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P527

User Manual

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Page 1: ...P527 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...TABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS...

Page 3: ...nts description 14 Getting your device ready 16 Installing the SIM card and battery 16 Charging the battery 18 Starting up 19 Powering your device 19 Using the stylus 19 Calibrating P527 20 Locking the keys and buttons 20 The Today screen 21 Status indicators 22 Screen orientation 25 Start menu 26 ASUS Launcher 27 Using the ASUS Launcher 27 ...

Page 4: ...rawing on the screen 35 Recording voice 36 Using ActiveSync 38 Synchronizing via mini USB 40 Synchronizing with Exchange Server 41 Setting the synchronization schedule 43 Searching information 44 Getting Help 45 Chapter 3 Phone features Using phone 48 Phone pad 48 Adjusting the volume 48 Making a call 49 Using the alphanumeric keypad 49 Making calls from Contacts 51 Making calls from Call History ...

Page 5: ...features Using the Wireless Manager 62 Using Bluetooth 63 Overview 63 Activating Bluetooth in your device 63 Turning on WiFi 67 Configuring wireless networks 68 Adding a wireless network 69 Setting a GPRS connection 71 Connecting GPRS 74 Disconnecting GPRS 75 Using the GPRS Tool 76 Chapter 5 GPS features GPS Catcher 78 Updating GPS data 78 Setting GPS Catcher 79 ...

Page 6: ...rier 95 External GPS 98 Setting external GPS device 98 Chapter 6 Multimedia features Using the camera 101 Launching the camera 101 Camera mode screen 103 Taking photos 110 Video mode screen 111 Recording videos 116 Viewing pictures and videos 117 Viewing pictures and videos 117 Chapter 7 Business features Remote Presenter 119 Using the Remote Presenter 119 ...

Page 7: ...n news 133 Creating a new category 133 Adding a new channel 134 NewStation Menus 137 FM Radio 138 Listening to FM radio 138 Adding a new channel 138 Managing My Channel list 139 Configuring FM Settings 140 Windows Live 141 Signing up 141 Setting ring tone 146 Adding ring tone to selection 146 Changing the ring tone 147 Wakeup setting 148 Mode switcher 149 ...

Page 8: ...ponents status ASUS status icon 154 USB setting 155 LCD Brightness 156 Battery 156 Memory 157 Storage card memory 157 Programs Running in memory 158 Settings 158 Appendix Notices 160 RF Exposure information SAR 164 Safety information 166 Contact information 174 ...

Page 9: ...RF star III chipset GPRS Class B Multislot class 10 Camera 2 0 mega pixel Auto Focus camera Connectivity Bluetooth V2 0 EDR USB USB Client 1 1 WLAN IEEE 802 11b g Battery capacity 1300 mAh Lithium Ion Expansion slot MicroSD card slot Audio 2 5 mm audio port Built in microphone and stereo output speaker Weight 129g with battery Dimension 113mm L x 58mm W x 15 4 mm T Talk time 4 hrs vary with differ...

Page 10: ...dshield suction pedestal P Navigation CD manual Optional depends on the area NOTE The Protection case is only for protective usage and not a body worn accessory If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer CAUTION To reduce risk of fire use only correct battery type Refer to Installing the SIM card and battery section for details Do not attempt to disassemble or service th...

Page 11: ...11 Getting started Chapter Getting to know your P527 Getting your device ready Starting up The Today screen 1 ...

Page 12: ...tion Key OK button Right Soft Key End Key Location courier key Clear key Travelog button Alphanumeric keypad Bluetooth Button FM keypad Message button Mode switcher button Voice Commander Record button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Layout Top features Left side features Front features 4 6 10 1 2 3 5 8 9 11 13 16 14 15 7 12 17 18 21 19 20 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 13: ... Rear features Components Camera lens Stereo speaker Battery compartment Hold button Reset button Camera button MicroSD slot Stylus Headphone slot Mini USB connector 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 MicroSD Reset 30 28 23 25 26 27 29 24 23 31 32 ...

Page 14: ...ng red Event notification Flashing blue Bluetooth WiFi or GPS is ON 5 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming outgoing calls 6 LCD touch screen This 2 6 inch 65 536 color 240 x 320 resolution touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write draw or make selections using the stylus 7 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call 8 Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above ...

Page 15: ...lens 2 mega pixel fixed lens for taking pictures 24 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls 25 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device 26 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen 27 Reset button Using the stylus press reset button to soft reset your device 28 Camera button Press and hold over three sec...

Page 16: ...capacity until they have been charged and discharged at least four 4 times We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours Sometimes charging may stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately fifteen 15 minutes and then put it back on charge Getting your device ready 1 Remo...

Page 17: ...d contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper right corner of the slot as shown 4 Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device 5 Replace battery compartment cover ...

Page 18: ...dapter plug to the mini USB connector at the bottom of the device 2 Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip NOTE The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging If your battery gets totally discharged you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on ...

Page 19: ...power button Power button Starting up 2 Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone Using the stylus The stylus is a pen like device found behind the bottom right corner of your P527 Use the stylus to write draw select or drag an item on the screen Single tap an item to select it Tap and hold an item to see a menu Stylus ...

