Asus ZenFone 5 Guide

ZenFone 5
e-manual

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E8884
April 2014
First Edition

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Contents
Conventions used ........................................................................................................................9
Care and safety .......................................................................................................................... 10
Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................10
Proper disposal ...................................................................................................................................................11
1 Get your Zen ready!
Parts and features ..............................................................................................................................................14
Installing a micro-SIM card.............................................................................................................................15
Installing a memory card ................................................................................................................................20
Charging your ZenFone...................................................................................................................................24
Turning your ZenFone on or off....................................................................................................................27
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .................................................................................................................... 31
Home screen........................................................................................................................................................31
Managing your home.......................................................................................................................................33
Quick settings......................................................................................................................................................37
ASUS keyboard settings ..................................................................................................................................41
Voice Search.........................................................................................................................................................42
Lock Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................45
Connecting your ZenFone to your computer.......................................................................... 46
Connecting with your notebook..................................................................................................................46
Connecting with your desktop PC...............................................................................................................47
3 Call in style
Managing contacts.................................................................................................................... 50
Adding contacts .................................................................................................................................................50
Importing contacts............................................................................................................................................51
Exporting contacts ............................................................................................................................................52

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Making and receiving calls ....................................................................................................... 53
Make a call ............................................................................................................................................................53
Receive a call........................................................................................................................................................55
Dual SIM feature........................................................................................................................ 56
Renaming your micro SIM cards...................................................................................................................56
Assigning a default micro SIM card.............................................................................................................57
Backup/restore call logs............................................................................................................ 58
Creating a call log backup ..............................................................................................................................58
Restoring call log backups..............................................................................................................................58
4 Send messages and more
Messaging .................................................................................................................................. 60
Sending or replying to messages.................................................................................................................60
Setting up your messaging options............................................................................................................61
Omlet Chat ................................................................................................................................. 62
Registering to Omlet Chat..............................................................................................................................62
5 Access your emails
Email........................................................................................................................................... 68
Setting up an email account..........................................................................................................................68
Adding email accounts ....................................................................................................................................69
Gmail .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Setting up a Gmail account............................................................................................................................70
6 Capture moments
Launching the Camera app....................................................................................................... 74
From the lock screen.........................................................................................................................................74
Using the camera widget................................................................................................................................74
From the home screen.....................................................................................................................................74
Using the volume key.......................................................................................................................................74

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Using Camera for the first time................................................................................................. 75
Tutorial...................................................................................................................................................................75
Image Locations .................................................................................................................................................76
Camera home screen................................................................................................................. 77
Image settings.....................................................................................................................................................78
Video settings......................................................................................................................................................80
Advanced camera features ....................................................................................................... 81
Time Rewind ........................................................................................................................................................81
HDR .........................................................................................................................................................................82
Panorama..............................................................................................................................................................82
Night.......................................................................................................................................................................83
Low light................................................................................................................................................................84
Selfie .......................................................................................................................................................................85
Miniature...............................................................................................................................................................86
Smart remove......................................................................................................................................................87
All Smiles...............................................................................................................................................................87
Beautification ......................................................................................................................................................88
GIF animation......................................................................................................................................................88
Depth of field ......................................................................................................................................................89
Time lapse.............................................................................................................................................................89
Party Link ................................................................................................................................... 90
Sharing photos ...................................................................................................................................................90
Receiving photos ...............................................................................................................................................92
7 Gallery
Using the Gallery ....................................................................................................................... 94
Main screen..........................................................................................................................................................94
Viewing files from other source locations.................................................................................................95
Sharing files from the gallery.........................................................................................................................96

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Deleting files from the gallery.......................................................................................................................96
Editing an image ................................................................................................................................................97
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or an image..........................................................................................97
8 Work hard, play harder
Supernote................................................................................................................................. 100
Creating a notebook...................................................................................................................................... 102
Sharing a notebook on the Cloud............................................................................................................. 102
Sharing a note to the Cloud........................................................................................................................ 102
Calendar ................................................................................................................................... 103
Creating an event from your ZenFone .................................................................................................... 103
Adding an account to Calendar................................................................................................................. 104
Creating an event from your account...................................................................................................... 104
What’s Next .............................................................................................................................. 105
Do It Later................................................................................................................................. 106
Accessing or creating to-do tasks ............................................................................................................. 107
Weather .................................................................................................................................... 108
Weather home screen ................................................................................................................................... 109
Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 110
Launching Clock.............................................................................................................................................. 110
World Clock ....................................................................................................................................................... 111
Alarm clock........................................................................................................................................................ 112
Stopwatch.......................................................................................................................................................... 113
Timer.................................................................................................................................................................... 114
File Manager ............................................................................................................................ 116
Accessing the internal storage................................................................................................................... 116
Accessing the external storage device.................................................................................................... 117
Accessing Cloud Storage.............................................................................................................................. 118
9 The Internet
Browser..................................................................................................................................... 120

