T ap Next to continue. 4. From the drop-down menu, select functions that you want to assign to the keys. T ap when nished. Y ou can also tap Reset button to restore the settings to default. Keys Description Left key Press the left navigation key . Right key Pres[...]

90 About Displays the version and copyright information of the T ravelog application. Reset All This function allows you to reset all settings in T ravelog to default, and x and recover database. T o reset settings and recover database : 1. From the Setting dialog, tap Reset All button. 2. T ap Repair button to x and recover the database. T a[...]

91 The Location Courier allows you to send your position through SMS messages to up to ve receivers at the same time. Y ou can also set a timer to send SMS messages periodically . Using Location Courier T o use Location Courier: Location Courier 1. T ap Start > Programs > Location Courier . Y ou can also press and hold the Mode Switcher ke[...]

92 3. Enter the number which you want to send the SMS to. T ap Add button to add a contact from the Contacts list. 4. T ap Contents tab then enter message. 5. T ap Options tab then check your desired properties. 6. T ap SMS Sending Rule tab then select time interval and check your desired properties. T ap to nish setting.[...]

93 7. The message and receivers you set appear on the Location Courier screen. T ap Start to get and send the location information through SMS. Y ou can also turn on/off GPS or exit the Location Courier application from Menu . Receivers list Message content Stop button GPS status Location Courier status T ap to display menu A message appears. It no[...]

94 P550 allows you to use an external GPS device to receive GPS data. T o use an external device, you need to set connection between P550 and your external GPS device. Setting external GPS device T o set an external GPS device: External GPS 1. T ap Start > Settings > System tab > External GPS . 2. From the Programs tab, select COM1 as the [...]

95 3. From the Hardware tab, specify a hardware port and baud rate for your external GPS device to use. Refer to the user guide of your external GPS device for details. 4. From the Access tab, check the Manage GPS automatically (recommended) check box. NOTE: If you clear this check box, some GPS related application in P550 may not be able to obtain[...]

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97 Multimedia features C ha p t er • Using the camera • Viewing pictures and videos • Streaming Player 6[...]

98 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, you can do either of the following: • T ap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera . • Press and hold the Camera button on the right side of your device. Using the camera Camera button [...]

99 Navigation button functions in camera mode The following describes the navigation button functions in Camera mode: Up Forward Down Backward ENTER/ACTION Button Up In video preview mode, press for camera mode. In the camera or video option menu, press to select menu items. Down In camera preview mode, press for video mode. In the video or camera [...]

100 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[...]

101 Camera mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode: Capture mode icon Picture quality icon Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode icon Effects icon Picture size T ap to zoom out T ap to zoom in T ap to close camera T ap to preview Pictures and Videos Number of available shots Capture modes: Camera mod[...]

102 Camera mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Picture quality icon [ / / ]- indicates the picture quality used. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured images and video clips. • Scene mode icon [ / / ] - indicates the scene mode used. • Self Timer icon [ / ] - when th[...]

103 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[...]

104 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 appropriately 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.[...]

105 Picture Quality This option provides three picture quality presets: Normal , Fine , and Super Fine . By default, the picture quality is set to Super Fine. Self Timer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera/shutter button. Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnication allowed.[...]

106 Burst Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in succession with one press of the camera/ shutter button. Frame Allows you to set a frame. This feature is only available when the resolution is set to 320x240. Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject. Select from the following conguration options: Black-White , Nega[...]

107 Save to Allows you to select the default storage for captured pictures. NOTE: Insert a miniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card . Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Date and time stamp - Shutter sound - Color adjustment - General setting - MMS mode[...]

108 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 tap the camera mode icon on the screen to set to camera mode. T o take a photo: 1. Full-press the camera/shutter button or press the Enter/Action button to capture im[...]

109 Video mode screen The following describes the screen icons in Video mode: Capture mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Effects icon Video size T ap to zoom out T ap to zoom in T ap to launch Pictures & Videos Capture mode icons: Video mode T ap to switch to camera mode T ap to launch video menu Recording indicator G[...]

