Asus J206 User manual

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Contents
Preface iv
Welcome 1
Package contents 1
Overview 2
Specications 3
Menu Map 4
Getting started 7
Inserting the SIM card,
microSD™ card, and battery 7
Charging the battery 8
Turning the phone on/off 8
Function keys 9
Front view 10
Left view 11
Bottom view 11
Touchpad 11
Standby mode 12
Using the Menu 13
Calls 17
Making a call 17
Answering a call 17
Answer mode 17
Rejecting an incoming call 18
Diverting a call 18
Redialing a number 18
Call logs 18
Call time/cost 19
Options during a call 20
Other call options 20
Phonebook 21
Adding contacts 21
Searching for a contact 21
Shortcut to contact entries 22
Copying contacts 22
Deleting Contacts 23
Caller Groups 23
Extra Number 24
Phonebook settings 25
My vCard 25
Messages 26
UniedInbox 26
MMS 28
Chatting Rooms 30
E-mail 30
Voice Mail 31
Cell Broadcast 31
Input Methods 31
Proles 32
ProleSettings 32
Settings 33
Phone Settings 33
Display Settings 35
Call Settings 37
Network Settings 40
Bluetooth Settings 40
Security Settings 42
Factory Settings 43

Camera 44
Taking Photos 44
Viewing and Managing Photos 44
Photo Capture Settings 45
Recording Videos 47
Viewing and Managing Videos 47
Video Capture Settings 48
My Secret AlbumMy Secret Video 49
Photo Artist 49
Media Center 52
Audio Player 52
Java 53
Melody Composer 54
Organizer 55
Alarm 55
Calendar 55
Tasks List 56
Calculator 56
World Clock 57
Voice Recorder 58
Image Editor 58
Stopwatch 58
Countdown 59
Viewing drive contents 60
Units Converter 61
Currency Exchange 61
Health Manager 61
Contents
Network 63
SIM Tool Kit 63
WAP 63
Data Account 64
Handset Manager 65
Installing the Handset Manager 65
Starting the Handset Manager 65
Main Panel 66
Navigating the Handset
Manager Tools 67
Music Manager 69
Important notes 70
Appendix 73
Additional Information 73
European Notice 73
CerticationInformation(SAR) 73
Proper Disposal 74
Safety Warnings 75

Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS J206 mobile phone. Read this manual carefully and
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.
However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the contents, and
reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Copyright statement
No part of this manual, including the products and software described within, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or
byanymeans,withouttheexpresswrittenpermissionofASUSTeKCOMPUTER,INC.(“ASUS”).
Productnamesmentionedinthismanualareforidenticationpurposesonly,andthesenamesmay
be the registered trademark or copyright of some other companies.
Copyright© ASUS 2006

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Welcome
Package contents
J206 handset 750 mAh Li-ion
battery
Travel charger Stereo headset microSD™ card
(optional)
warranty card
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
User manual Quick start guide Handset Manager
CD-ROM
USB cable
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS J206 cell phone. The following illustration displays
the package contents of your new phone.

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* NOTE: The microSD™ card is an optional accessory. The accessory bundle may vary in different territories.
Overview
The J206 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 J206 comes equipped with a built-in camera,
MMS/SMS messaging capability, organizer, Java games, audio player, Bluetooth capability,
WAP, GPRS, and a microSD™ card slot. In addition to the internal 60 MB phone memory, the
microSD™ card* provides additional memory where you can store your graphics, and audio les.
The J206’s audio player enables you to play back your favorite music. To enjoy powerful media le
management with ease, avail of the Music Manager’s advanced features and functions. The J206
features a voice recognition program that allows you to perform verbal commands to the phone,
such as call, nd a contact, open a shortcut, and others. The phone also features a touchpad for
effortless menu navigation.
Features
• Wide variety of calling and messaging functions
• Built-in camera
• Media center with audio player and games for your entertainment
• MMS and SMS messaging 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
• Bluetooth capability
• Voice recognition
• Touchpad to navigate menus and the audio playerto navigate menus and the audio player

