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  • Page 1 ZB633KL User Guide...
  • Page 2 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 3 Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov ZenTalk Fans Forum (http://www.asus.com/zentalk/global_forward.php) NOTE: For more legal and e-labelling information, check on your device from Settings > System > About phone > Legal information. NOTE: The app descriptions shown in this manual are for reference purposes only, and may not...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................23 Lock Screen .........................24 Customizing your lock screen ......................24 Fingerprint ID sensor ....................25 Starting your ASUS phone for the first time ................25 Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings ..................26 Face Unlock .........................27 Setting up face unlock from Settings ...................27 Work hard, play harder Chrome ........................30...
  • Page 5 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .......................52 Disabling Wi-Fi ............................52 Bluetooth ........................52 ® Enabling Bluetooth® ...........................52 Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device ..............53 Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device ............53 Tethering ........................54 Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................54 Bluetooth Tethering ..........................55 Travel and Maps Clock ..........................56...
  • Page 6 Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools ......................59 Calculator ...............................59 Sound Recorder ...........................60 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date ................62 Updating your system ........................62 Storage ..............................62 Backup ..............................62 Reset .................................62 Securing your ASUS Phone ......................63 Appendix Safety information ......................66 Notices .........................68 Index...

  • Page 7: Basics

    You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these files. NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.

  • Page 8: Get Your Asus Phone Ready

    • DO NOT use a metallic protective frame/case on your ASUS Phone. • D O NOT cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using some functions such as making calls or using the mobile data connection. • We recommend that you use ASUS-compatible screen protectors. Using non-ASUS-compatible screen protectors may cause your ASUS Phone's sensor to malfunction. NOTE: The microSD card slot supports microSD and microSDXC card formats. IMPORTANT! • We do not recommend using a screen protector as it can interfere with the proximity sensor. If you want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.
  • Page 9 • The microSD card is sold separately. CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card / memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card.
  • Page 10 Removing a nano SIM /memory card CAUTION! • Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card / memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card. • Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, swipe > Storage, then under Portable storage, tap down from the top of your screen and tap beside SD card.
  • Page 11 Charging your ASUS Phone Your ASUS Phone 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. IMPORTANT! • Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and Micro USB cable before using it with your device. • Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet. You can plug the AC power adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
  • Page 12 • For safety purposes, use ONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to charge your ASUS Phone. • The input voltage range between the wall outlet and this adapter is AC 100V - 240V. The output voltage of the device is +5V 2A, 10W. 4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet. NOTES: • You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device.
  • Page 13 Turning your ASUS Phone 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: 1. If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen.

  • Page 14: Starting For The First Time

    Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi and security features, and sync accounts. 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 15: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the touchscreen Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Phone. Launching apps To launch an app, simply tap on it. Moving or deleting items Do any of the following: • To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be. • To delete an app or widget from the Home screen, tap and hold it then tap Chapter 1: Basics...
  • Page 16 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 open Google Search page. • 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 Photos or Maps, or zoom in a web page. Chapter 1: Basics...
  • Page 17 Zooming out Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Photos or Maps, or zoom out of a web page. NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.

  • Page 18: There's No Place Like Home

    There’s no place like Home There’s no place like Home 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. Swipe down this area once to display System notifications Swipe down this area twice to display Quick settings Tap to open Google Search page...

  • Page 19: Quick Settings

    The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by an icon. To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen.

  • Page 20: Notifications

    From the notifications panel, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related. To launch the notifications panel, swipe down from the top of your screen.

  • Page 21: Personalizing Your Home Screen

    Personalizing your Home screen Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, 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. To launch the Manage Home screen, tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen.

  • Page 22: 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. Applying wallpaper To apply wallpaper: 1.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Date And Time

    Set up the sound for your phone ringtone, notifications such as text messages, emails, and event alerts. You can also choose to enable or disable the dial pad touch tones, touch sounds, screen lock sound, or you can choose to have your ASUS Phone vibrate when you tap on it. To set up the sound settings: 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:...

  • Page 24: Lock Screen

    2. Select Security & location. 3. In the next screen, tap Screen lock. 4. Tap the screen lock option you would like to use. NOTE: For more details, see Securing your ASUS Phone. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...

  • Page 25: Fingerprint Id Sensor

    Fingerprint ID sensor Fingerprint ID sensor prevents others from using your ASUS phone without your permission. You can use your fingerprint to unlock your device, access your phone calls and data. When you set up your fingerprint ID, you also need to set up your screen lock method for device startup.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Fingerprint Id From Settings

    4. Unlock your phone if it’s secured. If not, follow the instructions to set up your backup screen lock method. NOTE: For more details, see Securing your ASUS Phone. 5. Tap Add fingerprint. 6. Repeatedly place-and-lift your finger on the scanner until your fingerprint is captured.

