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  • Page 1 ASUS Tablet...
  • Page 2 Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts and features ......................9 Installing a memory card ........................10 Removing memory card ........................12 Charging your ASUS Tablet ......................13 Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off ....................15 Basics ................................16 Starting for the first time ........................17 Using the touchscreen........................19 There’s no place like Home Zen Home features .....................23...
  • Page 4 Your precious moments Capture moments .......................59 Launching the Camera app ......................59 Using Camera for the first time.......................60 Advanced camera features ......................64 Using the Gallery ......................70 Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage ............70 Viewing the photo location ......................71 Sharing files from the Gallery ......................72 Deleting files from the Gallery ......................72 Editing images ............................72...
  • Page 5 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ....................103 Disabling Wi-Fi ........................... 104 Bluetooth® .........................104 Enabling Bluetooth® ........................104 Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device ..............105 Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device ..........105 Tethering ........................106 Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................. 106 Bluetooth Tethering .........................
  • Page 6 Audio Wizard ............................126 Splendid ............................... 127 Power Saver ............................130 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date ................133 Updating your system ........................133 Storage ..............................133 Backup and reset ..........................133 Securing your ASUS Tablet ......................134 Appendix Notices ........................139...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used

    Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
  • Page 8 Proper disposal Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Do not throw your device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury- containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.

  • Page 9: Get Your Zen Ready

    Get your Zen ready! Get your Zen ready! Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy. Light sensor Front camera Speaker/Headset port Memory card slot Audio speaker Rear camera Volume button Power button Touch screen panel USB 3.0 port...

  • Page 10: Installing A Memory Card

    CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.
  • Page 11 Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. Memory card slot Put back the memory card slot cover. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager > SD Memory Card. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!

  • Page 12: Removing Memory Card

    Removing memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage. To remove a memory card: Orient your device as shown, then open the memory card slot.

  • Page 13: Charging Your Asus Tablet

    Put back the memory card slot cover. Charging your ASUS Tablet Your ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
  • Page 14 • Charge your ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. • The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons: Not Charging Charging Full   When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet. NOTE: • You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device. • Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS Tablet using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

  • Page 15: Turning Your Asus Tablet On Or Off

    Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off Turning your device on To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up. Turning your device off To turn your device off: If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen.

  • Page 16: Basics

    Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 2.0! ASUS Zen UI 2.0 is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Tablets. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Tablet.

  • Page 17: Starting For The First Time

    Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
  • Page 18 Battery power conservation tips The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Tablet’s battery. – Close all running apps that are not in use.

  • Page 19: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Tablet. Launching apps or selecting items Do any of the following: • To launch an app, simply tap on it. • To select an item such as in File Manager app, simply tap on it. Moving or deleting items Do any of the following: •...
  • Page 20 Moving through pages or screens Do any of the following: • Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to flip through a Gallery of images. • Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items. Zooming in Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom in a web page. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 21 Zooming out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom out of a web page. Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Get your Zen ready!

  • Page 23: There's No Place Like Home

    There’s no place like Home There’s no place like Home NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only. Zen Home features Home screen Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
  • Page 24 Understanding notification icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet. Messages Shows that you have an unread message. Wi-Fi Shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 25: Personalizing Your Home Screen

    Personalizing your Home screen Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your favorite apps, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add more pages so you can add and quickly access or view more apps or widgets on your Home screen.

  • Page 26: Widgets

    Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen. On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear. Tap the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to assign a name to this folder. Widgets You can put widgets, which are small dynamic apps, on your Home screen.

  • Page 27: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add a translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive. Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper Tap to apply a background tint Tap to select the background tint...

  • Page 28: Extended Home Screen

    Easy Mode Navigate your ASUS Tablet better with Easy Mode, an intuitive interface with large icons, buttons, and font size for better readability and easier user experience . You can also quickly do your core tasks such as making calls, sending messages, and more in Easy Mode.
  • Page 29 Adding shortcuts In Easy Mode, you can add up to twelve (12) app shortcuts on the Home screen. 1. Swipe to the right of the Home screen, then tap 2. From the All apps screen, select the app that you want to add to the list. Removing shortcuts Do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Date And Time

    Setting up the date and time By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs when you are connected to the internet. To change the date and time settings: Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •...