1 10 Video mode icons • Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode. • Default storage icon [ / ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips. • Effects icon [ / / ] - indicates the effect used. • Video Size [ / / ] - shows the resolution used. • Exit icon [ ] - tap to close camera. • Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom [...]

1 1 1 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[...]

1 12 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.[...]

1 13 Save to Allows you to select the default storage location for recorded video. NOTE: Insert a miniSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card . 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.[...]

1 14 Advanced This option allows you to set the following: - File extension - Filename prex format - Filename prex - File number - Enable or disable audio when recording - Color adjustment - General setting - MMS mode[...]

1 15 Recording videos Set the device to video capture mode to record videos. T o set video mode, do either of the following: • T ap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode then tap Exit . • T ap the video mode icon on the screen. T o record video: 1. Aim your device at your subject then full-press the camera/shutter button or press the Enter/Acti[...]

1 16 NOTE: • The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location. • Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device. • Use Apple ® QuickT ime™ player , if you wish to play video clips in your computer . Y ou can download QuickTime™ installer from www .apple.com/quicktime. 3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to [...]

1 17 Use the Pictures and Videos Application to preview stored images and playback video clips. Viewing pictures and videos T o view pictures and videos: 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 (la[...]

1 18 Ic ons Description Icons Description T ap to hide the tool bar T ap to show the eraser pallet T ap to show the color pallet T ap to undo editing T ap to show the pencil pallet T ap to save the image T ap to show the stamp pallet T ap to exit editing T ap to show the font parameters T ool bar Drawing Stamping T yping 3. Edit the image. Draw , a[...]

1 19 NOTE: The image editor function can only be applied to the pictures or photos with 320 x 240 resolution. The image bigger than 320 x 240 resolution will be zoomed in to 320 x 240 resolution. 4. T ap to save the picture, then tap Y es to conrm. Y ou can also tap in the T ool bar and select Save as to save the edited picture as another le [...]

120 With Streaming Player , you can enjoy online video les from the Internet with the following compatible formats: 3gp, 3g2, mp4, and sdp. Using Streaming Player T o play online audio/video les: Streaming Player 1. T ap Start > Programs > Streaming Player , then tap Connect . 2. Key in the web address then tab Connect . 3. T ap to play[...]

121 Business features C ha p t er • Ur Time • Remote Presenter • Backup • Meeting Time Planner 7[...]

122 Ur T ime Ur T ime allows you to nd a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone, or net meetings with participants in different time zones. Y ou can also set the time, alarm, and world clock with this function. Setting time: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Ur Time . 2. T ap Menu > Time . Set the local time of your current locati[...]

123 Setting World Clock: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Ur Time . 2. T ap Menu > World Clock . Y ou can set time for up to four cities. 3. T ap . The W orld Clock appears on the T oday screen as shown.[...]

124 From your P550 device, Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™ presentations running on your desktop or notebook. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’ s view of th[...]

125 3. From the list of Bluetooth devices found, select the name of computer containing your PowerPoint presentation then tap Next . The following describes the Remote Presenter menu on your computer screen. PowerPoint .ppt le path Bluetooth COM port Click to change path Click to start or stop Click to exit 4. Check your computer screen when you[...]

126 6. T ap Yes to allow your computer to connect to your device. NOTE: The Bluetooth passcode is only required if a paired relationship is not yet established between devices. 8. Enter the same passcode on your P550. 7. From your computer , key in the passcode then click OK . The passcode is used to secure your connection. ASUS _P550[...]

127 9. T ap the check boxes to select services for your device then click Finish . 10. T ap Connect to connect to your computer . 1 1. From the Remote Presenter menu on your computer , click to establish a connection. When prompted with the Bluetooth Service Authorization message, click OK . ASUS _P550[...]

