Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra User manual

ZU680KL
User Guide

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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 5°C (41°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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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)
Hi-Res Audio
• Supports192kHz/24bitdigitalUSBaudiooutput.
• SupportsFLAC,WAVEaudioformatsin192kHz/24bit,88.2kHz/24bit,
48kHz/24bit,44.1kHz/24bit

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................17
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................19
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................22
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................22
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................24
System notications ...........................................................................................................................25
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................26
App & Widgets .....................................................................................................................................26
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................27
ExtendedHomescreen.....................................................................................................................28
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................29
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................29
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................30
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................30
Customizing the quick access buttons........................................................................................31
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................32
LaunchingChrome .............................................................................................................................32
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................33
Bookmarkingpages ...........................................................................................................................33
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................33
Gmail............................................................................................................................34
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................35
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................35
Editingorremovingevents .............................................................................................................35
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................36
Editingorremovingreminders ......................................................................................................36
Do It Later....................................................................................................................37
Calling later............................................................................................................................................37
Messaging later....................................................................................................................................37
Adding to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................37
Deleting to-do tasks...........................................................................................................................38
File Manager................................................................................................................38
Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................38
Accessing the external storage device ........................................................................................38
Accessing Cloud Storage..................................................................................................................38
The Cloud.....................................................................................................................39
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................39
Contents

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ASUS Support..............................................................................................................40
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................41
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................41
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................42
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................44
Other call options................................................................................................................................45
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................46
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................46
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................47
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................47
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................47
Adding an extension number to a contact number...............................................................48
SettingupyourVIPs ...........................................................................................................................48
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................49
Importing contacts .............................................................................................................................49
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................51
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................51
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................52
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................52
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................53
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................54
LaunchingtheCameraapp .............................................................................................................54
Using Camera for the rst time.......................................................................................................54
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................58
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................62
Viewinglesfromyoursocialnetworkorcloudstorage......................................................62
Viewingthephotolocation.............................................................................................................63
Sharing les from the Gallery..........................................................................................................64
Deleting les from the Gallery........................................................................................................64
Editingimages......................................................................................................................................64
Using MiniMovie..................................................................................................................................66
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................67
Conguring the mobile network...................................................................................................67
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................67
EnablingWi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................67
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................68
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................68
Bluetooth®....................................................................................................................68
EnablingBluetooth®...........................................................................................................................68
PairingyourASUSPhonetoaBluetooth®device....................................................................69
UnpairingyourASUSPhonefromtheBluetooth®device....................................................69

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Tethering .....................................................................................................................70
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ......................................................................................................................70
BluetoothTethering............................................................................................................................70
8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................71
LaunchingtheWeatherapp............................................................................................................71
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................72
Clock ............................................................................................................................73
World Clock............................................................................................................................................73
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................74
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................74
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................75
9 ZenLink
Knowing ZenLink........................................................................................................76
ShareLink...............................................................................................................................................76
10 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................78
Flashlight................................................................................................................................................78
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................79
Quick memo..........................................................................................................................................80
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................82
11 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................84
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................84
Storage....................................................................................................................................................84
Backupandreset .................................................................................................................................84
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................85
Appendix
Notices .........................................................................................................................88
Index

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Basics 1
1 Basics
Welcome!
ExploretheintuitivesimplicityofASUSZenUI!
ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phone. 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.
ASUS Support
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the
user forum.
Camera
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality
photos and videos.
Do It Later
Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other
important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.
Share Link
Quickly share and receive les, apps, or media contents with other Android devices or
PCs.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Tap from 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:
• TheNanoSIMcardslotssupportGSM,WCDMA,FDD-LTE,andTDD-LTEnetworkbands.
• 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.
• EnsurethattheNanoSIM/memorycardcompartmentcoverisalwaysclosedwhenoperatingor
carrying the device.
Microphone
USBTypeCport
Receiver
Front
camera Proximity
Sensor
Backkey Recent apps
key
Fingerprint
sensor /
Home key
Audio jack
Power key
NanoSIMcard2/
microSD card slot
LED
indicator
Touch screen
display
Microphone
Dual
Speakers
Ejecthole
Nano SIM card slot 1
Ejecthole
Rear cover
Volumekey
Cameraash/RGBsensor
Laserfocus
Rear camera
GPS
GPS
Primary antenna

