Asus J201S User manual

Asus J201S
User Manual

Contents
Welcome 6
Left View 7
Package Contents 7
Overview 8
Features 8
Specifications 9
Menu Map 10
Getting Started 13
Inserting the SIM card
and battery 13
Charging the battery 14
Low Battery Indicators 14
Turning the phone on/off 14
Function Keys 15
Unlocking the keypad 16
Standby Mode 16
Using the Menu 17
Text Entry 19
Basics 19
Choosing text entry methods 19
Calls 22
Making a call 22
Making International Calls 22
Answering a Call 22
Answer Mode 22
Canceling an Incoming Call 23
Diverting a Call 23
Redialing a Number 23
Call Logs 23
Returning a Missed Call 23
Call Log Options 24
Deleting Call Logs 24
Call Time/Cost 24
Options During a Call 25
Other call options 25
Phonebook 26
Adding Contacts 26
Adding a New Entry 26
Searching for a Contact 26
Quick Find 26
Search Entry 26
Copying and Moving 27
Deleting Contacts 27
Caller Groups 28
Extra Number 29
Phonebook Settings 29
My vCard 30
Messages 31
SMS 31
Composing an SMS Message 31
Common Words 32
Message Settings 32
SMS Counter 33

MMS 33
Writing an MMS Message 33
Viewing an MMS Message 34
Using Templates 34
Message Settings 34
Chat 36
E-mail 37
Voice Mail 37
Cell Broadcast 38
Input Methods 38
Manner 39
Manner Settings 39
Settings 40
Phone Settings 40
Date/Time 40
Power On/Off Timer 40
Input Method 40
Language 40
Default Encoding 41
Shortcuts 41
Greeting Text 41
Speed Dial 41
Auto Datetime Update 41
Display Settings 42
Themes 42
Wallpaper 42
Sub Wallpaper 42
Screen Saver 43
Power On Animation 43
Power Off Animation 43
Main Idle Screen 43
Tone Settings 44
Call Settings 44
Hide My Number 45
Call Waiting 45
Call Forwarding 45
Call Barring 45
Line Switching 45
Call Time Reminder 46
Call Time Display 46
Auto Redial 46
Closed User Group 46
Call Filter 47
Network Settings 47
Preferred Network 47
Network Selection 47
Band Selection 47
GPRS Connection 47
Bluetooth Settings 48
Power 48
Search Audio Device 48
My Device 48
Bluetooth Settings 48
Disconnect Device 48
Security Settings 49
SIM Lock 49
Phone Lock Code 49
Auto Keypad Lock 49
Fixed Dialing 49
Barred Dialing 50
Change Password 50
Restore Factory Settings 50

Camera 51
Taking Photos 51
Zoom Function 51
Viewing and Managing
Photos 51
Photo Capture Settings 52
Camera Settings 52
Image Settings 52
Effect 52
Add Frame 53
Multi-Capture 53
Capture Timer 53
Self Capture 53
Restore Default 53
Recording Videos 53
Zoom Function 54
Viewing and Managing
Videos 54
Full-Screen Mode 54
Rewind and Fast Forward 54
Video Playback Speed 54
Volume 55
Capturing a Still Photo 55
Video Capture Settings 55
Camcorder Settings 55
Video Settings 55
Effect 56
Restore Default 56
Photo Artist 56
Media Center 58
Audio Player 58
Adding music files 58
Editing Music Files 58
FM Radio 59
FM Radio Options 59
Java 60
Java Settings 60
Games 60
Game Setting 61
Melody Composer 61
Tone Settings 61
Organizer 62
Alarm 62
Calendar 62
Tasks List 63
Calculator 63
World Clock 63
Voice Recorder 63
Image editor 64
Stopwatch 64
File Manager 64
Units Converter 65
Currency Exchange 65
Health Manager 65
Network 67
Service Provider Settings 67
WAP 67
Browsing WAP pages 67
Scrolling 67
Viewing Links 67

WAP Settings 67
WAP Push 68
Data Account 68
Appendix 69
Additional Information 69
European Notice 69
RF Exposure Information (SAR) 69
Proper Disposal 70

