Asus P505 User manual

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Front featuresFront features
Front featuresFront features
Front features
(flip closed)(flip closed)
(flip closed)(flip closed)
(flip closed)
Rear featuresRear features
Rear featuresRear features
Rear features
Call key
Flip
Power button/Power LED
Antenna
GSM/GPRS
standby LED
Bluetooth®/System
notification LED
Navigation keys
Soft key (right)
End key
Soft key (left)
Earpiece
Numeric keys
Microphone
Flash
Speaker
Camera
Battery
Stylus
Strap holder
Battery lock
Battery latch
Bottom featuresBottom features
Bottom featuresBottom features
Bottom features
Voice Commander
button
Software reset switch
Record button
Camera button
5-way joystick
Top featuresTop features
Top featuresTop features
Top features Left side featuresLeft side features
Left side featuresLeft side features
Left side features
Infrared (IR) port
Audio port
SD/MMC/SDIO card slot
System connector
Contacts buttonCalendar button
End buttonCall button
Front featuresFront features
Front featuresFront features
Front features
(flip open)(flip open)
(flip open)(flip open)
(flip open)
Flip
Getting to know your P505Getting to know your P505
Getting to know your P505Getting to know your P505
Getting to know your P505
Right side featuresRight side features
Right side featuresRight side features
Right side features
LCD touch screen

Initial installation and setupInitial installation and setup
Initial installation and setupInitial installation and setup
Initial installation and setup
Installing the SIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM card and battery
Installing the SIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM card and battery
Installing the SIM card and battery
Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery
Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery
Charging the device battery
SIM card slot
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Locate the SIM card
slot, then insert the
SIM card with its nicked
corner on top and its
contacts face down.
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Install the battery by
sliding it to the com-
partment (A), then press
(B) to keep it in place.
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Use the stylus to
move the battery lock
to the left to secure the
battery.
AA
AA
A
BB
BB
B
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2B
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2A
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapterUsing the AC adapter
Using the AC adapter
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Connect the AC adapter plug to the
DC/USB cable plug.
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(A) WithWith
WithWith
With
the cradlethe cradle
the cradlethe cradle
the cradle: Connect the
DC/USB cable plug to the system
connector at the back of the cradle. The
cradle base lights up blue when the device
battery is charging.
You can charge a spare battery to the
battery charger slot on the cradle. The
cradle base lights up orange until the spare
battery is fully charged.
(B) WithoutWithout
WithoutWithout
Without the cradlethe cradle
the cradlethe cradle
the cradle: Connect the
DC/USB cable plug to the system
connector at the bottom of the device.
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Connect the AC power plug to a
grounded wall socket.
•The Power button LED lights up amber
when the battery is charging and turns
green when the battery is fully-charged.
Initial charging takes four hours. It is
strongly recommended that you fully
charge the device before use.
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Using the USB plugUsing the USB plug
Using the USB plugUsing the USB plug
Using the USB plug
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Connect the DC/USB cable plug to the system connector at
the bottom of the device.
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Connect the USB plug of the DC/USB cable to an available
USB port on your computer or notebook.
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NOTE Ifyou charge the device battery using a notebook USB port, make
sure that the notebook is connected to an AC power source.

Getting startedGetting started
Getting startedGetting started
Getting started
Activating and calibrating the deviceActivating and calibrating the device
Activating and calibrating the deviceActivating and calibrating the device
Activating and calibrating the device
Press the power button to turn
on the device, then open the
flip. The first time you start or
reset the device, the screen
prompts you to re-calibrate and
set the local time zone. Follow
onscreen instructions to
proceed.
Today screenToday screen
Today screenToday screen
Today screen
The TodayToday
TodayToday
Today screen lets you see at a glance the summary of the important information
for the day. The screen appears when you turn on your device and open the phone flip for
the first time each day. Tap any of the listed items with the stylus to display the details.
Start menuStart menu
Start menuStart menu
Start menu
The Start menu allows you to select programs, settings, and Help topics. Tap from
the top left corner of the screen to display the Start menu.
Aligning the screen Setting the
local time zone
Today screenToday screen
Today screenToday screen
Today screen
Start menuStart menu
Start menuStart menu
Start menu
Tap to switch to a program
Tap to set up or change the network settings
Tap to change the volume or mute all sounds
Tap to display the date, time, and
your next appointment
Your day at a glance
Tap to create a new item
Tap to change the date and time
Tap to set owner information
Tap to open a recently used
program
Tap to open a program
Tap to open the Programs menu
Tap to open the Settings menu
Tap to open the Help menu
Tap the ASUS logo toTap the ASUS logo to
Tap the ASUS logo toTap the ASUS logo to
Tap the ASUS logo to
launch the ASUS menulaunch the ASUS menu
launch the ASUS menulaunch the ASUS menu
launch the ASUS menu
Tap to display the
Bluetooth™menu

