Asus Zenfone Max ZB555KL User manual

ZB555KL
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.
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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.
NOTE: For more legal and e-labelling information, check on your device from Settings > About >
Legal information / Regulatory labels.

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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................14
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................15
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................18
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................18
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................19
Notications ..........................................................................................................................................20
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................21
Widgets ..................................................................................................................................................21
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................22
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................23
Kids Mode ..............................................................................................................................................26
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................28
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................28
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................29
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................29
Fingerprint ID sensor..................................................................................................30
Starting your ASUS phone for the rst time ..............................................................................30
Setting up ngerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................31
Face Unlock .................................................................................................................32
Setting up face unlock from Settings...........................................................................................32
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................35
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................35
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................36
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................36
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................36
Gmail............................................................................................................................37
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................38
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................38
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................38
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................39
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................39
File Manager................................................................................................................40
The Cloud.....................................................................................................................41
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................41
ZenUI FAQs ..................................................................................................................42
Contents

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4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................43
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................43
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................45
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................47
Other call options................................................................................................................................48
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................49
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................49
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................50
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................50
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................50
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................51
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................52
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................53
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................54
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................54
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................55
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................55
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................56
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................57
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................57
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................59
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................61
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................61
Sharing les from the Gallery..........................................................................................................61
Deleting les from the Gallery........................................................................................................61
Editing images......................................................................................................................................62
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................63
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................63
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................63
Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................63
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................64
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................64
Bluetooth®...................................................................................................................64
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................64
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................65
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................65
Tethering .....................................................................................................................66
Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................................................................................................................................66
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................67

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8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................68
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................68
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................69
Clock ............................................................................................................................70
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................70
World clock ............................................................................................................................................71
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................71
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................72
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................73
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................73
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................74
PowerMaster .........................................................................................................................................76
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................77
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................77
Storage....................................................................................................................................................77
Backup and reset .................................................................................................................................77
Reset.........................................................................................................................................................78
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................78
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 t 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.
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 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 bands. But only one Nano
SIM can connect to FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE at a time.
• 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.
Audio jack
Flash
Receiver
Proximity sensor
and light sensor
Touch screen
display
Speaker
Micro USB port
Microphone
Nano SIM 1,
Nano SIM 2,
Micro SD card
slot
Eject hole
Volume key
Power key
Flash
Rear camera
Front camera
LED indicator
Fingerprint sensor
Microphone

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Installing a nano SIM card / memory card
Your nano SIM card slots support 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.
Your ASUS Phone supports a microSD, and microSDHC 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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. Insert the Nano SIM or microSD card into the appropriate slot.
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.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.

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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 up
from the lower part of your Home screen and tap Settings > Storage & memory, then under
Portable storage, tap beside SD card.
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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. Remove the nano SIM or MicroSD card from the card slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.

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Charging your ASUS Phone
Your ASUS Phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the rst
time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT!
• PeelotheprotectivelmontheACpoweradapterandmicroUSBcablebeforeusingitwithyour
device.
• EnsuretoplugtheACpoweradaptertoacompatiblepoweroutlet.YoucanplugtheACpower
adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
• TheoutputvoltageoftheACpoweradapterforthisdeviceis+5V 2A, 10W.
• WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileplugged-intoapoweroutlet,thepoweroutletmustbenear
your device and easily accessible.
• Toconserveelectricity,unplugtheACpoweradapterfromthepoweroutletwhennotinuse.
• DonotplaceheavyobjectsontopofyourASUSPhone.
CAUTION!
• Whilecharging,yourASUSPhonecanbecomewarm.Thisisnormal,however,ifyourdevice
becomes unusually hot, disconnect the micro USB cable from your device and send the device,
including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualied service personnel.
• TopreventanydamagetoyourASUSPhone,ACadapter,ormicroUSBcable.Ensurethatthemicro
USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
TochargeyourASUSPhone:
1. Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.
2. Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Phone.
3. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
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IMPORTANT!
• WhenusingyourASUSPhonewhileitispluggedtoapoweroutlet,thegroundedpoweroutlet
must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• WhenchargingyourASUSPhonethroughyourcomputer,ensurethatyouplugthemicroUSBcable
to your computer’s USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port.
• AvoidchargingyourASUSPhoneinanenvironmentwithambienttemperatureofabove35oC
(95oF).
• ChargeyourASUSPhoneforeight(8)hoursbeforeusingitinbatterymodeforthersttime.
• Thestatusofbatterychargeisindicatedbythefollowingicons:
Low Not Charging Charging Full

NOTES:
• Forsafetypurposes,useONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to avoid damaging your
device and prevent the risk of injury.
• Forsafetypurposes,useONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to charge your ASUS Phone.
• TheinputvoltagerangebetweenthewalloutletandthisadapterisAC100V-240V.Theoutput
voltageofthedeviceis+5V 2A, 10W.
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone rst before unplugging
the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
• Youcanuseyourdevicewhilechargingbutitmaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.
• ChargingyourdeviceviaUSBportofacomputermaytakelongertofullychargethedevice.
• IfyourcomputerdoesnotprovideenoughpowerforchargingviaUSBport,chargeyourASUS
Phone using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

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

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Starting for the rst time
When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the rst time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the
setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set
up your mobile network, Wi-Fi and security features, sync accounts, and congure your location
services.
Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS
account yet, go ahead and create one.
Google Account
UsingaGoogleAccountallowsyoutofullyutilizetheseAndroidOSfeatures:
• Organizeandseeallyourinformationfromanywhere.
• Automaticallybackupallyourdata.
• LeverageGoogleservicesconvenientlyfromanywhere.
ASUS Account
HavinganASUSAccountgetsyoutoenjoythefollowingperks:
• PersonalizedASUSsupportserviceandwarrantyextensionforregisteredproducts.
• Free5GBofCloudstoragespace.
• Receivethelatestdeviceandrmwareupdates.
Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation
tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery.
– Close all running apps that are not in use.
– When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.
– Decrease brightness of display.
– Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
– Disable Wi-Fi feature.
– Disable Bluetooth feature.
– Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.
– Disable all auto-sync features in your device.

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

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

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Zooming out
Bring together your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery or Maps, or
zoom out of a web page.
NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been
designed specically to t your mobile screen.

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There’s no place like Home 2
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Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages
from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Swipe down this area once to display System notications
Swipe down this area twice to display Quick settings
Tap to display Time and Weather settings
Tap to open All Apps screen
Tap to open an app
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search
Tap to display recent apps
Tap to go back
Tap to go to Home screen

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Quick settings
The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of
your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by an icon.
To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen.
NOTE: A blue icon indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray icon indicates a disabled
feature.
Adding buttons
ToaddbuttonstotheASUSQuickSettingspanel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Swipe up Drag to add tiles.
3. Under Drag to add tiles, tap and drag an icon up to add it to the Quick Settings panel.
4. Tap to go back and view the current Quick Settings panel.
Removing buttons
ToremoveexistingbuttonsfromtheASUSQuickSettingspanel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Tap and drag an icon below Drag to add tiles to remove it from the Quick Settings panel.
Swipe up to switch to System notications panel
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions
Slide left or right to adjust the screen’s brightness
Tap to open Settings
Tap to select/deselect items to display in Quick settings
Tap to enable/disable automatic brightness adjustment

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•Swipethenoticationtotheleftorrightto
remove it from the list
•Taponthenoticationtoviewitsdetails
Swipe down to switch to the Quick Settings panel
Tap to open Settings
Tap this to delete all of the listed notications
Notications
From Notications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS
Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related.
To launch the Notications panel, swipe down from the top of your screen.