Asus Fonepad Note 6 User Manual

ASUS Fonepad
USER MANUAL
E8376
E8376 First Edition October 2013
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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 Fonepad ........................................................................................... 8
Airplane Precautions ......................................................................................................8
Package contents ............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Fonepad ....................................................................12
Front view ........................................................................................................................12
Rear view .........................................................................................................................
Inside the side compartment ....................................................................................17
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Fonepad
Setting up your ASUS Fonepad ................................................................................20
Installing a micro SIM card .........................................................................................20
Installing a microSD card ............................................................................................21
Charging your ASUS Fonepad ..................................................................................22
Turning your ASUS Fonepad on ...............................................................................24
Gestures for the ASUS Fonepad ...............................................................................25
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Chapter 3: Working with Android™
Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................................32
Android™ lock screen ...................................................................................................33
Unlocking your device .................................................................................................34
Entering the camera mode ........................................................................................34
Adding a wallpaper on the lock screen .................................................................35
Adding a widget on the lock screen .......................................................................35
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Entering Google Now ..................................................................................................36
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................38
Screen views ....................................................................................................................39
Locking the screen orientation ................................................................................40
Using the call features ..................................................................................................41
Making calls .....................................................................................................................41
Setting up your contacts ............................................................................................41
Connecting to the world .............................................................................................42
Connecting to mobile networks ..............................................................................42
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ..................................................................................42
Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................................43
Managing Apps ..............................................................................................................46
Creating app shortcuts ................................................................................................46
Removing an app from the Home Screen ............................................................46
Viewing app info ............................................................................................................47
Creating app folder .......................................................................................................48
Viewing apps under the Recents screen ...............................................................49
Task Manager .................................................................................................................50
File Manager ...................................................................................................................52
Accessing the internal storage .................................................................................52
Accessing the external storage device ..................................................................52
Settings..............................................................................................................................54
ASUS Quick Setting .......................................................................................................54
Turning your ASUS Fonepad o ...............................................................................56
Putting your ASUS Fonepad to sleep .....................................................................56
Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps
Featured pre-installed apps .......................................................................................58
Play Music.........................................................................................................................58
Camera .........................................................................................................................
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Gallery .........................................................................................................................64
Email .........................................................................................................................
Gmail .........................................................................................................................
Play Store .........................................................................................................................
Maps .........................................................................................................................
MyLibrary .........................................................................................................................
SuperNote ........................................................................................................................80
AudioWizard ....................................................................................................................86
App Locker .......................................................................................................................87
Widgets .........................................................................................................................
ASUS Battery ...................................................................................................................91
Appendices
EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................94
Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................................94
CE Mark Warning ...........................................................................................................94
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE ........................................................................95
Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................................96
Regional notice for Singapore ..................................................................................96
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .........................................................................96
Coating notice ................................................................................................................96
Driving safely ..................................................................................................................96
Electronic devices ..........................................................................................................97
Other medical devices .................................................................................................97
Vehicles .........................................................................................................................
Posted facilities ..............................................................................................................98
Magnetic media .............................................................................................................98
Other Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................................98
Proper disposal ...............................................................................................................99
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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your ASUS Fonepad, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Fonepad.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Fonepad
This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your ASUS Fonepad.
Chapter 3: Working with Android™
This chapter provides an overview of using Android™ in your ASUS Fonepad.
Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps
This chapter features the pre-installed applications included with your ASUS Fonepad.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS Fonepad.
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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 Fonepad’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 Fonepad 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 Fonepad is in use.
IMPORTANT! Do not leave the ASUS Fonepad connected to the power supply once it is fully charged. ASUS Fonepad is not designed to be left connected to the power supply for extended periods of time.

Using your ASUS Fonepad

This ASUS Fonepad 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 inight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Fonepad in­ight.
IMPORTANT! You can send your ASUS Fonepad 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

ASUS Fonepad
ASUS Fonepad Micro USB cable
Power adapter
Technical documentations
and warranty card
NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.
• *The headset may only be available in selected countries.
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Headset*
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your ASUS Fonepad

Front view

Touch screen panel
The touch screen panel allows you to operate your ASUS Fonepad using the stylus or touch gestures.
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audios straight from your ASUS Fonepad. Audio features are software controlled.
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Front camera
This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your ASUS Fonepad.
Proximity sensor
The proximity sensor detects the distance between you and your ASUS Fonepad. When you use your ASUS Fonepad to make or receive a call, it automatically disables the touch function and switches o the backlight.
Ambient light sensor
The ambient light sensor detects the amount of light in your environment. It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display depending on the ambient light condition.
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Rear view