  • Page 31: Quick Settings

    ASUS Tablet. Each of these features are represented by a button. To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a disabled feature.

  • Page 32: System Notifications

    To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel: Launch Quick settings then tap Tap the box beside the feature to add or remove it from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel. NOTE: A checked box indicates that the feature's button is accessible via the ASUS Quick settings notification panel while an unchecked box means the opposite.

  • Page 33: Lock Screen

    Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen. In the next screen, tap Screen lock. Tap the screen lock option you would like to use. NOTE: For more details, see Securing your ASUS Tablet. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...

  • Page 34: Customizing The Quick Access Buttons

    Customizing the quick access buttons By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Messaging, and Camera. Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen using the following steps: Launch Quick settings then tap Scroll down the Settings screen and select Lock screen.
  • Page 35 Once the mic icon turns red, start saying your voice command. NOTE: Speak clearly and use concise phrases when talking to your ASUS Tablet. It also helps to start your commands with a verb related to the ASUS Tablet feature you want to use.
  • Page 36 Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your ASUS Tablet’s data, you may do so using the following steps: On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap >...
  • Page 37 Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...

  • Page 39: Keeping In Touch

    Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile or ME. NOTE: ME appears when you’ve set up your Google account on your ASUS Tablet. Fill in your info such as mobile or home number. To add other info, tap Add another field.

  • Page 40: Adding Contacts

    When you’ve completed your info, tap Done. To view your profile info, swipe down from the top right of your screen to launch the Quick settings panel, then tap the button with your profile picture on it. Tap to view your profile info Adding contacts Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more.
  • Page 41 Adding an extension number to a contact number You can add an extension number to a contact’s number. From the Add contact screen, fill in the necessary fields. On the Phone field, key in the main line then tap or , and add the extension number. NOTE: • Use , as a separator of the main line and the extension number when you want to skip the voice prompt.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Your Vips

    Customizing your contact’s profile Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
  • Page 43 Set up your VIP from the Groups screen To set up your VIP from the Groups screen: Launch the Contacts app. > VIP. In the VIP screen, tap Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.
  • Page 44 Set up your VIP from the VIP screen To set up your VIP from the VIP screen: Launch the Contacts app. In the VIP screen, tap Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts are added to your VIP list.

  • Page 45: Marking Your Favorite Contacts

    Set your frequently-accessed contacts as your favorites to be able to locate them quickly from the Contacts app. Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app. From the Contacts app screen, tap then tap Tick the boxes of the contacts that you wish to add to Favorites.

  • Page 46: Importing Contacts

    Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet, or email account. Tap Asus > Contacts then tap > Manage contacts. Tap Import/export then select Import from storage. Select from the following accounts to save the contact: a.

  • Page 47: Social Networking With Your Contacts

    Syncing your social network account Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS Tablet. Do any of the following to launch the Settings app: •...

  • Page 48: Omlet Chat

    Omlet Chat Omlet Chat is an open messaging and mobile sharing app that lets you chat with friends on the spot. It also allows you to manage your data by storing them securely to your private Cloud accounts. NOTE: • Omlet Chat app may only be available in some countries. • On its first use, you have to visit Play Store to update Omlet Chat. You must have a Google account to update Omlet Chat.
  • Page 49 Using your Google™ account To register using your Google™ account: then tap Omlet Chat. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Google. Tap OK to use the Google account that you registered with your device. Key in your name then tap Get Started.
  • Page 50 Using your Facebook® account To register using your Facebook account: then tap Omlet Chat. On the Sign Up screen, tap Connect a different account here then tap Facebook. Omlet Chat app will take you to Facebook screen to log in to your Facebook account. Log in to your Facebook account then tap OK.
  • Page 51 Using Omlet chat Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation. To start a conversation: to display Omlet Chat menu then tap Contacts. From the Omlet Chat screen, tap Tap the contact that you wish to chat then tap Sending a chat message To send a chat message, key in your message in What’s up field then tap Sending a voice message...
  • Page 52 Using drawer apps Omlet Chat features these value-added drawer apps, allowing you to share multimedia messages for a more fun and personal touch. To use these drawer apps, tap from the chat thread then select an app from the drawer app list to send a specific multimedia message.
  • Page 53 To view the shared photos: Launch the Gallery app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Gallery app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Gallery app. From the Gallery main screen, tap then select from the following options: a.
  • Page 54 Viewing all shared photos Tap All shared photos to view all photos shared by you and your Omlet Chat contacts. Viewing shared photos by chat room Tap Chat room to view photos shared by chat room or social hotspot. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 55 To view Omlet Contacts from Contacts app: Launch the Contacts app by doing any of the following: a. From the Home screen, tap ASUS > Contacts app. b. From the All Apps screen, tap Contacts app. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 56 Tap Contacts to display dropdown list to view the contact groups. Untick all contact groups except Omlet Chat, then tap anywhere. Your Contacts screen displays all Omlet contacts. Tap an Omlet contact to select and view the contact details or chat with that contact directly. Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...
  • Page 57 Syncing Omlet Chat to Cloud If you have a Dropbox®, Box®, or Baidu PCS Cloud account, the Omlet Chat app instantly uploads your private conversations and chat logs securely. Before Omlet Chat app uploads your data, you have to sync your Cloud account to Omlet Chat app first.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Keeping in touch...