Page 20: ...s You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or launching any application To lock the keys and buttons 1 Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device 2 Slide the hold button downward to lock 3 To unlock slide the hold button upward Hold button 1 Tap Start Settings System tab then tap Screen icon 2 On the General tab tap Align Screen then foll...

Page 21: ...ap to set Call Filter Tap to display device storage USB setting LCD brightness battery memory and MicroSD status Tap to launch Contacts list Tap to change screen orientation Displays the Bluetooth WiFi connection status The Today screen The Today screen displays information useful to you You can configure the Today screen to have all the important information you need To access the Today screen ta...

Page 22: ...ion General Packet Radio Services GPRS available Connecting via GPRS Connected via GPRS Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active ActiveSync synchronization in progress Synchronization error Call forwarded Call in progress Call on hold Missed call New Short Messaging Service SMS message ...

Page 23: ...ew Multimedia Messaging Service MMS message No cellular phone service No signal Searching for cellular phone service Indicates signal strength Sound OFF Sound ON Battery low Battery extremely low Battery partially charged Battery charging ...

Page 24: ...g service This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature Vibrate or Meeting mode on Bluetooth headset connected Bluetooth head connected with sound Appears when you set the alarm No SIM installed Notice indicator Tap to view notice ...

Page 25: ...ter view or better operation of certain applications on your device Set to Landscape when viewing pictures video or viewing longer text files To change the screen orientation tap Start Settings System tab Screen then select the orientation you want You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon Portrait mode Landscape mode ...

Page 26: ... Tap Start to display the start menu items You can also customize the items that appear in the Start menu To do this 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Menus 2 Select the check boxes of the items you want to appear in the Start menu You can select up to seven 7 items Portrait mode Landscape mode ...

Page 27: ... menu Tap to launch Internet Explorer Messenger and Windows Live Tap to display your call history list You can also make a call send a message delete call history and check or reset call timer from this section Tap to access submenus and modify the Audio Personal System and Connection settings You can also display your device information or restore the default settings of your device from this opt...

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Page 29: ...29 Entering data Chapter Using the Input Panel Writing and drawing on the screen Recording voice Using ActiveSync Synchronizing with Exchange Server Searching information Getting Help 2 ...

Page 30: ...e a single stroke to write letters numbers symbols or punctuations which are converted into typed text To use the Block Recognizer 1 In an application tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Block Recognizer 2 Write letters numbers symbols or punctuations in the designated writing area Input panel Write letters on the abc left area of the box Write numbers on the 123 right area of the box Tap the speci...

Page 31: ...nput is possible To input text using the on screen keyboard 1 In an application tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Keyboard 2 Input text by tapping keys on the on screen keyboard Input panel To enlarge the on screen keyboard 1 Tap the Input Panel arrow then tap Option 2 Select Keyboard from the Input Method list 3 Tap Large Keys ...

Page 32: ...ap Letter Recognizer 2 Write letters numbers symbols or punctuations in the designated writing area Write capital letters on the ABC left area of the box Write lower case letters on the abc middle area of the box Write numbers on the 123 right area of the box Tap the special symbols button to input symbols punctuations and other special characters Tap Help button for help on how to write character...

Page 33: ...p the Input Panel arrow then tap XT9 XT9 input shortcuts To key in a word or number tap the keys on the keypad To insert a word or number from the word list a Use jog dial to move highlighted bar on word list b Press jog dial to add selected word or number c Press to delete previous character or highlighted text Word list Tap to select a language XT9 Settings To set XT9 according to your preferenc...

Page 34: ...Input Panel arrow then tap Transcriber To write using Transcriber using Notes 1 Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear 2 Use the stylus to write on the screen The handwriting will be converted to text after you lift the stylus from the screen To edit text 1 Draw a line across the text you want to edit After you lift the stylus from the screen the line will disappear an...

Page 35: ...ect any of the following Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note Typing if you want to create a typed note 4 Set the other options according to your preference 5 Tap when finished To write a note 1 Tap Start Programs Notes 2 From the Notes list tap New If you set the Default mode to Typing a blank page appears for typed text If you set the Default mode to Writing a page wit...

Page 36: ...mmander button to begin recording Or you can do the following 1 Tap Start Programs Notes 2 From the Notes list tap New 3 If you do not see the recording toolbar tap Menu View Recording Toolbar 4 Tap the record icon to begin recording 5 Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound 6 Tap the stop icon when finished recording A recording icon appears on the note 7 Tap Press and hold to launc...

Page 37: ...st tap to open a saved note 3 If you do not see the recording toolbar tap Menu View Recording Toolbar 4 Tap the record icon to begin recording 5 Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound 6 Tap the stop icon when finished recording A recording icon appears on the note 7 Tap ...

Page 38: ...ge Server and updates all data with recent changes You can select and synchronize data in the following locations using ActiveSync Contacts Calendar Email Tasks Notes Favorites Files Media You can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing ActiveSync is already installed in your device but before you can synchronize data with your computer you must first install Acti...

Page 39: ...zard 4 From the Sync Setup Wizard you can Configure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange Server Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device 5 Select the information type that you want to synchronize 6 After you finish the wizard ActiveSync automatically synchr...

Page 40: ...e to your computer To synchronize your device via mini USB 1 After installing ActiveSync to your computer connect the mini USB plug to the mini USB connector at the bottom of the device 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer Upon connection ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device ...

