ASUS P505 User Manual 2

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User guide topicsUser guide topics

User guide topics

User guide topicsUser guide topics

This user guide contains the information you need to efficiently use the ASUS® P505 Smart PDA Phone.

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Chapter 1 - Getting startedChapter 1 - Getting started

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Chapter 1 - Getting started

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Chapter 1 - Getting startedChapter 1 - Getting started This chapter introduces the physical features of the P505 Smart

PDA Phone and tells you how to set up and power up the device.

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Chapter 2 - Learning the basicsChapter 2 - Learning the basics

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Chapter 2 - Learning the basics

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Chapter 2 - Learning the basicsChapter 2 - Learning the basics This chapter teaches you the basic device functions. You will learn

how to enter text, find and organize information, customize the device, and know the bundled utilities.

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Chapter 3 - Synchronizing dataChapter 3 - Synchronizing data

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Chapter 3 - Synchronizing data

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Chapter 3 - Synchronizing dataChapter 3 - Synchronizing data This chapter tells you how to use the Microsoft

application that synchronizes data between the device and your desktop or notebook computer.

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Chapter 4 - Using Pocket OutlookChapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook

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Chapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook

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Chapter 4 - Using Pocket OutlookChapter 4 - Using Pocket Outlook This chapter details the procedures in using the Microsoft

Outlook Calendar, Tasks, Notes, and Contacts.

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Chapter 5 - Phone featuresChapter 5 - Phone features

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Chapter 5 - Phone features

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Chapter 5 - Phone featuresChapter 5 - Phone features This chapter provides information on how to use the ASUS Menu

and the device’s phone features.

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Chapter 6 - Messaging featuresChapter 6 - Messaging features

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Chapter 6 - Messaging features

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Chapter 6 - Messaging featuresChapter 6 - Messaging features This chapter teaches you how to use the device to send MMS,

SMS, and e-mail messages.

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Chapter 7 - Multimedia featuresChapter 7 - Multimedia features

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Chapter 7 - Multimedia features

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Chapter 7 - Multimedia featuresChapter 7 - Multimedia features This chapter introduces the multimedia features of the device

including sections on Camera, Photo Album, and Pictures applications.

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Chapter 8 - Using companion applicationsChapter 8 - Using companion applications

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Chapter 8 - Using companion applications

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Chapter 8 - Using companion applicationsChapter 8 - Using companion applications This chapter includes basic information on how to use Pocket

Word, Pocket Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media™ Player for Pocket PC, and Voice Commander.

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Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet ExplorerChapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer

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Chapter 9 - Using Pocket Internet Explorer

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This chapter gives information on using Pocket Internet Explorer and the Mobile Favorites folder.

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Chapter 10 - Getting connectedChapter 10 - Getting connected

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Chapter 10 - Getting connected

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Chapter 10 - Getting connectedChapter 10 - Getting connected

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This chapter provides the procedures for connecting to the Internet, intranet, and for transferring data using infrared (IR).

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Chapter 11 - BluetoothChapter 11 - Bluetooth

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Chapter 11 - Bluetooth

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Chapter 11 - BluetoothChapter 11 - Bluetooth

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This chapter provides information on how to use the Bluetooth

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Appendix - NoticesAppendix - Notices

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Appendix - Notices

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Appendix - NoticesAppendix - Notices This part includes the safety notices and regulations.

P505 Smart PDA Phone specificationsP505 Smart PDA Phone specifications

P505 Smart PDA Phone specifications

P505 Smart PDA Phone specificationsP505 Smart PDA Phone specifications

ProcessorsProcessors

Processors

ProcessorsProcessors

Operating systemOperating system

Operating system

Operating systemOperating system

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

DisplayDisplay

Display

DisplayDisplay

Frequency bandFrequency band

Frequency band

Frequency bandFrequency band

GPRSGPRS

GPRS

GPRSGPRS

CameraCamera

Camera

CameraCamera

ConnectivityConnectivity

Connectivity

ConnectivityConnectivity

RemovableRemovable

Removable

RemovableRemovable batterybattery

battery

batterybattery

PXA270 application processor

Intel Infineon E-Gold+ baseband processor

Microsoft Pocket PC Phone Edition

64 MB Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM*

2.8 cm, transflective TFT LCD 65,536 colors, 240x320 resolution

Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz)

