Garmin Asus A50 Instruction manual

quick start manual
Garmin-Asus A50

2 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual

 
See the Important safety and product
information on page 10 for product
warnings and other important information.
Notice
To avoid unexpected data charges, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain a
data plan for this phone.

➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➊
Power key
➋
Volume keys
➌
Power connector for the navigation
cradle
➍
Camera key
➎
Direction pad
➏
Mini-USB connector

1. Remove the battery cover (page 3).
2. Install the SIM card (page 3).
3. Install the microSD
™
card (optional)
(page 3).
4. Install the battery (page 3).
5. Replace the battery cover (page 3).
6. Charge the battery (page 4).
7. Register the device and check eligibility
for a free map update (page 5).
8. Download the full Owner’s manual
(page 5).

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
Slide the battery cover ➊ off the back
of the device.
➊



1. Insert the SIM card ➊ in the holder
with the gold contacts facing down and
the notched corner towards the centre
of the device.
➊
➋
2. Insert the optional microSD card ➋ in
the microSD slot with the gold contacts
facing down.

1. Locate the battery that came in the
product box.
2. Locate the metal contacts on the
end of the battery and in the battery
compartment.
3. Insert the battery
➊ with the
Garmin‑Asus logo facing up and the
metal contacts on the battery aligned
with the contacts in the battery
compartment.
➊

Slide the battery cover onto the back of
the device until it clicks.

4 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual

Notice
Your device will not charge if it has
exceeded 140°F (60°C). If the device is
mounted on the windscreen, remove it
from the mount and place it somewhere
out of direct sunlight to allow the battery
to charge.
To ensure optimal performance, you should
charge the battery for at least four hours
before using the device on battery power
for the rst time.
If you completely discharge the battery,
recharge it for at least 20 minutes before
turning on your device.
1. Insert the plug into the AC power
adapter, if necessary.
2. Plug the USB cable into the AC adapter.
3. Connect the mini‑USB end of the USB
cable to the connector on the device.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a power
outlet.

 
This product contains a lithium‑ion battery.
To prevent the possibility of personal
injury or product damage caused by battery
exposure to extreme heat, remove the
device from the vehicle when exiting or
store it out of direct sunlight.
1. Plug the vehicle power cable
➊ into
the power connector on the back of the
cradle.
➊
➍
➋
➌
2. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup
➋ .
3. Clean and dry your windscreen and the
suction cup with a lint‑free cloth.

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4. Place the suction cup on the
windscreen.
5. Flip the lever
➌ back towards the
windscreen.
6. Snap the cradle
➍ onto the suction cup
arm.
7. Fit the gold contacts on the left side of
your device into the cradle.
8. Tilt the device back until it snaps into
the cradle.
9. Plug the other end of the vehicle power
cable into a power outlet in your
vehicle.

1. Go to www.garminasus.com/support.
2. Select your region, if necessary.
3. Under the A50, click 
.
4. Follow the on‑screen instructions.
After registering, click to see if you
are eligible for one or more map updates.


Go to www.garminasus.com/support
to download the Garmin-Asus A50
Owner’s manual.



1. From the application tray, touch .
2. Touch a topic.

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
The Home screen has several panes that can
be customised.
➋
➌ ➍ ➎
➊
• Drag ➊ towards the bottom of the
screen to view notications. The status
bar displays notication icons, status
icons and the current time.
• Drag your nger across the screen to
view the other Home screen panes.
• Touch any icon
➋ on the Home screen
to open the application.
• Touch
➌ to open the phone application.
• Drag
➍ towards the top of the screen to
open the application tray.
• Touch
➎ to view the Where To? pane.

 
Touch to open the phone.
Touch to send a call.
Touch to return to the Home
screen.
From the Home screen, touch
to quickly switch panes.
Touch and hold to open
a menu of recently used
applications.
Touch to go back to the
previous screen or to exit the
current application.
Touch to view a menu of
options for the current screen
or application.
Volume up
and down
Press to increase or decrease
the audio level.
Direction
pad
Press up, down, left or right
to highlight items or to scroll
through lists.
Press the centre of the
directional pad to select a
highlighted item.

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Camera Press to take a picture.
Press to take a screenshot,
when enabled.

Use any of these options to switch to
another pane.
• Slide your nger across the screen from
right to left to switch to the next pane.
• Slide your nger across the screen from
left to right to switch to the previous
pane.
• Touch to switch to the Where To?
pane.
• Touch and touch the pane you want
to view to quickly switch to a specic
pane.