Page 41: ...onizing with Exchange Server 1 From the ActiveSync menu tap Menu Add Server Source 2 In the Server Address field input the name of the server running Exchange Server then tap Next If necessary tap the check box This server requires an encrypted SSL connection ...

Page 42: ...ta items that you want to synchronize with Exchange Server To change the available synchronization settings select a data item then tap Settings Tap Finish when done 3 Input your name password and domain then tap Next 5 Start the sync process ...

Page 43: ... Menu Schedule 2 Refer to the table for input details Volume Recommended setup High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list Low Select As items arrive option or a longer interval in the Off peak times list While roaming Check Use above settings while roaming Sending messages Check Send Receive when I click Send ...

Page 44: ...le Word Mobile Outlook Mobile Help Messaging Notes all data and Tasks You can also filter your search to files larger than 64 KB To search for a file or an item 1 Tap Start Programs Search 2 In Search for field input the file name word or other information you want to search 3 In Type field select the data type to help you filter your search 4 Tap Search Found items are listed in Results 5 In the ...

Page 45: ...Help You can easily find Help for using any program on the device To get help for a program From the Today screen or program tap Start Help A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program ...

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Page 47: ...47 Phone features Chapter Using the phone Making a call Receiving a call ASUS CallFilter 3 ...

Page 48: ...ce Phone pad The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts Call History Speed Dial and Phone settings To launch the Phone pad do any of the following Tap Start Phone Press Adjusting the volume To adjust the phone or device volume 1 Tap from the status bar 2 From the volume menu you can Move the slider to adjust device or phone volume Tap On Vibrate or Off to change the system and...

Page 49: ...lphanumeric keypad 1 Ensure the device is not on hold 2 Input the number of the party you want to call then press Call key If you pressed the wrong number press Clear key to erase number to the left 3 Talk to the called party when connected 4 When finished press End key to end the call Making a call Press to end call Press to call dialled number Press to clear input to the left Alphanumeric keypad...

Page 50: ...r utilizes the predefined alphabets or letters assigned to keys 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 Example has letters a b and c has d e f and so on Following the sequence of keys pressed Smart Dialer displays items from your Contacts or previous calls containing the alphabets of the pressed key As shown in the example keys 3 4 and 2 were pressed so all items beginning with the letter d e or f items whose second...

Page 51: ...d hold the contact and from the shortcut menu tap Call Work Call Home or Call Mobile Tap Enter a name then enter the name or number you want to call from Contacts Press the Call key to dial the highlighted item Making calls from Call History To make a call from the call history 1 Tap Start Phone 2 On the Phone pad tap the Call History button 3 Scroll to the desired contact or phone number then tap...

Page 52: ...e contact s number To create a Speed Dial entry 1 Make sure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list 2 Tap Start Phone 3 Tap the Speed Dial button on the Phone pad 4 Tap Menu New 5 Tap a contact from the list then tap Select 6 In the Location box select an available key then tap OK To delete a Speed Dial entry In the Speed Dial list tap and hold an entry then tap Delete ...

Page 53: ...our device asks you to Say command 3 Audibly say Call then the name to call from your Contact list 4 Say Yes or No after the confirmation question If you said Yes the application proceeds and dials the number otherwise it returns to the Voice Commander menu 5 Say Goodbye or tap to exit Voice Commander Press to launch Voice Commander ...

Page 54: ...s Call key To reject an incoming call tap Ignore or press End key TIP Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode Receiving a call To terminate a call Tap End or press End key to terminate an incoming or outgoing call The following pop up screen appears during an incoming call Tap Answer to receive call or Tap Ignore to dismiss call Call key End key ...

Page 55: ... your incoming calls Using this utility you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list Call logs Message number or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject Launching ASUS CallFilter Tap from the Today screen to launch the ASUS CallFilter Tap to launch CallFilter ...

Page 56: ...e 1 After tapping from the Today screen the utility installs the necessary cabinet cab files to your device Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 2 When prompted select storage location then tap Install 3 When finished tap Ok to restart your device IMPORTANT The installation may take a few seconds to complete DO NOT turn off your device during the installation process ...

Page 57: ...or Reject list From the shortcut menu do any of the following CallFilter shortcut menu Tap Accept List to activate Accept list and receive only incoming calls whose numbers are in the Accept list Tap Reject List to activate Reject list and reject all incoming calls whose numbers are in the Reject list Tap Edit to open the CallFilter utility screen Tap Close to deactivate CallFilter ...

Page 58: ...allFilter shortcut menu select Edit 2 Select Accept List from Edit List box 3 Select source of data You can get data from your Contacts Call logs Message number and you can select any anonymous or key in a new number 4 From the list e g Contacts select an item then tap Add You can also tap to add a new Accept list item 5 Click to exit To remove items from the Accept list select a contact from the ...

Page 59: ...ortcut menu select Edit 2 Select Reject List from Edit List box 3 Select source of data You can get data from your Contacts Call logs Message number and you can select any anonymous or key in a new number 4 From the list e g Contacts select an item then tap Add You can also tap to add a new Reject list item 5 Click to exit To remove items from the Reject list select a contact from the Reject list ...

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Page 61: ...61 Wireless features Chapter Using the Wireless Manager Using Bluetooth Using Wi Fi Setting a GPRS connection 4 ...

