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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: Getting Support

    Introduction The nüvifone A50 is a multi- ™ media 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 nüMaps Guarantee ...i ™ Buying Additional Maps Getting Started ...1 Device Features ...1 Setting Up the Device Turning On Your Device Mounting Your Device...4 Completing the Setup Getting to Know Your Device...
  • Page 5 Forwarding Calls...22 Barring Calls ...22 Checking Your Phone Turning On Aeroplane Mode Managing Your Contacts Adding a Contact ...24 Calling a Contact ...24 Searching for a Contact Editing and Deleting Contacts Starting a Route to a Contact Managing Your SIM Contacts Searching for Locations Acquiring Satellites ...29...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Viewing Your Trip Log Sending and Receiving Messages ...52 Sending a Text Message About Multimedia Messages Reading Messages ...54 Using Email ...56 Using Ciao! ...60 ™ Registering Your Device and Joining Ciao! ...60 Changing Your Display Inviting a Friend ...61 Accepting or Declining an Invitation...
  • Page 7 Playing Music...70 Music Player File Types Playing a Song ...70 Changing the Music Player View ...71 About Playlists ...71 Saving a Song as a Ringtone Streaming Online Music Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos ...74 Taking a Picture ...74 Taking a Picture with GPS Information ...74 Recording a Video...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Synchronising with a Google Account ...92 Using Bluetooth Technology Transferring Files ...95 About Wi-Fi ...95 Customising Your Device General Device Settings Location Settings ...98 Security Settings...99 Changing the Text Language Keyboard Settings ...100 Date and Time Settings Changing the Storage Settings ...101...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    See the Important Safety and Product Information document in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Download the latest owner’s manual at www.garminasus.com. Device Features Power key Power connector for navigation cradle Mini-USB connector nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Getting Started WARnInG ...

  • 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. 4. Install the battery (page 5. Replace the battery cover 6. Charge the battery (page Removing the Battery Cover Slide the battery cover off the back of the device.

  • 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: Charging Methods

    Getting Started If you completely discharge the battery, recharge it for at least 20 minutes before turning on your device. 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

    3. Clean and dry your windscreen and the suction cup with a lint-free cloth. 4. Place the suction cup on the windscreen. Cradle Suction cup arm Lever Vehicle power cable 5. Flip the lever back, towards the windscreen. 6. Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm.

  • 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 14) and the current time.

  • Page 15: About The Keys

    About the Keys Touch to open the phone. Touch to send a call. 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 device has a capacitive touchscreen that requires direct contact with your skin. The device will not detect a touch if you touch the screen with your fingernail or with a glove. •...

  • Page 17: Arranging Shortcuts

    • Scroll the application tray up and down to view more shortcuts. • Touch and drag the application tray towards the opposite side of the screen. The application tray expands and a second section of shortcuts appears. 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.

  • 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 Scroll Arrows

    Using the Scroll Arrows • Touch or touch and drag the screen to scroll. • Quickly touch faster. • Touch and hold slowly. Using the On-screen Keyboard A keyboard appears when you need to enter text. • Touch a key to enter text. •...

  • Page 20: Getting Help

    Getting to Know Your Device NoTe: The underlined word is inserted automatically when you enter a space or a punctuation mark. Selecting an Input Method The device includes multiple input methods, such as language- specific keyboards and handwriting recognition, when available. NoTe: To enable additional input methods in the keyboard settings, page...

  • Page 21: About The Headset

    Adjusting the Screen Timeout Length 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Display > Screen Timeout. 2. Touch a time. 3. Touch oK. 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.

  • Page 22: Status And Notification Icons

    Getting to Know Your Device Status and Notification Icons Icon Description Current time. The time is 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 23: 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 24: Using The Phone

    Using the Phone Using the Phone Dialling a number 1. Touch > TiP: You can also open the phone application by touching Call From the Home screen. 2. Dial the number. 3. Touch Calling a Contact Before you can call a contact, you must add a contact (page 24).

