Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie User manual

ZD553KL
User Guide

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Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. 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 off 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-qualified 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-qualified 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 fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT
disassemble this product.
ZenTalk Fans Forum
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WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the first time ..................................................................................................................16
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................18
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................21
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................21
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................23
System notifications ...........................................................................................................................24
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................25
Widgets ....................................................................................................................25
Wallpapers...............................................................................................................27
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................28
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................31
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................31
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................32
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................32
Customizing the quick access buttons........................................................................................33
Fingerprint ID sensor..................................................................................................34
Starting your ASUS phone for the first time ..............................................................................34
Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................35
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................37
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................37
Adding a new tab................................................................................................................................38
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................38
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................38
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................39
Gmail............................................................................................................................40
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................41
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................41
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................41
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................42
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................42
File Manager................................................................................................................43
Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................43
Accessing the external storage device........................................................................................43
Accessing Cloud Storage..................................................................................................................43
ZenUI FAQ....................................................................................................................44
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................45
Contents

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Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................45
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................47
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................51
Managing your call logs....................................................................................................................51
Other call options................................................................................................................................53
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................54
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................54
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................55
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................55
Setting up your profile ......................................................................................................................55
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................56
Setting up your VIPs ...........................................................................................................................57
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................58
Importing contacts .............................................................................................................................58
Exporting contacts..............................................................................................................................59
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................60
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................61
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................62
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................62
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................63
FM Radio......................................................................................................................64
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................66
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................66
Using Camera for the first time.......................................................................................................67
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................71
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................74
Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage......................................................74
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................75
Sharing files from the Gallery..........................................................................................................76
Deleting files from the Gallery........................................................................................................76
Editing images......................................................................................................................................76
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................77
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................77
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................77
Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................77
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................78
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................78
Bluetooth®......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................78
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................79
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................79
Tethering .....................................................................................................................80

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Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................................................................................................................................80
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................81
8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................82
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................82
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................83
Clock ............................................................................................................................84
World Clock............................................................................................................................................84
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................85
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................85
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................86
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................87
Flashlight................................................................................................................................................87
Power & Boost.......................................................................................................................................88
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................89
Auto-start Manager ............................................................................................................................90
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................91
Mobile Manager...................................................................................................................................93
Bluelight Filter ......................................................................................................................................94
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................95
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................95
Storage....................................................................................................................................................95
Backup and reset .................................................................................................................................95
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................96
Appendix
Safety information....................................................................................................100
Index

7 Chapter 1: Basics
Basics 1
1 Basics
Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 4.0!
ASUS Zen UI 4.0 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 fit 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
Provides an integrated interface for several apps that are designed to optimize device
performance, manage the phone power, storage usage and system notifications.
ZenUI FAQ
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the
user forum.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI 4.0 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 jiffy.
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LTE,WCDMAandGSM/EDGEnetworkbands.
• TheMicroSDcardslotsupportsMicroSDandMicroSDHC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
micro USB port
Receiver
Front camera
Touch screen
display
Sensor
Back
Audio jack
Power key
Rear camera Volume key
Speaker
Camera flash
LED indicator
Nano SIM1, Nano SIM2,
MicroSD card slot
Recent apps
Finger print
sensor/Home
Camera flash Front camera

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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 and one MicroSD 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slots.
• Turnoff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.
ToinstallaNanoSIMcard:
1. Turn off your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIM/MicroSDcard
slot to eject the tray out.
3. Insert the Nano SIM card(s) into the card slot(s).
IMPORTANT! Use only a standard Nano SIM card on your
ASUS Phone. A trimmed SIM card may not properly fit into
and may not be detected by your ASUS Phone.

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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 off your device.
2. PushapinintotheholeontheNanoSIM/MicroSDcardslotto
eject the tray out.
3. Remove the Nano SIM card(s) from the Nano SIM card slot(s).
4. Push the tray to close it.
4. Push the tray to close it.
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.
CAUTION: Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid
scratches on it.