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  • Page 1 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin and ASUS. Garmin and ASUS hereby grant permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text...

  • Page 3: Registering Your Product

    Introduction The nüvifone A10 is a multimedia ™ mobile phone with integrated navigation and services. Getting support Go to www.garminasus.com in-country support information. Registering your product 1. Go to www.garminasus.com. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ...i Getting support ...i Registering your product Updating the software...i nüMaps Guarantee ...i ™ Buying additional maps Getting started ...1 Device features...1 Setting up the device ...2 Turning on your device Mounting your device Completing the setup...5 Getting to know your device...
  • Page 5 Forwarding calls ...22 Barring calls ...23 Checking your phone usage Turning on Aeroplane mode Managing your contacts Adding a contact ...25 Calling a contact ...25 Searching for a contact...25 Editing and deleting contacts...25 Starting a route to a contact Managing your SIM contacts Searching for locations...30 Acquiring...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Sending and receiving messages ...53 Sending a text message About multimedia messages Reading messages ...55 Using email ...57 Using Ciao! ...61 ™ Registering your device and joining Ciao! ...61 Changing your display name Inviting a friend ...62 Accepting or declining an invitation ...62...
  • Page 7 Playing a song ...71 Changing the Music Player view ...72 About playlists ...72 Searching the Music Player Saving a song as a ringtone Streaming online music Taking and viewing pictures and videos ...75 Taking a picture ...75 Taking a picture with GPS information ...75 Recording a Video...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Transferring files ...96 About Wi-Fi ...97 Customising your device General device settings Location settings...99 Security settings ...100 Changing the text language...101 Keyboard settings ...101 Date and time settings Changing the storage settings Data connection settings Phone settings ...103 Audio settings ...104...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started WARnInG  See the Important Safety and Product Information document in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Notice It is strongly recommended that you sign up for a data plan to use this phone. Download the latest owner’s manual at www.garminasus.com.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Device

    Getting started Setting up the device 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Install the SIM card. 3. Install the microSD card (optional). 4. Install the battery (page 5. Replace the battery cover 6. Charge the battery (page Removing the battery cover 1.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    Installing the battery 1. Locate the battery that came in the product box. 2. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the battery and in the battery compartment. 3. Insert the battery with the Garmin-Asus logo facing up and the metal contacts on the battery aligned with the contacts in the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: Turning On Your Device

    Getting started 4. Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. Charging methods There are several ways to charge the device in addition to the method described on page • (Preferred) Use the vehicle power cable connected to the cradle, with the device in the cradle.

  • Page 13: Completing The Setup

    5. Flip the lever back towards the windscreen. 6. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 7. Fit the gold contacts on the left side of the device into the cradle. 8. Tilt the device back until it snaps into the cradle.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Getting to know your device Using the Home screen ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➊ Touch and drag the status bar down to view notifications (page 9). The status bar displays notification icons, status icons (page 15) and the current time.

  • Page 15: About The Keys

    About the keys Touch to return to the Home screen. Touch and hold to open the widgets. Touch to go back to the previous screen or to exit the current application. Touch to view a menu of options for the current screen or application.

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    Getting to know your device Using the touchscreen NoTe: The touchscreen requires direct contact with your skin. The device does not respond if you touch the touchscreen with your fingernail or with a glove. • Touch and drag your finger to slowly scroll the screen.

  • Page 17: Viewing Notifications

    Arranging shortcuts You can change the order of shortcuts and you can move shortcuts into or out of the first section of the application tray. 1. Expand the application tray. 2. Touch and hold the shortcut until the device vibrates. 3.

  • Page 18: Changing The Volume

    Getting to know your device Changing the volume You can change the volume for certain features, such as the ringer, navigation and media. 1. Open the application. 2. Adjust the volume: Press the Volume Up or • Volume Down key to adjust the volume.

  • Page 19: Using The Widgets

    Using the widgets Widgets provide quick access to frequently used tasks and information. 1. Touch and hold 2. Touch and drag the screen to the left or to the right to view additional widgets. Customising the widgets 1. Touch and hold 2.