128 12.The following screen appears on your device when a successful connection is established. Repeat from step 1 if the connection failed. 13. T ap the name of the PowerPoint (.ppt) le to show then tap Select .[...]

129 Upon selection, Microsoft ® PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the selected le open.[...]

130 14. Y ou can now remotely control the PowerPoint presentation on your computer using your device. The following describes the control menu on your device. T ap to select slide Slide number Indicates Bluetooth ® signal Previous slide T ap to display notes T ap to exit Timer T ap to toggle between Normal and Slide Show view Next slide T ap to di[...]

131 Backup allows you to backup as well as restore your les and data to your device and storage card. Backing-up les Backup T o backup les: 1. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Programs > Backup > Backup . 2. Select the items you want to backup, then tap Next .[...]

132 3. Rename the le and select the storage location for the backup, then tap Next . 4. Enter four digits as your password to encrypt the backup le, then tap Next . 5. T ap Start to begin backup. T ap Back to return to the last screen. 6. T ap Reset to reset the device. NOTE: The system will turn off all processing applications when backing u[...]

133 Restoring les T o restore les: 1. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Programs > Backup > Restore . 2. Select a le you want to restore, then tap Next . 4. Select the items you want to restore, then tap Next . 3. Enter a the four-digit password to decrypt the backup le, then tap Next .[...]

134 5. T ap Start to begin restore. T ap Back to return to the last screen. 6. T ap Reset to reset the device. NOTE: The system will turn off all processing applications when restoring les.[...]

135 Backup Setting T o set Backup: 1. From the T oday screen, tap Start > Programs > Backup , then tap Option . 2. Check the box if you want to reset the device after backup, then tap to nish.[...]

136 Meeting T ime Planner allows you to nd a suitable time to have a video conference, telephone or net meeting with participants in different time zones. Using the Meeting Time Planner T o use the Meeting T ime Planner: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Meeting Time Planner . 2. Select the date and the cities. A color-coded 24-hour timetable of [...]

137 Special features C ha p t er • Windows ® Live • NewStation • My Secrets • Internet Sharing • Mode Switcher • Auto Cleaner • W ake-up setting • System information • Restoring factory default settings 8[...]

138 Windows Live™ Windows Live™ is an instant messaging software that is preinstalled in your device. It allows you to: • Access your Hotmail, MSN, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive emails. • Send and receive instant messages to your contacts who are online. • Search the web using the Windows Live search engine. Signing up[...]

139 T o sign in Windows Live: 1. T ap Start > Programs > Windows Live . 2. T ap Sign in to Windows Live . 3. Read the Windows Live T erms of Use then tap Accept . If you do not agree, tap Reject . The system returns to the last screen if you tap Reject. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that you have congured the GPRS connection on your device.[...]

140 4. Enter your e-mail address and password then tap Next . If you are not connected to the Internet, your device automatically connects you to the Internet via GPRS. 5. T ap the check boxes to show or hide Windows Live items on the T oday screen. T ap Next when done.[...]

141 6. Select the items that you want to synchronize on your device, then tap Next . The synchronization status is displayed as shown on the following screen while Windows Live is synchronizing the items on your device. This will take a moment.[...]

142 After synchronization, the following screen appears. T ap the left/right arrowhead to display items for Mail, Messenger , or Sync services. T ap Menu to access Windows Live and account options. If you enabled Windows Live to be displayed on the T oday screen, your Windows Live username and account status are displayed as shown. T ap the left/ri[...]

143 NewStation With the NewStation in P550, you can conveniently browse news and blogs anywhere and anytime. Creating a new category T o create a new category folder: 1. T ap Start > Programs > NewStation . 2. T ap Menu > New Category then edit the category name. NOTE: Ensure your device is connected to Internet when using NewStation. Read[...]

144 2. T ap Menu > New Channel . Y ou can add a channel from either Internet or an existing le. Input from URL Select the radio button of Input from URL and enter the URL address, then tap Next . Adding a new channel T o add a channel: 1. T ap Start > Programs > NewStation , then tap a category folder to open.[...]