  • Page 59: Your Precious Moments

    NOTE: The following screenshot is for reference only. Capture moments Launching the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app. From the lock screen Drag down until the camera app is launched.

  • Page 60: Using Camera For The First Time

    Tutorial and Image locations. Tutorial If it is your first time to use your ASUS Tablet’s camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen.
  • Page 61 Your ASUS Tablet’s camera is equipped with auto-scene detection and auto-image stabilizer features. It also features a video stabilization function that helps prevent shakiness while video recording. Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS Tablet. Adjust...
  • Page 62 Image settings Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. On the camera’s home screen, tap > Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the image quality using these options.
  • Page 63 Video settings Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. On the camera’s home screen, tap > Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the video quality using these options.

  • Page 64: Advanced Camera Features

    Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on your subject’s face before you press the shutter button.
  • Page 65 Take well-lit photos even in night time or in low-light situations using the Night feature of your ASUS Tablet. NOTE: Keep your hands steady before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos >...
  • Page 66 1. From the Camera app screen, tap 2. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo. 3. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Tablet to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo. 4. Tap to save the photo.
  • Page 67 2. Tap then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery. 3. Tap when finished.
  • Page 68 Time Rewind After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your Gallery. NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
  • Page 69 Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occurred and were recorded between long intervals.

  • Page 70: Using The Gallery

    View images and play videos on your ASUS Tablet using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Tablet. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.

  • Page 71: Viewing The Photo Location

    Viewing the photo location Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, and get the location details on your photos. Your photos’ location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well as a map of the location via Google Map or Baidu (in China only).

  • Page 72: Sharing Files From The Gallery

    Editing images The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Tablet. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files are located. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit.
  • Page 73 • This feature is only enabled after setting events on the Calendar. For more details on how to set events, see Calendar. • Only photos taken with your ASUS Tablet's camera on the same date and time as a Calendar event can use this feature.

  • Page 74: Using Minimovie

    Using MiniMovie Turn photos into a creative slideshow using the MiniMovie feature of the Gallery. MiniMovie contains a theme of slideshow presentations which you can immediately apply to selected photos. To create a MiniMovie from a photo folder: 1. Launch Gallery then tap to select the location of your photo folder.

  • Page 75: Using Playto

    5. After selecting a theme, tap to save the slideshow. You can access your saved slideshows from ASUS > File Manager > Movies > MiniMovie. 6. You can then share the slideshow to social network sites or instant messaging apps such as Facebook, Google Plus, or Omlet Chat.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4: Your precious moments...

  • Page 77: Work Hard, Play Harder

    Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading speed. Its clean and intuitive Zen interface powered by text-reflow technology optimizes web contents to better fit the screen of your ASUS Tablet. With its magazine view mode via its Smart Reader feature, you can pleasurably read your favorite web contents online or offline without any distracting items such as banner ads.