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Welcome
Specications
System supported Triband GSM900/1800/1900; GPRS Class 10
Dimensions 90.7(L)x45.5(W)17.5mmx20.8(T)mm(Closed)
Battery 750 mAh Li-ion
Standby time 150 ~ 200 hours*
Talk time 2.5 ~ 5 hours*
Main display 1.8”TFT,262Kcolors,176x220pixels
Phonebook 1,000 sets phonebook, phonebook picture, 9-speed dial
Messaging Supports SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Camera 1.3 Megapixel
Video recording Recordsanunlimitednumberofles,dependingoninternalandexernalmemorystatus
Supports MPEG4 video recording
Ringtone 64 chord polyphonic ring tones
Supports MP3
Voice recording Recordsanunlimitednumberofles,dependingoninternalandexternalmemorystatus
Memory 60 MB internal memory and microSD™ external slot
Java SupportsJ2ME(CLDC+MIDP2.0)
Games 2 Java games
Connectivity USB 1.1 support
Bluetooth1.2(SupportsGAP,SDP,HSP,HFP,SPP,DUN,OPPproles)
WAP WAP 1.2.1 / 2.0
Other features Touchpad to navigate MP3 songs, phonebook entries, etc.
Voice recognition
NOTES:
• *Talkandstandbytimesmayvarydependingonnetworkconguration,signalstrength,operatingenvironment,featuresselected,
and voice, data, and other application usage.
• Allspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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Menu Map
Network
n SIM Tool Kit
n WAP
n Data Account
Messages
n UniedInbox
n SMS
n MMS
n Chatting Rooms
n Email
n Voice Mail
n Cell Broadcast
n Input Methods
Proles
n Normal
n Meeting
n Indoor
n Outdoor
n Headset
Settings
n Phone Settings
• Date / Time
• Power On/Off Timer
• Input Methods
• Language
• Default Encoding
• Shortcut
• Greeting Text
• Speed Dial
• Auto Date/Time Update
• Voice Command Settings
• Flight Mode
• Touch pad
• Firmware Version
n Display Settings
• Themes
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
• Power On Animation
• Power Off Animation
• Idle Screen
• Brightness
• Backlight Timer
• Sleep Timer
n Tone Settings
• Incoming Ringtone
• Alarm Tone
• Power On
• Power Off
• Slide Open
• Slide Close
• Message Tone
• Key Tone
n Call Settings
• Hide My No.
• Call Waiting
• Call Forwarding

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Welcome
• Call Barring
• Line Switching
• Call Time Reminder
• Call Time Display
• Auto Redial
• Closed User Group
• Call Filter
n Network Settings
• Network Selection
• Preferred Networks
• Band Selection
• GPRS Connection
n Bluetooth Settings
• Power
• Search New Device
• My Device
• Settings
n Security Settings
• SIM Lock
• Phone Lock Code
• Hold Key Lock
• Fixed Dial
• Barred Dial
• Change Password
n Factory Settings
Camera
n Capture
• My Album
• Image Size
• Effect
• Frame
• Capture Timer
• Multi-Capture
• Default Storage
• Advance Settings
n Video Recorder
• My Video
• CamCorder Settings
• Video Settings
• Effect
• Storage
• Restore Default
n My Album
n My Video
n My Secret Album
n My Secret Video
n Photo Artist
Media Center
n Audio Player
n Java
n Java Settings
n Melody Composer
n Tone Settings
Organizer
n Alarm
n Calendar
n Tasks List

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n Calculator
• Basic
• Scientic
n World Clock
n Voice Recorder
n Image Editor
n Stopwatch
• Typical
• nWay
n Countdown
n File Manager
n Units Converter
n Currency Exchange
n Health Manager
• Calculate BMI
• Menstrual
Phonebook
n View
n Quick Find
n Search Entry
n Add
n Edit
n Copy
n Delete
n Move
n Send
n Settings
• Caller Group
• Extra number
- My Phone Number
- Service Number
- SOS Number
• Memory Status
• Default Storage
• Fields
• My vCard
Calls
n Missed Calls
n Dialed Calls
n Received Calls
n Delete Call Log
n Call Time
n Call Cost
n SMS Counter
n GPRS Counter

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Getting started
Getting startedstarted
Inserting the SIM card,
microSD™ card, and battery
When you register with a service provider, youyou register with a service provider, youregister with a service provider, you
receiveaSubscriberIdentityModule(SIM)
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 and the microSD™ card slots are
situated underneath the battery.
To insert the SIM card:
2. Pulltheprotrudinglm
on top of the battery
in the direction of the
arrow, then carefully
lift the battery out of its
compartment.
3. Open the SIM card
holder, then insert
the SIM card into
the holder. The
gold contacts of the
SIM card should
face down and the
notched edge should
be on the top right corner.
4. Place the SIM card holder back in place
andslideinthedirectionofthe“Lock”
arrow to secure.
NOTE: In some regions the microSD™ card may be supplied as
an optional accessory only.
1. Slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Lift and set it aside.
HOLD
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2
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1. Push the microSD™ card holder in the
directionofthe“Open”arrowtoopen,
thenliftitusingyourngernail.
2. Place the card in the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.
To insert the microSD™ card:
NOTE:Becarefulwhenusingtheprotrudinglmonthebattery.
Incorrectusagemaydamage/teartheprotrudinglm

