Asus Fonepad E9021b Guide

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E9021b
April 2015
Revised Edition V2

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Contents
Conventions used ........................................................................................................................9
Care and safety .......................................................................................................................... 10
Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................10
Proper disposal ...................................................................................................................................................11
1 Get your Zen ready!
Parts and features ..............................................................................................................................................14
Installing a micro-SIM card.............................................................................................................................15
Installing a memory card ................................................................................................................................20
Charging your Fonepad...................................................................................................................................24
Turning your Fonepad on or off....................................................................................................................27
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .................................................................................................................... 32
Home screen........................................................................................................................................................32
Managing your home.......................................................................................................................................34
Quick settings......................................................................................................................................................38
ASUS keyboard settings ..................................................................................................................................42
Voice Search.........................................................................................................................................................43
Lock Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................46
Connecting your Fonepad to your computer.......................................................................... 47
Connecting with your notebook..................................................................................................................47
Connecting with your desktop PC...............................................................................................................48
3 Call in style
Managing contacts.................................................................................................................... 50
Adding contacts .................................................................................................................................................50
Importing contacts............................................................................................................................................51
Exporting contacts ............................................................................................................................................52

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Making and receiving calls ....................................................................................................... 53
Make a call ............................................................................................................................................................53
Receive a call........................................................................................................................................................55
Dual SIM feature........................................................................................................................ 56
Renaming your micro SIM cards...................................................................................................................56
Assigning a default micro SIM card.............................................................................................................57
Backup/restore call logs............................................................................................................ 58
Creating a call log backup ..............................................................................................................................58
Restoring call log backups..............................................................................................................................58
4 Send messages and more
Messaging .................................................................................................................................. 60
Sending or replying to messages.................................................................................................................60
Setting up your messaging options............................................................................................................61
Omlet Chat ................................................................................................................................. 62
Registering to Omlet Chat..............................................................................................................................62
Using Omlet chat ...............................................................................................................................................65
Sending multimedia messages.....................................................................................................................66
5 Access your emails
Email........................................................................................................................................... 68
Setting up an email account..........................................................................................................................68
Adding email accounts ....................................................................................................................................69
Gmail .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Setting up a Gmail account............................................................................................................................70
6 Capture moments
Launching the Camera app....................................................................................................... 74
From the lock screen.........................................................................................................................................74
Using the camera widget................................................................................................................................74

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From the home screen.....................................................................................................................................74
From the All Apps screen ................................................................................................................................74
Using the volume key.......................................................................................................................................74
Using Camera for the first time................................................................................................. 75
Tutorial...................................................................................................................................................................75
Photo Locations..................................................................................................................................................75
Camera home screen................................................................................................................. 76
Image settings.....................................................................................................................................................77
Video settings......................................................................................................................................................79
Advanced camera features ....................................................................................................... 80
Time Rewind ........................................................................................................................................................80
HDR .........................................................................................................................................................................81
Panorama..............................................................................................................................................................81
Night.......................................................................................................................................................................82
Selfie .......................................................................................................................................................................83
Miniature...............................................................................................................................................................84
Smart remove......................................................................................................................................................85
All Smiles...............................................................................................................................................................85
Beautification ......................................................................................................................................................86
GIF animation......................................................................................................................................................86
Time lapse.............................................................................................................................................................87
Party Link ................................................................................................................................... 88
Sharing photos ...................................................................................................................................................88
Receiving photos ...............................................................................................................................................90
7 Gallery
Using the Gallery ....................................................................................................................... 92
Main screen..........................................................................................................................................................92
Viewing files from other source locations.................................................................................................93

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Sharing files from the gallery.........................................................................................................................94
Deleting files from the gallery.......................................................................................................................94
Editing an image ................................................................................................................................................95
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or an image..........................................................................................95
8 Work hard, play harder
Supernote................................................................................................................................... 98
Creating a notebook...................................................................................................................................... 100
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud............................................................................................................. 100
Sharing a note ................................................................................................................................................. 100
Calendar ................................................................................................................................... 101
Creating an event from your Fonepad.................................................................................................... 101
Adding an account to Calendar................................................................................................................. 102
Creating an event from your account...................................................................................................... 102
What’s Next .............................................................................................................................. 103
Do It Later................................................................................................................................. 104
Accessing or creating to-do tasks............................................................................................................. 104
Weather .................................................................................................................................... 105
Weather home screen ................................................................................................................................... 106
Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 107
Launching Clock.............................................................................................................................................. 107
World Clock ....................................................................................................................................................... 108
Alarm clock........................................................................................................................................................ 109
Stopwatch.......................................................................................................................................................... 110
Timer.................................................................................................................................................................... 111
File Manager ............................................................................................................................ 113
Accessing the internal storage................................................................................................................... 113
Accessing the external storage device.................................................................................................... 114
Accessing Cloud Storage.............................................................................................................................. 115

