Asus Fonepad 7 Instruction Manual
ASUS Tablet
USER MANUAL
E8802
E8802
First Edition
January 2014
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Contents
About this manual ........................................................................................................... 6
Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................. 7
Typography .......................................................................................................................7
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 8
Charging your batteries ................................................................................................ 8
Using your ASUS Tablet ................................................................................................. 8
Airplane Precautions ...................................................................................................... 8
Package contents .............................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Tablet ..........................................................................12
Front view ........................................................................................................................12
Rear view .........................................................................................................................14
Inside the side compartment ....................................................................................17
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Setting up your ASUS Tablet ......................................................................................20
Installing a micro SIM card .........................................................................................20
Installing a microSD card ............................................................................................23
Charging your ASUS Tablet ........................................................................................26
Turning your ASUS Tablet on ....................................................................................28
Gestures for the ASUS Tablet .....................................................................................29
Chapter 3: Working with Android™
Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................................36
Android™ lock screen ...................................................................................................37
Unlocking your device .................................................................................................38
Adding a wallpaper on the lock screen .................................................................38
Adding a widget on the lock screen .......................................................................39
Entering Google Now ..................................................................................................39
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Home Screen ...................................................................................................................41
Screen views ....................................................................................................................42
Locking the screen orientation ................................................................................43
Using the call and text features ................................................................................44
Making calls .....................................................................................................................44
Setting up your contacts ............................................................................................44
Sending a text message ..............................................................................................45
Managing your SIM card settings ............................................................................46
Connecting to the world .............................................................................................47
Connecting to mobile networks ..............................................................................47
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks .................................................................................. 47
Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................................48
Managing Apps ..............................................................................................................51
Creating app shortcuts ................................................................................................51
Removing an app from the Home Screen ............................................................51
Viewing app info ............................................................................................................52
Creating app folder .......................................................................................................53
Viewing apps under the Recents screen ...............................................................54
Task Manager .................................................................................................................56
File Manager ...................................................................................................................58
Accessing the internal storage .................................................................................58
Accessing the external storage device ..................................................................58
Settings..............................................................................................................................60
ASUS Quick Setting .......................................................................................................60
Turning your ASUS Tablet o .....................................................................................62
Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep ...........................................................................62
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Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps
Featured pre-installed apps .......................................................................................64
Play Music.........................................................................................................................64
Camera .........................................................................................................................66
Gallery .........................................................................................................................70
Email .........................................................................................................................76
Gmail .........................................................................................................................78
Play Store .........................................................................................................................79
Maps .........................................................................................................................80
SuperNote ........................................................................................................................81
AudioWizard ....................................................................................................................87
App Lock .........................................................................................................................88
Widgets .........................................................................................................................91
ASUS Battery ...................................................................................................................92
Appendices
Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................................94
EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................94
CE Mark Warning ...........................................................................................................95
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE ........................................................................95
Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................................96
Regional notice for Singapore ..................................................................................96
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .........................................................................96
Coating notice ................................................................................................................96
Green ASUS notice ........................................................................................................96
Proper disposal ...............................................................................................................97
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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of
your ASUS Tablet, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Tablet.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your ASUS Tablet.
Chapter 3: Working with Android™
This chapter provides an overview of using Android™ in your ASUS Tablet.
Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps
This chapter features the pre-installed applications included with your ASUS
Tablet.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS Tablet.
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some texts are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to
complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help
complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed
to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet’s
data and components.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Safety Precautions
Charging your batteries
Ensure to fully charge your battery pack before using your ASUS Tablet in battery
mode for extended periods. Remember that the power adapter charges the
battery pack as long as it is plugged into an AC power source. Be aware that it
takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the ASUS Tablet is in use.
IMPORTANT! Do not leave the ASUS Tablet connected to the power supply once it is
fully charged. ASUS Tablet is not designed to be left connected to the power supply
for extended periods of time.
Using your ASUS Tablet
This ASUS Tablet should only be used in enviroments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Long time exposure to extremely high or low temperature may quickly deplete
and shorten the battery life. To ensure the battery’s optimal performance, ensure
that it is exposed within the recommended environment temperature.
Airplane Precautions
Contact your airline provider to learn about related inight services that can be
used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Tablet in-ight.
IMPORTANT! You can send your ASUS Tablet through x-ray machines (used on items
placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them from magnetic detectors and
wands.
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Package contents
Power adapter
Micro USB cable
ASUS Tablet
ASUS Tablet
NOTES:
• Ifanyoftheitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
• Thebundledpoweradaptervarieswithcountryorregion.
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Technical documentations
and warranty card
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your ASUS Tablet
Front view
Touch screen panel
The touch screen panel allows you to interact with your ASUS Tablet using
the stylus or touch gestures.
Earpiece receiver
The earpiece receiver allows you to hear the person at the other end of the
line.
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Proximity sensor
The proximity sensor disables the touch function and switches o the
backlight when you use your ASUS Tablet to make or receive a call.
Proximity sensor LED
The proximity sensor LED (light emitting diode) emits dim Infrared rays
that lets the proximity sensor detect the distance between you and your
ASUS Tablet.