6
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of an Asus J201S cell phone. The following illustration displays the
features found on the front of your phone.
Receiver
Screen
Up joystick key: Displays the
SMS inbox; scrolls up through
menu items
Right soft key: Displays phone
book when idle; selects right menu
items
Power/end key: Turns power on or
off; ends a call; exits menu
Right joystick key: Displays the
Media Center menu; scrolls right
through menu items
Down joystick key: Displays
your shortcuts menu; scrolls down
through menu items
Left soft key: Displays the main
menu; selects left menu items
Call key: Answers a call; displays
previously dialed numbers
Left joystick key: Displays the
camera menu; scrolls left through
menu items
Enter key: Displays the main menu;
con rms selection of a menu item
Joystick: Includes up, down, right,
left keys for on-screen navigation

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Welcome
Left View Package Contents
warranty card
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
J201S handset 720 mAh Li-ion
battery
Travel charger
Stereo headset
Handset Manager
manual
Warranty card
User manual
Quick start guide
Handset Manager
CD-ROM
Captures photos
Increases or decreases the volume
for calls, key tones, or playing
media les.
USB cable
Handset Manager
Manual
Headset In

8
Overview
The J201S is a stylish and fashionable new phone from Asus, with all the functions and utilities to
make it a useful tool in today’s mobile world. The J201S comes equipped with a built-in megapixel
camera, MMS/SMS messaging capability, Bluetooth capability, FM radio, organizer, java games,
audio player, WAP, and GPRS. The J201S’s audio player enables you to play back your favorite
music.
Features
• Wide variety of calling and messaging functions
• Built-in mega-pixel camera
• Media center with audio player, FM radio receiver, and games for your entertainment
• MMS and SMS messaging capability
• Bluetooth capability
• Personal information organizer with alarm, calendar, calculator and other useful tools to
manage your time
• WAP and GPRS capability to check e-mail or browse web services

9
Welcome
Specifications
System supported GSM900/1900, Class 10
Size 81.5 x 43 x 23.5 mm
Weight 90g
Battery 720 mAh Li-ion
Standby Time 200 ~ 300 hours
Talk Time 2.5 ~ 5 hours
Color Silver, White
Display Main: 1.8-inch, 262K colors, TFT, 128 x 160, Sub: 1.1-inch, 65K colors, CSTN, 96 x 64
Camera 1.3 Megapixel CMOS
Supports video recording
4/6/9 continuous shots
WAP Supports WAP 1.2.1 and WAP 2.0
Java Supports J2ME (CLDC 1.0 + MiDP 2.0)
Built-in Java games
Messaging Supports SMS, EMS, MMS
Ring tone 64 polyphonic ring tones
Supports SMF (standard MIDI format) and MP3
Phone book 300 sets + SIM card
Caller ID with photos
10 sets for speed dialing
Record Record an unlimited number of les, up to memory capacity
Calendar 100 Sets
Internal Memory 128MB
PIM tool Alarm, Calendar, Tasks List, Calculator, World Clock, Voice Recorder, Image Editor,
Stopwatch, etc.
Note: All speci cations are subject to change without further notice.

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Menu Map
Network
• WAP
• Data Account
Messages
• SMS
• MMS
• Chatting Rooms
• Email
• Voice Mail
• Cell Broadcast
• Input Methods
Manner
• General
• Meeting
• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Headset
Settings
• Phone Settings
n Date/Time
n Power On/Off Timer
n Input Method
n Language
n Default Encoding
n Shortcut
n Greeting Text
n Speed Dial
n Auto Datetime Update
n LED
• Display Settings
nThemes
nWallpaper
nSub Wallpaper
nScreen Saver
nPower On Animation
nPower Off Animation
nShow Date and Time
nMain Idle Screen
nBrightness
nSub LCD Contrast
nBacklight Timer
• Tone Settings
nIncoming Ringtone
nAlarm Tone
nPower On
nPower Off
nFlip Open
nFlip Close
nMessage Tone
nKey Tone
• Call Settings
nHide My No.
nCall Waiting
nCall Forwarding
nCall Barring
nLine Switch
nCall Time Reminder
nCall Time Display
nAuto Redial
nClosed User Group
nCall Filter