  • Page 20: Getting Help

    Getting to know your device Using text completion The device includes a text-completion feature that recognises words you are typing. NoTe: To adjust the text-completion settings, see page 102. 1. Begin typing a word. A row of suggested auto-text words appears above the keyboard.

  • Page 21: About The Automatic Screen Lock

    About the automatic screen lock The device automatically locks if you do not use it for a specified amount of time. If the device is in the mount with external power, the screen will not automatically lock. Manually locking the device Press the Power key.

  • Page 22: About The Headset

    Getting to know your device About the headset You can use the wired headset (included in some packages) or a Bluetooth wireless headset to listen to audio and talk on the phone. To connect a Bluetooth headset, see page 94. For information on using a Bluetooth headset, see the instructions that came with the headset.

  • Page 23: Status And Notification Icons

    Status and notification icons Icon Description Current time. The time is supplied by your network provider based on the location of the device or on the selected time zone. Battery life. External power is connected, and the battery is charging. Mobile signal strength.

  • Page 24: Icon Description

    Getting to know your device Icon Description Speaker phone. In a phone call. Text or MMS message received. Email message received. Appointment reminder. New voice mail message. Parking spot has been saved. You are currently navigating a route. An alarm is enabled. Connected to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 25: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Dialling a number 1. From the Home screen, touch Call > 2. Dial the number. 3. Touch Call. Calling a found location You can call a location that you have found in the Where To? menu, if the location has a phone number associated with it.

  • Page 26: Ending A Call

    Using the phone Touch Add Call to place a new • call. The first call is placed on hold: ◦ Touch Switch to change between the current call and the call on hold, if you are on call waiting. ◦ Touch Merge to create a conference call.

  • Page 27: Using Call Waiting

    Using call waiting If call waiting is activated, use the following call waiting options when you receive an incoming call: • Touch Answer + Hold to answer the new call and place the original call on hold: Touch Merge to create a ◦...

  • Page 28: Using Call History

    Using the phone Using call history 1. From the Home screen, touch Call > Calls are organised into three categories: Icon Description Dialled call Received call Missed call 2. Touch a call. 3. Select an option. Deleting a call from the call history 1.

  • Page 29: Placing A Conference Call

    Using reverse lookup This service is not available in all areas. This service may be available as a paid subscription. A data connection is required for this feature. Your regular data usage charges apply. A reverse lookup allows you to search for the address of a phone number that called you.

  • Page 30: Setting The Default Ringtone

    Using the phone Speaking privately during a conference call You can speak privately with another member of the conference call. 1. During the conference call, touch 2. Touch next to the contact with whom you would like to speak with privately.

  • Page 31: Barring Calls

    Barring calls You must obtain the call barring password from your service provider to bar incoming calls and outgoing calls. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Call Barring. 2. Touch a call type. 3. Select an option. 4.

  • Page 32: Turning On Aeroplane Mode

    Using the phone Turning on Aeroplane mode Aeroplane mode turns off the phone and data connections for situations such as an aeroplane flight. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Aeroplane Mode. When Aeroplane mode is on, the telephone, the network and Bluetooth features are deactivated.

  • Page 33: Managing Your Contacts

    Managing your contacts Adding a contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts > 2. Touch an item. 3. Enter the information. 4. Touch Done > Save. Adding a number from call history to contacts 1. Touch Call > 2. Touch a call. 3.
  • Page 34 Managing your contacts 4. Edit the contact: • Touch an item to edit the information. • Touch to delete the information. 5. Touch Save. Adding a picture for a contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. >...

  • Page 35: Starting A Route To A Contact

    Setting a ringtone for a contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. > edit > Ringtone. 3. Touch 4. Touch a ringtone. 5. Touch Done > Save. Deleting a contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts.

  • Page 36: Managing Your Sim Contacts

    Managing your contacts Managing your SIM contacts Exporting contacts to your SIM card 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch > SIM Phone Book > Export Contacts to SIM. 3. Touch a method to export contacts: Touch Export All Contacts. •...