Page 62: ... Wireless Manager screen do any of the following Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off Tap to turn off all wireless connections Tap Menu to change settings for one of the displayed wireless connection types Tap to turn Wi Fi connection on or off Tap to turn Phone connection on or off Tap to turn Bluetooth connection on or off Tap to exit Wireless Manager Tap to...

Page 63: ...nother device or computer using Bluetooth you can use the services available on that device Activating Bluetooth in your device Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device You can access the Wireless Manager by performing any of the following 1 Launch the Wireless Manager To do this you can either Tap Start Settings Connections tab Wireless Manager Tap the Wireless Manag...

Page 64: ...ant to add and the device is set as Discoverable 2 Tap Start Settings Connections then tap Bluetooth icon 3 Tap Add new device to search for available Bluetooth devices The search may take a while 4 Select the device you want to connect with then tap Next or press the Right Soft key ...

Page 65: ...splay name for this connection 5 Enter the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next or press the Right Soft key You can find the passcode in the documentation that came with the other device ...

Page 66: ...66 7 Repeat steps 3 6 to connect more devices ...

Page 67: ...t today s multimedia applications and products demand Turning on Wi Fi Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Wi Fi in your device You can access the Wireless Manager by performing any of the following 1 Launch the Wireless Manager To do this you can either Tap Start Settings Connections tab Wireless Manager Tap the Wireless Manager icon from the Today screen 2 From the Wireless Manager scr...

Page 68: ...to connect your device to Tap Start Settings Connections tab Wi Fi 2 From the Configure Wireless Networks screen tap an available wireless network then make the necessary changes If the wireless network you want is not on the list tap Add New 3 Tap the Network Adapters tab and select an adapter Tap an adapter to set it if necessary 4 Tap when done Configuring wireless networks ...

Page 69: ... your network administrator To add a wireless network you need to launch the Wi Fi settings page 1 To launch the Wi Fi settings page you can either Tap Settings after selecting a wireless network to connect your device to Tap Start Settings Connections tab Wi Fi 2 Tap Wireless Add New 3 Enter a name for the network and select an item from the Connects to drop down menu then tap Next ...

Page 70: ...ntication data encryption and network key Ask your network administrator for these information then tap Next 5 If you need to change the EAP type check the adapter box then change the EAP type 6 Tap Finish when done ...

Page 71: ...em for Mobile Communications GSM It supports a wide range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data such as email and web browsing To set a GPRS connection in your device Setting a GPRS connection 1 From the Today screen tap on the status bar 2 Tap Settings on the message prompt 3 From the Settings screen select the Connections tab then tap Connections icon Pop up callou...

Page 72: ...72 4 From the Connections screen tap Add a new modem connection 5 Input a unique name for the connection then select Cellular Line GPRS from the modem list ...

Page 73: ...6 Input the Access point name 7 Input your user name password and domain then tap Finish Contact your network administrator for assistance NOTE The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time ...

Page 74: ...age existing connections 3 Tap and hold on an existing connection then from the pop up menu tap Connect Tap Delete if you want to delete selected connection setting 4 When connected tap to exit NOTE When WLAN is used simultaneously with the GPRS the latter will get signal priority We recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the same time ...

Page 75: ...device will automatically connect your default GPRS connection A pop up callout appears to display the connection status 2 When connected you can start browsing the Internet If you are using Internet Explorer the default site will be displayed Pop up callout NOTE If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange Server automatically synchronization will occur after you connect again GPRS will automa...

Page 76: ...RS Tool 1 Tap Start Settings Connections tab then tap the Network Setting icon You can also tap on the status bar then tap Settings from the pop up callout 2 From the Network Setting screen select your GPRS provider from the list NOTE Operators vary in different regions The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used at the same time ...

Page 77: ...77 GPS features Chapter GPS Catcher Travelog Location Courier External GPS 5 ...

Page 78: ...tus of satellite current date and time for determining the satellite position Updating GPS data To update GPS data GPS Catcher 1 Tap Start Programs GPS Catcher 2 Connect your device to PC with the USB cable then tap Update to start updating NOTE To make a successful update make sure ActiveSync 4 5 is installed in your PC and your PC is connected to the Internet ...

Page 79: ...Catcher screen tap Menu Setting NOTE The expiration of GPS data is three days You need to update it when it is expired You can also set GPS Catcher to update automatically refer to the following section Setting GPS Catcher 2 Check the options at your preference Tap when finished ...

Page 80: ... button 5 Current time 6 Status bar 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Tap Turn On GPS to start searching for GPS signal Pause button Travelog allows you to record your travel track and export the data to Google Earth placemark files kmz Turning GPS on To turn GPS on 1 Tap Start Programs Travelog Menu ...

Page 81: ... you want to record the check point check the Record Check Point box and set an interval Refer to GPS setting in Travelog Setting section for details about setting GPS and power saving 2 Tap Start to begin recording your travel track When GPS signal is received tap the Record button to start recording the track Tap Pause Resume to pause or resume recording ...

Page 82: ...bar shows current GPS position in Longitude Latitude format tap the bar to display the GPS Status screen When the Status bar shows trip distance and the time elapsed tap the bar to display the Speed screen When the Status bar shows speed elevation and direction tap the bar to display the Compass When the Status bar shows the number of Point of Interest POI and check point tap the bar to display th...