Class B, Multislot class 10

SXGA resolution (1.3 million pixels) CMOS camera with still/video capture support and built-in flash

Bluetooth Infrared : Low power Serial Infrared (SIR) USB : 1.1

1050 mAH Lithium Ion 4 hours of talktime and 100 hours standby time** 15 hours of operation time

Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition for

: V1.1

ExpansionExpansion

Expansion

ExpansionExpansion

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

ApplicationsApplications

Applications

ApplicationsApplications

Unique featuresUnique features

Unique features

Unique featuresUnique features

LEDsLEDs

LEDs

LEDsLEDs

Side keysSide keys

Side keys

Side keysSide keys

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

WeightWeight

Weight

WeightWeight

Specifications are subject to change without notice.Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.Specifications are subject to change without notice.

9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support

9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support

9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support9 MB/11 MB allocated for Western/Eastern language support

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According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test

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According to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life TestAccording to Microsoft Logo Test Kit - Battery Life Test

SD/MMC/SDIO card slot

2.5 mm audio port Built-in microphone and speaker 64CH polyphonic ringtone support

Microsoft Word, Microsoft® Pocket Excel, Microsoft® Pocket Outlook, Windows® Media Player, Microsoft® ActiveSync, MSN Messenger

ASUS Menu: PDA mode (supports touch screen)

Power (inside the power button), GSM/GPRS standby, and Bluetooth®/System notification

5-way joystick, Record, Camera, and Voice Commander

108 mm x 60 mm x 22.5 mm (L x W x H)

165 grams

Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Pocket

Phone mode

P505 Smart PDA Phone packageP505 Smart PDA Phone package

P505 Smart PDA Phone package

P505 Smart PDA Phone packageP505 Smart PDA Phone package contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

Your P505 Smart PDA Phone package includes several accessories. After unpacking, check the items against the list below and make sure that they are in good condition. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer or retailer immediately.

ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

P505 Smart PDA Phone

1050 mAH, 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery 1 2

Cradle

DC/USB cable

AC adapter and power cord

Input : 100 Vac ~ 240 Vac, 0.2 A Output : 5 Vdc, 1 A

Stylus 1 2

Protection case

Stereo headset

ASUS Bonus CD

Microsoft® Companion CD

User guide

BasicBasic

Basic

BasicBasic

DeluxeDeluxe

Deluxe

DeluxeDeluxe

Quick Start Guide

Warranty card

Optional itemsOptional items

Optional items

Optional itemsOptional items

• Protection case (Type 2 and 3)

• Bluetooth® headset

• Bluetooth® Car Kit

• Bluetooth® GPS

• MMC memory card

• SD memory card

• Wi-Fi® SDIO card

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Getting startedGetting started

Getting started

Getting startedGetting started

This chapter introduces the physical features of the P505 Smart PDA Phone and tells you how to set up and power up the device.

Chapter summaryChapter summary

Chapter summary

Chapter summaryChapter summary

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Introducing P505Introducing P505

Introducing P505

Introducing P505Introducing P505

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Side features ................................................................... 1-6

Top features .................................................................... 1-7

Bottom features .............................................................. 1-7

Back features .................................................................. 1-8

The stylus ........................................................................ 1-9

The cradle ........................................................................ 1-9

Setting up P505Setting up P505

Setting up P505

Setting up P505Setting up P505

Installing a SIM card and battery .................................... 1-10

Charging the device battery .......................................... 1-11

Viewing the power status .............................................. 1-12

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SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation

SD/MMC/SDIO card installation

SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation

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Activating the P505Activating the P505

Activating the P505

Activating the P505Activating the P505

Resetting the P505Resetting the P505

Resetting the P505

Resetting the P505Resetting the P505

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Introducing P505Introducing P505

Introducing P505

Introducing P505Introducing P505

The P505 Smart PDA Phone is a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and a tri-band mobile phone in one. The P505 versatility lets you enjoy all the benefits of a powerful PDA while providing you with an efficient mobile communication solution so you can be connected anywhere you are.

Powered by an Intel processors, built-in 64 MB SDRAM and 64 MB Flash ROM, and bundled with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC Phone Edition operating system, P505 is truly a smart companion for the business professional.