  • Page 37: Sim Contact

    Call or send a message to a SIM contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. > SIM Phone Book > 2. Touch View SIM Contacts. 3. Touch a contact. 4. Touch Call or Send Message. Editing contacts on your SIM card 1.

  • Page 38: Searching For Locations

    Searching for locations Searching for locations The Where To? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations and destinations. Acquiring satellites Before you can navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. 1. Turn on your device. 2.

  • Page 39: Working With Found Locations

    Finding by spelling the name 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Points of interest > Spell Name. 2. Enter all or part of the name. 3. Touch an item. Working with found locations After you find a location, the location appears on the map.

  • Page 40: Changing The Search Area

    Searching for locations Finding a nearby location 1. Find a location. 2. Touch > Search Near. 3. Select an option. Viewing the location in street view You can view the location on a photograph of the street surrounding the location. 1.

  • Page 41: Finding Saved Locations

    Saving your current location 1. From the Home screen, touch View Map. 2. Touch the vehicle icon. 3. Touch Save. 4. If necessary, enter a name and touch Done. Finding saved locations To save a location, see page 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? >...

  • Page 42: Sharing Locations

    Searching for locations Assigning saved locations to categories 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Saved Locations. 2. Touch and hold a location. 3. Touch edit > Categories. 4. Touch the categories to assign to this location. 5. Touch Done > Save. Sharing locations Sharing a found location 1.

  • Page 43: Finding Your Parking Spot

    Finding your parking spot About the parking spot feature When the My Parking Spot feature is enabled, the location of your parking spot is saved automatically if you are receiving satellite signals when you remove the device from the cradle. When your parking spot is saved, appears in the status bar.

  • Page 44: Setting Your Home Location

    Searching for locations Setting your home location You can save a home location and quickly generate a route to it. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Home. 2. Select an option. Starting a route to your home Before you can create a route to your home location, you must set your home location...

  • Page 45: Finding Local Businesses

    9. Touch the correct address, if necessary. Finding local businesses Local search enables you to search for local businesses. In addition to searching by spelling the name of a location, you can also spell the names of categories, like "salon" or "coffee". This service is not available in all areas.

  • Page 46: Finding Forthcoming Events

    Searching for locations Finding forthcoming events Search for forthcoming events, such as art shows and sporting events. This service is not available in all areas. This service may be available as a paid subscription. A data connection is required for this feature. Your regular data usage charges apply.

  • Page 47: Finding Fuel Prices

    Finding fuel prices This service is not available in all areas. This service may be available as a paid subscription. A data connection is required for this feature. Your regular data usage charges apply. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Fuel Prices. A list of fuel prices near your current location appears.

  • Page 48: Entering Coordinates

    Searching for locations 4. Enter all or part of the first name (optional). 5. Touch Next. 6. Touch Search. 7. Enter the postal code, if necessary. Finding by phone number This service may not be available for all phone numbers. 1.

  • Page 49: Finding Junctions

    Finding junctions 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Junctions. 2. If necessary, touch Change County/Country to change the county or the country. 3. Touch enter Street 1. 4. Enter all or part of the street name. 5. Touch the correct street. 6.

  • Page 50: Following Your Route

    Following your route Following your route Before you can navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites (page 30). About the map From the Home screen, touch View Map to display your current location. You can change this view by changing the settings for the current usage mode.

  • Page 51: About Usage Modes

    ◦ Zoom far out to view a globe. Touch and drag to spin the globe. • Touch to rotate the map. • Touch to view the map in two dimensions. • Touch to view the map in three dimensions. • Touch to centre the map on your location.

  • Page 52: Navigating In Driving Mode

    Following your route navigating in Driving mode Starting a route in Driving mode 1. Find a location. 2. Touch Go! > Driving. NoTe: When the device is in the mount, Driving is automatically selected. The device creates a route to the location and opens the map.

  • Page 53: Driving Mode

    Viewing the route details When you are navigating in Driving mode, you can view all of the turns for your entire route and the distance between turns. 1. While navigating to a destination, touch the text bar on the top of the map.