Page 83: ... to create a new POI Refer to the following section Creating a New POI for details My Favorite Managing all the trip and POI data This function is disabled while recording a trip Pause Tap to suspend recording a trip GPS is still on in this mode Stop Tap to stop recording a trip and turn GPS off ...

Page 84: ...the Track screen tap Menu My Favorite To export a route 2 From the route list select a route and tap Export button 3 Edit the route name and select the destination folder and storage place then tap Next You can also set export settings Refer to the Export Setting item in the Travelog Setting section for details ...

Page 85: ... Cancel to stop exporting 5 When finished tap on the pop up notification The display modes of routes on Google Earth vary from the output mode and enhanced presentation mode you set in Export Setting See the examples on the next page ...

Page 86: ...86 Normal Mode Speed Mode with 2 D Presentation Speed Mode with 3 D Presentation ...

Page 87: ...the Track screen tap Menu New POI 2 In the Info tab you can edit the name of the POI change the icon and add up to three pictures for the POI 3 In the Content tab you can add description to the POI You can also change the text font and color in the Advanced Edit 4 Tap when finished NOTE The New POI function is disabled when GPS is off ...

Page 88: ...t GPS mode and power saving mode while using GPS To set GPS and power saving 2 Current GPS setting is showed You can tap GPS Hardware Setting to change the settings 3 Tap Power Saving Setting Check the options and set values at your preference 4 Tap when finished 1 From Track screen tap Menu Setting GPS Setting ...

Page 89: ...etting System Setting 2 Set the unit display style backlight mode and speed limit System Setting System Setting allows you to set the unit display style backlight and speed limit warning To set up the system setting 3 Tap when finished ...

Page 90: ...t each point Tap Change to change an icon Export Setting Export Setting includes Point Setting and Mode Setting Point Setting Point Setting allows you to change name and icon of start end point check point milestone point and POI point You can also set marking information label for the points To do Point Setting 3 Tap when finished ...

Page 91: ...uch as digit range line color and size You can also set the size and display effect of exported data To do Mode Setting 1 From Track screen tap Menu Setting Export Setting Mode Setting 2 Tap the name of mode to launch detailed mode setting 3 Choose color and size for line 4 Tap when finished ...

Page 92: ...u to assign hotkeys and apply functions conveniently while running Travelog To assign hotkeys 1 From the Track screen tap Menu Setting Hotkey Setting 2 Tap when the tips pop up If you do not want it show next time check the Don t show tips box ...

Page 93: ...ns that you want to assign to the keys Tap when finished You can also tap Reset button to restore the settings to default Keys Description Left key Push the navigation key leftward Right key Push the navigation key rightward Up key Push the navigation key upward Down key Push the navigation key downward Center key Press the navigation key down ...

Page 94: ... reset settings and recovery database 1 From the Setting dialog tap Reset All button 2 Tap Repair button to fix and recover the database Tap Reset All button to reset all settings to default then tap Yes from the pop up window to confirm Check the Erase the database box if you want to clear all the database To view Travelog version and copyright From the Track screen tap Menu Setting About ...

Page 95: ...at the same time You can also set a timer to send SMS messages periodically Using Location Courier To use Location Courier 1 Tap Start Programs Location Courier 2 Tap Menu Setting to edit message content and set Location Courier properties NOTE The GPS automatically turns on when you launch Location Courier application ...

Page 96: ...hen tap Add to add it to the Contacts list 4 Tap Contents tab then enter message 5 Tap Options tab then check your desired properties 6 Tap SMS Sending Rule tab then select time interval and check your desired properties Tap to finish setting ...

Page 97: ...urier application from Menu Receivers list Message content Stop button GPS status Location Courier status Tap to display menu A message prompts to notify you when your SMS message has been sent successfully While running Location Courier you can view GPS status from the task bar of Today screen You can tap the status icon to open Location Courier screen Active Red Waiting Lime DeActive Gray ...

Page 98: ... your external GPS device Setting external GPS device To set an external GPS device External GPS 1 Tap Start Settings System tab External GPS 2 From the Programs tab select a program port NOTE The other GPS application in P527 will use the same COM Port as you set here Ensure that this port is also available in the other GPS applications ...

Page 99: ... external GPS device to use Refer to the user guide of your external GPS device for details 4 From the Access tab check the Manage GPS automatically recommended check box NOTE If you clear this check box some GPS related application in P527 may not be able to obtain GPS data ...

Page 100: ...100 Multimedia features Chapter Using the camera Viewing pictures and videos 6 ...

Page 101: ... icon or Press and hold the Camera button on the right side of your device Using the camera Camera button To exit the Camera Tap the exit icon on the camera screen NOTE By default the preview screen is set to landscape After launching the camera your device is set to camera mode by default In camera mode the camera button function as shutter button Camera shutter button MicroSD Reset ...

Page 102: ...cture quality apply effects and modify other advanced settings Video mode Video mode enables you to record audio video clips Like in camera mode it also allows you to select the magnification set the video size apply some effects select target storage and modify advanced video settings Supported formats Using the camera mode or video mode the images or video clip captured are stored in the followi...