  • Page 27: Face Unlock

    Face unlock prevents others from using your ASUS phone without your permission effortlessly. You can light up your ASUS Phone’s screen and look at it to unlock your device, access your phone’s home screen in one second. When you set up your face unlock, you also need to set up your screen lock method for device startup.
  • Page 28 Select how you want to display your notifications on the lock screen, then tap DONE. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...
  • Page 29 Tap Next and follow the instructions to register your face. When finished, tap TURN ON to enable face recognition to unlock your phone. NOTES: • Show your mouth, nose and opened eyes while using face unlock feature. • Wearing sunglasses or insufficient light will lead to failure of face unlock. Chapter 2: There’s no place like Home...

  • Page 30: Work Hard, Play Harder

    If you don’t have a NOTE: For details on creating a Google account, see Gmail. IMPORTANT! Before doing any Internet surfing or Internet-related activities, ensure that your ASUS Staying connected.

  • Page 31: Sharing Pages

    Clearing the browsing data Clear the browsing data that are temporarily stored in your ASUS Phone to improve the loading performance of your Chrome browser. The browsing data includes browsing history, cache, cookies/site data, saved passwords, and autofill data.

  • Page 32: Gmail

    4. Enter your email address. To create a new Google account, tap More options > Create account. 5. Follow the next steps to sign in to your Google account. NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Phone, ask for the email settings from your network administrator.

  • Page 33: Google Calendar

    Google Calendar Bring your schedule to life and keep track of all your important events or reminders. Events that you create or edit will automatically sync with all Google Calendar versions that you’ve logged into. Creating events To create an event: 1. From the Home screen, tap Google > Calendar. 2.

  • Page 34: Creating Reminders

    Creating reminders To create a reminder: 1. From the Home screen, Google > Calendar. then tap Reminder. 2. Tap 3. Enter your reminder name and tap DONE. 4. Set the date and time for the reminder. You may set the reminder as an all-day or recurring reminder.

  • Page 35: Keeping In Touch

    Call in style Dual SIM feature The dual SIM feature of your ASUS Phone lets you manage the settings of the installed Nano SIM cards. With this feature, you can enable/disable Nano SIM cards, assign SIM names, or set one as a preferred network.
  • Page 36 Assign a SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls, SMS messages, and data services. SIM card for calls When you make a call, your ASUS Phone automatically uses the preferred SIM card to connect the call. To assign a SIM card for voice calls, tap Calls then tap the SIM that you want to use.

  • Page 37: Making Calls

    Making calls Your ASUS Phone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from your contacts list, smart dial to quickly place a call, or enter a speed-dial number to call your frequently-called contact. NOTE: Organize your contacts in the Contacts app. For details, see Managing contacts.
  • Page 38 Auto-dialing an extension number You can insert a short or long pause after dialing the main number, then the extension number is dialed automatically. 1. From the Phone app, enter the main number. > Add 2-sec pause then a comma (,) appears. 2.

  • Page 39: Calling Your Favorite Contacts

    3. Tap to end the call. Receiving calls The touch screen of your ASUS Phone lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ASUS Phone. Answering calls There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ASUS Phone: • If your device is active, tap ANSWER or to reject a call, tap DECLINE.

  • Page 40: Other Call Options

    Your ASUS Phone provides you the convenience of making or taking two calls. Answering another call While you are talking on your ASUS Phone, you can hear a beeping sound, indicating of another incoming call. Tap Answer on the touch screen to receive an incoming call while on an active call.

  • Page 41: Managing Contacts

    To set up your Contacts settings, tap from the Contacts app. Setting up your profile Make your ASUS Phone truly your own and set up your profile info. > Settings > Your info. 1. Launch the Contacts app then tap 2.

  • Page 42: Adding Contacts

    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. 1. Launch the Contacts app then tap 2. Select Device. NOTES: • You can also save the contact to your SIM card or an email account.

  • Page 43: Marking Your Favorite Contacts

    Customizing your contact’s profile Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile. 1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or customize.

  • Page 44: Social Networking With Your Contacts

    Managing your block list Blocking numbers Create your list of blocked numbers to avoid receiving any unwanted calls or messages. Your blocked calls and messages will be saved to the Block List archive. 1. Swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Contacts then tap >...

  • Page 45: Send Messages And More

    Syncing your social network account Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS Phone. 1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings app: • Launch Quick Settings then tap • Swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Settings.

  • Page 46: Fun And Entertainment

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

  • Page 47: Google Play Music

    Sign in to your Google or Gmail account to be able to use Google Play Music. Once you've signed in to your acccount, all music files on your ASUS Phone, including the uploaded or purchased ones from Google Play, are added to your library.

  • Page 48: Your Precious Moments

    Your ASUS Phone’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 Phone. Adjust settings...

  • Page 49: Using The Photos

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

  • Page 50: Deleting Files From The Photos

    Editing images The Photos also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Phone. 1. From the Photos screen, tap the folder where the files are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit.

  • Page 51: Staying Connected

    • For more details on your mobile network charges/fees and setttings, contact your mobile service provider. Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Phone gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your ASUS Phone. Enabling Wi-Fi 1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:...

