ASUS ME372, ME373 CG Instruction Manual
ASUS Tablet
USER MANUAL
E8712
E8712
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 Tablet .................................................................................................8
Airplane Precautions ......................................................................................................8
Package contents ............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Getting to know your ASUS Tablet ..........................................................................12
Front view ........................................................................................................................12
Rear view .........................................................................................................................
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet
Setting up your ASUS Tablet ......................................................................................18
Installing a micro SIM card .........................................................................................18
Charging your ASUS Tablet ........................................................................................20
Turning your ASUS Tablet on ....................................................................................22
Gestures for the ASUS Tablet .....................................................................................23
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Chapter 3: Working with Android™
Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................................30
Android™ lock screen ...................................................................................................31
Unlocking your device .................................................................................................32
Adding a wallpaper on the lock screen .................................................................32
Adding a widget on the lock screen .......................................................................33
Entering Google Now ..................................................................................................33
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................35
Screen views ....................................................................................................................36
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Locking the screen orientation ................................................................................37
Using the call features ..................................................................................................38
Making calls .....................................................................................................................38
Setting up your contacts ............................................................................................38
Connecting to the world .............................................................................................39
Connecting to mobile networks ..............................................................................39
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ..................................................................................39
Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................................40
Managing Apps ..............................................................................................................43
Creating app shortcuts ................................................................................................43
Removing an app from the Home Screen ............................................................43
Viewing app info ............................................................................................................44
Creating app folder .......................................................................................................45
Viewing apps under the Recents screen ...............................................................46
Task Manager .................................................................................................................48
File Manager ...................................................................................................................50
Accessing the internal storage .................................................................................50
Accessing the external storage device ..................................................................50
Settings..............................................................................................................................52
ASUS Quick Setting .......................................................................................................52
Turning your ASUS Tablet o .....................................................................................54
Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep ...........................................................................54
Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps
Featured pre-installed apps .......................................................................................56
Play Music.........................................................................................................................56
Camera .........................................................................................................................
Gallery .........................................................................................................................
Email .........................................................................................................................
Gmail .........................................................................................................................
Play Store .........................................................................................................................
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Maps .........................................................................................................................72
MyLibrary .........................................................................................................................
SuperNote ........................................................................................................................78
AudioWizard ....................................................................................................................84
App Locker .......................................................................................................................85
Widgets .........................................................................................................................
ASUS Battery ...................................................................................................................89
Appendices
Federal Communications Commission Statement ...........................................92
RF Exposure Information (SAR) ................................................................................93
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ....................................................................93
Canada, avis d’Industrie Canada (IC) ......................................................................94
IC Warning Statement ..................................................................................................94
EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................95
Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................................95
CE Mark Warning ...........................................................................................................96
RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE ........................................................................96
Highest SAR Summary.................................................................................................97
Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................................97
Regional notice for Singapore ..................................................................................97
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .........................................................................97
Coating notice ................................................................................................................98
Green ASUS notice ........................................................................................................98
Proper disposal ...............................................................................................................98
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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
ASUS Fonepad
ASUS Tablet 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.
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Micro SIM card tray eject pin
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Chapter 1: Hardware Setup
Chapter 1:
Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your ASUS Tablet
Front view
Audio speakers
The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audios straight from your
ASUS Tablet. Audio features are software controlled.
Touch screen panel
The touch screen panel allows you to operate your ASUS Tablet using the
stylus or touch gestures.
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Front camera
This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos
using your ASUS Tablet.
Proximity sensor
The proximity sensor detects the distance between you and your ASUS
Tablet. When you use your ASUS Tablet 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
MicroSD card slot
The ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that
supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC card formats.
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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.
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 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.
In the event that 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.
• 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-denition pictures or
record high-denition videos using your ASUS Tablet.
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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.
Micro SIM card slot
The ASUS Tablet 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.
Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice
narrations or simple audio recordings.
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 and 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.
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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 (Subscriber
Identity Module) card.
To install a micro SIM card:
1. Insert the tip of the bundled micro SIM card tray eject pin to eject the micro
SIM card tray.
2. Pull out the micro SIM card tray and place the micro SIM card on the tray with
the metal contacts facing up.
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3. Align and insert the micro SIM card tray back to the slot.
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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!
• Use only the bundled power adapter and micro USB cable to charge your ASUS
Tablet. Using a dierent power adapter may damage your ASUS Tablet.
• Peel the protective lm o from the power adapter and micro USB cable before
charging the ASUS Tablet 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.
• 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.
• When using your ASUS Tablet 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 Tablet.
NOTES:
• Your ASUS Tablet can be charged via the USB port on the computer only when it is
in sleep mode (screen o) or turned o.
• 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 ASUS Tablet,
charge your ASUS Tablet via the grounded power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Tablet on
To turn your ASUS Tablet on, press the power button for about two (2) seconds.
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Gestures for the ASUS Tablet
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 Tablet.
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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> ASUS Customized Setting then tick
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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.
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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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Chapter 3: Working with Android™
Chapter 3:
Working with Android™
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Starting up for the rst time
When you turn on your ASUS Tablet for the rst time, a series of steps appear to
guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Android™ operating system.
To start your ASUS Tablet for the rst time:
1. Turn your ASUS Tablet on.
2. Choose a language, then tap
3. Select an input method or keyboard format, then tap
3. Select a type of network (mobile carrier and Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only) to connect to
the Internet, then tap .
4. From the list of available Wi-Fi networks, tap a network name then tap
To skip connecting to a network, tap .
NOTE: Some Wi-Fi networks may prompt you to key in a passcode.
5. Select the type of data synchronization, then tap .
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to congure the following items:
q Google Account
q Google location and services
7. Set the local date and time, then tap
8. Tap
9. On the Home Screen, tap
or to enter Home screen.
OK to start navigating your ASUS Tablet.
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