Asus M303 Basic Information

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ASUS M303

2 BASIC INFORMATION2 BASIC INFORMATION

2 BASIC INFORMATION

Chapter summaryChapter summary

Chapter summary

Phone layout ..................................................................................... 11

Function keys .................................................................................... 13

Multi-color LED indicator ................................................................... 14

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card .............................................. 15

Battery .............................................................................................. 17

Battery power levels .................................................................. 17

Installing and removing the battery ........................................... 18

Charging the battery.................................................................. 20

Signal strength .................................................................................. 22

LCD displays ...................................................................................... 22

Camera .............................................................................................. 23

Switching the phone ON or OFF ........................................................ 24

Phone layout

AntennaAntenna

Antenna

CameraCamera

Camera

FlashFlash

Flash

External displayExternal display

External display

Cover and built-inCover and built-in

Cover and built-in battery*battery*

battery*battery*

battery*

Back cover latchBack cover latch

Back cover latch

Strap holderStrap holder

Strap holder

MP3 controlsMP3 controls

MP3 controls

Front ViewFront View

Front View

Back ViewBack View

Back View

* The battery comes uninstalled on your mobile phone. Refer to the battery

installation section for instructions on how to install the battery.

LED indicatorLED indicator

LED indicator

SpeakerSpeaker

Speaker

Power adaptor/ Power adaptor/

Power adaptor/ USB socket USB socket

USB socket USB socket

USB socket

Side View (Left)Side View (Left)

Side View (Left)

Phone layout

Camera/VoiceCamera/Voice

Camera/Voice

dial buttondial button

dial button

Volume up buttonVolume up button

Volume up button Volume down button Volume down button

Volume down button Volume down button

Volume down button

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Earpiece

Main displayMain display

Main display

Navigation/Navigation/

Navigation/

Quicklaunch keysQuicklaunch keys

Quicklaunch keys

AlphanumericAlphanumeric

Alphanumeric

keyskeys

keys

MicrophoneMicrophone

Microphone

Soft key (left)Soft key (left)

Soft key (left)

Call keyCall key

Call key

Flip topFlip top

Flip top

Soft keySoft key

Soft key (right)(right)

(right)(right)

(right) On/Off/EndOn/Off/End

On/Off/EndOn/Off/End

On/Off/End callcall

callcall

call

keykey

key

Front View (Open flip top)Front View (Open flip top)

Front View (Open flip top)

HeadphoneHeadphone

Headphone

JackJack

Jack

MiniSD Card Slot

Side View (Right)Side View (Right)

Side View (Right)

Function keys

When the phone is in idle mode, you can press the following function keys to launch some of the most common phone functions.

Displays the phone book when in idle mode; performs various functions depending on the menu level and screen display

Ends a call; turns the phone ON or OFF

Enters numbers, alphanumeric characters, and symbols

Launches the phone menu; performs

various functions depending on the

menu level and screen display

Displays the SMS/MMS inbox

Displays the Fun menuDisplays the Camera menu

Answers a call; displays dialed numbers

Puts the phone in active mode;

selects an option; enters data; long

press to launch WAP; shows the

wallpaper in full screen mode

Displays your shortcuts

Press once to launch the camera. Long press to launch the voice command function.

Press this button to decrease the ring tone volume.

Side keysSide keys

Side keys

Press this button to increase the ring tone volume.

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Multi-color LED indicator

The phone comes with a multi-color LED located below the external display. This LED displays the phone, message, or call status in four different color indications.

LED indicatorLED indicator

LED indicator

Aside from the four-color LED indicator, seven colors are available for caller identification. You may assign a specific LED color to a phone book entry. See Chapter 9 “Organizing your stuff” for details.

ColorColor

Color

StatusStatus

Status Purple (flashing) Default (Idle) Red Battery is charging Red (flashing) Battery low warning Green Battery is fully charged Green (flashing) Missed call

New SMS/MMS message

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card

The phone operator provides you with a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card that stores your mobile phone number, phone book entries, SMS/MMS messages, graphics, etc. Install the SIM card before you install the battery.

The SIM card usually comes embedded on a plastic card. Read the SIM card documentation before removing the SIM card. Remove any rough edges on the SIM card before you install it to the phone.

To install the SIM card:

1. Lift the SIM card case.

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2. Slide the SIM card in the grooves on the underside of the case.

The metallic side should face down (A). The notched edge should be at the top (B).