  • Page 54: About Traffic

    Following your route Resetting the trip computer in Driving mode Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. 1. When you are navigating in Driving mode, from the map, touch Speed or Arrival > 2. Touch an item to reset. Avoiding road features 1.
  • Page 55 Icon Definition Traffic is not moving or is moving very slowly. There is a severe delay. Traffic on your route When calculating your route, the device examines the current traffic and automatically optimises the route for the shortest time. If a severe traffic delay occurs on your route while you are navigating, the device automatically recalculates the route.

  • Page 56: Navigating In Walking Mode

    Following your route Viewing the traffic map The traffic map displays colour-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. To return to the normal map, touch the traffic icon and then touch Show Normal Map. 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon.
  • Page 57 ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Touch to view the next or previous turn. ➋ Touch to view the itinerary page. ➌ Touch to view the Where Am I? page. nüvifone™ A10 owner’s manual Viewing the Itinerary page While navigating a route in ➊...

  • Page 58: Taking A Detour

    Following your route Calibrating the compass 1. From the Home screen, touch View Map > > Trip Computer > > Calibrate Compass. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Resetting the trip computer in Walking mode Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip. 1.

  • Page 59: Planning A Route

    Saving the active route 1. While navigating a route, touch 2. From the application tray, touch Routes > Current Route > edit > Save. Planning a route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes > Create New Route > Add Location. 2.

  • Page 60: Viewing Your Trip Log

    Following your route Deleting a saved route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3. Touch edit > > Delete Route > Starting to navigate a saved route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3.

  • Page 61: Sending And Receiving Messages

    Sending and receiving messages Your regular messaging fees apply when sending and receiving messages. Sending a text message You can send Short Message Service (SMS) text messages. 1. From the application tray, touch Messaging > New Text Message. 2. Touch To. 3.

  • Page 62: About Multimedia Messages

    Sending and receiving messages About multimedia messages A multimedia (MMS) message is similar to a text message, but it includes an attachment, such as a photo, a video, a contact or a calendar event. While creating a text message, touch >...

  • Page 63: Reading Messages

    Sending a location message CAUTIOn  Use caution when sharing your location information with others. Location messages allow you to send your current location information to other people. 1. From the application tray, touch Messaging > New Text Message. 2. Touch a recipient. 3.

  • Page 64: Replying To A Message

    Sending and receiving messages Replying to a message 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. 2. Touch a message. 3. Touch the data entry field. 4. Enter a message. 5. Touch Send. Forwarding a message 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging.

  • Page 65: Using Email

    Using email Adding an Exchange ActiveSync email account To set up an Exchange ActiveSync account, see page Adding an email account The device can automatically configure account information for some email accounts. These accounts only require you to enter minimal account information, such as your email address and password.

  • Page 66: Viewing An Email Message

    Sending and receiving messages Viewing an email message 1. From the application tray, touch Email. 2. Touch to check for new email messages, if necessary. 3. Touch an email message. 4. Select an option: • Touch to view the location information, if available.
  • Page 67 Searching a folder NoTe: This only searches the headers of the messages, not the message text. 1. From the application tray, touch Email. TiP: To search a different folder, touch > View Folders and touch a folder, if necessary. > Search Current 2.
  • Page 68 Sending and receiving messages Changing email accounts 1. From the application tray, touch Email. 2. Touch Setting the default email account 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Email > > Set Default Account. 2. Touch an account. 3.

  • Page 69: Using Ciao

    Using Ciao! Ciao! periodically sends your location to our partner networks and downloads the most recent location of your friends. This application only submits your location when you tell it to, unless you enable automatic updates. This service is not available in all areas.

  • Page 70: Changing Your Display Name

    Using Ciao! 9. Enter a display name and touch Done. 10. Touch a type of location update: Manual or Automatic. 11. Touch the link to read the terms of service for the displayed network or networks. 12. Touch Accept. Your location is updated and becomes available to your friends.

  • Page 71: Sending A Location Update

    Sending a location update From the application tray, touch Ciao! > My Details > Send Update. Automatically sending location updates CAUTIOn  Use caution when sharing your location information with others. By default, your location is only sent when you manually send it. 1.