Key PDA featuresKey PDA features

Key PDA features

Key PDA featuresKey PDA features

• Windows Mobile™ 2003OSSE for PPC PE

• Built-in digital camera/camcorder

• Voice Recorder

• Integrated e-mail, MMS, and SMS messaging

• Windows® Media Player supports MP3 and video playback

• Voice Commander application (English and Chinese only)

• ASUS Menu application (PDA mode)

• Bluetooth® and Infrared (IR) enabled

• Sleek, compact, and stylish design

• Navigation buttons and touchpad for easy input

• SD/MMC/SDIO card slot for memory expansion or I/O interface

• Backup application

• SmartKeeper application automatically backs up system status when battery power is low

• Supports Microsoft® ActiveSync application

PXA270 and an Infineon E-Gold+ baseband

Key mobile phone featuresKey mobile phone features

Key mobile phone features

Key mobile phone featuresKey mobile phone features

• Tri-band GSM Class 10

• MMS/SMS messaging

• ASUS Menu (phone mode) provides quick access to device features

• 64 polyphonic ring tones

• Conference call

• Photo Contacts application to display photos of callers

• SIM Manager for SIM/device phone book management

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Front features (flip closed)Front features (flip closed)

Front features (flip closed)

Front features (flip closed)Front features (flip closed)

Earpiece

Bluetooth®/System

notification LED

Antenna

GSM/GPRS standby LED

Soft key (left)

Call key

Flip

GSM/GPRS standby LED GSM/GPRS standby LED

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GSM/GPRS standby LED - Refer to the LED indications table

GSM/GPRS standby LED GSM/GPRS standby LED

Power button/Power LED

Navigation keys

Soft key (right)

End key

Numeric keys

Microphone

on the next page for details.

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BluetoothBluetooth

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Bluetooth

BluetoothBluetooth

/System notification LED /System notification LED

/System notification LED - Refer to the LED

/System notification LED /System notification LED

indications table on the next page for details. Earpiece Earpiece

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Earpiece - allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.

Earpiece Earpiece AntennaAntenna

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Antenna - allows the device to obtain signals.

AntennaAntenna Power button and power LED Power button and power LED

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Power button and power LED - press this button to turn on

Power button and power LED Power button and power LED or off the device. This button lights up amber when the battery is charging and turns green when the battery is fully-charged.

Soft-key (right) Soft-key (right)

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Soft-key (right) - displays the phonebook when in idle mode;

Soft-key (right) Soft-key (right) performs various functions depending on the menu level and screen display.

End key End key

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End key - ends a voice or data call.

End key End key NN

umeric keys umeric keys

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umeric keys - enters numbers and alphanumeric characters.

umeric keys umeric keys

Microphone Microphone

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Microphone - used for speakerphone function and to enhance

Microphone Microphone sound recordings

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- contains all phone keys for the device phone function.

liplip

Call key Call key

Call key - calls a number; answers a call; displays dialled numbers.

Call key Call key Soft-key (left) Soft-key (left)

Soft-key (left) - launches the phone menu; enters a phone menu.

Soft-key (left) Soft-key (left)

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LED indications tableLED indications table

LED indications table

LED indications tableLED indications table

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

GSM/GPRS standby Green Blinking is connected to a GSM network

Bluetooth notification Red Blinking OS has generated an alarm;

Power* Amber On battery is charging

* The Power LED may blink amber and green alternately during charging.

Front features (flip open)Front features (flip open)

Front features (flip open)

Front features (flip open)Front features (flip open)

/System Blue Blinking Bluetooth™ feature is on

ColorColor

Color

ColorColor

Orange Blinking is connected to a GPRS network

Green On battery is fully-charged

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

Indicates that the deviceIndicates that the device

Indicates that the device

Indicates that the deviceIndicates that the device

The device received a new SMS message or is reminding you of an appointment, task, etc.

LCD touch screen

Calendar button

Call button

LCD touch screenLCD touch screen

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LCD touch screen - allows you to enter, read, send, receive, or

LCD touch screenLCD touch screen

Contacts button

End button

Flip

edit data by tapping on it. The screen lumination is increased or decreased by changing the backlight settings. Call buttonCall button

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Call button - launches the Phone application.

Call buttonCall button Calendar buttonCalendar button

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Calendar button - launches the Calendar application.

Calendar buttonCalendar button Contacts buttonContacts button

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Contacts button - launches the Contacts application.

Contacts buttonContacts button End button End button

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End button - ends a call or closes the Phone application.