  • Page 78: Sharing Links

    Sharing links Share interesting links from your ASUS Tablet to others via an email account, cloud storage account, Bluetooth, or other ASUS Tablet apps. Launch the browser. From a web page, tap > Share link. Tap the account or app that you want to use as medium in sharing the link.

  • Page 79: Smartly Read Online

    Smartly read online Your ASUS Tablet automatically enables the Smart Reader Mode on pages that contain a lot of items that you may find unnecessary or distracting such as banner ads, icons, or menu items. You can remove these items and read only the main contents of the page.

  • Page 80: Clearing The Browser Cache

    Key in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap Next to log into your inbox. NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Tablet, ask for the email settings from your network administrator.

  • Page 81: Adding Email Accounts

    Setting up a Gmail account Set up your Gmail account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and browse emails right from your ASUS Tablet. Tap Google then tap Gmail. Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, then tap NOTE: • Tap New if you do not own a Google account.

  • Page 82: Calendar

    Once finished, tap Done to save and exit. Adding accounts to Calendar Aside from creating an event logged on your ASUS Tablet, you can also use Calendar to create events that get automatically synced with your online accounts. But first, these accounts must be added to Calendar using the following steps: Tap Asus >...

  • Page 83: Creating An Event From Your Account

    Creating an event from your account After adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Tablet to create notifications for those online accounts by following these steps: Tap Asus > Calendar.

  • Page 84: What's Next

    What’s Next Do not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting emails from your VIP contacts. Set up your calendar of events, VIP groups, or weather update settings to get alerts and reminders of What’s Next. View your What’s Next alerts from the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.

  • Page 85: Accepting Or Declining Invites To Events

    Calendar app. NOTE: For more details, see Email and Calendar. IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to get emailed invites or event- related alerts. For more details, see Staying connected.

  • Page 86: Getting Event-Related Alerts

    Getting event-related alerts When you accept an invitation to an event, you’ll get reminders of any changes to the event such as postponement, cancellation, change in event location, or shift in event schedule. These event- related alerts will be posted on the Lock screen, System notifications panel, and What’s Next widget or app.

  • Page 87: Getting The Weather Updates

    In the search box, enter the city or area whose weather updates you want search for. Wait for a while your ASUS Tablet gets the weather information. The city or area’s weather data will be added to your location list. Tap the city’s or area’s weather data that you want to display on the What’s Next widget on the Home screen.

  • Page 88: Do It Later

    Create important to-do tasks to organize your work or social activities in your professional or social life. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later. then fill in the necessary information. If you want to set the importance level, select High in the Importance field.

  • Page 89: Catching Up On My Online Reading Now

    You can retrieve pages that you’ve previously marked as read later tasks and catch up on your online reading at your convenience from the Do It Later app. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Do It Later. Select the page or pages that you want to read now, then tap Read now.

  • Page 90: Supernote

    SuperNote Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity using Supernote. This intuitive app allows you to create notes organized per notebook by directly writing or drawing on the touchscreen. While creating notes, you can also add multimedia files from other apps and share them via social networks or your Cloud storage account.

  • Page 91: Creating A Notebook

    1. On the Supernote home screen, tap-and-hold the notebook you would like to share. 2. In the pop-up screen, tap Enable cloud sync. 3. Input your ASUS WebStorage account’s User name and Password details to proceed with syncing your notebook to the Cloud.

  • Page 92: File Manager

    Accessing the internal storage To access the internal storage: > File Manager. > Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Tablet then tap an item to select. Accessing the external storage device To access the external storage device: Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Tablet.

  • Page 93: The Cloud

    Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. ASUS WebStorage Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get free cloud storage. Automatically upload newly captured photos for instant sharing, sync files among different devices, or share files via your ASUS WebStorage account.

  • Page 94: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer Transfer your data such as contacts, calendar entries from your old mobile device to your ASUS Tablet via Bluetooth technology. To use Data Transfer: Pair your old mobile device with your ASUS Tablet via Bluetooth. NOTE: For more details on pairing devices, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth®...

  • Page 95: Asus Support

    Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or directly interact with other Zen UI users to find and share solutions about ZenUI 2.0 apps. To access ZenUI Help: > ASUS Support. 1. Tap 2. Tap ZenUI tips, then select the app that you want to find answers for.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5: Work hard, play harder...