3. Close the SIM card case.

To remove or replace a SIM card:

1. If a battery is installed, first remove the it according to the instructions in the battery section which follows.

2. Place your finger on the notched side of the SIM card and push the SIM card and case upwards.

3. Carefully pull the SIM card out from the SIM card slot. Set the SIM card aside.

4. Replace the SIM card according to the instructions in the previous section.

• Keep SIM cards out of children’s reach.

• Be careful when handling, inserting, or removing a SIM card to avoid damaging its contacts.

Battery power levelsBattery power levels

Battery power levels

The battery icon on both displays helps you keep track of the remaining battery power, so you will know when to charge the battery. Take note of the battery icon indicating the battery power levels.

Icon IndicationIcon Indication

Icon Indication

Battery is 55% to 100% full Battery is 25% to 55% full Battery is 10% to 25% full Battery is 0% to 10% full Battery has low power.

Charging is needed.

Battery

A rechargable Lithium-Ion battery powers your mobile phone. The battery is built into the back cover. Make sure that the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time. Initial battery charging may take about eight (8) hours. You can charge the battery when the phone is either on or off.

A battery icon on the main and external displays indicates the battery power level. Refer to the table below for battery icon indications.

Dispose of old or defective batteries properly.

Removing and installing the batteryRemoving and installing the battery

Removing and installing the battery

Follow these instructions to install the battery to the mobile phone.

To remove the back cover and built-in battery:

1. To remove the back cover, push the back cover latch forward with your thumb (A).

2. Continue to hold the latch forward and place one finger in the notch under the latch (B).

3. Lift the cover upwards.

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To install or replace the battery:

These illustrations are for reference only and may not exactly show the actual unit. Colors were used for emphasis.

1. Align the notches of the back cover with the notches in the phone.

2. Make sure the cover is aligned correctly, then press downward. The back cover latch snaps into place, securing the cover.

Charging the batteryCharging the battery

Charging the battery

Make sure that the battery is properly installed before charging.

Disconnect the charger from the power source and the plug from the mobile phone when charging is complete.

To charge the battery:

1. Connect the charger to a power source. 2 Flip open the I/O connector cover on the

side of the phone.

3. Connect the power cable plug to the I/O connector.

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When the phone is onWhen the phone is on

When the phone is on

The battery icon on both external and main displays animates to indicate that the battery is charging. It takes about two to three hours to fully charge the battery. A message appears on the display to tell you that the battery is fully charged. The battery icon now shows four green bars.

When the phone is offWhen the phone is off

When the phone is off

Both displays show an animated battery icon to indicate the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged, both displays show a fully charged battery icon.

External displayExternal display

External display

Main displayMain display

Main display

Battery is chargingBattery is charging

Battery is charging

Battery is fullyBattery is fully

Battery is fully

chargedcharged

charged

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LCD displays

This phone includes two LCD displays: external and main. Both displays are illuminated by a backlight that automatically turns on or off after a certain period of time depending on your setting. Refer to the next chapter for details on adjusting the LCD backlight.

Do not apply too much pressure on the phone to avoid damaging the LCD displays. Avoid putting the phone in your pockets, cramped bags, and in areas where it is pressed on hard surfaces.

Signal strength

Your phone has an external antenna and signal strength icon in both main and external LCD displays to indicate the signal level. Refer to the table for signal strength indications.

The signal strength depends on your proximity to your phone operator signal station. Ask assistance from your phone operator if the signal level in your location is weak or fluctuating.

IconIcon

Icon

IndicationIndication

Indication No service (dead spot) Poor signal Low signal Fair signal Good signal Strong signal (ideal) Emergency outgoing calls only;

No SIM card installed

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SpecificationSpecification

Specification

DescriptionDescription

Description

SensorSensor

Sensor CMOS type PixelPixel

PixelPixel

Pixel 300K Self-captureSelf-capture

Self-captureSelf-capture

Sel f - c aptu r e Supported thru the external display Preview functionPreview function

Preview functionPreview function

Preview function Supported TimerTimer

TimerTimer

T i m er Supported Low light supportLow light support

Low light supportLow light support

Low light support Built-in flash Digital ZoomDigital Zoom

Digital ZoomDigital Zoom

Digital Zoom Supported Multi-captureMulti-capture

Multi-captureMulti-capture

Mul t i - capt u r e Supports 4, 6, 9, and 16 captures VideoVideo

VideoVideo

V i d eo 15-second AVI video (no audio)

CameraCamera

Camera

Your phone comes with a built-in camera that allows you to capture, edit, and share photos and videos with other mobile phone, PDA, notebook, or PC users. Refer to Chapter 5 “Having fun” for more information.

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