The Where To? pane provides quick access
to the navigation features of your device,
such as the map, points of interest and
location search.

The application tray contains shortcuts for
the applications on the device.
: The application tray is available on
all Home screen panes except the Where
To? pane.
1. Touch and drag the application tray to
the top of the screen.
2. Touch and drag to scroll through all of
the shortcuts.
3. Touch a shortcut icon to start the
application.


1. Touch > .
2. Dial the number.
3. Touch .

1. Touch > > .
2. Enter the contact information.
3. Touch .

8 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual

1. Touch > .
2. Select an option:
• If a contact has only one number,
touch the contact and touch .
• If a contact has more than one
number, touch a phone number and
touch .

Touch > > .

While you are on a call, you can use these
options.
• Touch to activate the
speakerphone.
• Touch  to mute the audio input.
• Touch  to place a new call.
• Touch  to place the call on hold.
• Touch to display a numeric keypad
for automated systems that require
numeric entries.

1. Touch >  >  > 
 .
2. Verify that your voice mail number is
correct.
3. Touch > .
4. Touch and hold .
5. Follow the on‑screen instructions.

When you have new voice mail,
appears in the status bar.
1. Touch and drag the status bar towards
the bottom of the screen.
: You can also touch > and
touch and hold  to call your voice
mail.
2. Touch .


Before you can navigate or use location‑
based applications, your device must
acquire satellite signals.
When you start an application that requires
GPS signals, the device begins acquiring

Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual 9
satellite signals. Acquiring satellite signals
can take a few minutes.
: If you are having difculty acquiring
satellite signals, go outdoors to an open
area, away from tall buildings and trees.


1. From the Home screen, touch to
view the Where To? pane.
2. Touch the text entry eld.
3. Enter part or all of the location name.
4. Touch a location in the list.


1. From the Home screen, touch to
view the Where To? pane.
2. Touch  > 
.
3. Touch a category.
4. Touch a subcategory, if necessary.
5. Touch a location in the list.


➊
➋
➌
• Touch ➊ to view the other locations in
the search results list on the map.
• Touch
➋ to view additional details,
such as the address and the phone
number, if known.
• Touch
➌ to create a route to the
location.

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

For updates to the safety and product
information, see the most recent Owner’s
manual.
 
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.


• When installing the device in a vehicle,
place the device securely so it does
not obstruct the driver’s view of the
road or interfere with vehicle operating
controls, such as the steering wheel, the
foot pedals or the transmission levers.
Do not place the device in front of or
above any airbag. (See diagram).
◦ Do not place unsecured on the
vehicle dashboard.
◦ Do not mount where the driver’s
eld of vision is blocked.
◦ Do not mount in front of an airbag
eld of deployment.
• The windscreen mount may not stay
attached to the windscreen in all
circumstances. Do not place the mount
where it will become a distraction if the
mount should become detached. Keep
your windscreen clean to help ensure
that the mount stays on the windscreen.
• Always use your best judgement and
operate the vehicle in a safe manner.



Minimise the amount of time spent
viewing the device screen while driving
and use voice prompts when possible.
• Do not send text messages, input
destinations, change settings or access
any other functions requiring prolonged
use of the device controls while driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner
before attempting such operations.

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
• When navigating, carefully compare
information displayed on the device
to all available navigation sources,
including road signs, road closures,
road conditions, trafc congestion,
weather conditions and other factors
that may affect safety while driving. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies
before continuing navigation and
defer to posted road signs and road
conditions.
• The device is designed to provide route
suggestions. It is not a replacement
for driver attentiveness and good
judgement. 




If these guidelines are not followed, the
internal lithium‑ion battery may experience
a shortened life span or may present a risk
of damage to the GPS device, re, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device exposed to a
heat source or in a high temperature
location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle. To prevent damage,
remove the device from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in
the glove box.
• Do not puncture or incinerate the
device or battery.
• When storing the device for an
extended time, store within the
following temperature range: from
‑4°F to 158°F (from ‑20°C to 70°C).
• Do not operate the device outside of the
following temperature range: from
5°F to 104°F (from ‑15°C to 40°C).
• Contact your local waste disposal
department to dispose of the device/
battery in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the
battery.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not disassemble, puncture or
damage the battery.
• If using an AC charger or an external
battery charger, only use the accessory
approved for your product.

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• Only replace the battery with the
correct replacement battery. Using
another battery presents a risk of re or
explosion. To purchase a replacement
battery, see your Garmin or ASUS
dealer or the Garmin‑Asus web site.
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the
non‑user replaceable battery.