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Phone 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 53: Pairing Your Asus Phone To A Bluetooth® Device

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

  • Page 54: Tethering

    Tethering When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Phone as a modem or turn it into a Wi-Fi hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices. IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the tethering function.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth Tethering

    USB Tethering Enable USB tethering on your ASUS Phone and share its Internet connection with other devices. Connect your ASUS Phone to another device with a USB cable. From the Settings screen, tap Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering, then silde USB tethering to ON to enable tethering.

  • Page 56: Travel And Maps

    Travel and Maps Travel and Maps Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Phone, set alarms, and use your ASUS Phone as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock To launch the Clock app, swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Clock.

  • Page 57: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock Tap ALARM to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Phone. Tap to open the alarm settings Tap this to set a new alarm time Stopwatch Tap STOPWATCH to use your ASUS Phone as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature...

  • Page 58: Timer

    Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Phone. To do this, follow the steps below: Setting the timer Tap TIMER to access the timer feature of your ASUS Phone. Tap this to key in the time for the timer Tap this button to start running the timer Chapter 8: Travel and Maps...

  • Page 59: Zen Everywhere

    Zen Everywhere Zen Everywhere Special Zen Tools Calculator Calculate using your ASUS phone by enabling the Calculator app Launching Calculator To launch Calculator, swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Calculator. Calculator screen Chapter 9: Zen Everywhere...

  • Page 60: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder Record audio files using your ASUS Phone by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Recorder, swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Sound Recorder. Tap to customize the Sound Recorder settings...
  • Page 61 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. To view your recording list, tap from the Sound Recorder main screen.

  • Page 62: Maintain Your Zen

    You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS Phone (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 Phone.

  • Page 63: Securing Your Asus Phone

    Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Phone offers you. 1. Swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen then tap Settings > Security & location.
  • Page 64 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 65 Know your ASUS Phone’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or model number. This is important, as when you may lose your ASUS Phone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Phone.

  • Page 66: Appendix

    The battery WARNING: Disassembling the battery by yourself will void its warranty and may cause serious harm. Your ASUS Phone is equipped with a high performance non-detachable Li-polymer battery. Observe the maintenance guidelines for a longer battery life. • Do not remove the non-detachable Li-polymer battery as this will void the warranty.
  • Page 67 • Use only the charger supplied with your ASUS Phone. • Never pull the charger cord to disconnect it from the power socket. Pull the charger itself. Caution Your ASUS Phone is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the (1) AC Adapter. • Do not use the ASUS Phone in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. The ASUS Phone performs optimally in an ambient temperature between 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F).

  • Page 68: Notices

    The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to all US models. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi products that are marketed in US must be fixed to US-operated channels only. The responsible party within the USA per 47 CFR Part 2.1077(a)(3): ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone: +1-510-739-3777...
  • Page 69 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device has been tested and meets applicable limits for Radio Frequency (RF) exposure. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy. SAR limits are 1.6 Watts per kilogram (over a volume containing a mass of 1 gram of tissue) in countries that follow the United States FCC limit and 2.0 W/kg (averaged over 10 grams of tissue) in countries that follow the Council of the European Union limit.
  • Page 70 The Hearing Aid Compatibility rating is displayed on the wireless phone box. A phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for acoustic coupling (microphone mode) if it has an “M3” or “M4” rating. A digital wireless phone is considered Hearing Aid Compatible for inductive coupling (telecoil mode) if it has a “T3” or “T4” rating. The tested M-Rating and T-Rating for this device are M3 and T3. You’ll want to try a number of wireless phones so that you can decide which works the best with your hearing aids.
  • Page 71 Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) La puissance de sortie émise par cet appareil sans fil est inférieure à la limite d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industrie Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors d’un fonctionnement normal. Cet appareil été...
  • Page 72 The frequency range and the RF output power may differ from other non-EU countries. RF Exposure Information This ASUS product has been tested and meets applicable European SAR limits. The SAR limit is 2.0 W/kg in countries that set the limit averaged over 10 grams of tissue. The specific maximum SAR...
  • Page 73 Using GPS (Global Positioning System) on your ASUS Phone To use the GPS positioning feature on your ASUS Phone: Ensure that your device is connected to the Internet before using Google Map or any GPS-enabled apps. For first-time use of a GPS-enabled app on your device, ensure that you are outdoors to get the best positioning data.
  • Page 74 ASUS Tablet or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/. 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.

  • Page 75: Index

    Fingerprint 25 Calls 37 - setting up fingerprint ID from Settings 26 - answering 39 - starting your ASUS phone for the first time - calling from Contacts 38 - calling your favorite contacts 39 - locate finger print scanner 25...
  • Page 76 System 62 - updating 62 Lock screen 24 System notifications 20 - customizing 24 - see also Securing your ASUS phone 63 Tethering 54 - Wi-Fi Hotspot 54 Managing your call logs 39 Touchscreen 15 - redialing your last-called number 40...

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