Asus P550 User manual

P550
User Manual

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E3319
First Edition
August 2007
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Table of Contents
P550 specications ............................................................................... 8
Package contents .................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your P550 ................................................................. 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 P550............................................................................................20
Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................20
The Today screen ................................................................................ 21
Status indicators............................................................................................22
Screen orientation.........................................................................................25
Start menu.....................................................................................................26
ASUS Launcher.................................................................................... 27
Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................27

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Chapter 2: Entering data
Using the Input Panel.......................................................................... 30
Using the Block Recognizer..........................................................................30
Using the On-screen keyboard .....................................................................31
Using the Letter Recognizer..........................................................................32
Using the Transcriber....................................................................................33
Writing and drawing on the screen.................................................... 34
Recording voice................................................................................... 35
Using ActiveSync™............................................................................. 36
Synchronizing via mini-USB..........................................................................38
Synchronizing via Bluetooth..........................................................................39
Synchronizing with Exchange Server................................................ 40
Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................42
Searching information......................................................................... 43
Getting Help ......................................................................................... 44
Chapter 2: Phone features
Using the phone................................................................................... 46
Phone pad.....................................................................................................46
Turn off phone function.................................................................................46
Adjusting the device volume .........................................................................47
Making a call ........................................................................................ 48
Using the phone pad.....................................................................................48
Making calls from Contacts...........................................................................50

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Making calls from Call History.......................................................................50
Using the Smart Dialer..................................................................................51
Receiving a call.................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4: Wireless features
Using the Wireless Manager............................................................... 54
Using Bluetooth®................................................................................. 55
Overview .....................................................................................................55
Turning ON/OFF Bluetooth in your device....................................................55
Creating a Bluetooth partnership ..................................................................56
Accepting a Bluetooth partnership................................................................56
Ending a Bluetooth partnership.....................................................................57
Setting up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port.................................................57
Using Wi-Fi........................................................................................... 59
Turning on Wi-Fi............................................................................................59
Conguring wireless networks ......................................................................60
Adding a wireless network ............................................................................61
Using Wi-Fi Manager ....................................................................................62
Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 64
GSM/3G Switch .................................................................................... 69
GPS Catcher......................................................................................... 72
Updating GPS data.......................................................................................72
Setting GPS Catcher.....................................................................................73

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External GPS........................................................................................ 74
Setting external GPS device.........................................................................74
Using the camera................................................................................. 78
Launching the camera...................................................................................78
Navigation button functions in camera mode................................................ 79
Camera mode screen....................................................................................81
Taking photos................................................................................................89
Video mode screen.......................................................................................90
Recording videos ..........................................................................................96
Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................. 98
Viewing pictures and videos..........................................................................98
Windows® Live ................................................................................... 100
Windows®Live ...........................................................................................100
To use Windows Live Messenger:...............................................................100
Signing up in Windows Live Messenger .....................................................100
Windows Live Search:.................................................................................101
Internet Sharing ................................................................................. 102
Setting ring tone ................................................................................ 103
Adding ring tone to selection.......................................................................103
Changing the ring tone................................................................................104
Wake-up setting ................................................................................. 105
System information ........................................................................... 106
Restoring default factory settings ................................................... 107

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ASUS status icon................................................................................110
CPU mode setting........................................................................................111
USB setting..................................................................................................111
LCD Brightness............................................................................................112
Power ....................................................................................................112
Memory ....................................................................................................113
Storage card memory...................................................................................113
Programs running in memory.......................................................................114
ASUS Status Settings..................................................................................114
Notices................................................................................................ 120
Safety Information ............................................................................. 124
Contact information........................................................................... 130

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P550 specications
Processor Marvell PXA270 520MHz
Operating system Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Memory 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
Network system UMTS 2100 MHz (3GPP Band I), Tri-Band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz),
GPRS Class 10
Display 3.5 inch 65K color TFT-LCD (QVGA240 x 320 pixels)
GPS Built-in
Camera 2.0M pixels (xed-focus)
Connectivity WiFi 802.11 b+g, Bluetooth v2.0, mini-USB v1.1
Battery 1530mAh removable/rechargeable Li-Polymer
Battery life Standby time: Up to 300 hours (GSM) / 400 hours (WCDMA)*
Talk time: 5 hours (GSM) / 3 hours (WCDMA)*
Expansion slot One slot for Mini-SD cards
Audio 2.5 mm stereo earphone jack / built-in microphone / built-in speakerphone
Audio/Video Supports: .3gp, .3g2, .MP4, .AAC, .AAC+, .AMR, .MID, .MP3, .WAV,
.WMA, .WMV
Internet browsing HTTP and WAP2.0
Weight 188.5 grams (with battery)
Dimension 121 mm x 71 mm x 16.5 mm
Messaging SMS, MMS v1.2, Push Email (Microsoft Exchange/Outlook)
Java J2ME (CLDC 1.1 + MIDP2.0)
Ringtones 40 channels polyphonic ringer
* The battery life will depend on multiple factors, including network and usage environment.

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Package contents
Check your P550 package for the following items:
PASUS P550 device
PBattery
PAC Adapter
PMini-USB cable
PHeadset
PStylus
PProtection case
PGetting Started CD
PUser Manual
PQuick Start Guide
PWarranty Card
NOTE:
If any item 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 P550
• Getting your device ready
• Starting up
• The Today screen
• ASUS Launcher
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Getting to know your P550
Components:
Stylus
Power button
I Earpiece
Notication LED
LCD touch screen
Backspace key
Left and right soft keys
OK key
End key
Messaging key
Windows key
Call key
Navigation keys
Browser key
Jog dial key
OK key
Reset button
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Layout
Front features
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6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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5
Top features
12
Left side features
reset
14
15
16
17
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Getting to know your P550
Components:
External GPS antenna slot
MiniSD card slot
Hold key
Camera button
Camera lens
Speakerphone
Back cover
Earphone jack
Mini-USB sync/power connector
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21
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23
24
25
26
Back features
22
23
24
Right side features
18
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21
Bottom features
26 25

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Device components description
No. Item Description
1Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
2Power button Press to turn the power ON or to set suspend mode or to wake
device from sleep mode.
Press and hold to turn the power OFF.
3Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
4Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:
• Steady red - Battery is charging.
• Steady green - Battery is fully charged.
• Flashing green - Signal/network detected.
• Flashing red - Event alarm/notication.
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth
®
is set to ON.
5LCD touch screen This touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write, draw, or make
selections using the stylus.
6Backspace key This key allows you to clear your previous text input.
7Left and Right soft keys These keys perform the command indicated above the button.
8OK key Press to conrm a command or to exit an open application.
9End key Press to end a call.
10 Messaging key Press to launch the Messaging application.
11 Windows key Press to launch the Windows
®
Start menu.
12 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or make a call.
13 Navigation keys Use to move through menus. Press the center to run an application
or in camera mode, press to take a picture.

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Device components description
No. Item Description
14 Browser key Press to launch the Internet Explorer.
15 Jog dial key This three-direction jog dial key allows you to conveniently navigate
through menus without using the stylus.
Press and hold to display the Volume pop-up menu.
16 OK key Press to conrm a command or to exit an open application.
17 Reset button Insert the stylus or a sharp-pointed object, such as a paperclip, to
restart the device.
The Reset button only restarts your device. It will not erase all data in
your device or restore your device to its factory default settings.
18 External GPS antenna slot Insert your external GPS antenna into this slot.
19 MiniSD card slot Insert your miniSD card on this slot.
20 Hold key Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
21 Camera button Press this button to take pictures.
22 Camera lens This is the lens for the device’s 2.0 mega pixel camera.
23 Speakerphone Use this to listen to music or talk over the phone handsfree.
24 Back cover Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
25 Earphone jack Plug headset accessory to this port.
26 Mini-USB sync/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 P550, you need to install a Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone
book, and additional phone memory.
Your P550 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 the 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 P550 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 P550.
• 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 P550
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.
To unlock, slide the hold button upward.
Hold button
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Screen.
2. On the General tab tap Align Screen
then follow the calibration screen
instructions.