Studies have shown that there may be
a potential interaction between mobile
devices and normal pacemaker operation.
The pacemaker industry recommends
that people with pacemakers follow
these guidelines to minimise any risk of
interference with pacemaker operation:
• Always maintain a distance of 6 inches
(15 cm) between the pacemaker and
any mobile device that is turned on.
• Store the device on the opposite side of
the pacemaker. Do not carry the device
in a breast pocket.
• Use the ear furthest from the pacemaker
in order to minimise any potential for
interference.
• If you think that interference may
be occurring, turn off the device
immediately.
• For other medical devices, consult
your doctor or the manufacturer to
determine if your mobile device may
interfere with the medical device, and
to determine any precautions that you
can take to avoid interference.
 

You can permanently damage your ears and
lose hearing if you listen to the device or
use earbuds or headphones at high volume.
The volume is typically too loud if you
cannot hear people speaking around you.
Limit the amount of time you listen at high
volume. If you experience ringing in your
ears or mufed speech, stop listening and
have your hearing checked.

You may experience occasional discomfort
in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck or
other parts of your body if you perform
repetitive activities, such as typing, on the
mobile device. Take frequent breaks. If you

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have discomfort while or after using the
device, stop using it and see a doctor.


A very small percentage of people can
experience seizures or blackouts caused
by light ashes or patterns, such as while
watching videos or playing games. If you
have experienced or have a family history
of seizures or blackouts, consult a doctor
before playing games or watching videos
on your device.
Avoid prolonged use of and take frequent
breaks from using the device. Hold the
device away from your eyes. Use the
device in a well‑lit room. If you experience
convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss
of awareness, involuntary movement or
disorientation, stop using the device and
consult a doctor.
Notice


Use of 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi transmitters is
currently restricted in certain European
countries due to specic radio frequency
legislation. You must check the local
regulations in all European countries in
which you intend to use the Wi‑Fi radio to
ensure the legality of use. You accept full
responsibility for complying with all such
laws and regulations applicable in your
particular country of operation.
The following countries have restrictions
on certain uses of 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi products:
: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). If used outdoors, however, the usage
must be limited to the channels operating
between 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz
(channels 1–7).
: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). However, Italy requires general
authorisation for outdoor use of this
product if used outside the boundaries of
the owner’s property.
: This product may be used indoors
on any available Wi‑Fi channel (channels
1–11). However, Latvia requires a licence
for outdoor use of this product.

14 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual

Garmin and ASUS use a combination of
governmental and private data sources.
Virtually all data sources contain some
inaccurate or incomplete data. In some
countries, complete and accurate map
information is either not available or is
prohibitively expensive.


Information about the recycling
programmes for Garmin and ASUS,
and WEEE compliance can be found at
www.garminasus.com.


Information about RoHS and REACH for
Garmin‑Asus products can be found at
www.garminasus.com.


Digital wireless phones have the potential
to interfere with certain hearing aids.
A rating system has been developed to
aid consumers in picking compatible
devices. The M rating is a general measure
of compatibility. The T rating, if used,
measures the compatibility of the phone
specically for T‑Coil devices. Consumers
should pick a device with minimum ratings
of 3 (M3 rating or M3T3 rating). Higher
numbers indicate better compatibility. This
device is rated M3T3.
When using a phone with a hearing
aid, you may need to experiment with
phone placement near your ear to ensure
optimum compatibility. If interference
is experienced, contact your hearing aid
manufacturer for advice or information on
alternatives.


This device is a transmitter and receiver
that uses its antenna to send and receive
low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy
for voice and data communications. The
cellular antenna is located along the bottom
edge of the rear of the phone. The Wi‑Fi
and Bluetooth antenna is located between
the volume keys and the camera on the rear
of the phone.
This device must not be co‑located or
operated in conjunction with any other

Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual 15
transmitter or antenna.
Regular review of scientic research
and studies has led to the formation
of international safety guidelines and
regulations regarding limiting exposure
to this RF energy. This product emits
RF energy below the published limits
when operating in its maximum output
power mode and when used with Garmin
authorised accessories. These guidelines
use a unit of measurement known as the
specic absorption rate, SAR. The SAR
limit applicable to this device set by the
FCC is 1.6 watts per kilogram (W/kg),
1.6 W/kg by Industry Canada and 2.0 W/kg
by the Council of the European Union.
To comply with FCC and European RF
exposure compliance requirements, the
device should be used in its vehicle mount
or with Garmin authorised belt clips and
holsters only. Use with other third‑party
accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC, EU or other local RF exposure
requirements. The actual measured values
are as follows:
  

GSM900 Head 0.384
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.33
GSM1800 Head 0.227
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.499
WCDMA
Band VIII
Head 0.611
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.518
WCDMA
Band I
Head 0.572
Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.325
WLAN Body
(1.5 cm Gap)
0.012

Category I radio communication devices
comply with Industry Canada Standard
RSS‑210. This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES‑003.
Ce dispositif de radio communication de
catégorie I respecte la norme CNR‑210
d’Industrie Canada. Cet appareil numérique
de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB‑003 du Canada.