End button End button

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Side featuresSide features

Side features

Side featuresSide features

Software rSoftware r

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Software rSoftware r

Left sideLeft side

Left side

Left sideLeft side

Software reset switch

Record button Camera button

5-way joystick

eset eset

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switchswitch

switch

switchswitch

- allows you to soft or hard reset the

Right sideRight side

Right side

Right sideRight side

Voice Commander button

device. See the section “Resetting the device” on page 1-14 for details.

Record button Record button

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Record button - launches the Notes recorder application.

Record button Record button Camera button Camera button

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Camera button - launches the Camera application; captures a

Camera button Camera button photo or records video.

5-way joystick 5-way joystick

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5-way joystick - by default, the 5-way joystick allows you to

5-way joystick 5-way joystick control the device volume settings.

When set as a navigation key, the 5-way joystick functions like the four arrow keys and the <Enter> key on a keyboard. The 5-way joystick allows you to

- move through the program icons, folders, or files in a menu by scrolling up, down, right, or left

- launch a selected program, list folder contents, or open a file by pressing the button

See page 2-28 for details on changing the 5-way joystick function.

Voice Commander button Voice Commander button

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Voice Commander button - launches the Voice Commander

Voice Commander button Voice Commander button application.

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Top featuresTop features

Top features

Top featuresTop features

Audio port

Infrared (IR) port

SD/MMC/SDIO card slot

Audio port Audio port

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Audio port - connects a headphone.

Audio port Audio port Infrared (IR) port Infrared (IR) port

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Infrared (IR) port - allows you to beam data to another device

Infrared (IR) port Infrared (IR) port that has an IR port.

SD/MMC/SDIO card slot SD/MMC/SDIO card slot

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SD/MMC/SDIO card slot - accommodates an SD/MMC/SDIO

SD/MMC/SDIO card slot SD/MMC/SDIO card slot card.

Bottom featuresBottom features

Bottom features

Bottom featuresBottom features

System connector

System connector System connector

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System connector - connects the device to the system

System connector System connector connector on the cradle. If you are not using the cradle, connect the DC/USB cable plug directly to this connector to synchronize your device with your computer and/or to charge the battery using the AC adapter or the USB plug.

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Back featuresBack features

Back features

Back featuresBack features

Flash

Strap holder

Battery lockBattery latch

FlashFlash

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Flash - provides additional lighting for the built-in camera

FlashFlash

Camera

Speaker

Battery

Stylus

CameraCamera

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Camera - this is a 1.3 megapixel still/video camera

CameraCamera Battery Battery

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Battery - this is a Lithium-Ion battery

Battery Battery

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charged simultaneously with the battery pack. If the back-up battery is fully charged, you can swap battery packs within 30 minutes without losing data.

Stylus Stylus

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Stylus - used for tapping or writing on the LCD screen

Stylus Stylus Battery lock Battery lock

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Battery lock - locks or unlocks the battery

Battery lock Battery lock

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! Unlocking the battery automatically turns off the device and

CAUTION!CAUTION!

you lose all unsaved data. The device automatically turns on when you install and lock the battery. Refer to page 2-31 for details on how to back-up your data.

Battery latch Battery latch

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Battery latch - secures the battery on the bay

Battery latch Battery latch Strap holder Strap holder

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Strap holder - allows you to carry the device using a strap

Strap holder Strap holder

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The stylusThe stylus

The stylus

The stylusThe stylus

The stylus functions on the P505 the same way a mouse functions on a computer. Use the stylus to open programs, execute commands, or to enter information by writing on the screen or by tapping on the on-screen keyboard.

Tap.Tap.

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Tap. Touch the screen once with the

Tap.Tap. stylus to open programs and select options.

Drag.Drag.

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Drag. Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen

Drag.Drag. to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

Tap and hold.Tap and hold.

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Tap and hold. Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of

Tap and hold.Tap and hold. actions available for that item. On the displayed pop-up menu, tap the action that you want to perform.

The cradleThe cradle

The cradle

The cradleThe cradle

FrontFront

Front

FrontFront

Device connector Stylus bay

The cradle has two connectors.

Device connectorDevice connector

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Device connector - holds the device in place. This is a 26-pin

Device connectorDevice connector connector that matches the system connector at the bottom of the device.

Base

Battery charger slot

BackBack

Back

BackBack

DC/USB cable connector

DC/USB cable connector DC/USB cable connector

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DC/USB cable connector - connects the DC/USB cable plug.