  • Page 97: Fun And Entertainment

    Fun and entertainment Fun and entertainment Using a headset Have the freedom to do other things while you enjoy listening to your favorite music using a headset. Connecting the audio jack Insert the 3.5 mm headset jack into the audio port of your device. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port.

  • Page 98: Play Games

    Play Games Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun. IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games. Using Play Games To use Play Games: Tap Google >...

  • Page 99: Music

    Music app automatically searches for music files from the internal and external storages on your ASUS Tablet. You can organize these music files in a playlist or add them in a queue to play them sequentially. You can also stream music from cloud accounts such as ASUS WebStorage, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Drive.

  • Page 100: Streaming Cloud Music

    Get answers to your questions and you can send to us your feedbacks. Streaming Cloud music Register or sign in to a cloud account and stream music from your cloud account to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For details, see Staying connected.

  • Page 101: Creating A Playlist

    Streaming music from the cloud To stream music from your cloud account: 1. From the Music home screen, tap 2. Under Cloud Music, tap the cloud account where you want to stream music from. 3. Select the song, then tap to play it. Creating a playlist Get your favorite songs from different sources such as internal storage, external storage, or cloud accounts and organize them in a playlist.

  • Page 102: Playto Other Devices

    To use PlayTo: 1. From a currently-playing song, tap > PlayTo. 2. Tap the device that you want to stream music to. Music from your ASUS Tablet will play or stream on the other device. 3. To stop PlayTo, tap > Disconnect.

  • Page 103: Staying Connected

    Staying connected Staying connected Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your ASUS Tablet. Enabling Wi-Fi Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following: •...

  • Page 104: Disabling Wi-Fi

    Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files with your friends’ smart devices, send data for print with a Bluetooh printer, or play music files with a Bluetooth speaker.

  • Page 105: Pairing Your Asus Tablet To A Bluetooth® Device

    Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth device. The ASUS Tablet automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 106: Tethering

    Tethering You can use your ASUS Tablet to link with other devices using Share Link, or link to a printer. NOTE: Turn off the tethering feature when you're not using it to help save battery power. Wi-Fi Hotspot Turn your ASUS Tablet into a Wi-Fi Hotspot to link with other devices.

  • Page 107: Bluetooth Tethering

    Bluetooth Tethering Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and use it to link with other devices using Share Link, or link to a printer. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and the other device. Pair both devices. NOTE: For details, see Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth®...

  • Page 108: Playto

    PlayTo PlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT! Your external display must have Miracast™ or DLNA® technology to support PlayTo app.

  • Page 109: Travel And Maps

    Travel and Maps Travel and Maps Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Launching the Weather app From your Home screen, launch the Weather app using either of the following options: >...

  • Page 110: Weather Home Screen

    Weather home screen Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world. You can display the weather updates or daily weather forecast on the What’s Next widget or app, and on the Calendar app.

  • Page 111: Clock

    Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Tablet, set alarms, and use your ASUS Tablet as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: > Clock. •...

  • Page 112: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Tablet. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms. Tap this to set a new alarm time. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature.

  • Page 113: Timer

    Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below. Setting the timer to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
  • Page 114 Chapter 8: Travel and Maps...

  • Page 115: Zenlink

    Share and receive files, apps, or media contents with Android mobile devices using Share Link app (for ASUS mobile devices) or SHAREit app (for other mobile devices) via a Wi-Fi hotspot. With this app, you can send or receive files that are larger than 100 MB and lets you share or receive multiple files at the same time.

  • Page 116: Pc Link

    Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender. PC Link Use your computer to access and control your ASUS Tablet and its apps via the PC Link. It allows you to control your ASUS Tablet using your computer’s keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 117 Tap this to view more PC Link settings Understanding the PC Link settings Click this icon to rotate the mirrored ASUS Tablet screen on your computer screen. Click this icon to increase or decrease the volume. Click this icon to capture a screenshot.

