Asus Zenfone Max User manual

ZC520TL
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 5°C (41°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.
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1 Basics
Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready!............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................16
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................17
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................20
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................20
Quick settings.......................................................................................................................................22
System notications...........................................................................................................................23
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................24
App & Widgets .....................................................................................................................................24
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................25
Extended Home screen.....................................................................................................................26
Easy Mode..............................................................................................................................................26
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................28
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................28
Fingerprint ID sensor..................................................................................................29
Starting your ASUS phone for the rst time..............................................................................29
Setting up ngerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................30
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................32
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................32
Customizing the quick access buttons........................................................................................33
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................34
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................34
Sharing pages.......................................................................................................................................35
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................35
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................35
Gmail............................................................................................................................36
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................37
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................37
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................37
Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................38
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................38
Do It Later....................................................................................................................39
Calling later............................................................................................................................................39
Messaging later....................................................................................................................................39
Adding to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................39
Deleting to-do tasks...........................................................................................................................40
File Manager................................................................................................................40
Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................40
Accessing the external storage device ........................................................................................40
Contents

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Accessing Cloud Storage..................................................................................................................40
The Cloud.....................................................................................................................41
ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................41
ZenFone Care ..............................................................................................................42
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................43
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................43
Making calls...........................................................................................................................................45
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................48
Other call options................................................................................................................................49
Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................50
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................50
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................51
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................51
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................51
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................52
Importing contacts.............................................................................................................................52
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................53
Google Messenger..............................................................................................................................53
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset...........................................................................................................54
Connecting the audio jack...............................................................................................................54
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................55
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................56
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................56
Using Camera for the rst time.......................................................................................................56
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................60
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................64
Viewing les from your social network or cloud storage......................................................64
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................65
Sharing les from the Gallery..........................................................................................................66
Deleting les from the Gallery........................................................................................................66
Editing images......................................................................................................................................66
Using MiniMovie..................................................................................................................................68
7 Staying connected
Mobile network...........................................................................................................69
Conguring the mobile network...................................................................................................69
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................69
Enabling Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................69
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................70
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................70
Bluetooth®....................................................................................................................70
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................70
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device....................................................................71
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device....................................................71

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8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................72
Launching the Weather app............................................................................................................72
Weather home screen........................................................................................................................73
Clock ............................................................................................................................74
World Clock............................................................................................................................................74
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................75
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................75
Timer........................................................................................................................................................76
9 ZenLink
Knowing ZenLink........................................................................................................77
Share Link...............................................................................................................................................77
10 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools.........................................................................................................79
Flashlight................................................................................................................................................79
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................80
Quick memo..........................................................................................................................................81
11 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................83
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................83
Storage....................................................................................................................................................83
Backup and reset.................................................................................................................................83
Securing your ASUS Phone..............................................................................................................84
Appendix
Notices .........................................................................................................................87
Index
Index ........................................................................................................................................................89

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Basics 1
1 Basics
Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI 3.0!
ASUS Zen UI 3.0 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 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.
Do It Later
Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other
important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.
ZenFone Care
Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the
user forum.
Share Link
Quickly share and receive les, apps, or media contents with other Android devices or
PCs.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI 3.0 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 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:
• TheNanoSIM/microSIMcardslotssupportGSM,WCDMA,FDD-LTE,andTDD-LTEnetworkbands.
• 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.
micro USB port
Front
camera
Audio jack
Microphone
Rear
camera
Proximity
sensor
Receiver
LED indication
Touch screen
display
Flash
Fingerprint
sensor
Volume
key
Power
key
Nano SIM /
micro SIM
card slot
Eject hole

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Installing a Nano SIM / micro SIM card
A Nano subscriber identity module (Nano SIM) or 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 ASUS Phone comes with Nano SIM and micro SIM 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ormicroSIMcardonly.
• WedonotrecommendtheuseoftrimmedSIMcardsintheNanoSIMcardormicroSIMcardslot.
• TurnoyourdevicebeforeinsertingaNanoSIMormicroSIMcard.
• BeextracarefulwhenhandlingaNanoSIMormicroSIMcard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanylossor
damage incurred to your Nano SIM or micro SIM card.
• DonotinsertamemorycardintotheNanoSIMcardormicroSIMslot!Ifamemorycardhappens
to be inserted into the Nano SIM or micro SIM slot, send your device to an ASUS-qualied service
personnel.
To install a Nano SIM / micro SIM card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray
out.
3. Insert the Nano SIM or micro SIM card into the appropriate slot.
Micro-SIM1
Nano-SIM

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Removing a Nano SIM / micro SIM card
CAUTION: Be extra careful when handling a Nano SIM or micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for
any loss or damage incurred to your Nano SIM or micro SIM card.
To remove a Nano SIM / micro SIM card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray
out.
3. Remove the Nano SIM or micro SIM card from the slot.
4. Push the tray to close it.
4. Push the tray to close it.
IMPORTANT! Both SIM card slots support 4G/3G/2G network band. But
only one SIM card can connect to 4G service at a time.
CAUTION!
• Donotusesharptoolsorsolventonyourdevicetoavoidscratcheson
it.
• UseonlyastandardNanoSIMormicroSIMcardonyourASUSPhone.
Micro-SIM1
Nano-SIM

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Installing a memory card
YourASUSPhonesupportsamicroSD™andmicroSDXC™memorycardwithupto200GBcapacity.
NOTE: 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.
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NanoSIMormicroSIMcardintothememorycardslot!IfaNanoSIMormicroSIM
card happens to be inserted into the memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualied
service personnel.
To install a memory card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray
out.
3. Insert the micro SD card into the appropriate slot.
4. Push the tray to close it.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD

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Removing a memory card
CAUTION!
• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage
incurred to your memory card.
• Ejectthememorycardproperlytosafelyremoveitfromdevice.Toejectthememorycard,goto
Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.
To remove a memory card:
1. Turn o your device.
2. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray
out.
3. Remove the memory card from the slot.
4. Push the tray to close it.
Micro-SIM1
Micro SD

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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!
• UseonlythebundledACpoweradapterandMicroUSBcabletochargeyourASUSPhone.Usinga
dierent AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.
• 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inputvoltagerangebetweenthewalloutletandthisadapterisAC100V-240V.Theoutput
voltage of the USB cable is +9V 2A, 18W / +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 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:
• Useonlythepoweradapterthatcamewithyourdevice.Usingadierentpoweradaptermay
damage your device.
• UsingthebundledpoweradapterandASUSPhonesignalcabletoconnectyourASUSPhonetoa
power outlet is the best way 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 USB cable is +9V 2A, 18W / +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 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.
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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 and Wi-Fi, 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X 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ipthroughaGallery
of images.
• 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
2 There’s no place like Home
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 the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen.
NOTE: To add more pages to your Home screen, see Extended 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 settings
Tap to update Weather settings
Tap to open All Apps screen
Tap to open an app
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search