DC/USB cable connector DC/USB cable connector The DC/USB cable synchronizes the device with your computer and/or charges the device battery.

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Setting up P505Setting up P505

Setting up P505

Setting up P505Setting up P505

Installing a SIM card and batteryInstalling a SIM card and battery

Installing a SIM card and battery

Installing a SIM card and batteryInstalling a SIM card and battery

To avail of the device phone features you must install a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card.

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NOTE • Your phone operator provides a SIM card for the device,

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depending on your network subscription.

• The battery comes uninstalled in the P505 Smart PDA Phone package. Install the SIM card first before installing the battery.

To install a SIM card and the battery:

SIM card slot

1. Locate the SIM card slot.

2. Position the SIM card with its

nicked corner on top and its

contacts face down.

3. Insert the SIM card to the slot until it clicks in place.

4. Install the battery by matching the battery hooks to the holes on the compartment.

5. Slide the battery into the compartment, then press to keep it in place. See the illustration for reference.

6. Use the stylus tip to move the battery lock to the left to secure the battery.

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Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery

Charging the device battery

Charging the device batteryCharging the device battery

The device includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. You must fully charge the battery before using the device for the first time. Initial battery charging takes about four hours while it takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery after initial use.

To charge the device battery:To charge the device battery:

To charge the device battery:

To charge the device battery:To charge the device battery:

Using the AC adapter Using the AC adapter

Using the AC adapter

Using the AC adapter Using the AC adapter

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the cradle the cradle

the cradle

the cradle the cradle

1. Position the device on the cradle as shown (A). Match the connectors and carefully insert the device until it fits in place (B).

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NOTE You can also charge a

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spare battery using the battery charger slot on the cradle.

2. Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC/USB cable plug.

3. Connect the DC/USB cable plug to the DC/USB cable connector at the back of the cradle.

Charge a spare battery here

4. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket.

The device battery starts charging as soon as you connect the AC adapter plug to a power source. The cradle base lights up blue to indicate that the device is properly seated on the cradle. If you charge a spare battery in the battery charger slot, the cradle base lights up orange until the spare battery is fully-charged.

The P505 Power LED lights up amber to indicate that the battery is charging and lights up green when the battery is fully-charged.

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

IMPORTANT To disconnect the DC/USB cable plug from the system connector

IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

or DC/USB cable connector on the cradle, simultaneously press the release button on both sides of the plug, then pull.

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Using the AC adapter Using the AC adapter

Using the AC adapter

Using the AC adapter Using the AC adapter

If you are not using the cradle, connect the DC/USB cable plug directly to the system connector at the bottom of the device, then connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket.

The P505 Power LED lights up amber to indicate that the battery is charging and lights up green when the battery is fully-charged.

Using a computer or notebook USB portUsing a computer or notebook USB port

Using a computer or notebook USB port

Using a computer or notebook USB portUsing a computer or notebook USB port

To charge the device battery using a USB port:

1. Connect the DC/USB cable plug to the system connector at the bottom of the device (no cradle) or to the DC/USB connector at the back of the cradle.

2. Connect the USB plug of the DC/USB cable to an available USB port on your computer or notebook.

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NOTE If you charge the device battery using a notebook USB port, make

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sure that the notebook is connected to an AC power source.

Viewing the power statusViewing the power status

Viewing the power status

Viewing the power statusViewing the power status

To display the power status when the device is on and the flip is open:

1. Tap

2. Tap the Power Power

Power icon.

Power Power

When the device is on and the flip is closed, a battery icon appears in the leftmost corner of the icon bar to indicate the battery power level.

, then tap

System System

System tab, then tap the

System System

SettingsSettings

Settings.

SettingsSettings

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SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation

SD/MMC/SDIO card installation

SD/MMC/SDIO card installationSD/MMC/SDIO card installation

Your device comes with an SD card slot that accommodates either a SecureDigital™/MMC memory card or SDIO interface card.

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NOTE Install an SD/MMC card (with 64 MB or more free space) if

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you wish to use the SmartKeeper backup application.

Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO cardInstalling and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card

Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card

Installing and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO cardInstalling and removing an SD/MMC/SDIO card

To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To install an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

1. With the label side (usually the side with the card manufacturer’s name) face up, and the bar code/serial number side face down, insert the card into the slot.