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3. Close the microSD™ card holder and
secure it by moving the metal clasp
towardthe“Lock”arrow.”
Low battery indicators
The battery indicator on the upper right corner
of the screen indicates how much charge
remains in the battery. When the battery is
low,themessage“batterylow”appearsonthe
screen.
NOTE: If the battery has been deeply discharged, it may take
the battery level indicator several minutes to display.
Turning the phone on/off
To turn the phone on:
• Hold down the power/end key until
the screen lights up.
If needed, enter your SIM card PIN code
and press the Enter key.
To turn the phone off:
• Press the power/end key and hold
until the phone shuts down.
NOTE: If you set an alarm using the Organizer menu, then 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.
NOTE: For best battery performance, allow the battery to
chargeanddischargecompletelytherstfewtimesyouuseit.
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 according to the
manufacturer’s instructions, or ask your local
authorities for assistance.
5. Replace the back cover,
sliding it upward until it
snaps in place.
4. Place the battery
back into the battery
compartment noting the
correct polarity.
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.

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Getting started
Function keys
The following table lists the phone keys and their functions.
Right soft key
• Press to view phone book when
the phone is in standby mode.
• Long-press to launch voice
command in standby mode.
• Press to perform the function
currently displayed on the lower
right corner of the screen.
Up touchpad key
• Tap to scroll up through menu
items.
Down touchpad key
• Tap to scroll down through menu
items.
•Taptoplay/pauseanMP3lein
Audio Player.
Left touchpad key
• Tap to scroll left through menu
items.
•Taptoplay/thepreviousMP3le
in Audio Player.
Right touchpad key
• Tap to scroll right through menu
items.
•TaptoplaythenextMP3lein
Audio Player.
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.
Call/OK key
• Press to dial or answer calls.
•Presstoconrmselectionofa
menu item.
• Press to display the call logs or to
redial the last number called.
Left soft key
• Press to display the menu when
the phone is in standby mode.
• Long-press to display the
shortcuts list.
•Presstoconrmselectionofa
menu item.
• Press to perform the function
currently displayed on the lower
left corner of the screen.

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Right soft key
Earpiece
Screen
Power/end key
Left soft key
Call key
Touchpad
Front view
NOTE: Refer to the previous page for function key descriptions.
Alphanumeric keypad

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Getting started
Capture button
Captures photos
Side key
Increases or decreases the volume for
calls,keytones,orplayingmediales.
Left view
Charger/
mini-USB socket
Bottom view
Headset port
Touchpad
The handset features a touchpad with touch-
sensitive sensors. Gently tap the touchpad
keys for easy navigation of menu items and thefor easy navigation of menu items and the
audio player.
To set the touchpad sensitivity level:
1. On the main menu, go to Settings >
Phone Settings > TouchPad.
2. Choose your desired sensitivity level,
then press OK. The higher the level, the
more sensitive the touchpad becomes.
NOTE: The touchpad is made of an electro-sensitive touch
sensor. The sensor may mis-detect in humid or extremely
hot/cold environment.

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Vertical bars indicate the strength of
the GSM network signal. Four bars
indicate that your current position has
the best reception.
Line 1 or line 2 is selected for calls.
Alarm has been set.
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.
The date and time are displayed at the lower
center of the screen. Under the date and time
are Menu on the left corner and Phonebook
on 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 and their
descriptions are as follows:
A text message has been received.
A multimedia message has been
received.
TheSMSmemoryisfull(blinking
icon).
Indicates battery charge status.
Phone is using GPRS network.
Phone is in roaming mode.
Ringtone is enabled.
Ringtone is disabled.
Indicates a missed call.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Call divert is enabled.
Stopwatch is enabled.
Countdown is enabled.
Bluetooth is enabled.