  • Page 72: Adding A Friend To Contacts

    Using Ciao! Adding a friend to contacts 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch a friend. 3. Touch > Add to Contacts. Sending a message to a friend 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch a friend. 3.

  • Page 73: Removing A Friend

    Removing a friend 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch a friend. 3. Touch the information balloon. 4. Touch > Remove Friend > Yes. Hiding and revealing your location • From the application tray, touch Ciao! > > Hide > Hide. Your current location is hidden from your friends.

  • Page 74: Browsing The Web

    Browsing the web Browsing the web 1. From the application tray, touch Browser. 2. Touch the URL bar. 3. Enter a search term or a URL and touch Go. Using the browser • Touch to refresh the current web page. •...
  • Page 75 • Touch to return to the previous web page in your history. • Touch to go to the next web page in your history. • Touch to add this web page to your favourites, if it is not already added. •...

  • Page 76: Viewing Multiple Browser Windows

    Browsing the web Viewing multiple browser windows You can view another web page without closing the current page by launching another browser window. 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > > New Page. 2. Touch the URL bar to enter a web address and open the new web page.

  • Page 77: Sharing A Url

    Sharing a URL 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > 2. Touch a category. 3. Touch and hold a web page. 4. Touch Share. 5. Select an option to send the URL. Opening a web site in a new window 1.

  • Page 78: Downloading Files

    Browsing the web Downloading files 1. From the application tray, touch Browser. 2. Open a web page that contains a download link. 3. Touch the download link. The download history page appears and a progress bar indicates the status of the download. 4.

  • Page 79: Playing Music

    Playing music Music player file types The music player supports the following file types: • • MPEG4 • • AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ • • MIDI All supported music files on your device are displayed in the Music Player. nüvifone™ A10 owner’s manual Playing a song You must transfer music files to your device before playing songs or creating...

  • Page 80: Changing The Music Player View

    Playing music Changing the Music Player view While playing a song, touch the following icons to change the Music Player view: • Touch to view the current playlist. • Touch to view the current track, the cover art and a progress slider.

  • Page 81: Playing A Playlist

    Playing a playlist 1. From the application tray, touch Music > Playlists. 2. Touch a playlist. 3. Select an option: • Touch • Touch a song to begin playing the playlist. nüvifone™ A10 owner’s manual Editing a playlist 1. From the application tray, touch Music >...

  • Page 82: Searching The Music Player

    Playing music Searching the Music Player 1. From the application tray, touch Music. 2. Touch 3. Enter all or part of the song, the album or the artist. 4. Touch Done. Saving a song as a ringtone 1. From the Music Player playlist view, touch and hold the song.

  • Page 83: Taking And Viewing Pictures And Videos

    Taking and viewing pictures and videos NoTe: If it is not already removed, remove the plastic film from the camera lens before using the camera. Taking a picture 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. 2. Use the screen as a viewfinder and point the camera lens at the subject to photograph.

  • Page 84: Recording A Video

    Taking and viewing pictures and videos 3. Use the screen as a viewfinder and point the camera lens at the subject to photograph. 4. Touch and hold and hold the camera still. 5. Release to take the picture. When you hear the camera click, the photo is saved.

  • Page 85: About Picture And Video File Types

    Touch Video Quality to select • the resolution at which to record video. NoTe: Video Quality can only be adjusted when MP4 is selected as the Video Format. • Touch Video Format to select the video format to use when saving videos.

  • Page 86: Viewing A Video

    Taking and viewing pictures and videos Viewing a video 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a video. Videos are indicated by 3. Touch 4. Touch the screen to view the playback controls. Viewing a slideshow 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery.

  • Page 87: Editing Pictures And Videos

    Editing pictures and videos 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a picture or a video. 3. Touch 4. Select an option: Touch Set As to set the photo as • the wallpaper or a contact icon. • Touch Rotate to turn the photo left or right.
  • Page 88 Taking and viewing pictures and videos MPEG-4 EULA This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio Licence for the personal and non- commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG- 4 Video") and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal...