  • Page 25: Using In-Call Options

    Using In-Call Options While you are in a call, use the following options: Touch Speakerphone to activate • the speakerphone. • Touch Audio to select audio output, when a wireless hands-free device is connected (page 93). • Touch Mute to mute the audio input.

  • Page 26: Receiving A Call

    Using the Phone Receiving a Call • Touch Answer to answer the call, or touch ignore to ignore the call. • To answer a call when the screen is locked, double-tap • To ignore a call when the screen is locked, press the Power key.

  • Page 27: Setting Up Voice Mail

    Setting Up Voice Mail 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Voice Mail Number. 2. Verify that your voice mail number is correct. 3. Touch > > 4. Follow the voice prompts. Calling Voice Mail When you have new voice mail, appears in the status bar.
  • Page 28 Using the Phone Saving a number to Contacts 1. Touch > 2. Touch a call. > Add to Contacts > 3. Touch Create new contact. 4. Touch a phone type. 5. Touch Name. 6. Enter a name and touch Done. 7.

  • Page 29: Placing A Conference Call

    Placing a Conference Call You can host a conference call with two other callers. TiP: If you receive a call while you are already on another call, you can start a conference call by touching Merge. 1. Place a call to the first phone number.

  • Page 30: Setting The Default Ringtone

    Using the Phone Setting the Default Ringtone 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Audio > Ringtone. 2. Touch a ringtone. 3. Touch Done. Forwarding Calls 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding. 2. Touch a call type. 3.

  • Page 31: Checking Your Phone Usage

    Checking Your Phone Usage You can check the amount of call minutes and data that you have used. TiP: To track your approximate monthly usage, reset the call time and the data usage at the beginning of each billing cycle. 1.

  • Page 32: Managing Your Contacts

    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. Calling a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2.
  • Page 33 Adding a Picture for a Contact 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact. > edit. 3. Touch 4. Touch the picture of the contact. 5. Select an option: Touch Take Picture to take • a picture using the device camera.

  • Page 34: Setting A Ringtone For A Contact

    Managing Your Contacts 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 35: Managing Your Sim Contacts

    Managing Your SIM Contacts Exporting Contacts to Your SIM Card 1. From the application tray, touch Contacts. > SIM Phone Book > 2. Touch Export Contacts to SIM. 3. Touch a method to export contacts: • Touch Export All Contacts. •...
  • Page 36 Managing Your Contacts 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 37: 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. If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.

  • Page 38: Working With Found Locations

    Searching for Locations Working with Found Locations After you find a location, the location appears on the map. An information balloon displays the name of the location. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Touch to view the other locations on the map. ➋...

  • Page 39: Changing The Search Area

    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. Find a location. 2.
  • Page 40 Searching for 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. Editing Saved Locations 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? >...

  • Page 41: Sharing 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 42: Finding Your Parking Spot

    Searching for Locations 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 43: Setting Your Home Location

    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...

  • Page 44: Finding Local Businesses

    Searching for Locations 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 45: Finding Forthcoming Events

    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 46: Finding Fuel Prices

    Searching for Locations 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? >...

  • Page 47: Entering Coordinates

    3. Enter all or part of the first name (optional) and touch Next. 4. Touch Search. 5. Enter the postal code, if necessary. Finding by Phone number This service may not be available for all phone numbers. 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? >...

  • Page 48: Finding Junctions

    Searching for Locations 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 and touch the correct street.

  • Page 49: Following Your Route

    Following Your Route Before you can navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites (page 29). About the Map From the Home screen, touch View Map to display a default 3-D view of your current location. You can change this view by changing the settings for the current usage mode.

  • Page 50: About Usage Modes

    Following Your Route ◦ 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 (2-D). • Touch to view the map in three-dimensions (3-D).

  • Page 51: Navigating In Driving Mode

    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. Using the Map to navigate in Driving Mode Your route is marked with a magenta...