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Welcome
n Video Settings
n Effect
n Restore Default
• My Album
• My Video
• Photo Artist
Media Center
• Audio Player
• FM Radio
• Java
Java Settings
Games
• Game Settings
• Melody Composer
• Tone Settings
Organizer
• Alarm
• Calendar
• To Do List
• Calculator
• World Clock
• Sound Recorder
• Image Editor
• Stopwatch
n Typical Stopwatch
n nWay Stopwatch
• File Manager
• Units Converter
• Currency Converter
• Health Manager
n BMI
n Menstrual
• Network Settings
n Network Selection
n Preferred Networks
n Band Selection
n GPRS Connection
• Bluetooth
n Power
n Search Audio Device
n My Device
n Settings
• Security Settings
n SIM Lock
n Phone Lock
n Auto Keypad Lock
n Fixed Dial
n Barred Dial
n Change Password
• Restore Factory Settings
Camera
• Capture
nMy Album
nCamera Settings
nImage Settings
nEffect
nFrame
nMulti-Capture
nCapture Timer
nSelf Capture
n Restore Default
• Video Recorder
n My Video
n CamCorder Settings

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Phone Book
• Quick Search
• Search Entry
• Add
• Copy All
• Delete All
• Delete
• Caller Group
• Extra number
n My Phone Number
n Service Number
n SOS Number
• Settings
n Memory Status
n Default Storage
n Fields
n My vCard
Calls
• Missed Calls
• Dialed Calls
• Received Calls
• Delete Call Log
• Call Time
• Call Cost
• SMS Counter
• GPRS Counter

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Inserting the SIM card and
battery
When you register with a service provider, you
receive a SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module
card). Your phone must have a SIM card in
order to make calls. The SIM card is a computer
chip that contains your phone number,
phonebook information, and service provider
information. Handle it with care and do not bend
it or expose it to static electricity or dirt. Be sure
the power to your phone is off before you insert
your SIM card.
The SIM card slot is situated underneath the
battery. To insert the card, follow these steps:
3.Insert the SIM card into
the holder with the correct
orientation. The gold
contacts of the SIM card
should face down.
1.Press the back cover
and slide the cover off to
remove it.
2.Remove the battery. The
battery compartment has
a notch at the top to make
it easier to grasp and
remove it.
4.Place the battery back into
the battery compartment
noting the correct polarity.
5.Replace the battery cover.
Place the back cover
against the phone case,
then slide it upwards to
lock into place.
Caution:
• Use only the battery recommended by the
manufacturer. Using an incompatible battery with the
phone may cause risk of an explosion.
• Dispose of the used batteries as instructed by
the manufacturer or ask your local authorities for
assistance.

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Turning the phone on/off
To turn the phone on, do the following:
1.Hold down the power/end key until the
screen lights up.
2.If needed, enter your SIM card PIN code
and press the Enter key.
To turn the phone off, do the following:
• Press the power/end key and hold until
the phone shuts down.
Note: If you set an alarm using the Organizer menu and turn
off the phone, the phone will turn itself on when the alarm is
activated. After you disable the alarm, the phone prompts you if
you want to keep the phone turned on or off. See the Organizer
section for details about setting an alarm.
Charging the battery
1.Connect the charger plug to a power
outlet.
2.Connect the charger to the socket at the
bottom of the phone. The connector can
only be inserted one way.
3.The phone will be turned on and charge
the battery.
Note: If the battery has been deeply discharged, it may take
several minutes before the phone is turned on by the charger.
Low Battery Indicators
The battery indicator in the upper right corner of
the screen indicates how much charge remains
in the battery. As additional reminders, when the
battery is low, the phone emits a double beep.
The message “battery low” also appears on the
screen.