  • Page 89: Organising Your Life

    Organising your life You can synchronise your phone with your computer or Exchange account to keep your inbox and calendar up to date in both locations page 92). Using the calendar 1. From the application tray, touch Calendar. 2. Perform any of the following actions: •...

  • Page 90: Viewing An Appointment

    Organising your life 8. Select the duration of the appointment: • Select a start and end time. • Select the All Day tick box to create an all-day appointment. 9. Touch Repeat. 10. Touch Repeat, select how often the appointment recurs and touch Save, if necessary.

  • Page 91: Viewing A Document

    Starting a route to an appointment If the appointment has location information, you can start a route to the location. 1. From the application tray, touch Calendar. 2. Touch the appointment. > Go! 3. Touch Viewing a document You can view the following document types using the document viewer: Microsoft Word, Excel...

  • Page 92: Checking The Weather Forecast

    Organising your life > Search to search • Touch the document. • Touch > Rotate to rotate the document 90° clockwise. > Share to email the • Touch document. Searching a document 1. Open the document in the Document Viewer (see >...

  • Page 93: Using The Clock

    Viewing the forecast in other towns 1. From the application tray, touch Weather > > Edit Favourite Towns > Add Town. 2. Enter the town name. 3. Touch Done. 4. Touch the town. 5. Touch Done. 6. Touch to view the forecast in your favourite towns.

  • Page 94: Setting An Alarm

    Organising your life Setting an alarm 1. From the application tray, touch Clock > > Add New Alarm. 2. Touch Alarm Message. 3. Enter a message for the alarm. 4. Touch oK. 5. Touch Start. 6. Select an alarm time. 7.

  • Page 95: Using The Converter

    Viewing the world map 1. From the application tray, touch Clock > The globe displays areas of daylight and night across the world. 2. Perform any of the following actions: • Touch and drag the globe to change the speed or the direction of rotation.

  • Page 96: Converting Currency

    Organising your life Converting currency 1. From the application tray, touch Converter. 2. Touch the button next to Convert. 3. Touch Currency > Done. 4. Touch a currency button. TiP: Touch and drag the tab to quickly scroll through the currencies.

  • Page 97: Checking Flight Status

    7. Repeat step 5 to set the other currency, if necessary. 8. Touch > Custom. 9. Touch a conversion tab to change how the currencies are converted. 10. Touch a conversion rate. 11. Enter a new conversion rate and touch Done. Checking flight status A data connection is required for this feature.
  • Page 98 Organising your life Finding a film by the title 1. From the application tray, touch Cinema Times > Films. 2. Touch the arrows or the date to select a different date, if necessary. 3. Touch a film. 4. Touch Cinemas. 5.

  • Page 99: Connecting With Other Devices

    Connecting with other devices Synchronising your device with your computer Synchronise your device with your computer to transfer your contacts and calendar events to your device. Downloading and installing Garmin-Asus PC Sync NoTe: Garmin-Asus PC Sync software is not compatible with Mac computers.

  • Page 100: Synchronising Your Device With An Exchange Server

    Connecting with other devices Synchronising your device with an Exchange Server Synchronise your contacts, calendar and email with an Exchange ActiveSync account. You must have a data connection to use this feature. Setting up your Exchange ActiveSync account Contact your network administrator to obtain the necessary information for your network.

  • Page 101: Synchronising With A Google ™ Account

    Touch Yes to verify your • account. • Touch No to save the changes without verifying. Synchronising with a Google account ™ You can synchronise your Google account data with the calendar, contacts and Google Mobile wireless services. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 102: Using Bluetooth Technology

    Connecting with other devices Using Bluetooth technology Use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect with other devices wirelessly. Turning on Bluetooth 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Bluetooth. 2. Select the Bluetooth tick box. Making your device visible 1.