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Installing a Nano SIM card
A Nano subscriber identity module (Nano SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone
number, contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network.
Your ASUS Phone comes with two Nano SIM card slots that allow you to set up and use two mobile
network services without having to carry two mobile devices at the same time.
CAUTION!
• Thisdeviceisdesignedforusewithamobilecarrier-approvedNanoSIMcardonly.
• WedonotrecommendtheuseoftrimmedSIMcardsintheNanoSIMcardslot.
• TurnoyourdevicebeforeinsertingaNanoSIMcard.
• BeextracarefulwhenhandlingaNanoSIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossordamage
incurred to your Nano SIM card.
• DonotinsertamemorycardintotheNanoSIMcardslot!Ifamemorycardhappenstobeinserted
into the Nano SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualied service personnel.
To install a Nano SIM card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIMcardslottoejectthetrayout.
3. Insert the Nano SIM card into one of the Nano SIM card slots.
Nano SIM
card slot 1
Nano SIM
card2/
microSD
card slot

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Removing a Nano SIM card
CAUTION: BeextracarefulwhenhandlingaNanoSIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossor
damage incurred to your Nano SIM card.
To remove a Nano SIM card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIMcardslottoejectthetrayout.
3. Remove the Nano SIM card from the Nano SIM card slot.
4. Push the tray to close it.
4. Push the tray to close it.
IMPORTANT!BothNanoSIMcardslotssupport4G/3G/2Gnetworkband.
ButonlyoneNanoSIMcardcanconnectto4Gserviceatatime.
CAUTION!
• Donotusesharptoolsorsolventonyourdevicetoavoidscratcheson
it.
• UseonlyastandardNanoSIMcardonyourASUSPhone.

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Installing a memory card
YourASUSPhonesupportsamicroSD™andmicroSDXC™memorycardwithupto200GBcapacity.
NOTE: 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.
CAUTION!
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage
incurred to your memory card.
• DonotinsertaNanoSIMcardintothememorycardslot!IfaNanoSIMcardhappenstobeinserted
into the memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualied service personnel.
To install a memory card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIMcard2/microSDcardslotto
eject the tray out.
3. InsertthemicroSDcardintotheNanoSIMcard2/microSDcardslot.
4. Push the tray to close it.

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Removing a memory card
CAUTION!
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage
incurred to your memory card.
• Ejectthememorycardproperlytosafelyremoveitfromdevice.Toejectthememorycard,goto
Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.
To remove a memory card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIMcard2/microSDcardslotto
eject the tray out.
3. RemovethemicroSDcardfromtheNanoSIMcard2/microSDcardslot.
4. Push the tray to close it.

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Charging your ASUS Phone
Your ASUS Phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the rst
time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT!
• UseonlythebundledACpoweradapterandUSBTypeCcabletochargeyourASUSPhone.Usinga
dierent AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.
• PeelotheprotectivelmontheACpoweradapterandUSBTypeCcablebeforeusingitwithyour
device.
• EnsuretoplugtheACpoweradaptertoacompatiblepoweroutlet.YoucanplugtheACpower
adaptertoanycompatible100~240Voutlet.
• TheoutputvoltageoftheACpoweradapterforthisdeviceis9V 2A,18W.
• WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileplugged-intoapoweroutlet,thepoweroutletmustbenear
your device and easily accessible.
• Toconserveelectricity,unplugtheACpoweradapterfromthepoweroutletwhennotinuse.
• DonotplaceheavyobjectsontopofyourASUSPhone.
CAUTION!
• Whilecharging,yourASUSPhonecanbecomewarm.Thisisnormal,however,ifyourdevice
becomesunusuallyhot,disconnecttheUSBTypeCcablefromyourdeviceandsendthedevice,
including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualied service personnel.
• TopreventanydamagetoyourASUSPhone,ACadapter,orUSBTypeCcable.EnsurethattheUSB
Type C cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
To charge your ASUS Phone:
1. ConnecttheUSBconnectorintothepoweradapter’sUSBport.
2. ConnecttheotherendoftheUSBTypeCcabletoyourASUSPhone.
3. Plug the power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
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1
2