  • Page 118: Remote Link

    Remote Link Turn your ASUS Tablet into a wireless input device and a presentation tool. Using this app, you can use your ASUS Tablet as a touchpad, touchscreen panel, laser pointer for presentations, and Windows® Media Player controller while connected to your computer via bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 119 Remote Link presentation controller to control the presentation slides on your computer. Tap and hold this button to activate the laser pointer Tap this button to go to next slide Tap this button to go back to previous slide Remote Link Windows® Media Player controller to control the Windows®...
  • Page 120 Remote Link keyboard input to use keyboard input. You can also use the microphone icon for voice input. Tap this button to key in your message via voice input Tap this button to send the message to your computer Key in your message in this field Chapter 9: ZenLink...

  • Page 121: Zen Everywhere

    Zen Everywhere Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools Calculator One-swipe and a tap is all it takes to launch your Calculator. When you open the Quick settings panel, the Calculator icon is there visibly on top of the list. Tap it to get started with your computations.
  • Page 122 Calculator screen Chapter 10: Zen Everywhere...

  • Page 123: Quick Memo

    Creating a sticky note You can turn Quick Memo notes into a sticky note so you can view them anywhere on your ASUS Tablet. To create a sticky note, just tap on the pin icon on the upper right corner of Quick Memo after creating your note.

  • Page 124: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Tablet by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder > Sound Recorder. To launch Sound Recorder, tap Tap to customize the Sound Recorder settings Tap to start audio recording During recording, tap this to temporarily stop or pause...
  • Page 125 Pausing a recording During a paused recording, you can choose to resume, delete, or save the recording. Tap to delete the recording Tap to resume the recording Tap to save the recording Recording List From the Recording List, you can play, rename, share, or delete a saved audio recording file. View your recording list at the bottom of the Sound Recorder main screen.

  • Page 126: Audio Wizard

    Audio Wizard Audio Wizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Tablet for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save and exit.

  • Page 127: Splendid

    Splendid ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. It enriches the color of your screen with its preset screen color modes. Using Splendid To use Splendid: 1. From your Home screen tap ASUS > Splendid. 2. Select any of these screen color modes: Balance, Reading, Vivid, and Customized.
  • Page 128 Tap for Image and text reading mode Tap for Text only reading mode Vivid mode This mode provides a fine-tuned color preset that enriches the screen color of your ASUS Tablet. Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust the color temperature...
  • Page 129 Customized mode This mode allows you to adjust the screen display based on your preferred color temperature, hue, and saturation. Move to adjust the color temperature Move to adjust hue Tap to reset to factory defaults Move to adjust saturation NOTE: You can also quickly set the Splendid screen mode from the Quick settings panel.

  • Page 130: Power Saver

    Power Saver Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly customize the power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos.
  • Page 131 Set the brightness level for your frequent activities such as reading emails or ebooks, watching videos, browsing websites, and listening to music. You can also enable the power saving function for some apps or enable the auto-disconnection of your network when your ASUS Tablet is asleep. From Power Saver, tick Customized mode, then tap Tick an activity, then set the brightness level in percentage.
  • Page 132 Chapter 10: Zen Everywhere...

  • Page 133: Maintain Your Zen

    You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS Tablet (internal storage), on an external storage, or on an online storage. You need an internet connection to transfer or download your files on an online storage. Use the bundled USB cable to copy files to or from the computer to your ASUS Tablet.

  • Page 134: Securing Your Asus Tablet

    Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Tablet offers you. then tap Settings > Lock Screen.
  • Page 135 Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device Pattern Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern. IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern that you created to unlock your device.
  • Page 136 • Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your ASUS Tablet is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice. • Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen is locked.
  • Page 137 Know your ASUS Tablet’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or model number. This is important, as when you lose your ASUS Tablet, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Tablet.
  • Page 138 Chapter 11: Maintain your Zen...

  • Page 139: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
  • Page 140 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device 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 employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
  • Page 141 EC Declaration of Conformity This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from https://www.asus.com/support. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Premium Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 142 U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS slate computers with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The display will be automatically set to sleep within 10 minutes user inactivity.
  • Page 143 H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75 mm ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
  • Page 144 The reduction of the number of the manual pages complies with the reduction of carbon emission. For the detailed user manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the ASUS Fonepad or visit the ASUS Support Site at https://www.asus.com/support.
  • Page 145 EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: ASUS Tablet...
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