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! An SD/MMC/SDIO card fits only in one orientation, and slides

CAUTION!CAUTION!

smoothly into the slot if inserted correctly. DO NOT force the card into the slot!

2. Push the card all the way into the slot until it fits completely. If properly installed, the card edge aligns with the top edge of the device.

To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:To remove an SD/MMC/SDIO card:

Press the card slightly until it ejects.

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Activating the P505Activating the P505

Activating the P505

Activating the P505Activating the P505

Press the power button to turn on the device, then open the flip. The first time you start or reset the device, the screen prompts you to re-calibrate and set the local time zone. Follow onscreen instructions to proceed.

Screen alignment Setting the local

time zone

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NOTE It is important that you properly calibrate and activate your

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device before using it. This process ensures accurate positioning when entering text and selecting menus.

Resetting the P505Resetting the P505

Resetting the P505

Resetting the P505Resetting the P505

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION! You lose all unsaved data when you

CAUTION!CAUTION!

Similarly, you lose all personal information management (PIM) data (contacts, tasks, etc.) and added applications when you hard hard

h a r d reset the device.

hard hard

You can reset the device in case it malfunctions, or when an application hangs. You can either perform a

soft resetsoft reset

soft reset the device, use the tip of the stylus to press the

soft resetsoft reset

software reset switch on the left side of the device.

soft soft

s o f t reset the device.

soft soft

soft or

soft soft

hard hard

hard reset.

hard hard

hard reset hard reset

hard reset the device, press the power button and the software

hard reset hard reset reset switch simultaneously. A hard reset restores the original configuration of your device and erases all data.

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Chapter 2Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Learning theLearning the

Learning the

Learning theLearning the basicsbasics

basics

basicsbasics

This chapter teaches you the basic device functions. You will learn how to enter text, find and organize information, customize the device, and know the bundled utilities.

Chapter summaryChapter summary

Chapter summary

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Basic Pocket PC screensBasic Pocket PC screens

Basic Pocket PC screens

Basic Pocket PC screensBasic Pocket PC screens

Today screen .............................................................................. 2-3

Start menu ................................................................................. 2-4

New ............................................................................................ 2-4

ASUS menu ................................................................................. 2-5

Command bar ............................................................................. 2-5

Pop-up menus ............................................................................. 2-6

Entering informationEntering information

Entering information

Entering informationEntering information

Entering text using the Input Panel ............................................. 2-7

Writing on the screen ............................................................... 2-11

Drawing on the screen .............................................................. 2-14

Recording a message ................................................................ 2-15

Using a preset message ............................................................ 2-17

Finding and organizing informationFinding and organizing information

Finding and organizing information

Finding and organizing informationFinding and organizing information

Using Find ................................................................................. 2-18

Using Help ................................................................................. 2-19

Using the File Explorer .............................................................. 2-19

Customizing your deviceCustomizing your device

Customizing your device

Customizing your deviceCustomizing your device

Adjusting settings .................................................................... 2-20

Changing system settings ........................................................ 2-21

Customizing personal settings .................................................. 2-30

Backing up your dataBacking up your data

Backing up your data

Backing up your dataBacking up your data

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Other applications

Other applicationsOther applications

Games ...................................................................................... 2-37

Calculator ................................................................................. 2-37

Camera ..................................................................................... 2-38

File Explorer .............................................................................. 2-38

Conference ............................................................................... 2-38

Find .......................................................................................... 2-38

MIDlet Manager ......................................................................... 2-39

Multimedia Album ..................................................................... 2-39

MSN Messenger ........................................................................ 2-39

Photo Contacts ......................................................................... 2-40

Pocket Excel ............................................................................. 2-40

Pictures .................................................................................... 2-40

Pocket MSN .............................................................................. 2-40

Pocket Word ............................................................................. 2-41

STK ........................................................................................... 2-41

Tasks ........................................................................................ 2-41

Windows Media Player ............................................................... 2-42

Terminal Services ...................................................................... 2-42

Voice Commander .................................................................... 2-42

Adding or removing programsAdding or removing programs

Adding or removing programs

Adding or removing programsAdding or removing programs

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Basic P505 screensBasic P505 screens

Basic P505 screens

Basic P505 screensBasic P505 screens

Today screenToday screen

Today screen

Today screenToday screen

Normally, the

Today Today

Today screen appears when you turn on your device

Today Today

and open the phone flip for the first time each day.