  • Page 103: Changing Your Device Name

    Connecting to a paired device Before you can connect to another device, you must pair it with your device. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Bluetooth. 2. Touch a paired device. 3. Touch Connect. Changing your device name You can change the name that identifies your device on other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 104: Transferring Files

    Connecting with other devices Transferring files You can transfer files, such as MP3s and JPEGs, to your device. 1. Insert the microSD card 2. Connect the micro-USB cable to the connector on the bottom of the device (not the cradle). 3.

  • Page 105: About Wi-Fi

    About Wi-Fi Connect to the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection. You must be in a Wi-Fi coverage area (Wi-Fi hotspot) to use Wi-Fi. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2.
  • Page 106 Connecting with other devices Removing a remembered network After you have connected to a Wi-Fi network, the device remembers the network for future use. Remembered networks appear in the network list even when they are out of range. 1. From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 107: Customising Your Device

    Customising your device General device settings From the application tray, touch Settings > System > General. • Distance—sets the units of measure for distance. • Temperature—sets the units of measure for temperature. • Coordinates—sets the units of measure for the coordinates format. •...

  • Page 108: Security Settings

    Customising your device • Share with Google—allows Google applications to use location information. NoTe: This service requires the use of your data plan and any associated charges would apply. Security settings Using a pattern to unlock the screen When the screen unlock pattern is turned on, the user must enter a pattern to unlock the device.

  • Page 109: Changing The Text Language

    Viewing passwords as you type them 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > System > Security & Location. 2. Select the Visible passwords tick box. Setting a credential storage password You can store security credentials, such as passwords and certificates, for quick access.

  • Page 110: Date And Time Settings

    Customising your device • Auto Capitalisation— automatically capitalises the first word in a field. • Text Completion—displays suggested words as you enter text. • Enable Keyboards—enables keyboards for different languages. Date and time settings From the application tray, touch Settings > System > Date/Time. •...

  • Page 111: Data Connection Settings

    Data connection settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Data. • Data Connection—turns on the data connection. NoTe: Data charges apply when the data connection is on. • Data Roaming—turns on the data connection when roaming. NoTe: There may be additional charges from your service provider to use the data connection while...

  • Page 112: Audio Settings

    Customising your device • Hearing Aid Mode—optimises the phone speaker for use with hearing aids. • Fixed Dialling Numbers—enables you to set up your device so that it can only dial certain phone numbers (page 104). • Network operators—searches for local networks.

  • Page 113: Navigation Settings

    Changing the ringer mode 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Audio > Ring Style. 2. Select an option: Ring Only, Vibrate Only, Ring + Vibrate or Silent. navigation settings You can use different navigation settings for Vehicle (Driving) and Pedestrian (Walking) usage modes.
  • Page 114 Customising your device • Trip Log—displays the path of your travels on the map. Changing public transportation navigation settings 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Navigation > Public Transportation. 2. Select Bus, Train, Underground or Long Walks. Changing the navigation voice 1.

  • Page 115: Application Settings

    Application settings Calendar settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Calendar. • Set Alerts & Notifications—sets how the device notifies you of an upcoming appointment. • Select Ringtone—sets the ringtone that notifies you of an upcoming appointment. •...

  • Page 116: Messaging Settings

    Customising your device • Advanced settings Check Interval—sets the ◦ interval to wait before checking for new email. ◦ From address ◦ Reply to address Use signature ◦ Signature ◦ Messaging settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Messaging. •...

  • Page 117: Browser Security Settings

    • Auto-fit Web Pages—resizes web pages to fit the screen. • Load Web Page Images—allows you to view images on web pages. • Set Text Size—sets the size of text that the Browser uses to display web pages. • Enable JavaScript—allows JavaScript.

  • Page 118: Managing Applications

    Customising your device • Clear Passwords—clears saved password information. Advanced browser settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Applications > Browser. • Enable Gears—enables Gears for browser applications. Gears applications add functionality to the browser. • Gears—changes settings for installed Gears applications.

  • Page 119: Display Settings

    3. Touch an application to view details, including storage size, cache size, defaults and permissions. 4. Select one or more options: Touch Clear data to clear • stored data associated with the application. Touch Clear cache to clear • cached data for the application. •...

