Asus P527 - Smartphone - GSM User manual

Quick Start Guide
P527

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Check your P527 package for the following items:
PASUS P527 device PProtection case
PBattery PGetting Started CD
PAC Adapter PUser Manual
PMini-USB cable PQuick Start Guide
PHeadset PWarranty Card
PStylus PmicroSD*
PCar cell phone charger* PBonus CD*
PCar Kit (PDA holder and
windshield suction pedestal)*
PNavigation CD & manual*
*Optional, depend on the area
NOTE:
• The Protection case is only for protective usage and not a body-worn accessory.
• 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 or service the battery pack.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.
Package contents

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Layout
Bottom features
Top features
Left side features
Front features
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Right side features
Rear features
MicroSD Reset
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28
23
25
26
27
29
24
31
32
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Getting to know your P527

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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.
Press and hold to adjust the voice volume.
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
®
,WiFi, 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.
7Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call.
8Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
9Start button Press to launch the Start menu.
10 Navigation key This ve-direction navigation key allows you to navigate through
menus. Press down to conrm a command.
11 OK button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open
application.
12 Right Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
13 End key Press to end a call or a GPRS connection.

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No. Item Description
14 Location courier key Long press to launch Location courier key.
15 Clear key Press to clear enter character to the left.
16 Travelog button Press to launch Travelog application.
17 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers.
18 Bluetooth button Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth feature.
19 FM keypad Press to launch FM radio application.
20 Message button Press to check Messages.
21 Mode Switcher button Allows you to switch applications.
22 Voice Commander/Record
button
Press to launch the Voice Commander application.
Press and hold to launch voice recording.
23 Camera lens 2-mega pixel xed lens for taking pictures.
24 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls.
25 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
26 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
27 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device.
28 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.
29 Micro-SD slot Insert a Micro-SD storage card into this slot.
30 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
31 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port
32 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.

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Before you can start using your device, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Mode (SIM) card
and a charged battery. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone book,
and additional phone memory.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery compartment cover then remove battery.
NOTE: To prevent data loss, the device automatically shuts down after you open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to
the upper left corner of the slot.
3. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the
copper conductor on the device.
4. Replace battery compartment cover.
CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualied battery for this device.
Getting your device ready
Charging the battery
The bundled battery pack is shipped only partially charged. Make sure to charge the battery at
least four hours before using it for the rst time.
To charge the 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 the battery icon appears on the status bar while the battery is charging.
•If your battery gets totally discharged, recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on.

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Powering your device
After charging the battery, you are now ready to use your device.
To power on your device:
1. Press and hold the power button to turn ON the device.
2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to setup your Windows Mobile-based device.
The Today screen
The Today screen displays information useful to you.
Tap to open the Start menu
Tap to setup date, time, and alarm.
Displays the current network
provider and connection status
Tap to input owner information
Tap to open messages
Tap to setup prole
Tap to read or make appointments
Tap to launch Live search engine
Tap to setup tasks
Tap to display ASUS Launcher
Indicates the battery status
Tap to adjust volume
Displays the signal status.
(The icon shows no SIM card and no signal
When no SIM card is installed.)
Tap to view connectivity status
Tap to display system device
storage, USB setting, LCD
brightness, battery, memory,
and MicroSD status
Tap to set Call Filter
Tap to launch Contacts list
Tap to change screen
orientation
Displays the Bluetooth® / WiFi
connection status
Status bar
Tap to sign in Windows Live

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ASUS Status icon
The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following
device components: CPU, USB, LCD brightness, Battery power, Memory, MicroSD card, and
device storage.
To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen.
USB: Allows you to set the USB connection mode.
Brightness: Tap to adjust the LCD brightness on
battery power or external power.
Power: Displays the remaining battery power and
allows you to set advanced power saving features.
Program Memory: Displays the total, currently
used, and remaining memory available.
Storage memory: Displays the total, currently
used, and remaining memory available.
MicroSD card: Tap to display the contents of the
MicroSD card installed. This item appears only
when a MicroSD card is installed
Settings: Allows you to select the items to display
in this ASUS Status pop-up menu.

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ASUS Launcher
ASUS Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch
applications, perform tasks, and change device settings.
You can run the Program from Start > Programs > ASUS Launcher, or tap ASUS Launcher
at the lower left corner of the Today screen.
Using the ASUS Launcher
Tap to access MS Ofce, list tasks, set
appointments, or jot notes.
Tap to modify your device prole. You
can also adjust the device audio and
sound.
Tap to launch games and applications
menu.
Tap to launch Internet Explorer,
Messenger, and Windows Live.
Tap to display your call history list. You
can also make a call, send a message,
delete call history, and check or reset
call timer from this section.
Tap to access submenus and modify
the Audio, Personal, System, and
Connection settings. You can also
display your device information or
restore the default settings of your
device from this option.
Tap to access messaging tools
that allows you to write/read e-
mail, MMS, or text messages.
Tap to launch camera.
Tap to launch File Explorer and view
pictures/video, or search for les.
Tap to launch applications.
Tap to display the Contacts list. Tap to display items of GPS related
applications.

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Entering information
Using the Input panel
The Input panel comes with various input methods:
Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer,
XT9, and Transcriber.
Tap the Input panel icon to select input method.
Block Recognizer
Input panel methods
Letter Recognizer Transcriber
Keyboard
Input panel icon
XT9