Page 103: ...e icon Picture quality icon Default storage icon Scene mode icon Timer icon Burst mode icon Effects icon Picture Size Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to close camera Tap to launch camera menu Number of available shots Capture modes Camera mode Video mode Tap to preview Pictures and Videos ...

Page 104: ...the count down begins and picture is taken after the time set Burst mode icon indicates the number of frames in burst mode Effects icon indicates the effects used Picture Size shows the resolution used When set to 1600x1200 resolution the zoom in zoom out function is disabled Exit icon tap to exit camera Zoom In tap to zoom in view of subject on screen Zoom Out tap to zoom out view of subject on s...

Page 105: ... The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings To launch options menu 1 Tap Menu from the camera screen 2 From the shortcut menu tap an icon to display contents Camera options shortcut menu ...

Page 106: ...ou to set capture mode into Camera or Video mode Scene The Scene option allows you to select presets appropriate for a night scene or sports event Select Auto to use best setting for any scene Picture Size Allows you to set the frame size of picture ...

Page 107: ...ty presets Normal Fine and Super Fine The picture quality is set to Super Fine by default Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed Self Timer Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10 seconds after you have pressed the camera shutter button ...

Page 108: ...rame Allows you to set a frame NOTE Ensure that you have set the screen resolution to 320 x 240 before setting frame Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject Select from the following configuration options Black White Negative Solarize and Sepia Set to Normal for no effect ...

Page 109: ...ge for captured pictures NOTE Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default storage to Storage Card Advanced This option allows you to set the following Filename prefix format Filename prefix File number Date and time stamp Shutter sound Burst interval ...

Page 110: ...amera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen To take a photo 1 Aim device to your subject then press camera shutter button 2 When the icon appears make sure the device is stable and not shaking 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to take more photos NOTE The image is automatically saved to the default storage location and can be viewed using the Pictures and Videos application ...

Page 111: ...e mode icon Remaining video recording time Default storage icon Effects icon Video Size Tap to zoom out Tap to zoom in Tap to launch Pictures and Videos Capture mode icons Camera mode Tap to launch video menu Recording indicator Green Ready Red Recording Tap to close camera Video mode ...

Page 112: ...deo size shows the video size used Exit icon tap to exit video Zoom In tap to zoom in view of subject on screen Zoom Out tap to zoom out view of subject on screen Thumbnails tap to launch Pictures and Video application and play your video Menu tap to launch video menu options Remaining video recording time information shows the remaining video recording time based on the current settings ...

Page 113: ...he video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings To launch video options menu 1 Tap Menu from the video screen 2 From the shortcut menu tap an icon to display contents Video options shortcut menu ...

Page 114: ...nge Mode The Change Mode option allows you to set your device into Camera or Video capture mode Zoom Allows you to change the maximum magnification allowed Video Size Allows you to set the frame size of video ...

Page 115: ...e Card Effect The Effect option allows you to apply some effects to the subject Select from the following configuration options Black White Negative Solarize and Sepia Set to Normal for no effect Advanced This option allows you to set the following Video file type Filename prefix format Filename prefix File number Enable or disable audio when recording ...

Page 116: ...ress the camera shutter button again to stop recording Tap Menu Change Mode Video Mode then tap Exit You can also set the video mode by tapping the video mode icon on the screen NOTE The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device Use Apple QuickTime player if you wish to play video clips in your computer Y...

Page 117: ...p the picture or video clip you want to see To view pictures or launch video clips stored in MicroSD card tap the folder list labeled My Pictures and tap MicroSD Card To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device tap My Pictures then tap picture thumbnail To playback video clips in My Videos folder on your device tap My Videos then tap video thumbnail Viewing pictures and videos ...

Page 118: ...118 Business features Chapter Remote Presenter Backup Meeting Time Planer 7 ...

Page 119: ...om the ASUS Launcher menu tap Application then tap Remote Presenter 2 Do the following before searching for Bluetooth devices Activate Bluetooth in your computer Launch the Remote Presenter program in your computer To do this from your computer desktop click Start All Programs ASUS Remote Presenter When ready tap Next on your device IMPORTANT Before you start make sure to install the Remote Presen...

Page 120: ... Presenter menu on your computer screen PowerPoint ppt file path Bluetooth COM port Click to change path Click to start or stop Click to exit 4 Check your computer screen when your P527 prompts the following message 5 The following message appears on your computer screen Click the message prompt to allow your P527 to access the ActiveSync service of your computer ...

Page 121: ...cation passkey is only required if a paired relationship is not yet established between devices 8 When prompted input the same authentication passkey on your P527 7 From your computer key in an authentication passkey then click OK The authentication passkey is used to secure your connection ...

Page 122: ...ervices for your device then click Finish 10 Tap Connect to connect to your computer 11 From the Remote Presenter menu on your computer click to establish a connection When prompted with the Bluetooth Service Authorization message click OK ...

Page 123: ...123 12 The following screen appears on your device when a successful connection was established Repeat from step 1 if the connection failed 13 Tap the name of PowerPoint ppt file to show then tap Select ...

Page 124: ...124 Upon selection Microsoft PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the selected file open ...

Page 125: ...evice The following describes the control menu on your device Tap to select slide Slide number Indicates Bluetooth signal Previous slide Tap to display notes Tap to exit Timer Tap to toggle between Normal and Slide Show view Next slide Tap to display menu options Tap to return to control panel ...