  • Page 120: Viewing Software Information

    Customising your device • Orientation—allows the phone to rotate the screen display as you rotate the device. • Screen Shot—allows you to take a picture of the device screen. Viewing software information 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > >...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    Appendix About satellite signals The GPS Status Icons the upper-right corner of the status bar to indicate the GPS signal strength. When at least one of the lines is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. The more green lines, the stronger the GPS signal.

  • Page 122: Battery Information

    Appendix Battery information icon in the status bar indicates the status of the internal battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it. Do not unplug the device until it is totally charged. Maximising the battery life •...

  • Page 123: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    If you need to replace the battery in the device, use an SBP-20 lithium- ion battery. For more information on purchasing a replacement battery, go to www.garminasus.com. Mounting on your dashboard Notice The permanent mounting adhesive is extremely difficult to remove after it is installed.

  • Page 124: Resetting The Device

    Appendix Removing the suction cup mount from the windshield 1. Flip the lever on the suction cup mount towards you. 2. Pull the tab on the suction cup towards you. Resetting the device CAUTIOn  Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 2.28 × 4.33 × 0.54 in. (58 × 110 × 13.8 mm) Weight: 4.61 oz. (130.6 g) Display: 3.2 in. diagonal, 320 × 480 pixels; HVGA display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: IP51 (Not waterproof) Operating temperature range: from 5°F to 104°F...
  • Page 126 Appendix Frequency band: 3G Bands I and VIII; 2G (GSM) 850/900/1800/1900 Other connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 802.11 b/g (Wi-Fi); micro-USB 2.0 Platform: Android platform ™ Camera: 5.0 MP camera Audio out: 3.5 mm Computer interface: Plug-and-play USB mass storage Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card.

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue/Question From the application tray, touch Settings > System > Security & Location. Select the Enable GPS Satellites tick box. How can I acquire satellite signals? Ensure that the GPS has enough time to initialise. When the GPS is turned on for the first time, it may take a few minutes to initialise.
  • Page 128 Appendix Step outside your vehicle. Use a hands-free headset. Move the device outside to an open area. How can I improve the Walk to a window to improve indoor reception. phone signal? Avoid windows with reflective metal film. Move to a higher elevation. Move the device away from electronic equipment.

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Symbols 12-hour time format 2-D map view 3-D map view additional maps address, finding alarm, setting answering a call applications managing settings appointment adding routing to saving local event as 38, setting cinema time settings nüvifone™ A10 owner’s manual audio notifications record...
  • Page 130 Index joining registering removing a friend status viewing friends 63–64 cinema times clock 85–87, setting compass calibrating computer connecting to synchronising with conference call 21, contacts 25–29 adding assigning location deleting editing managing SIM 28–29 navigating to ringtone saving setting picture for 26, converting currency units...
  • Page 131 gallery 77–80 geocache globe view go home Google account sync with Google search settings headphones headset 14, hearing aid Help file holding a phone call home location Internet connection icon JPEG keyboard 11, keys on the device nüvifone™ A10 owner’s manual language keyboard 102–112...
  • Page 132 Index odometer 46, on-screen keyboard Panoramio photos parking spot phone 17–24 turn off (aeroplane) usage picture file types take view playing music Power key public transportation receiving a call recently found locations registering removing the mount resetting device maximum speed 46, odometer 46, trip computer 46, restoring settings...
  • Page 133 to your home to your parking spot view on map safe mode safety cameras 106–112 saved locations save location to Favourites save your current location screen brightness colour mode lock orient rotate use the touchscreen screen shot scroll searching for locations address by category change the search...
  • Page 134 Index Server 92–93 system settings telephone directory 39–40 teletypewriter text completion 12, text message 53–60 theft, ways to avoid time, setting traffic 46–52 avoid 47–52 icon train transfer files trip computer 46, trip log 42–52, clearing turn off phone underground units of measure updating maps...
  • Page 136 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your device, go to www.garminasus.com. 0700 For model 0100088110 © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. April 2010 Part Number 190-01214-18 Rev. A Printed in China...

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