  • Page 52: Viewing The Next Turn

    Following Your Route 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 53: Avoiding Road Features

    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 54: Manually Avoiding Traffic On Your Route

    Following Your Route 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 55: Navigating In Walking Mode

    Viewing the Traffic Map The traffic map displays colour-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads. 1. On the Map page, touch the traffic icon. 2. Touch Show Traffic Map. To return to the normal map, touch the traffic icon and then touch Show Normal Map.
  • Page 56 Following Your Route 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. Viewing the Itinerary Page While navigating a route in ➊...

  • Page 57: Taking A Detour

    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. From the Home screen, touch View Map >...

  • Page 58: Saving The Active Route

    Following Your 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.

  • Page 59: Deleting A Saved Route

    Deleting a Saved Route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3. Touch edit > >Delete Route > Starting navigation of a Saved Route 1. From the application tray, touch Routes. 2. Touch a route. 3. Touch Go! nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Following Your Route Viewing Your Trip Log...

  • Page 60: Sending And Receiving Messages

    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.

  • Page 61: About Multimedia 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 > Attach to add a multimedia attachment.

  • Page 62: Reading Messages

    Sending and Receiving 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.
  • Page 63 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 and touch Send. Forwarding a Message 1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging. 2. Touch a message. 3.

  • Page 64: Using Email

    Sending and Receiving Messages 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 65: Viewing An Email Message

    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. • Touch to open the attachment, if available.
  • Page 66 Sending and Receiving Messages 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. >...

  • Page 67: Changing Email Accounts

    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. Touch Done. nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Sending and Receiving Messages...

  • Page 68: Using Ciao

    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 69: Changing Your Display Name

    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. Changing Your Display name 1.

  • Page 70: Updating Your Status

    Using Ciao! By default, your location is only sent when you manually send it. 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! > My Details. > Change Location 2. Touch Updates > Automatic > Done. Updating Your Status 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! >...

  • Page 71: Starting A Route To A Friend's Location

    Starting a Route to a Friend’s Location 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch a friend. 3. Touch Go! Removing an Invitation 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch an invited friend. 3. Touch Uninvite. nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Removing a Friend 1.

  • Page 72: Viewing Ciao! Networks

    Using Ciao! Viewing Ciao! networks 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! > Privacy > 2. Touch Networks. Disabling Ciao! 1. From the application tray, touch Ciao! 2. Touch > Privacy > Ciao! > oK. All the Ciao! information stored on your device is removed.

  • Page 73: 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. • Touch to stop loading the Web page.

  • Page 74: Viewing Multiple Browser Windows

    Browsing the Web • Touch to use the following options: ◦ Touch Share to send the URL in a text message or an email. Touch Find on Page to find text ◦ in the current Web page. ◦ Touch Select Text to copy text from the current Web page to the system clipboard.

  • Page 75: Viewing Your History

    Removing a Web Site from Favourites 1. Open to the Web page to remove. 2. Touch Opening a Favourite Web Page 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > > 2. Touch a Web page to view in the browser. Viewing Your History 1.

  • Page 76: Deleting A Web Site From A List

    Browsing the Web Deleting a Web Site from a List 1. From the application tray, touch Browser > 2. Touch a category. 3. Touch . 4. Touch next to the Web site to remove from the list. 5. Touch again to delete. 6.
  • Page 77 Touch Cancel All to cancel • all in-progress downloads. This option does not remove downloads that have already completed. 5. When the progress bar is full, touch the file name to view the downloaded file. View Download History From the application tray, touch Browser >...

  • Page 78: Playing Music

    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. Playing a Song You must transfer music files to your device before playing songs or creating playlists.

  • Page 79: Changing The Music Player View

    Searching for a Song 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. Changing the Music Player View While playing a song, touch the following icons to change the music player view: •...

  • Page 80: Playing A Playlist

    Playing Music 9. To change the order of the playlist, touch and drag the song to a new position in the list. 10. Touch Save. Playing a Playlist 1. From the application tray, touch Music > Playlists. 2. Touch a playlist. 3.

  • Page 81: Saving A Song As A Ringtone

    Saving a Song as a Ringtone 1. From the music player playlist view, touch and hold the song. 2. Touch Use as phone ringtone. nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Streaming Online Music You can stream supported music files without saving them on the device. 1.

  • Page 82: Taking And Viewing Pictures And Videos

    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. Press the Camera key on the side of the device.

  • Page 83: Recording A Video

    3. Use the screen as a viewfinder, and point the camera lens at the subject to photograph. 4. Press and hold the Camera key, and hold the camera still. When you hear the camera click, the photo is saved. Recording a Video 1.

  • Page 84: About Picture And Video File Types

    Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos 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 85: Viewing A Video

    Viewing a Video 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a video. Videos are indicated by 3. Touch to play the video. 4. Touch the screen to view the playback controls. Viewing a Slideshow 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery.

  • Page 86: Editing Pictures And Videos

    Taking and Viewing Pictures and Videos Editing Pictures and Videos 1. From the Application tray, touch Gallery. 2. Touch a picture or a video. 3. Touch and select an option: Touch Set As to set the photo as • the wallpaper or a contact icon. •...
  • Page 87 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 and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider...

  • Page 88: Organising Your Life

    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 (pages Using the Calendar 1. From the application tray, touch Calendar. 2.

  • Page 89: Viewing An Appointment

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

  • Page 90: Viewing A Document

    Organising Your Life 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...

  • Page 91: Searching A Document

    > 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 2. Touch >...

  • Page 92: Using The Clock

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

  • Page 93: Managing Alarms

    Managing Alarms • Select or clear the tick box next to an alarm to enable or disable the alarm. • To delete an alarm, touch an alarm > Delete Alarm. and touch • When the alarm sounds, touch Snooze to hear the alarm again in 10 minutes or touch Dismiss.

  • Page 94: Using The Converter

    Organising Your Life Using the Converter Converting Units 1. From the application tray, touch Converter. 2. Touch the button next to Convert. 3. Touch the type of items to be converted and touch Done. 4. Touch a unit of measurement. 5.

  • Page 95: Checking Flight Status

    Updating the Currency Rates A data connection is required for this feature. 1. From the application tray, touch Converter. 2. Touch the button next to Convert. 3. Touch Currency > Done > Update. Setting Conversion Rates Manually 1. From the application tray, touch Converter.

  • Page 96: Finding Cinema Times

    Organising Your Life Touch Another City to search • for flights in airports near the city you select. A list of airports appears. Major airports are listed first, and all other airports are sorted by distance. 3. Touch an airport. TiP: Touch to view the airport on the map.
  • Page 97 Organising Your Life Starting a Route to a Cinema After you select a film and a cinema, you can create a route to the cinema. Touch Go! Setting an Appointment for a Film After you select a film and a cinema, you can set an appointment for the cinema time.

  • Page 98: Connecting With Other Devices

    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 computers.

  • Page 99: Synchronising Your Device With An Exchange Server

    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 100: Synchronising With A Google ™ Account

    Connecting with Other Devices 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.

  • Page 101: Using Bluetooth Technology

    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 Discoverable 1. From the application tray, touch Settings >...
  • Page 102 Connecting with Other Devices 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.

  • Page 103: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files You can transfer files, such as MP3s and JPEGs, to your device. 1. Insert the microSD card 2. Connect the mini-USB cable to the connector on the bottom of the device (not the cradle). 3. Connect the cable to your computer. The USB Connected page opens.

  • Page 104: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Connecting with Other Devices Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2. Select the Wi-Fi tick box. The device searches for Wi-Fi networks. 3. If necessary, touch 4. Touch a network. 5.
  • Page 105 2. Touch the network and touch Forget. Turning Off Wi-Fi 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi. 2. Clear the Wi-Fi tick box. nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual Connecting with Other Devices...

