Asus ZenFone 5 User manual

ZE620KL
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.
E13753
April 2018
First Edition

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

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the first time ..................................................................................................................15
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................16
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................19
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................19
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................20
Notifications ..........................................................................................................................................21
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................22
Widgets ..................................................................................................................................................22
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................23
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................24
Kids Mode ..............................................................................................................................................27
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
Fingerprint ID sensor..................................................................................................32
Starting your ASUS phone for the first time ..............................................................................32
Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................33
Face Unlock .................................................................................................................34
Setting up face unlock from Settings...........................................................................................34
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................37
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................37
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................38
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................38
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................38
Gmail............................................................................................................................39
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................40
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................40
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................40
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................41
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................41
File Manager................................................................................................................42
The Cloud ....................................................................................................................43
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................43
Contents

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4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................44
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................44
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................46
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................48
Other call options................................................................................................................................49
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................50
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................50
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................51
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................51
Setting up your profile ......................................................................................................................51
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................52
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................53
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................54
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................55
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................55
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................56
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................56
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................57
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................58
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................58
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................62
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................62
Sharing files from the Gallery..........................................................................................................62
Deleting files from the Gallery........................................................................................................62
Editing images......................................................................................................................................63
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................64
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................64
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................64
Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................64
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................65
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................65
Bluetooth®...................................................................................................................65
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................65
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................66
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................66
Tethering .....................................................................................................................67
Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................................................................................................................................67
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................68

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8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................69
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................69
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................70
Clock ............................................................................................................................71
World Clock............................................................................................................................................71
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................72
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................72
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................73
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................74
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................74
Mobile Manager...................................................................................................................................76
Bluelight Filter ......................................................................................................................................77
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................78
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................78
Storage....................................................................................................................................................78
Backup.....................................................................................................................................................78
Reset.........................................................................................................................................................78
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................79
Appendix
Safety information......................................................................................................82
Notices.........................................................................................................................84
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 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
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.
File Manager
File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage
of your ASUS Phone and its connected external storage devices.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Swipe up from the
lower part of your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.

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Get your ASUS Phone ready!
Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it running in a 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.
NOTE: 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.
USB Type-C port
Speaker
LED indicator
Touch screen
display
Front camera
Receiver
Proximity sensor
and light sensor
NanoSIM/
microSD card slot
Audio jack
Power key
Volume key
Camera flash
Rear cameras
Fingerprint sensor
Microphone
Microphone
NFC detection area

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

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