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Getting Started
Call key
• Press after dialing or answer calls.
• Press to open Call Logs and press
again to redial the last number
called.
Function Keys
The following table lists the phone keys and
their functions.
Power/end key
• Hold to turn the phone on or off.
• Press to stop an incoming call or
cancel a call you are dialing.
• Press to exit a menu or submenu.
Left soft key
• Press to display the menu.
• Press to perform the function
currently displayed in the lower left
corner of the screen.
• Press to move left while navigating
menus.
Right soft key
• Press to view phone book when
the phone is in idle mode.
• Press to perform the function
currently displayed in the lower
right corner of the screen.
• Press to move right while
navigating menus.
Up joystick key
• Press to scroll up through menu
items.
• Press to display the SMS inbox when
the phone is in standby mode
Down joystick key
• Press to scroll down through menu
items.
• Press to display a list of your
shortcuts when the phone is in
standby mode.
Left joystick key
• Press to scroll left through menu
items.
• Press to display the Camera menu
when the phone is in standby mode.
Right joystick key
• Press to scroll right through menu
items.
• Press to display the Media Center
menu when the phone is in
standby mode.
Enter key
• Press to display the main menu.
• Press to con rm selection of a menu
item when the phone is in
standby mode.

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Standby Mode
When your phone is on, but not in use, it is in
standby mode. During standby mode, the upper
part of the display screen shows various icons.
Vertical bars indicate the strength of
the GSM network signal. Four bars
indicates that your current position has
the best reception.
The date and time is displayed at the lower
center of the screen. Beneath the date and time
are Menu in the left corner and Name in the
right corner. Press the left soft key to view the
main menu, and the right soft key to view the
phone book.
The Standby screen icons are as follows:
Line 1 or line 2 is selected for calls.
Indicates the ring mode selected for
the phone:
Ring Only
Vibrate
Vibrate and Ring
Vibrate, then Ring
Lights only
Unlocking the keypad
The keypad of the phone can be locked
automatically after a speci c time interval to
prevent tampering or accidental pressing of any
buttons. Refer to Security Setup in the Settings
section to learn how to lock the keypad.
To unlock the keypad, do the following:
1.The screen shows Unlock in the lower
right corner of the screen. Select this
option by pressing the right soft key which
is just under the word Unlock on the
screen.
2.Press the # key on the keypad to unlock
the keypad as prompted on the screen.
The keypad is then unlocked.

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Getting Started
A text message has been received (this
icon ashes if the SMS memory is full).
Phone is using GPRS network.
Phone is in roaming mode.
Alarm has been set.
Indicates a missed call.
Call divert is enabled.
Indicates battery charge status.
Using the Menu
Follow these tips to navigate through the menu
and menu options.
• To view the menu, press the left soft key
or the Enter key.
• Use the up, down, left, and right joystick
keys to move through the various menu
items.
• The lower left corner of the screen
displays the name of the menu item
currently selected while the lower right
corner displays Back. Press the left soft
key (situated under the name of the
menu item) to select the menu item. Press
the right soft key which is situated under
Back to exit the menu.
• Each menu item also displays a small
number beneath it. You can also press the
number corresponding to a menu item, on
the keypad to select the item.
• To quickly exit from the menu, press the
Power/End key.
• Use the joystick keys to select the
Bluetooth handset is connecting.

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Manner: Enables you to select and
customize the phone settings including
the ring tone, volume, ring type, and
answer mode.
Settings: Lets you adjust phone
settings such as call settings, themes,
shortcuts, network settings, and
security settings. You can also restore
all settings to their factory default from
this menu.
Camera: Enables you to take pictures
as well as record video with your
phone. You can also access all your
pictures and videos from this menu
item.
Media Center: Consists of an audio
player, FM radio, games, and a
melody composer.
Organizer: Contains useful tools
such as an alarm, a calendar for
scheduling appointments, a to do
list, and a simple calculator. You
can also record memos, edit simple
images, manage all your data using
a le manager, or convert units or
currency
Phonebook: Enables you to manage
names and telephone numbers for
easy access and caller recognition.
submenu items and options. The right
and left soft keys can also be used for
selecting various options in submenus.
For example, to view missed calls, do the
following:
1.Use the joystick keys to select Calls from
the main menu.
2.Press the left soft key to con rm the
selection. The Calls submenu opens.
3.Press the left soft key to select the
Missed Calls option. A list of missed calls
opens.
The following table provides a list of all the main
menu items:
Network: Enables you to specify the
WAP and data settings and set up
GSM and GPRS settings. Enables
access to the internet and to STK SIM
card services.
Messages: Gives you access to
messages received. Compose and
send text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS)
messages here. You can also check
email, chat, and broadcast a message
using this menu.
Calls: Stores information about calls
made, received, and missed.