145 Select a category where you want to add the channel, then tap Finish . Import from a le Select the radio button of Import from a le , then tap Next . Select a folder and select a le from the list.[...]

146 Select channels from the list, then tap Next . Select a category where you want to add the channel, then tap Finish .[...]

147 NewStation Menus Category Menu T o use the category menu: 1. T ap Start > Programs > NewStation . 2. Select a category folder , then tap Menu . The menu list pops up. 3. T ap an option that you need. Channel Menu T o use the channel menu: 1. T ap Start > Programs > NewStation . 2. T ap a category folder, then select a channel and ta[...]

148 My Secrets 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: 1. T ap Start > Programs > My Secrets . 2. Se[...]

149 4. T ap Finish to exit. The My Secrets folder in My Documents becomes the encrypted folder . An icon appears in the task bar on T oday screen. Y ou can change your password or cancel encryption by tapping My Secrets Setting on the pop-up menu as shown below . T ap to lock/unlock My Secrets folder T ap to launch advanced settings T ap to get hel[...]

150 With Internet Sharing, your computer can use your P550 as a modem for connecting to the Internet. T o use Internet Sharing: 1. Connect your device to the computer using Bluetooth or a USB cable. 2. T ap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing . 3. Select the PC connection type. 4. Select the network connection your device uses to connect to t[...]

151 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 tab > W akeup Source . 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 setting[...]

152 Mode switcher allows you to easily switch between applications or tasks. T o use the mode switcher , press the Mode Switcher key on your device keypad. Press again to shift between applications. Mode Switcher key 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. T o d[...]

153 Auto Cleaner T o free memory , you can use this function to conveniently close the running applications that you are not using. Setting Auto Cleaner T o set Auto Cleaner: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System tab > Auto Cleaner . 2. Select the check box to activate the Auto Cleaner function, then select either Short or Long press X to clos[...]

154 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 tab > System Information . 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 Batte[...]

155 This option allows you to restore the default factory settings. T o restore default settings: 1. T ap Start > Settings > System tab > Default Settings . 2. Key in ‘1234’ in the Password eld to conrm that you want to restore to default settings. 4. T ap when done. Y ou can also press the Up navigation key and the Reset button [...]

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157 Device components status C ha p t er • ASUS Status icon 9[...]

158 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[...]

159 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. • ActiveSync (T urbo mode) - allows a high speed serial connection between your device and PC. Select t[...]

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

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

162 ASUS Status Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop-up menu. Programs running in memory Allows you to activate or stop any program running on memory . 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 run[...]

163 A ppendix • RF Exposure Information (SAR) • Notices • Safety information • Contact information[...]

164 RF Exposure Information (SAR) THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNA TIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO W A VES Y our mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver . It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientic organization [...]

165 Additional Information can be found on the websites of the World Health Organization (http://www .who.int/emf). * The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements[...]

166 RF Exposure Information (FCC SAR) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless mobile[...]

167 Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (such as with some lithium batteries), the following applies: – 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 [...]

168 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[...]

169 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, P550 , 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[...]

170 Safety Information Phone care Y ou should never attempt to open the phone casing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside and you might damage sensitive electronic circuits and components. Unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty . Y ou should never leave your phone in the window of your car or otherwise expose it to strong sunlight o[...]

171 • Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer . • Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery . • Never soak the battery in water or any other uid. • Never try to open the battery as it contains substances that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin. • Never short-circuit[...]

172 Cleaning and storing • Y our device should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and dampness. T o avoid scratches, never place your phone face down. • If cleaning is necessary , switch off the device and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Allow the phon[...]

173 Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy . However , certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers’ Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker t[...]

174 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. Y ou should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment added to your vehicle. Posted facilities T urn off your device where posted notices so require. Ma[...]

175 Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as gas stations, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquied petroleum ga[...]

176 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 [...]