Stylus pen
The bundled stylus pen allows you to input commands on your ASUS Fonepad. With your stylus pen, you can make selections, draw or sketch on the touch screen panel of your ASUS Fonepad.
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Volume button
The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of your ASUS Fonepad.
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.
q
Press and hold the volume up button to show and adjust the music,
q
message alert, and time alarm volumes.
When in Vibrate mode, press the volume down button once to switch
q
to Silent Mode.
Power button
Press the power button for about two (2) seconds to turn your ASUS Fonepad on or wake it up from standby mode.
To turn your ASUS Fonepad o, press the power button for about (2) seconds and when prompted, tap Power O then tap OK.
To lock your ASUS Fonepad or put it to standby mode, press and quickly release the power button.
In the event that your ASUS Fonepad becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about four (4) seconds to force it to shut down.
IMPORTANT!
• When your ASUS Fonepad is inactive for fteen (15) seconds, it will automatically go to standby mode.
• Forcing the system to restart may result to data loss. We strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly.
Rear camera
This built-in rear camera allows you to take high-denition pictures or record high-denition videos using your ASUS Fonepad.
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Speaker/Headset port
This port allows you to connect your ASUS Fonepad to amplied speakers or a headset.
IMPORTANT! This port does not support an external microphone.
Side compartment
The side compartment contains the micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card slot and microSD card slot.
NOTE: Refer to section Inside the side compartment for the features inside the side compartment.
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 Fonepad. This port also allows you to transfer data from your computer to your ASUS Fonepad and vice-versa.
NOTE: When you connect your ASUS Fonepad to the USB port on your computer, your ASUS Fonepad will be charged only when it is in sleep mode (screen o) or turned o.
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

Micro SIM card slot
The ASUS Fonepad comes with a built-in micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card slot that supports GSM and WCDMA network bands.
NOTE: Refer to section Installing a micro SIM card for more details.
MicroSD card slot
The ASUS Fonepad 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.
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Fonepad

Chapter 2:
Using your ASUS Fonepad
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Setting up your ASUS Fonepad

Installing a micro SIM card

Before you can make calls, send text messages or connect to a mobile broadband network using your ASUS Fonepad, you need to install a micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
To install a micro SIM card:
1. Open the side compartment cover of your ASUS Fonepad.
2. Insert the micro SIM card to the micro SIM card slot with its metal contacts facing up, as shown.
Metal contacts
3. Close the side compartment cover securely in place.
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Installing a microSD card

To install a microSD card:
1. Open the side compartment cover of your Fonepad.
2. Insert the microSD card to the microSD card slot with its metal contacts facing up, as shown.
Metal contacts
3. Close the side compartment cover securely in place.
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Charging your ASUS Fonepad

To charge your ASUS Fonepad:
Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.
Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Fonepad.
Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
Charge your ASUS Fonepad for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the rst time.
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IMPORTANT!
• Use only the bundled power adapter and micro USB cable to charge your ASUS Fonepad. Using a dierent power adapter may damage your ASUS Fonepad.
• Peel the protective lm o from the power adapter and micro USB cable before charging the ASUS Fonepad to prevent risk or injury.
• Ensure that you plug the power adapter to the correct power outlet with the correct input rating. The output voltage of this adapter is DC 5.2V, 1.35A.
• When using your ASUS Fonepad while plugged-in to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
• Do not place objects on top of your ASUS Fonepad.
NOTES:
• Your ASUS Fonepad can be charged via the USB port on the computer only when it is in sleep mode (screen o) or turned o.
• Charging through a USB port of a computer may take a longer time to complete.
• If your computer does not provide enough power for charging your ASUS Fonepad, charge your ASUS Fonepad via the grounded power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Fonepad on

To turn your ASUS Fonepad on, press the power button for about two (2) seconds.
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Gestures for the ASUS Fonepad

Settings
Using the touch screen panel, the following gestures can be done to navigate, interact with, and launch the exclusive features included with your ASUS Fonepad.
Drag/Tap and hold/Long press
To move an app, tap and hold the app and drag it to a new location.
q
To delete an app from the main screen, tap and hold the app and drag it up
q
to the top side of the screen.
To capture a screen image, tap and hold .
q
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.
q
In the File Manager app, tap to select and open a le.
q
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Zoom out
Bring together your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery, Maps, or Places.
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Zoom in
Spread apart your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery, Maps, or Places.
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Swipe
Swipe your nger to the left or to the right on the touch panel display to switch between screens or to ip through the pages of an e-book or a gallery of images.
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