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10 Fun and entertainment
Using headset .......................................................................................................................... 122
Connecting audio jack .................................................................................................................................. 122
Audio Wizard............................................................................................................................ 123
Using Audio Wizard........................................................................................................................................ 123
Play Games............................................................................................................................... 124
Using Play Games............................................................................................................................................ 124
Music......................................................................................................................................... 125
Launching Music............................................................................................................................................. 125
Playing songs.................................................................................................................................................... 125
Playing songs from your SD card .............................................................................................................. 125
Playing Cloud music....................................................................................................................................... 126
FM Radio................................................................................................................................... 127
FM Radio home screen.................................................................................................................................. 127
Sound recorder........................................................................................................................ 128
Launching Sound Recorder......................................................................................................................... 128
Sound Recorder home screen.................................................................................................................... 128
11 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date ............................................................................................ 130
Updating your system................................................................................................................................... 130
Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 130
Backup and reset ..................................................................................................................... 131
Securing your ZenFone ........................................................................................................... 132
Unlocking your screen .................................................................................................................................. 132
Setting your ZenFone identity ................................................................................................................... 140
12 Connect your Zen
Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................... 142
Enabling Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................... 142

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .................................................................................................................. 142
Disabling Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................................. 143
Bluetooth®.................................................................................................................................................................. 143
Enabling Bluetooth® ...................................................................................................................................... 143
Pairing your ZenFone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................................... 144
Unpairing your ZenFone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................................... 144
Miracast™..................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Share Link................................................................................................................................. 146
The Cloud ................................................................................................................................. 148
ASUS WebStorage........................................................................................................................................... 148
13 App essentials
Switching apps......................................................................................................................... 150
Locking apps............................................................................................................................ 150
Downloading apps .................................................................................................................. 151
14 There’s more to your Zen
Power saver.............................................................................................................................. 154
Setting up Power Saver................................................................................................................................. 154
Customizing Power Saver ............................................................................................................................ 155
Glove mode.............................................................................................................................. 156
ASUS Splendid ......................................................................................................................... 157
Appendix
Notices...................................................................................................................................... 160

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Conventions used
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing
tasks and prevent damage to your ZenFone data and components.

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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 5°C (41°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
Do not throw your device 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 the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Get your Zen ready!
1 Get your Zen ready!

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Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
Micro-USB port
Rear camera
Earpiece
receiver
Front camera
Touchscreen
display
Volume key
Power key
Flash
Speaker
Groove
Sensor
Audio jack

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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Micro-SIM/memorycardcompartmentcoverisalwaysclosedwhenoperatingorcarryingthe
device.
Installing a micro-SIM card
A micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number,
contacts, messages and other data that gives you access to a mobile network.
Your ZenFone comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allows you to setup 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micro-SIMcardonly.
• WedonotrecommendtheuseoftrimmedSIMcardsinthemicro-SIMcardslot.
• Turnoffyourdevicebeforeinsertingamicro-SIMcard.
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamicro-SIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossordamageincurredto
your micro-SIM card.
• Donotinsertamemorycardintothemicro-SIMcardslot!Ifamemorycardhappenstobeinsertedintothe
micro-SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.

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To install a micro-SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner, then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.
3. Orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing downward then insert it into the Micro-SIM
card 1 slot.
4. Push the micro-SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.

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NOTE: If you installed two micro-SIM cards, go to Settings > Dual SIM card settings for information and
configuration of your SIM cards.
5. If you wish to install another micro-SIM card, orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts
facing downward then insert it into the Micro-SIM card 2 slot.
6. Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place.

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Removing a Micro-SIM card
CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage
incurred to your micro-SIM card.
To remove a micro-SIM card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner, then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.

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3. Press the micro-SIM card that you want to remove, then pull it out.
Repeat the same step, if you wish to remove the other micro-SIM card.
4. Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place.

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Installing a memory card
Your ZenFone supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB capacity.
NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ZenFone. 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micro-SIMcardintothememorycardslot!Ifamicro-SIMcardhappenstobeinsertedintothe
memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
To install a memory card:
1. Turn off your device.
2. Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner, then pull the rear cover off.
CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover.