Asus P526 User manual

P526
User Manual

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E3125
First Edition
May 2007
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Table of Contents
P526 specications ............................................................................... 8
Package contents .................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your P526 ................................................................ 12
Layout ..................................................................................................... 12
Device components 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 P526............................................................................................ 20
Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20
The Today screen ................................................................................ 21
Status indicators............................................................................................ 22
Screen orientation......................................................................................... 25
Start menu..................................................................................................... 26

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Chapter 2: Entering data
Using the Input Panel......................................................................... 28
Using the Block Recognizer.......................................................................... 28
Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 29
Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30
Using T9 input ............................................................................................... 31
Using the Transcriber.................................................................................... 32
Writing and drawing on the screen.................................................... 33
Recording voice................................................................................... 34
Using ActiveSync™............................................................................. 36
Synchronizing via mini-USB.......................................................................... 38
Synchronizing with Exchange Server................................................ 39
Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................ 41
Searching information......................................................................... 42
Getting Help ......................................................................................... 43
Chapter 3: Phone features
Using phone........................................................................................ 46
Phone pad..................................................................................................... 46
Adjusting the volume..................................................................................... 46
Making a call ........................................................................................ 47
Using the alphanumeric keypad.................................................................... 47
Making calls from Contacts........................................................................... 49
Making calls from Call History....................................................................... 49

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Using the Speed Dial .................................................................................... 50
Using Voice Commander .............................................................................. 51
Receiving a call.................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4: Wireless features
Using the Wireless Manager............................................................... 54
Using Bluetooth®............................................................................................. 55
Overview ..................................................................................................... 55
Activating Bluetooth in your device ............................................................... 55
Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 59
Connecting GPRS......................................................................................... 62
Disconnecting GPRS .................................................................................... 63
Using the GPRS Tool .................................................................................... 64
Chapter 5: Multimedia features
Using the camera................................................................................ 67
Launching the camera................................................................................... 67
Camera mode screen.................................................................................... 69
Taking photos................................................................................................ 76
Video mode screen ....................................................................................... 77
Recording videos .......................................................................................... 82
Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................. 83
Viewing pictures and videos.......................................................................... 83

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Chapter 6: Other features
ASUS Launcher................................................................................... 86
Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................ 86
ASUS CallFilter .................................................................................... 87
Launching ASUS CallFilter............................................................................ 87
Using ASUS CallFilter ................................................................................... 89
Remote Presenter................................................................................ 92
Using the Remote Presenter......................................................................... 92
Windows Live™ ................................................................................... 99
Signing up ..................................................................................................... 99
Meeting Time Planner........................................................................ 104
Setting ring tone ................................................................................ 105
Adding ring tone to selection....................................................................... 105
Changing the ring tone................................................................................ 106
Wake-up setting ................................................................................. 107
Mode switcher.................................................................................... 108
System information ........................................................................... 109
Restoring default factory settings ....................................................110
Chapter 7: Device component status
ASUS status icon...............................................................................112
USB setting ..................................................................................................113
LCD Brightness............................................................................................114

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Battery ....................................................................................................114
Memory ....................................................................................................115
Storage card memory...................................................................................115
Programs running in memory.......................................................................116
Settings ....................................................................................................116
Notices.................................................................................................118
Contact information........................................................................... 122

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P526 specications
Processor TI OMAP 850
Operating System Microsoft®Windows Mobile™ 6
Memory 128 MB NAND Flash ROM
64 MB SDRAM
Display 2.6-inch, 320 x 240 TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with
65,536 color and LED back-lighting
Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE and GPS with internal antenna
GPS Built-in SiRF star III chipset
GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10
Camera 2.0 mega-pixel xed focus camera
Connectivity Bluetooth : V1.2
USB : USB Client 1.1
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 115g (with battery)
Dimension 110 x 58 x 15.4 mm
Talk time* 4 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)
Standby time* 150 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents
Check your P526 package for the following items:
PASUS P526 device
PBattery
PAC Adapter
PMini-USB cable
PHeadset
PStylus
PCar cell phone charger
PCar Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal)
PProtection case
PGetting Started CD
PUser Manual
PQuick Start Guide
PWarranty Card
NOTE:
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CAUTION:
• To reduce risk of re, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.

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Getting started
Chapter
• Getting to know your P526
• Getting your device ready
• Starting up
• The Today screen
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Getting to know your P526
Top features
Left side features Front features
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Components:
Power button
Jog dial
I OK button
Notication LED
Earpiece receiver
LCD touch screen
Left Soft key
Start button
Voice Commander/Record button
Right Soft key
Call key
End key
Mode switcher button
Alphanumeric keypad
Clear key
Mic
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Layout
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Getting to know your P526
Bottom features
Right side features
Rear features
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Components:
GPS antenna connector
Stereo speaker
Camera lens
Battery compartment
Hold button
Camera button
Reset button
MicroSD slot
Stylus
Headphone slot
Mini-USB connector
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Device components description
No. Item Description
1Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.
Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF.
2Jog dial This three-direction jog dial allows you to conveniently navigate
through menus without necessarily using the stylus.
3OK button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open
application.
4Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:
• Green - Phone fully charged.
• Flashing green - Network detected.
• Red - Phone is charging.
• Flashing red - Event notication.
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth
®
or GPS is ON.
5Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
6LCD 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.
7Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
8Start button Press to launch the Start menu.
9Voice Commander/Record
button
Press to launch the Voice Commander application.
Press and hold to launch voice recording.
10 Right Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
11 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call.
12 End key Press to end a call or a GPRS connection.
13 Mode/Task Switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.

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Device components description
No. Item Description
14 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers.
15 Clear key Press to clear input character to the left.
16 Mic Used to make or receive phone calls, record sounds, record voice, or
say voice commands.
17 GPS antenna connector Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal
reception.
18 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls.
19 Camera lens 2-megapixel xed lens for taking pictures.
20 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
21 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
22 Camera button Press and hold over three seconds to launch the camera. In camera
mode, press to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording
video and press again to stop.
23 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device.
24 Micro-SD slot Insert a Micro-SD storage card into this slot.
25 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
26 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port
27 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.

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Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can make a phone call using your P526, you need to install a Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook,
and additional phone memory.
Your P526 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They
generally do not reach their rated 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
fteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.
Getting your device ready
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
When turned on, the device automatically turns off
after you open the battery compartment to prevent
data loss.
CAUTION:
Use only an ASUS qualied battery.
To install a SIM card and battery:

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2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the SIM card with its gold
contacts facing down and the notched
corner oriented to the upper left 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.

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Charging the battery
The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours
before using for the rst time.
To charge battery:
1. Connect the AC adapter 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 notication 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.

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Powering your device
Make sure that your P526 is fully-charged before starting the device for the rst time.
To turn on power:
1. Press and hold the 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 upper right corner of your P526.
• 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

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Calibrating P526
Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves
tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen.
To calibrate your screen:
Locking the keys and buttons
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 follow succeeding calibration
screen instructions.