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Getting started
Using the Menu
To view the main menu, go to standby mode,
then press the left soft key or up touchpad
key . Follow these tips to navigate through
the menu and menu options.
• Use the up, down, left, and right
touchpad keys to move through the
various menu items. Tap gently for
effortless navigation.
• The upper part of the screen displays the
name of the menu item currently selected
while the lower right corner displays
Back. Press the left soft key key to
select the menu item. Press the right soft
key under Back to exit the menu.
• Below each menu item is a small
number. You can also select the menu
item by pressing the corresponding
number on the keypad.
• To quickly exit from the menu, press the
Power/End key.
• Use the touchpad keys to select the
submenu items and options. You can
also use the left soft key to open
various options in some submenus.
For example, to view missed calls:
1. Use the touchpad 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 STK SIM
card services.
Messages: Allows you to access,
write, send, receive, and organize
text(SMS),multimedia(MMS),
and email messages. You can also
check email, chat, and broadcast a
message using this menu.
Proles: 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, display settings, tone
settings, call settings, network
settings, Bluetooth 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 and
organize all your pictures and videos
from this menu item.

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Media Center: Consists of an audio
player, games, and a melody
composer.
Organizer: Contains useful tools
such as an alarm, a calendar for
scheduling appointments, a to-do-list,
astopwatch,andstandard/scientic
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.
Calls: Stores information about calls
made, received, and missed. You can
also track call costs, SMS sent and
received, and GPRS usage from this
menu.
NOTE: Some menu services are network-dependent/
subscribed. Contact your provider for details on how to avail of
these services.
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, or insert symbols.
Basics
• Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter
letters and numbers. Each key is
assigned multiple characters.
• Press the right soft key to select Clear
on the lower right corner of the screen, to
delete a letter if you make a mistake.
• To enter spaces or symbols, press the
key. The symbol table is displayed.
Use the touchpad keys to highlight a
symbol and press the enter key to select
it. The character represents a space.
You may also enter a space by tapping
the right touchpad key .
• The character case is indicated by
(uppercase), (upper-lowercase),
and (lowercase).Tochange,press
*, then the letter.
Key Assigned characters
1. , - ? ! ‘ @ : # $ / _ 1
2A B C 2
3D E F 3
4G H I 4
5J K L 5
6M N O 6
7P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9W X Y Z 9
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Getting started
Choosing text entry methods
From any text entry screen, such as a text
message window, select Options > Input
Method.
ABC input
ABC input enables you to enter individual
letters one by one. This is ideal for 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creatingatextmessage(SMS)
as follows:
From the menu, go to Messages > SMS >
Write Message. Before entering text, press
Options > Input Method,and select ABC
Input.
Toenterthewords“myphone”intothetext
entry area, follow these steps:
1. Press 6to select m.
2. Press 9three times to select y.
3. Press 0followed by OK to enter a space.
4. Press 7to enter p, then press 4twice to
enter h. Continue in this fashion until the
word“phone”isentered.
Smart ABC
Smart ABC is a predictive text entry method,
which 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 ABC helps some users to
type messages more quickly.
Whenever you press a key, a list of possible
characters or character combinations is
created. To enter text, use the up and down
touchpadkeystondthecharactercombination
you want. Tap the right touchpad key or # 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. Press 2. The letter a appears on the
screen.
2. Press 2again quickly to go to the next
suggestion which is ba. If you tap the
up/down touchpad keys, the phone
scrolls through all possible two-letter
combinations of the letters a, b, and c.
3. Press 2 again quickly to display three-
letter combinations of the letters a, b, and
c.
4. Tap the up/down touchpad keys to scroll
through the possible words. When you
see the bab combination, tap the right
toucpad key to proceed to the next letter.
5. Press 9 and the letter x appears. Tap the
up/down touchpad keys to scroll through
letter options and select y.
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NOTE: For smart text entry to work properly, ensure the
language settings in your phone match the language you want
to type in. To set the language, go to Settings > Phone Settings
> Language.
Numeric text entry
Numeric text entry allows you to create a text
message composed of numbers. To use this
method, select Options > Input Method then
select Numeric. Now you can directly input the
numbers using the keypad.
Symbols text entry
With this method, you can enter various types
of symbols. Select Options > Input Method >
Insert Symbols. A list of symbols is displayed.
Use the touchpad keys to select the desired
symbol and press OK when done.
Switch text input method
Select Options > Input Method, or long press *
key in full screen editor.in full screen editor.
Transferringlestoa
Computer
Connect the mobile phone to a computer using
the supplied USB cable. The Mass Storage
window appears. Press OK to continue. The
phone shuts down.
The phone memory appears on your computer
as a removable disk. If the microSD™ card is
installed in the phone, it also appears on the
computer as a removable disk.
Youcantransferlesbetweenthecomputer
andthephoneusingaleviewer,suchas
Windows®Explorer or My Documents.
For increased functionality, including tools for
creating and editing messages, images, music,
and more, use the Handset Manager software
included in your package.
For more information, refer to the Handset
Manager section of this user guide.