Asus Zenfone 4 Max User manual

ZC554KL
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 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.
E12505
July 2017
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.

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Installing a nano SIM card .................................................................................................................. 9
Removing a nano SIM card..............................................................................................................10
Installing a memory card..................................................................................................................11
Removing a memory card................................................................................................................12
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................16
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................18
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................21
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................21
Quick settings.......................................................................................................................................23
Notications..........................................................................................................................................24
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................25
App & Widgets .....................................................................................................................................25
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................26
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................27
Kids Mode ..............................................................................................................................................30
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................32
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................32
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................33
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................33
Using and customizing the quick access buttons ...................................................................34
Fingerprint ID sensor..................................................................................................35
Starting your ASUS phone for the rst time..............................................................................35
Setting up ngerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................36
ZenUI Keyboard ..........................................................................................................39
Resizing your ZenUI keyboard........................................................................................................39
Editing texts...........................................................................................................................................39
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................41
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................41
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................42
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................42
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................42
Gmail............................................................................................................................43
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................44
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................44
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................44
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................45
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................45
File Manager................................................................................................................46
Contents

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The Cloud.....................................................................................................................47
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................47
ZenUI FAQ....................................................................................................................48
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................49
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................49
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................51
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................53
Other call options................................................................................................................................54
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................55
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................55
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................56
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................56
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................56
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................57
Setting up your VIPs ...........................................................................................................................58
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................60
Importing contacts.............................................................................................................................60
Exporting contacts..............................................................................................................................61
Managing your block list ..................................................................................................................61
Social networking with your contacts.........................................................................................62
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................63
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................63
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................64
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................64
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................65
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................66
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................66
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................68
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................70
Viewing les from your social network or cloud storage......................................................70
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................71
Sharing les from the Gallery..........................................................................................................72
Deleting les from the Gallery........................................................................................................72
Editing images......................................................................................................................................72
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................73
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................73
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................73
Enabling Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................73
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................74
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................74

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Bluetooth®...................................................................................................................74
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................74
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................75
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................75
Tethering .....................................................................................................................76
Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................................................................................................................................76
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................77
8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................78
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................78
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................79
Clock ............................................................................................................................80
World Clock............................................................................................................................................80
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................81
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................81
Timer........................................................................................................................................................82
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................83
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................83
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................84
Mobile Manager...................................................................................................................................86
PowerMaster .........................................................................................................................................87
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................88
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................88
Storage....................................................................................................................................................88
Backup and reset.................................................................................................................................88
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................89
Appendix
Safety information......................................................................................................92
Notices .........................................................................................................................94
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.
ZenUI FAQ
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.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI 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:
• BothNanoSIMcardslotssupportGSM,WCDMA,FDD-LTE,andTDD-LTEnetworkbands.Butonly
one Nano SIM can connect to FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE 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.
Microphone
Audio jack
Front camera
Flash
Receiver
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
display
Back key
Fingerprintsensor/
Home key
Recent apps key
Speaker
Micro USB port
Microphone
NanoSIMx2/micro
SD card slot
Eject hole Volume key
Power key
Flash
Rear camera

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Chapter 1: Basics
Installing a nano SIM card
Your nano SIM card slot supports GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE, and TDD-LTE bands.
NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard nano SIM card without a SIM adapter or
the use of a cutter.
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage
incurred to your nano SIM card.
ToinstallananoSIMcard:
1. Withthephonefacingup,insertthetoolthatcamewithyourphoneintotheholeontheSIM/microSD
card tray and gently press to open the tray.
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. Place the nano SIM card into the slot (as shown) with the gold contacts facing down.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
Micro SD
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
IMPORTANT!WhentwoSIMcardsareinserted,onlyoneSIMcardslotsupports4G/3G/2Gservice.The
otherSIMcardslotonlysupports2G/3Gservice.

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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 data loss or damage
incurred to your nano SIM card.
ToremoveananoSIMcard:
1. Withthephonefacingup,insertthetoolthatcamewithyourphoneintotheholeontheSIM/microSD
card tray and gently press to open the tray.
CAUTION!
• Becarefulnottodamagethebackcoverorinjureyourngernailswhenyouremovethecover.
• Donotforciblyremove,shear,ordistortthebackcover.
• Donotusesharptoolsorsolventonyourdevicetoavoidscratchesonit.
2. Remove the nano SIM card from the slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
Micro SD
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2