Asus K004 User Guide

Name: Asus K004
Brand: Asus
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e-manual

E8154

April 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 Fonepad........................................................................................................		8
Airplane Precautions.......................................................................................................		8
Package contents.	............................................................................................................	9
Chapter 1:	Hardware Setup
Getting to know your .................................................................................Fonepad		12
Front view.........................................................................................................................		12
Rear view ..........................................................................................................................		14
Inside the back ...................................................................................compartment		17
Chapter 2:	Using your Fonepad
Setting up your Fonepad.............................................................................................		20
Installing a ..........................................................................................micro SIM card		20
Installing a ............................................................................................microSD card		22
Resetting your ..............................................................................................Fonepad		23
Charging your ...............................................................................................Fonepad		25
Turning your ...........................................................................................Fonepad on		27
Gestures for the Fonepad............................................................................................		28
Chapter 3:	Working with Android®
Starting up for the .......................................................................................first time		32
Android® lock screen......................................................................................................		33
Unlocking your .................................................................................................device		33
Entering the .........................................................................................camera mode		33
Entering the .................................................................................Emergency Dialer		34

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Entering Google Now...................................................................................................		34
Home Screen....................................................................................................................		36
Screen views....................................................................................................................		37
Locking the screen orientation.................................................................................		38
Using the call features..................................................................................................		38
Making calls.....................................................................................................................		38
Setting up your contacts.............................................................................................		38
Connecting to the world.............................................................................................		39
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks...................................................................................		39
Using Bluetooth..............................................................................................................		40
Managing Apps...............................................................................................................		42
Creating app shortcuts................................................................................................		42
Removing an app from the Home Screen............................................................		42
Viewing app info............................................................................................................		43
Creating app folder.......................................................................................................		44
Viewing apps under the Recents screen...............................................................		45
Task Manager ..................................................................................................................		47
File Manager ....................................................................................................................		48
Accessing the internal storage..................................................................................		48
Accessing the external storage device...................................................................		48
Settings ..........................................................................................................................		50
Turning your Fonepad off............................................................................................		53
Putting your Fonepad to sleep.................................................................................		53
Chapter 4:	Pre-installed Apps
Featured pre-installed apps........................................................................................		56
Play Music.........................................................................................................................		56
Camera ..........................................................................................................................		58
Gallery ..........................................................................................................................		61
Email ..........................................................................................................................		68
Gmail ..........................................................................................................................		70

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Play Store..........................................................................................................................	71
Maps ..........................................................................................................................	72
MyLibrary..........................................................................................................................	74
SuperNote Lite................................................................................................................	79
ASUS Studio.....................................................................................................................	85
BuddyBuzz........................................................................................................................	88
AudioWizard....................................................................................................................	89
MyPainter..........................................................................................................................	90
App Locker.......................................................................................................................	92
App Backup......................................................................................................................	94
Widgets .......................................................................................................................	100
ASUS Battery.................................................................................................................	102
Appendices
EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................	104
Prevention of Hearing Loss.....................................................................................	104
CE Mark Warning.........................................................................................................	104
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE.....................................................................	105
Power Safety Requirement......................................................................................	105
Regional notice for Singapore................................................................................	105
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services......................................................................	105
Coating notice..............................................................................................................	106
Removable cover notice...........................................................................................	106
Driving safely................................................................................................................	106
Electronic devices.......................................................................................................	106
Other medical devices..............................................................................................	107
Vehicles .......................................................................................................................	107
Posted facilities............................................................................................................	107
Magnetic media...........................................................................................................	108
Other Safety Guidelines............................................................................................	108
Proper disposal............................................................................................................	109

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Fonepad, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

This chapter details the hardware components of your Fonepad.

Chapter 2: Using your Fonepad

This chapter shows you how to use the different parts of your Fonepad.

Chapter 3: Working with Android®

This chapter provides an overview of using Android® in your Fonepad.

Chapter 4: Pre-installed apps

This chapter features the pre-installed applications included with your Fonepad.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your 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 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 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 Fonepad is in use.

IMPORTANT! Do not leave the Fonepad connected to the power supply once it is fully charged. Fonepad is not designed to be left connected to the power supply for extended periods of time.

Using your Fonepad

This 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 inflight services that can be used and restrictions that must be followed when using your Fonepad in-flight.

IMPORTANT! You can send your 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

Power adapter

ASUS Fonepad	Micro USB cable
manual
user
User manual	Warranty card

NOTES:

•If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

•The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.

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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Chapter 1:

Hardware Setup

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Getting to know your Fonepad

Front view

Touch screen panel

The touch screen panel allows you to operate your Fonepad 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 detects the distance between you and your Fonepad. When you use your Fonepad to make or receive a call, it automatically disables the touch function and switches off the backlight.