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9 The Internet
Browser..................................................................................................................................... 118
Launching Browser from the home screen ........................................................................................... 118
Sharing a page ................................................................................................................................................. 118
10 Fun and entertainment
Using headset .......................................................................................................................... 120
Connecting audio jack .................................................................................................................................. 120
Audio Wizard............................................................................................................................ 121
Using Audio Wizard........................................................................................................................................ 121
Play Games............................................................................................................................... 122
Using Play Games............................................................................................................................................ 122
Music......................................................................................................................................... 123
Launching Music............................................................................................................................................. 123
Playing songs.................................................................................................................................................... 123
Playing songs from your SD card .............................................................................................................. 123
Playing Cloud music....................................................................................................................................... 124
Sound recorder........................................................................................................................ 125
Launching Sound Recorder......................................................................................................................... 125
Sound Recorder home screen.................................................................................................................... 125
11 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date ............................................................................................ 128
Updating your system................................................................................................................................... 128
Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 128
Backup and reset ..................................................................................................................... 129
Securing your Fonepad........................................................................................................... 130
Unlocking your screen .................................................................................................................................. 130
Setting your Fonepad identity ................................................................................................................... 136

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12 Connect your Zen
Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................... 138
Enabling Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................... 138
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .................................................................................................................. 138
Disabling Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................. 139
Bluetooth®................................................................................................................................ 139
Enabling Bluetooth® ...................................................................................................................................... 139
Pairing your Fonepad to a Bluetooth® device ...................................................................................... 140
Unpairing your Fonepad from the Bluetooth® device....................................................................... 140
Miracast™ ................................................................................................................................. 141
Share Link................................................................................................................................. 142
The Cloud ................................................................................................................................. 144
ASUS WebStorage........................................................................................................................................... 144
13 App essentials
Switching apps......................................................................................................................... 146
Locking apps............................................................................................................................ 146
Downloading apps .................................................................................................................. 147
14 There’s more to your Zen
Power saver.............................................................................................................................. 150
Setting up Power Saver................................................................................................................................. 150
Customizing Power Saver ............................................................................................................................ 151
ASUS Splendid ......................................................................................................................... 152
Appendix
Notices...................................................................................................................................... 154

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Conventions used
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing
tasks and prevent damage to your Fonepad data and components.

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Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any
type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and
35°C (95°F).
Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited. Always obey rules
and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie theater, in hospitals or near medical
equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites, blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on
the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor belts for airport
security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and wands.
The device screen is made of glass. If the glass gets broken, stop using the device and do not touch the
broken glass parts. Immediately send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your device. Use only a clean cellulose sponge or chamois
cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel only.

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Proper disposal
Do not throw your device in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse
of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Chapter
Get your Zen ready!
1 Get your Zen ready!

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Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
Touch screen
Front camera
Receiver
Power/lock button
Volume keys
Headphone jack
Micro-USB connector
Rear camera
Micro-SIM/memory
card compartment
Microphone

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IMPORTANT!
• Keepthedevice,particularlythetouchscreen,dryallthetime.Waterorotherliquidscancausethetouch
screen to malfunction.
• EnsurethattheMicro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcoverisalwaysclosedwhenoperatingorcarryingthe
device.
Installing a micro-SIM card
A micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number,
contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network.
Your Fonepad comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allow you to setup and use two mobile network
services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time.
CAUTION!
• Thisdeviceisdesignedforusewithamobilecarrier-approvedmicro-SIMcardonly.
• WedonotrecommendtheuseoftrimmedSIMcardsinthemicro-SIMcardslot.
• Turnoffyourdevicebeforeinsertingamicro-SIMcard.
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamicro-SIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossordamageincurredto
your micro-SIM card.
• Donotinsertamemorycardintothemicro-SIMcardslot!Ifamemorycardhappenstobeinsertedintothe
micro-SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

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To install a micro-SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Orient your device as shown, then open the micro-SIM/memory card compartment.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethecompartmentcoverorinjureyourfingernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthemicro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcover.
3. Orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing upward then insert it into the Micro-SIM
card 1 slot.
4. Push the micro-SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.
Micro-SIM card 1 slot

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6. Put the micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover back in place.
NOTE: If you installed two micro-SIM cards, go to Settings > Dual SIM card settings for information and
configuration of your SIM cards.
5. If you wish to install another micro-SIM card, orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts
facing upward then insert it into the Micro-SIM card 2 slot.
Micro-SIM card 2 slot

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Removing a Micro-SIM card
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage
incurred to your micro-SIM card.
To remove a micro-SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Orient your device as shown, then open the micro-SIM/memory card compartment.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethecompartmentcoverorinjureyourfingernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthemicro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcover.

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3. Press the micro-SIM card that you want to remove, then pull it out.
Repeat the same step, if you wish to remove the other micro-SIM card.
4. Put back the micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover.

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Installing a memory card
Your Fonepad supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB of
capacity.
NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your Fonepad. Ensure that you use only compatible
memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both.
CAUTION!
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamageincurredto
your memory card.
• Donotinsertamicro-SIMcardintothememorycardslot!Ifamicro-SIMcardhappenstobeinsertedintothe
memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
To install a memory card:
1. Orient your device as shown, then open the micro-SIM/memory card compartment.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethecompartmentcoverorinjureyourfingernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthemicro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcover.