Asus ZA550KL User manual

ZA550KL
User Guide
ZENFONE 5
ZENFONE 5

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Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes rst. We strongly recommend not to use your device when
driving or operating any type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Turn o your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited.
Always obey rules and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie
theater, in hospitals or near medical equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites,
blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to
the rating label on the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter
complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your
device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or
moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor
belts for airport security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and
wands.
The device screen is made of glass. If the glass gets broken, stop using the device
and do not touch the broken glass parts. Immediately send device for repair to
ASUS-qualied service personnel.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing
damage.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your device. Use only a clean cellulose
sponge or chamois cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualied service personnel only.
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May 2018
First Edition

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Proper disposal
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled
bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-
containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw this product in re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT
disassemble this product.
ZenTalk Fans Forum
(http://www.asus.com/zentalk/global_forward.php)
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm-
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
NOTE: The app descriptions shown in this manual are for reference purposes only, and may not
exactly match what you see on your device.
NOTE: For more legal and e-labelling information, check on your device from Settings > System >
About phone > Legal information / Regulatory labels.

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................14
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................15
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................18
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................18
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................19
Notications ..........................................................................................................................................20
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................21
Widgets ....................................................................................................................21
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................22
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................23
Kids Mode ..............................................................................................................................................26
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................28
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................28
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................29
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................29
Face Unlock .................................................................................................................30
Setting up face unlock from Settings...........................................................................................30
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................33
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................33
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................34
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................34
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................34
Gmail............................................................................................................................35
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................36
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................36
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................36
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................37
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................37
File Manager................................................................................................................38
The Cloud.....................................................................................................................39
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................39
ZenUI FAQs ..................................................................................................................40
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................41
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................41
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................43
Contents

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Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................45
Other call options................................................................................................................................46
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................47
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................47
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................48
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................48
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................48
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................49
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................50
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................51
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................52
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................52
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................53
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................53
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................54
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................55
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................55
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................57
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................59
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................59
Sharing les from the Gallery..........................................................................................................59
Deleting les from the Gallery........................................................................................................59
Editing images......................................................................................................................................60
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................61
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................61
Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................61
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................62
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................62
Bluetooth®......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................62
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................63
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................63
Tethering .....................................................................................................................64
Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................................................................................................................................64
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................65
8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................66
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................66
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................67

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Clock ............................................................................................................................68
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................68
World clock ............................................................................................................................................69
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................69
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................70
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................71
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................71
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................72
Mobile Manager...................................................................................................................................74
PowerMaster .........................................................................................................................................75
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................76
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................76
Storage....................................................................................................................................................76
Backup and reset .................................................................................................................................76
Reset.........................................................................................................................................................76
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................77
Appendix
Safety information......................................................................................................80
Notices .........................................................................................................................82
Index

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Chapter 1: Basics
Basics 1
1 Basics
Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS ZenUI!
ASUS ZenUI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phones. It provides you with
special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to t your unique individual needs and
make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone.
Camera
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality
photos and videos.
Mobile Manager
Mobile Manager provides an integrated interface for several apps that are designed to
optimize device performance, manage the phone power, storage usage and system
notications.
File Manager
File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage
of your ASUS Phone and its connected external storage devices.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Swipe up from the
lower part of your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.

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Get your ASUS Phone ready!
Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiy.
WARNING!
• Toavoidnetworkconnectionandbatteryissues:
 • DONOTplaceametallicstickerontheantennaarea.
 • DONOTuseametallicprotectiveframe/caseonyourASUSPhone.
 • DONOTcovertheantennaareawithyourhandsorotherobjectswhileusingsomefunctionssuch
as making calls or using the mobile data connection.
• WerecommendthatyouuseASUS-compatiblescreenprotectors.Usingnon-ASUS-compatible
screen protectors may cause your ASUS Phone's sensor to malfunction.
NOTES:
• BothnanoSIMcardslotssupportGSM/GPRS/EDGE,WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+,FDD-LTE,andTD-
LTE DSDV network bands. Both nano SIM cards can connect to VoLTE 4G calling service. But only one
can connect to FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE data service at a time.
• ThemicroSDcardslotsupportsmicroSDandmicroSDXCcardformats.
IMPORTANT!
• Wedonotrecommendusingascreenprotectorasitcaninterferewiththeproximitysensor.Ifyou
want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.
• Keepthedevice,particularlythetouchscreen,dryallthetime.Waterorotherliquidscancausethe
touch screen to malfunction.
Audio jack
Camera ash
Receiver
Proximity sensor
and light sensor
Touch screen
display
Speaker
Micro USB port
Microphone
Nano SIM /
microSD card
slot
Eject hole
Volume key
Power key
Camera ash
Rear camera
Front camera
LED indicator

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Chapter 1: Basics
Installing a nano SIM card / memory card
YournanoSIMcardslotssupportGSM/GPRS/EDGE,WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+,FDD-LTE,andTD-LTEDSDV
network bands.
NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard nano SIM card without a SIM adapter or
the use of a cutter.
Your ASUS Phone supports a microSD,andmicroSDXCmemorycardwithupto2TBcapacity.
NOTES:
• SomememorycardsmaynotbecompatiblewithyourASUSPhone.Ensurethatyouuseonlycompatible
memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both.
• ThemicroSDcardissoldseparately.
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card / memory card. ASUS is not responsible for
any data loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card.
To install a Nano SIM card / memory card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethecardslotcoverorinjureyourngernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthecard slot cover.
• Donotusesharptoolsorsolventonyourdevicetoavoidscratchesonit.
2. Insert the Nano SIM or microSD card into the appropriate slot.
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
MicroSD
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
NOTE:BothnanoSIMcardslotssupportGSM/GPRS/EDGE,WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+,FDD-LTE,and
TD-LTE DSDV network bands. Both nano SIM cards can connect to VoLTE 4G calling service. But only one
can connect to FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE data service at a time.

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Removing a nano SIM /memory card
CAUTION!
• BeextracarefulwhenhandlingananoSIMcard/memorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydata
loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card.
• Ejectthememorycardproperlytosafelyremoveitfromdevice.Toejectthememorycard,swipe up
from the lower part of your Home screen and tap Settings > Storage & memory, then under
Portable storage, tap beside SD card.
To remove a nano SIM card / memory card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethecardslotcoverorinjureyourngernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthecard slot cover.
• Donotusesharptoolsorsolventonyourdevicetoavoidscratchesonit.
2. Remove the nano SIM or MicroSD card from the card slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
MicroSD