Page 126: ...lows you to backup or restore your files and data to your device or storage card Backing up files To backup files 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs Backup Backup 2 Select the items you want to backup then tap Next ...

Page 127: ...hen tap Next 4 Enter four digits as your password to encrypt the backup file then tap Next 5 Tap Start to begin backup Tap Back to return to the previous screen 6 Tap Reset to reset the device NOTE The system will turn off all processing applications when backing up files ...

Page 128: ...iles 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs Backup Restore 2 Select a file you want to restore then tap Next 4 Select the items you want to restore then tap Next 3 Input four digit password to decrypt the backup file then tap Next ...

Page 129: ...129 5 Tap Start to begin restore or tap Back to return to the last screen 6 Tap Reset to reset the device NOTE The system will turn off all processing applications when restoring files ...

Page 130: ...130 Backup Setting To set Backup 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs Backup then tap Option 2 Check the box if you want to reset the device after backup then Tap to finish ...

Page 131: ... time table of the chosen cities appear allowing you to identify the best time for the meeting Dark blue is late night early morning light blue is off peak hour and white is peak daytime hour You can also change the interval of time shown by tapping Interval on the lower right corner of the screen 3 Select the time for your meeting and tap New Date 4 Fill in the meeting information and tap OK to a...

Page 132: ...132 Special features Chapter NewStation FM Radio Windows Live Setting ring tone Wake up setting Mode switcher System information Restoring factory default settings 8 ...

Page 133: ... category folder 1 Tap Start Programs NewStation 2 Tap Menu New Category then edit the category name NOTE Ensure your device is connected to Internet when using NewStation Reading NewStation news To read NewStation news 1 Tap Start Programs NewStation 2 Tap a category folder to open 3 Tap a channel name to open 4 Browse your favorite subjects ...

Page 134: ...r an existing file Input from URL Select Input from URL and enter the URL address then tap Next Adding a new channel Before using this function you need to add your favorite channels first To add a channel 1 Tap Start Programs NewStation then tap a category folder to open ...

Page 135: ...135 Select a category where you want to add the channel then tap Finish Import from a file Select the radio button of Import from a file then tap Next Select a folder and choose a file from the list ...

Page 136: ...136 Choose channels from the list then tap Next Select a category where you want to add the channel then tap Finish ...

Page 137: ...ion as desired Channel Menu To use the channel menu 1 Tap Start Programs NewStation 2 Tap a category folder then select a channel and tap Menu 3 Tap an option as desired Subject Menu To use the subject menu 1 Tap Start Programs NewStation 2 Tap a category folder then tap a channel to open Select a subject and tap Menu 3 Tap an option as desired ...

Page 138: ... Start Programs FM Radio 2 Tap Menu Turn On Off to open FM radio 3 Tap a channel number to open Adding a new channel Before using this function you need to add your favorite channels first 1 Tap Start Programs FM Radio 2 Tap Menu Turn On Off to open FM radio Tap Auto Search to add a channel automatically Tap Manual Input to add a channel manually ...

Page 139: ...ist 1 From the FM Radio menu select My Channel 2 From the list tap Add to begin channel search 3 When the searching is finished tap Add to add the Search channel list 4 Click to exit You can also tap Add to my channels to add the current channel to My Channel list To remove items from the My Channel list select an item from the My Channel list then tap Delete ...

Page 140: ...hen tap Edit 2 Tap Replace or Rename 3 Click to exit Configuring FM Settings To configure your FM Setting 1 Tap Start Programs FM Radio 2 Tap Menu Setting to open FM setting page 3 Select Loudspeaker or Earphone in Audio Device field 4 Select seek theshold value from 3 to 11 5 Tap Done or OK to exit ...

Page 141: ...g up Before you can start using Windows Live on your device you must have a Windows Live ID Microsoft Passport or Microsoft Exchange email account If you previously have a Hotmail or MSN Messenger account that is already your Passport account You can use these to sign in to Windows Live If you don t have an account go to the following websites and setup a free account www live com www passport com...

Page 142: ...dows Live 2 Tap Sign in to Windows Live If you are not connected to the internet your device automatically connects you to the Internet via GPRS 3 Read the Windows Live Terms of Use then tap Accept If you do not agree tap Reject The system returns to the Today screen if you tapped Reject IMPORTANT Ensure that you have configured the GPRS connection on your device ...

Page 143: ...143 4 Input your email address and password then tap Next 5 Tap the check boxes to show or hide Windows Live items on the Today screen Tap Next when done ...

Page 144: ...tems that you want to synchronize on your device then tap Next The synchronization status is displayed as shown on the following screen while Windows Live is synchronizing the items on your device This will take a moment ...

Page 145: ...or Mail Messenger or Sync services Tap Menu to access Windows Live and account options If you enabled Windows Live to be displayed on the Today screen your Windows Live username and account status are displayed as shown Tap the arrow heads to access the Windows Live Mail Messenger or Sync menus ...

Page 146: ...ompatible audio formats aac amr mp3 wav wma and mid Adding ring tone to selection To add ring tone to the selection category under phone setting 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Ring tones 2 Select a specific file extension from the list box 3 Tap to check a ring tone file that you want to add Tap to play ring tone sound and tap to stop 4 Tap when finished Setting ring tone ...