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IMPORTANT!
• WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileitispluggedtoapoweroutlet,thegroundedpoweroutlet
must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• WhenchargingyourASUSPhonethroughyourcomputer,ensurethatyouplugtheUSBTypeC
cabletoyourcomputer’sUSB2.0port.
• AvoidchargingyourASUSPhoneinanenvironmentwithambienttemperatureofabove35oC
(95oF).
• ChargeyourASUSPhoneforeight(8)hoursbeforeusingitinbatterymodeforthersttime.
• Thestatusofbatterychargeisindicatedbythefollowingicons:
Low Not Charging Charging Full

NOTES:
• Useonlythepoweradapterthatcamewithyourdevice.Usingadierentpoweradaptermay
damage your device.
• UsingthebundledpoweradapterandASUSPhonesignalcabletoconnectyourASUSPhonetoa
power outlet is the best way to charge your ASUS Phone.
• TheinputvoltagerangebetweenthewalloutletandthisadapterisAC100V-240V.Theoutput
voltageoftheUSBTypeCcableis+9V 2A,18W.
4. Whenfully-charged,disconnecttheUSBcablefromyourASUSPhonerstbeforeunplugging
the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
• Youcanuseyourdevicewhilechargingbutitmaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.
• ChargingyourdeviceviaUSBportofacomputermaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.
• IfyourcomputerdoesnotprovideenoughpowerforchargingviaUSBport,chargeyourASUS
Phone using the power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

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Charging other devices
Use your ASUS Phone to power-charge other mobile devices.
To charge other devices with ASUS Phone:
1. ConnectoneendoftheUSBcabletothedevicethatyouwanttochargeandtheotherendto
the OTG cable.
NOTE: The OTG cable is purchased separately.
2. ConnecttheotherendoftheOTGcabletoyourASUSPhone.
IMPORTANT!EnsurethattheOTGcableisconnectedtoyourASUSPhonetoensurethatyourdevice
charges properly.
Charging modes
Choose either of the following modes:
OTG mode: Charges attached devices a up to 0.5A standard current.
Reverse charging mode (optional): When this mode is selected, your ASUS Phone turns o
to provide rapid reverse charging that can output a high speed, high charging current up to
1.5A - depending on the device being charged. In this mode, your ASUS Phone can still monitor
thechargelevels.WhenbatterypoweronyourASUSPhoneisbelow20%,yourASUSPhone
automatically turns on and changes to OTG charging mode.
NOTE: The reverse charging mode only supports devices with CDP (Charging Downstream Port) mode.
OTG cable
USB cable

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Turning your ASUS Phone on or o
Turning your device on
To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up.
Turning your device o
To turn your device o:
1. If your screen is turned o, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock
the device screen.
2. Pressandholdthepowerbutton,thenwhenprompted,tapPower o then tap OK.
Sleep mode
To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns o.
Power key

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Starting for the rst time
When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the rst time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the
setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set
up your mobile network and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and congure your location services.
Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS
account yet, go ahead and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google Account allows you to fully utilize these Android OS features:
• Organizeandseeallyourinformationfromanywhere.
• Automaticallybackupallyourdata.
• LeverageGoogleservicesconvenientlyfromanywhere.
ASUS Account
Having an ASUS Account gets you to enjoy the following perks:
• PersonalizedASUSsupportserviceandwarrantyextensionforregisteredproducts.
• Free5GBofCloudstoragespace.
• Receivethelatestdeviceandrmwareupdates.

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Batterypowerconservationtips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation
tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery.
– Close all running apps that are not in use.
– When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.
– Set audio to Smart Mode.
– Decrease brightness of display.
– Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
– Disable Wi-Fi feature.
 – DisableBluetoothfeature.
– Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.
– Disable all auto-sync features in your device.

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Using the touchscreen
Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your
ASUS Phone.
Launchingappsorselectingitems
Do any of the following:
• Tolaunchanapp,simplytaponit.
• ToselectanitemsuchasinFileManagerapp,simplytaponit.
Moving or deleting items
Do any of the following:
• Tomoveanapporwidget,tapandholdthendragittothelocationwhereyouwantittobe.
• TodeleteanapporwidgetfromtheHomescreen,tapandholdthendragituptoX Remove.

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Moving through pages or screens
Do any of the following:
• SwipeyourngertotheleftortotherighttoswitchbetweenscreensortoipthroughaGallery
of images.
• Scrollyourngerupordowntogothroughwebpagesorlistofitems.
Zooming in
Spread apart your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery or Maps, or zoom
in a web page.