Asus ZenGimbal User manual

E16257
First Edition
User Manual
ASUS ZenGimbal
July 2020

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Getting started ...........................................................................................................6
Download the ASUS ZenGimbal App...................................................................... 6
Package contents ........................................................................................................... 7
Unfolding ASUS ZenGimbal........................................................................................8
Folding ASUS ZenGimbal ............................................................................................ 12
Overview............................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 2: Using ASUS ZenGimbal
Charging ASUS ZenGimbal....................................................................................20
Mounting your smartphone..................................................................................21
Balancing your smartphone ..................................................................................24
Buttons and controls................................................................................................27
Tally light.......................................................................................................................32
Chapter 3: ASUS ZenGimbal features
ASUS ZenGimbal modes.........................................................................................34
Pan follow mode............................................................................................................. 36
Follow mode..................................................................................................................... 37
Lock mode......................................................................................................................... 38
POV (Point of View) mode ........................................................................................... 39
Sport mode....................................................................................................................... 40
Holding your ASUS ZenGimbal ............................................................................41
Upright hold..................................................................................................................... 41
Wide-angle shot mode................................................................................................. 42
Sele mode....................................................................................................................... 43
Underslung hold............................................................................................................. 44
Flashlight hold................................................................................................................. 45
Vortex mode..................................................................................................................... 46
Portrait mode................................................................................................................... 47

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Chapter 4: ASUS ZenGimbal App
Download the ASUS ZenGimbal App.................................................................50
Connecting your smartphone ..............................................................................51
ASUS ZenGimbal App overview...........................................................................52
Firmware upgrade notices .....................................................................................55
Appendices
Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................58
Operation safety ........................................................................................................58
Safety precautions.....................................................................................................59
Lithium-ion battery warning .................................................................................59
Product specications..............................................................................................60

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Chapter 1:
Product Introduction

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Getting started
ASUS ZenGimbal is a three-axis stabilizer designed for smartphones that
allows you to shoot more smooth and stable videos. It is compact and
foldable and supports unique features such as Object tracking, Time-
lapse, or Panorama when connected to the app.
Download the ASUS ZenGimbal App
To fully utilize ASUS ZenGimbal features, please visit App Store (iOS) or
Google Play (Android) and search for ASUS ZenGimbal to download
the app. You may also scan the QR code below to download the ASUS
ZenGimbal App.
System requirements:
• iOS 13 or later
• Android 10 or later

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Package contents
ASUS ZenGimbal USB cable Tripod
Counterweight Carrying case Carrying bag
Quick Start Guide Wrist strap
NOTE:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustration is for reference only.

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Unfolding ASUS ZenGimbal
1. Lift the smartphone holder and push it outward until it clicks in
place.
Smartphone holder
WARNING! DO NOT turn on the power when folding or unfolding your
ASUS ZenGimbal to prevent damage.

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2. Hold the roll motor and lift upward until it clicks in place.
Roll motor

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3. In the orientation shown, rotate the roll motor anticlockwise.
Roll motor
IMPORTANT! DO NOT rotate the roll
motor clockwise to prevent damage
to the product.

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4. Press the unlock button, and then pull the extension arm all the
way out until it clicks in place and the highlighted icon is visible.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT adjust the extension arm to balance the weight of
your mounted smartphone.

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Folding ASUS ZenGimbal
1. Press the unlock button, and then push the extension arm back in
place until you hear a click sound.
WARNING! DO NOT turn on the power when folding or unfolding your
ASUS ZenGimbal to prevent damage.

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2. In the orientation shown, rotate the roll motor back in place until
you hear a click sound.
Roll motor

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3. Press the fold button to release the smartphone holder and roll
motor.
Roll motor
Fold button
4. Hold the roll motor and fold it down. Ensure it is secured in
position as shown.
Smartphone
holder

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5. In the orientation shown, lift the smartphone holder and fold it
back in place.
Smartphone holder
NOTE: Lift the smartphone holder in
the right orientation to prevent damage
to the product.

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Overview

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Smartphone holder Zoom slider
Fold button Status indicators
Joystick Counterweight mount
Battery indicator Unlock button
M button Tally light
Tilt motor Charging port
Pan motor Roll motor
Power/shutter button Wrist strap hole

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Chapter 2:
Using ASUS ZenGimbal

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Charging ASUS ZenGimbal
A. Connect the USB Type-C® cable to the power adapter.
B. Plug the USB Type-C® connector into your ASUS ZenGimbal.
C. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
NOTE:
• Power adapter is not included in the package.
• The battery indicator blinks when ASUS ZenGimbal is charging, and
turns to solid white when fully charged.
• With a power adapter rated 5V/2A, it may take 2.5 hours to fully
charge your ASUS ZenGimbal.