ASUS menuASUS menu
ASUS menuASUS menu
ASUS menu
Use any one of the following ways to enter information on your deviceUse any one of the following ways to enter information on your device
Use any one of the following ways to enter information on your deviceUse any one of the following ways to enter information on your device
Use any one of the following ways to enter information on your device..
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•TypingTyping
TypingTyping
Typing Tap the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen, select Keyboard.
•WritingWriting
WritingWriting
Writing Tap the Pen button on the command bar, use the stylus to write.
•DrawingDrawing
DrawingDrawing
Drawing Tap the Pen button on the command bar, use the stylus to draw.
•RecordingRecording
RecordingRecording
Recording Press the Record button on the side of the device, or tap the
Record button on the recording toolbar.
Writing Drawing
Typing Recording
Entering informationEntering information
Entering informationEntering information
Entering information
The ASUS menu provides quick
access to commonly used PDA
and mobile phone applications.
When the flip is open, you can
launch the ASUS menu by
tapping the ASUSASUS
ASUSASUS
ASUS logo in the
Today screen. The ASUS menu
in phone mode is designed for
easy one-hand use.
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NOTE •Refer to the user guide for details on how to enable, select and change icons,
and launch applications in the ASUS menu.
•When the ASUS menu is in phone mode, the LCD touch screen is disabled. You
can use the LCD touch screen by opening the flip to access the selected
menu or application in PDA mode.
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NOTE Refer to the user guide for detailed instructions on entering information on
your device.
Phone modePhone mode
Phone modePhone mode
Phone mode
PDA modePDA mode
PDA modePDA mode
PDA mode

Making a callMaking a call
Making a callMaking a call
Making a call
When the flip is close (Phone mode)When the flip is close (Phone mode)
When the flip is close (Phone mode)When the flip is close (Phone mode)
When the flip is close (Phone mode)
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NOTE If you opened an application before you close the flip, you may have to press
(Home) before you make a call.
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NOTE •The screen displays the contact name and the photo of the person you are
calling if you have saved their number and attached a photo for him/her in
Contacts or in the SIM.
•During the call, long press or press (Options), then select
Speaker onSpeaker on
Speaker onSpeaker on
Speaker on from the menu to switch to speaker phone mode.
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Talk to the called
party when
connected.
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Press anytime
to end the call.
When the flip is open (PDA mode)When the flip is open (PDA mode)
When the flip is open (PDA mode)When the flip is open (PDA mode)
When the flip is open (PDA mode)
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Enter the number of
the party you wish to
call, then press .
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Talk to the called
party when connected.
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Tap EndEnd
EndEnd
E n d to terminate
the call.
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Tap , then tap
PhonePhone
PhonePhone
Phone. Tap the
number of the party you
wish to call, then tap TalkTalk
TalkTalk
Talk.

Changing basic phone settingsChanging basic phone settings
Changing basic phone settingsChanging basic phone settings
Changing basic phone settings
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In the Phone
screen, tap Tools,Tools,
Tools,Tools,
Tools,
then select OptionsOptions
OptionsOptions
Options.
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Key-in the default
PIN, then press
EnterEnter
EnterEnter
Enter. When prompted,
key-in the new PIN, then
press EnterEnter
EnterEnter
Enter.
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Check the option
Require PIN whenRequire PIN when
Require PIN whenRequire PIN when
Require PIN when
phone is usedphone is used
phone is usedphone is used
phone is used, then tap
Change PINChange PIN
Change PINChange PIN
Change PIN.
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•Changing and activating the SIM card securityChanging and activating the SIM card security
Changing and activating the SIM card securityChanging and activating the SIM card security
Changing and activating the SIM card security
Personal Identification Number (PIN)Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Personal Identification Number (PIN)Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
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NOTE The default SIM card security PIN is printed in the SIM package.
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•Changing the ring type and ring toneChanging the ring type and ring tone
Changing the ring type and ring toneChanging the ring type and ring tone
Changing the ring type and ring tone
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In the Phone
screen, tap Tools,Tools,
Tools,Tools,
Tools,
then select OptionsOptions
OptionsOptions
Options.
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In the Ring ToneRing Tone
Ring ToneRing Tone
Ring Tone
option, tap the down
arrow button, then select
a ring tone from the menu.
Tap when finished.
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In the Ring TypeRing Type
Ring TypeRing Type
Ring Type
option, tap the down
arrow button, then select
a ring type from the menu.
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NOTE You can also access the phone settings from the Today screen. Tap StartStart
StartStart
Start,
SettingsSettings
SettingsSettings
Settings, then tap the Phone icon to view the phone settings screen.