Front camera

This built-in 1-megapixel camera allows you to take pictures or record videos using your Fonepad.

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.

Micro USB 2.0 port

Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 to charge the battery pack or supply power to your Fonepad. This port also allows you to transfer data from your computer to your Fonepad and vice versa.

NOTE: When you connect your Fonepad to the USB port on your computer, your Fonepad will be charged only when it is in sleep mode (screen off) or turned off.

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Rear view

Audio speaker

The built-in audio speaker allows you to hear audios straight from your Fonepad. Audio features are software controlled.

Rear camera

This built-in 3-megapixel camera allows you to take high-definition pictures or record high-definition videos using your Fonepad.

NOTE: Availability of the rear camera varies by country or region.

Microphones

The built-in microphones can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations or simple audio recordings.

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Back compartment

The back compartment contains the micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card slot, microSD card slot, the manual reset hole and the microphone hole.

NOTE: Refer to section Inside the back compartment for the features inside the back compartment.

Power button

Press the power button for about two (2) seconds to turn your Fonepad on or wake it up from standby mode.

To turn your Fonepad off, press the power button for about (2) seconds and when prompted, tap Power Off then tap OK.

To lock your Fonepad or put it to standby mode, press and quickly release the power button.

In the event that your Fonepad becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for about six (6) seconds to force it to shut down.

IMPORTANT!

•When your Fonepad is inactive for fifteen (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.

Volume button

The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of your 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.

•When in Vibrate mode, press the volume down button once to switch to Silent Mode.

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Speaker/Headset port

This port allows you to connect your Fonepad to amplified speakers or a headset.

IMPORTANT! This port does not support an external microphone.

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Inside the back compartment

Microphone hole

The microphone hole allows the sound to pass through to the built-in microphone for standard microphone functions.

Micro SIM card slot

The 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.

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Manual reset hole

If your system becomes unresponsive, push inside the manual reset hole using a straightened paper clip to force-restart your Fonepad.

IMPORTANT! Forcing the system to restart may result to data loss. We strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly.

NOTE: Refer to section Resetting your Fonepad for more details.

MicroSD card slot

The 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 Fonepad

Chapter 2:

Using your Fonepad

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Setting up your Fonepad

Installing a micro SIM card

Before you can make calls, send text messages or connect to a mobile broadband network using your Fonepad, you need to install a micro SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.

To install a micro SIM card:

1. Remove the back compartment cover from of Fonepad.



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2. Align and insert a micro SIM card to the micro SIM card slot.

3. Replace the back compartment cover securely in place.



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Installing a microSD card

To install a microSD card:

1. Remove the back compartment cover of your Fonepad.

2. Align and insert a microSD card to the microSD card slot.



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3. Replace the back compartment cover securely in place.

Resetting your Fonepad

To reset your Fonepad:

1. Remove the back compartment cover of your Fonepad.



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2. Using a straightened paper clip, insert the end into the manual reset hole.

Microphone hole

Manual reset hole

3. Replace the back compartment cover securely in place.



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Charging your Fonepad

To charge your Fonepad:

Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.

Plug the micro USB connector into your Fonepad. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.

Charge your Fonepad for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.

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IMPORTANT!

•Use only the bundled power adapter and micro USB cable to charge your Fonepad. Using a different power adapter may damage your Fonepad.

•Peel the protective film off from the power adapter and micro USB cable before charging the 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 5V, 2A.

•Do not leave the Fonepad connected to the power supply once it is fully charged. Fonepad is not designed to be left connected to the power supply for extended periods of time.

•When using your Fonepad while plugged-in to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.

NOTES:

•Your Fonepad can be charged via the USB port on the computer only when it is in sleep mode (screen off) or turned off.

•Charging through your computer’s USB port may take a longer time to complete.

•If your computer does not provide enough power for charging your Fonepad, charge your Fonepad via the grounded power outlet instead.

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Turning your Fonepad on

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

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Gestures for the Fonepad

Using the touch screen panel, the following gestures can be done to navigate, interact with, and launch the exclusive features included with your Fonepad.

Drag/Tap and hold/Long press

•To move an app, tap and hold the app and drag it to a new location.

•To delete an app from the main screen, tap and hold the app and 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 > ASUS Customized Setting then tick

Settings

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 file.

Zoom out

Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Gallery, Maps or Places.

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Zoom in

Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Gallery, Maps or Places.

Swipe

Swipe your finger to the left or to the right on the touch panel display to switch between screens or to flip through the pages of an e-book or a gallery of images.

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