Front camera
This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your ASUS Tablet.
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Rear view
Volume button
The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of
your ASUS Tablet.
In addition, you can also do any of the following using the volume button:
• Press and hold the volume down button to activate Vibrate Mode.
• When in Vibrate mode, press the volume down button once to switch
to Silent Mode.
• Press and hold the volume up button to show and adjust the music,
message alert, and time alarm volumes.
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Power button
Press the power button for about two (2) seconds to turn your ASUS Tablet
on or wake it up from standby mode.
To turn your ASUS Tablet o, press the power button for about (2) seconds
and when prompted, tap Power O then tap OK.
To lock your ASUS Tablet or put it to standby mode, press and quickly
release the power button.
If your ASUS Tablet becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power
button for about four (4) seconds to force it to shut down.
IMPORTANT!
• When your ASUS Tablet is inactive for fteen (15) seconds, it will
automatically go to standby mode.
• Forcingthesystemtorestartmayresulttodataloss.Westrongly
recommend that you back up your data regularly.
Micro USB 2.0 port
Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port to charge the battery
pack or supply power to your ASUS Tablet. This port also allows you to
transfer data from your computer to your ASUS Tablet or vice-versa.
NOTE: When you connect your ASUS Tablet to the USB port on your
computer, your ASUS Tablet will be charged only when it is in sleep mode
(screen o) or turned o.
Speaker/Headset port
This port allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplied speakers or
a headset.
IMPORTANT! This port does not support an external microphone.
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Rear camera
This built-in rear camera allows you to take high-denition pictures or
videos using your ASUS Tablet.
Side compartment
The side compartment contains the micro SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) card slots and microSD card slot.
NOTE: Refer to section Inside the side compartment for more information.
Audio speaker
The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audios straight from your
ASUS Tablet. Audio features are software controlled.
Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice
narrations or simple audio recordings.
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Inside the side compartment
MicroSD card slot
The ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that
supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC card formats.
NOTE: Refer to section Installing a microSD card for more details.
Micro SIM card slots*
The ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in micro SIM card slots that support
WCDMA, DC-HSPA, and GSM/EDGE network bands.
NOTE: Refer to section Installing a micro SIM card for more details.
* The number of micro SIM card slots may vary by country or region.
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Chapter 2:
Using your ASUS Tablet
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Setting up your ASUS Tablet
Installing a micro SIM card
Before you can make calls, send text messages, or connect to a mobile broadband
network using your ASUS Tablet, you need to install a micro SIM cards.
To install a micro SIM card:
1. Open the side compartment cover of your ASUS Tablet.
For Dual SIM model
For Single SIM model
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2. Insert the micro SIM card to any of the micro SIM card slots with its metal
contacts facing up.
For Dual SIM model
Metal contacts
For Single SIM model
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3. Close the side compartment cover securely in place.
For Dual SIM model
For Single SIM model
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Installing a microSD card
To install a microSD card:
1. Open the side compartment cover of your ASUS Tablet.
For Dual SIM model
For Single SIM model
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2. Insert the microSD card to the microSD card slot with its metal contacts facing
up.
For Dual SIM model
Metal contacts
For Single SIM model
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3. Close the side compartment cover securely in place.
For Dual SIM model
For Single SIM model
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Charging your ASUS Tablet
To charge your ASUS Tablet:
Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.
Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet.
Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
Charge your ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery
mode for the rst time.
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IMPORTANT!
• UseonlythebundledpoweradapterandmicroUSBcabletochargeyourASUS
Tablet. Using a dierent power adapter may damage your ASUS Tablet.
• PeeltheprotectivelmofromthepoweradapterandmicroUSBcablebefore
charging the ASUS Tablet to prevent risk or injury.
• Ensurethatyouplugthepoweradaptertothecorrectpoweroutletwiththe
correct input rating. The output voltage of this adapter is DC 5.2V, 1.35A.
• WhenusingyourASUSTabletwhileplugged-intoapoweroutlet,thegrounded
power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• DonotplaceobjectsontopofyourASUSTablet.
NOTES:
• YourASUSTabletcanbechargedviatheUSBportonthecomputeronlywhenitis
in sleep mode (screen o) or turned o.
• ChargingthroughaUSBportofacomputermaytakealongertimetocomplete.
• IfyourcomputerdoesnotprovideenoughpowerforchargingyourASUSTablet,
charge your ASUS Tablet via the grounded power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Tablet on
To turn on your ASUS Tablet, press the power button for about two (2) seconds.
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Gestures for the ASUS Tablet
Settings
Gestures allow you to launch programs, access the settings, and navigate your
ASUS Fonepad. Refer to the following instructions when using hand gestures on
the touch screen panel of your ASUS Tablet.
Drag/Tap and hold/Long press
• To move an app, tap and hold the app then drag it to a new location.
• To delete an app from the main screen, tap and hold the app then drag it up
to the top side of the screen.
• To capture a screen image, tap and hold .
NOTE: To enable this setting, go to
Capture screenshots by holding the Recent Apps Key.
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Tap/touch
• Tap an app to launch it.
• In the File Manager app, tap to select and open a le.
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