Page 147: ...tings Personal Phone icon 2 Select a ring tone from the Ring tone list box The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ring tones that came with the device Tap to play ring tone sound and tap to stop 3 Tap when finished ...

Page 148: ...s in sleep mode To set the wake up action 1 Tap Start Settings Personal Wakeup source icon 2 Select from the available wake up actions Tap Select All to select all actions or tap Select None to deselect all available actions 3 Tap when finished Wake up setting ...

Page 149: ...e switcher type or select items to appear in the mode switcher pop up menu To define the switcher type 1 Tap Start Settings System Mode Switcher icon 2 Tap the radio buttons to select the Switcher type 3 Tap and drag the handle bar to set the switch Waiting Time To select items to appear in the switcher pop up menu 1 Tap Start Settings System Mode Switcher icon 2 Tap the Items tab 3 Select the ite...

Page 150: ... you are not using Setting Auto Cleaner To set Auto Cleaner 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Auto Cleaner 2 Select the check box to activate the Auto Cleaner function then select either Short or Long press X to close the program 3 Tap Set button to set the Exception and the Force closed List 4 Tap when finished ...

Page 151: ...ent device settings and version To launch the System Information 1 Tap Start Settings System System Information icon 2 Tap the Device Info tab for device hardware information 3 Tap Version tab to display the ROM Boot Radio MP and Battery version System information Device Info Version ...

Page 152: ...efault Settings 2 Input 1234 in the Password field to confirm that you want to restore to default settings 3 Tap Ok You can also restore the factory settings by pressing the jog dial upward and the reset button at the same time Restoring default factory settings WARNING This option will delete all files stored in this device ...

Page 153: ...153 Device components status Chapter ASUS Status icon 8 ...

Page 154: ...e USB connection mode Brightness Tap to adjust the LCD brightness on battery power or external power Power Displays the remaining battery power and allows you to set advanced power saving features Program Memory Displays the total currently used and remaining storage memory Storage memory Displays the total currently used and remaining storage memory MicroSD card Tap to display the contents of the...

Page 155: ...155 USB setting Allows you to set the USB connection mode ...

Page 156: ...LCD Brightness Adjusts the LCD brightness on battery power and external power Battery Displays the battery power status The Advanced settings allows you to set a time when to turn off the device if not used ...

Page 157: ...157 Memory Displays the total in use and free memory Storage card memory Displays the total in use and available storage card memory ...

Page 158: ...n memory Settings Allows you to select the items to display in the ASUS Settings pop up menu IMPORTANT When you exit a running program you are actually only minimizing it and the program remains in the memory You can stop these programs from running in the background using this option ...

Page 159: ...159 Appendix Notices RF Exposure information SAR Safety information Contact information ...

Page 160: ...here shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPO...

Page 161: ...essible to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL or such compartments shall be marked to discourage OPERATOR access An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is ISO 3864 No 5036 Equipment for restricted access locations For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect ...

Page 162: ...162 WARNING The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations chemical storage depots and blasting operations ...

Page 163: ...is model The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter please have our best attention Sincerely yours ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Tel 886 2 2894 3447 Fax 886 2 2890 7698 E mail http vip asus com eservice techserv...

Page 164: ...ce s highest transmitting power the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the governmental requirements for ...

Page 165: ...accordance with international guidelines for testing The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements Additional related information includes the ASUS testing protocol assessment procedure and measurement uncertainty range for this product ...

Page 166: ...rom a cold to a warm environment may lead to condensation inside the phone resulting in corrosion and possible damage If you pack your phone in your suitcase during travel beware of damage Cramming a suitcase may crack the LCD display Remember to switch off your wireless connections during air travel As with all other radio devices touching the built in antenna area during telephone conversation m...

Page 167: ... C Don t store a battery near a fire or heat source Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer Never replace the battery with a non approved battery Never soak the battery in water or any other fluid Never try to open the battery as it contains substances that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin Never short circuit the battery as it may overhe...

Page 168: ...it to liquids or moisture When not in use keep it in the antistatic container it came in Do not use force when inserting or handling the card and do not expose it to excessive heat or strong magnetic fields Cleaning and storing Your phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt dust and dampness To avoid scratches never place your phone face down If cleaning is necessary switch ...

Page 169: ... or any other data related mobile communication Use of fully installed car kits are still permitted as are the use of alternate handsfree accessories In the interest of safety we would recommend the use of a cradle while using any form of handsfree accessory While driving we recommend that you use voicemail wherever possible and that you listen to your messages when you are not in the car If you m...

Page 170: ...e recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research If you have a pacemaker Always keep your phone more than six inches 15cm from your pacemaker when turned on Do not carry your phone in a breast pocket Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference i...

Page 171: ...rnal RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment added to your vehicle Posted facilities Turn your phone off where posted notices so require Magnetic media Magnetic fields generated by Pock...

Page 172: ...bey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often but not always clearly marked They include fuelling areas such as gas stations below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquified petroleum gas such as propane or butane area...

Page 173: ...buse the equipment Avoid striking shaking or giving it a shock When not using the unit lay it down to avoid possible damage due to instability Do not expose this equipment to rain or spilled beverages Do not use unauthorized accessories Do not disassemble the phone or its accessories If service or repair is required return the unit to an authorized service center If the unit is disassembled a risk...

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