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•Adjusting the volume in phone modeAdjusting the volume in phone mode
Adjusting the volume in phone modeAdjusting the volume in phone mode
Adjusting the volume in phone mode
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NOTE You can only adjust the system and ring volumes when the phone is not in
use for an incoming or outgoing call.
In Call volumeIn Call volume
In Call volumeIn Call volume
In Call volume
1. After getting connected to the other party
during an incoming or outgoing call, press the
5-way joystick to open the In Call VolumeIn Call Volume
In Call VolumeIn Call Volume
In Call Volume
screen.
2. Press the 5-way joystick backward to
decrease the in call volume. Press forward to
increase. Refer to the 5-way joystick
direction below.
3. Press the 5-way joystick to return to the
previous phone menu.
Ring volumeRing volume
Ring volumeRing volume
Ring volume
1. When the phone is in idle mode, press the
center button of the 5-way joystick for two
seconds to open the Ring VolumeRing Volume
Ring VolumeRing Volume
Ring Volume screen.
2. Press the 5-way joystick backward to decrease
the ring volume. Press forward to increase. Refer
to the 5-way joystick direction below.
3. Press the 5-way joystick to return to the
previous phone menu.
System (device) volumeSystem (device) volume
System (device) volumeSystem (device) volume
System (device) volume
1. When the phone is in idle mode, press the
5-way joystick forward or backward to open the
System VolumeSystem Volume
System VolumeSystem Volume
System Volume screen.
2. Press the 5-way joystick backward to decrease
the system (device) volume. Press forward to
increase. Refer to the 5-way joystick direction
below.
3. Press the 5-way joystick to return to the
previous phone menu.
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NOTE You can only adjust the in call
volume while you are talking to
another party on the line.
5-way joystick direction5-way joystick direction
5-way joystick direction5-way joystick direction
5-way joystick direction
to decrease
volume to increase
volume

Changing the wake-up sourceChanging the wake-up source
Changing the wake-up sourceChanging the wake-up source
Changing the wake-up source
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In the Today screen,
tap , then tap
SettingsSettings
SettingsSettings
Settings.
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Tap the box before
a wake-up source to
select, then tap .
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Tap the WakeupWakeup
WakeupWakeup
Wakeup
SourceSource
SourceSource
Source icon.
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•Locking the phoneLocking the phone
Locking the phoneLocking the phone
Locking the phone
keypad and side keyskeypad and side keys
keypad and side keyskeypad and side keys
keypad and side keys
Put the phone in idle mode, press
(Menu), then press .
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•Unlocking the phoneUnlocking the phone
Unlocking the phoneUnlocking the phone
Unlocking the phone
keypad and side keyskeypad and side keys
keypad and side keyskeypad and side keys
keypad and side keys
Press (Unlock), then press .
The device automatically wakes-up from sleep depending on the wake-up source you
selected (i.e. pressing the side keys, application buttons, etc.) To save battery power,
it is recommended that you select “Flip Open”as the device wake-up source.
To change the wake-up source:

Using the cameraUsing the camera
Using the cameraUsing the camera
Using the camera
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Press the camera
button to aunch the
P505 camera. Press up/
down the 5-way joystick to
zoom in/out your subject,
then press the 5-way
joystick to start/stop the
capture.
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Tap to select from
nine themes: Auto,
Sunlight, Flourescent,
Candle, Face, Landscape,
Sepia, Night Scene, and
Negative Art. Tap to
change the preview
orientation.
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During preview,
press the camera
button or tap to
select from six capture
modes: Single Shot,
MMS, Burst,
Composition, Video,
and Caller ID.
In PDA modeIn PDA mode
In PDA modeIn PDA mode
In PDA mode
NONO
NONO
NO
TETE
TETE
T E Refer to the user guide for detailed camera features and functions.
In phone modeIn phone mode
In phone modeIn phone mode
In phone mode
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Press the camera button to launch the P505
camera. Press up/down the 5-way joystick or
the to zoom in/out your subject, then press
the 5-way joystick to capture the image. For video
capture, press the 5-way joystick again to stop
video recording.
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During preview, press the camera button to
select from six capture modes: Single Shot,
MMS, Burst, Composition, Video, and Caller ID.
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Press the record button to turn on or off the flash.
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Press the Voice Commander button to select from nine themes: Auto, Sunlight,
Flourescent, Candle, Face, Landscape, Sepia, Night Scene, and Negative Art.
Tap to change the preview orientation.