16 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual


This device is in compliance with SAR for
general population/uncontrolled exposure
limits in IC RSS‑102 and has been tested
in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specied in IEEE
1528. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum separation
distance of 1.5 cm between the device and
your body.
The device and its antenna must not be co‑
located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

Hereby, ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. declares
that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The
Declaration of conformity may be obtained
at www.garminasus.com.

This device is for use worldwide, including
the following countries: AT, BE, BG, CH,
CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR,
HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL,
NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR.

This Garmin‑Asus product is warranted
to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use per the
terms outlined herein for the term of 24
months starting from the date of retail
purchase by the original end‑user purchaser
(collectively the “Warranty Period”).
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT
YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Within the relevant Warranty Period,
Garmin and/or ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
(“Asus”) will, at its sole option, either
repair or replace any components that fail
in normal use. Such repairs or replacement
will be made at no charge to the customer
for parts or labour, provided that the
customer shall be responsible for any
transportation cost. A replacement product
or part assumes the remaining Warranty
Period of the original product or ninety (90)
days from the date of replacement or repair,
whichever provides longer coverage for
you. When a product or part is exchanged,
any replacement item becomes your
property and the replaced item becomes

Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual 17
Garmin’s or Asus’ property, as the case
may be.

This Limited Warranty applies only to the
hardware product manufactured by or for
Garmin or Asus that can be identied by the
Garmin‑Asus logo afxed to it. Software
distributed by Garmin or Asus with or
as part of the product (including system
software) is not covered under this Limited
Warranty and is instead covered by the
accompanying End user licence agreement.
Neither Garmin nor Asus warrants that
the operation of the product will be
uninterrupted or error‑free, nor is Garmin
or Asus responsible for damage arising
from failure to follow product instructions.
In addition, this warranty does not apply
to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches,
nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts,
such as batteries, unless product damage
has occurred due to a defect in materials
or workmanship; (iii) damage caused
by use of the product with non Garmin‑
Asus products; (iv) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, water, ood, re
or other acts of nature or external causes;
(v) damage caused by service performed
by anyone who is not an authorised service
provider of Garmin or Asus; or (vi) damage
to a product that has been modied or
altered without the written permission of
Garmin or Asus.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL,
WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN OR
ASUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE
USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS
IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY.

18 Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual
Some states, provinces or countries do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary
by country, state or province. This limited
warranty is governed by and construed
under the laws of the country in which the
product purchase took place. If any term
is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the
legality or enforceability of the remaining
terms shall remain valid and shall not be
affected.
Garmin and/or Asus retains the exclusive
right to repair, have repaired or replace
(with a new or newly‑overhauled
replacement product) the product or
component parts or offer a full refund of
the purchase price at its sole discretion.
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. When
a refund is given, the product for which
the refund is provided must be returned to
Garmin or Asus and becomes Garmin‑Asus
property.

To obtain warranty service, go to
www.garminasus.com/support/warranty
for specic instructions on where and how
to return your Garmin‑Asus product for
warranty service if it is still eligible for
warranty coverage. Garmin‑Asus may
restrict warranty service to the country
in which Garmin‑Asus or its authorised
dealers originally sold the product. An
original or copy of the product sales receipt
from the original retailer is required to
obtain warranty service.

Products sold through online auctions
are not eligible for warranty coverage
or protection from Garmin and/or Asus.
Online auction conrmations are not
accepted as warranty verication. The
combined Garmin‑Asus logo is a trademark
of Garmin Ltd. and ASUSTeK Computer,
Inc.

Garmin-AsusA50QuickStartManual 19

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
that is on a different circuit from the
GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any
user‑serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorised Garmin
service centre. Unauthorised repairs or
modications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment and void your
warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.

The combined Garmin-Asus logo is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered
in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not
be used without the express permission of Garmin.
microSD™ is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and ASUSTeK Computer, Inc.
For model 0100084610
15G06A482P02
November 2010 Part number 190-01292-03 Rev. A Printed in China