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Getting Started
Text Entry
When you add names to your phone book, send
a text message, or use your WAP browser, you
need to enter text. Your cell phone has several
text entry methods. You can enter letters
individually or with predictive text entry, which
helps you complete words as you enter them.
You can enter letters in upper case, lower case,
or both, type simpli ed or traditional Chinese
characters, or insert symbols.
Basics
• Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter
letters and numbers. Each key is assigned
multiple characters.
• Select Clear, in the lower right corner of
the screen, to delete a letter if you make a
mistake.
• To enter spaces between words, press the
0key, this will open the symbol table,
and you can choose the Vspace symbol.
Press the enter key or press the left soft
key to select and enter a space.
You can also view, select, and enter other
symbols by pressing the 0key.
Key Assigned Characters
1. , - ? ! ‘ @ : # $ / _ 1
2
A B C 2
3
D E F 3
4
G H I 4
5
J K L 5
6
M N O 6
7
P Q R S 7
8
T U V 8
9
W X Y Z 9
0
0, opens symbol table
Choosing text entry methods
From any text entry screen, such as a text
message window, select Options > Input
Method. Select ABC Input (the default is
capitalised ABC; press “*” to switch between
upper case ABC and lower case abc) for
entering letters one at a time. Select Smart
Abc (the default is Abc; press “*” to switch
between lower and upper case inputs) to let the
phone predict the words you are typing, use the
up and down joystick key to select the predicted
words.
Multitap text entry
Multitap text entry enables you to enter
individual letters one by one. This is ideal for
The following table lists the characters assigned
to the keys on the keypad:

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Whenever you press a key, a list of possible
characters or character combinations is
created. To enter text, use the up and down
joystick keys to nd the character combination
you want. Press the right joystick key to
proceed entering the next character. If you
make a mistake, press Clear.
Here is an example of how to enter the word
“baby” using smart text entry.
1.First press the
2
key. The letter a
appears on the screen.
2.Press the
2
key again quickly to go
to the next suggestion which is ba. If
you press the up/down joystick keys, the
phone scrolls through all possible two-
letter combinations of the letters a, b, and
c.
3.Press the
2
key again quickly to display
three-letter combinations of the letters a,
b, and c.
4.Press the up/down joystick keys to scroll
through the possible words. When you
see the bab combination, press the right
joystick key to proceed to the next letter.
5.Press the
9
key and the letter x
appears. Press the up/down joystick keys
to scroll through letter options and
select y.
6.Press Option > Done when nished.
Note: For smart text entry to work properly, ensure the
language settings in your phone match the language you
want to type in. For setting language, see Phone Setup under
Settings.
adding a phonebook entry or entering a WAP
address.
When you press a key, the characters assigned
to the key appear in the lower center of the
screen. Press the key repeatedly to scroll
through these characters. Pause for a moment
and the selected letter appears on the screen.
For practice, try entering text into a text
message (SMS) as follows:
From the menu, go to Messages > SMS >
Write Message. Before entering text, rst make
sure that the entry method is set to multitap.
Press Option > Input Method and select ABC
Input. To enter the words “my phone” into the
text entry area, follow these steps:
1.Press the
6
key to select m.
2.Press the
9
key three times to select y.
3.Press the right joystick key to enter a
space.
4.Press
7
to enter p, then press
4
two
times to enter h. Continue in this fashion
until the word “phone” is entered.
Smart text entry
Smart text entry is a predictive text entry
method. It uses a built-in dictionary to predict
the word you are typing. You can choose the
correct word by pressing the keys repetitively
and scrolling through the words suggested
by the phone. By reducing the number of
keystrokes, the smart text entry method helps
some users to type messages more quickly.