  • Page 106: Customising Your Device

    Customising Your Device Customising Your Device General Device Settings From the application tray, touch Settings > System > General. • Distance—units of measure for distance. • Temperature—units of measure for temperature. • Coordinates—units of measure for the coordinates' format. • Safe Mode—prevents you from entering data when your vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 107: Security Settings

    • 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 108: Changing The Text Language

    Customising Your Device 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 109: Date And Time Settings

    • 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 110: Data Connection Settings

    Customising Your Device 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.

  • Page 111: Audio Settings

    • 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 103). • Network operators—searches for local networks. Enabling and Adding Fixed Dialling numbers To change Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) settings, you must acquire the...

  • Page 112: Navigation Settings

    Customising Your Device navigation Settings You can use different navigation settings for Vehicle (Driving) and Pedestrian (Walking) usage modes. Vehicle and Pedestrian navigation Settings From the application tray, touch Settings > Navigation > Vehicle or Pedestrian. • Route Preference—sets the preference for calculating routes.

  • Page 113: Viewing Map Information

    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. From the application tray, touch Settings > Navigation > Voice. 2.

  • Page 114: Application Settings

    Customising Your Device 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 115: Messaging Settings

    • 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. • Delivery Reports—requests a delivery report for each SMS and MMS message you send.

  • Page 116: Browser Security Settings

    Customising Your Device • 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. •...

  • Page 117: Advanced Browser Settings

    • 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 Settings—changes settings for installed Gears applications. Quick Search Settings From the application tray, touch Settings >...

  • Page 118: Display Settings

    Customising Your Device 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 •...

  • Page 119: Viewing Software Information

    • 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. Taking a Screen Shot 1. From the application tray, touch Settings > Display > Screenshot. 2.

  • Page 120: Appendix

    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 121: Battery Information

    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 122: Mounting On Your Dashboard

    Appendix 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 123: Resetting The Device

    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 124: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 2.45 × 4.57 × 0.50 in. (62.30 × 116 × 12.75 mm) Weight: 5.29 oz. (150 g) Display: 3.5 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 (from -15°C to...
  • Page 125 Frequency band: 3G Bands I and IV; 2G (GSM) 850/900/1800/1900 Other connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; 802.11 b/g (Wi-Fi); mini-USB 2.0 Platform: Android mobile ™ technology platform Camera: 3.0 MP camera Computer interface: Plug-and-play USB mass storage Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable microSD card.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 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 127 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. cell signal? Avoid windows with reflective metal film. Move to a higher elevation. Move the device away from electronic equipment.

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Index Symbols 12-hour time format 2-D map view 3-D map view additional maps address, finding alarm, setting applications managing settings appointment adding routing to saving local event as 37, setting cinema time settings audio notifications record ringtone send audio settings volume avoiding...
  • Page 129 status viewing friends cinema times clock 84–85, setting compass calibrating computer connecting to synchronising with conference call contacts 24–28 adding assigning location calling deleting editing managing SIM 27–28 navigating to ringtone saving setting picture for 25, converting currency nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual units coordinates cradle 4,...
  • Page 130 Index Google search settings headset hearing aid Help file holding a phone call home location Home screen Internet connection icon JPEG keyboard 11, language keyboard 101–111 text 100–111 lithium-ion battery local events local search location information changing update method location messages locking the device settings making a phone call...
  • Page 131 phone 16–23 phone 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 45, odometer 45, trip computer 45, restoring settings restrict dialling reverse lookup ringer mode nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual ringtone...
  • Page 132 Index safe mode safety cameras 105–111 saved locations save location to Favourites save your current location screen brightness Colour mode Home lock orient rotate use the touchscreen screen shot scroll searching for locations address by category change the search area favourites item on the map navigate to a...
  • Page 133 telephone directory 38–39 teletypewriter text completion 11, text message 52–59 theft, ways to avoid time, setting traffic 45–51 avoid 46–51 icon train transfer files trip computer 45, trip log 41–51, clearing turn off phone underground units of measure updating maps software nüvifone A50 Owner’s Manual USB cable...
  • Page 136 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your device, go to www.garminasus.com. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. For Model 0100084610 March 2010 Part Number 190-01213-27 Rev. A Printed in China...

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