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NOTE When the device is already on and the screen displays another

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program, you can display the icon, then tap

TodayToday

Today from the menu.

TodayToday

As shown in the capture below, the

Today Today

Today screen by tapping the

Today Today

Today screen lets you see at a

Today Today

glance the summary of the important information for the day.

Tap to set up or change the network settings

Tap to switch to a program

Tap to change the date

and time

Tap to set owner information

Tap to change the volume or mute all sounds

Tap to display the date, time, and your next appointment

Your day at a glance

Tap to launchTap to launch

Tap to launch

Tap to launchTap to launch

the ASUS menuthe ASUS menu

the ASUS menu

the ASUS menuthe ASUS menu

Tap to display synchronization status*

Tap to create a new item

From the

Today Today

Today screen, tap any of the listed items with the stylus

Today Today

Tap to display the Bluetooth™ menu

to display the details.

The following sections explain how to use the Start menu, ASUS Menu, modify the current tasks or activities, add new items or information, set the time and owner information, or read e-mail/MMS/ SMS messages.

* The device must be in the cradle or connected to the computer via the DC/USB cable to

display this icon.

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Start menuStart menu

Start menu

Start menuStart menu

From the Start menu, you can select programs, settings, and Help topics. To display the Start menu, tap the

icon from the top of

the screen.

Tap to open a program

Tap to open a recently used program

Tap to open the Programs menu

Tap to open the Settings menu

Tap to open the Help menu

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NOTE You can add or remove programs from the Start Menu using

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Menus Menus

the

Menus option in

Menus Menus

NewNew

New

NewNew

Tap

N e w at the bottom left corner of the screen to display a list of

NewNew

SettingsSettings

Settings.

SettingsSettings

programs and tasks you can select from.

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NOTE You can customize

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the contents of the New New

N e w menu using

New New

Menus Menus

the

Menus option

Menus Menus

SettingsSettings

Settings.

SettingsSettings

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Tap to open the a menu

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ASUS menuASUS menu

ASUS menu

ASUS menuASUS menu

The ASUS menu provides quick access to commonly used features mobile applications. You can launch the ASUS menu by tapping the ASUS ASUS

ASUS logo in the Today screen.

ASUS ASUS

Tap an icon to launch the application.

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NOTE See page 5-3 for details on how to change the ASUS menu

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settings.

Command barCommand bar

Command bar

Command barCommand bar

At the bottom of the screen is the menus and buttons on the

Command Command

Comman d bar to perform certain tasks in

Command Command

Command bar. You can use the

Command Command

an application.

Tap to select menu commands

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NOTE The menus and buttons vary depending on the programs you

NOTENOTE

are using.

Tap to select button commands

Tap to display the input panel

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Pop-up menusPop-up menus

Pop-up menus

Pop-up menusPop-up menus

Pop-up menus often appear when you tap and hold an item to help you choose an action. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program.

To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item that you wish to perform action on. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action that you want to execute. To close the pop-up menu without performing an action, tap anywhere outside the menu.

Tap and hold until the pop-up menu appears

Tap the action that you wish to perform

Tap outside the pop-up menu to close it without performing an action

The pop-up menu items vary depending on the program or application. For example, the more items than in

TasksTasks

Tasks.

TasksTasks

File ExplorerFile Explorer

File Explorer pop-up menu includes

File ExplorerFile Explorer

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Entering informationEntering information

Entering information

Entering informationEntering information

You can enter information in your device in any of the following ways.

• Use the input panel to enter text using the on-screen keyboard or the Letter Recognizer

• Write directly on the screen with the stylus

• Draw pictures on the screen

• Speak into the device microphone to record a message

• Use the Microsoft information from your desktop computer to your device

Entering text using the Input PanelEntering text using the Input Panel

Entering text using the Input Panel

Entering text using the Input PanelEntering text using the Input Panel

Use the Input Panel to enter information in any program on your device, you can either type using the on-screen using the TranscriberTranscriber

Transcriber. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on

TranscriberTranscriber the screen.

Letter RecognizerLetter Recognizer

Letter Recognizer,

Letter RecognizerLetter Recognizer

ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy

KeyboardKeyboard

Keyboard or write

KeyboardKeyboard

Block RecognizerBlock Recognizer

Block Recognizer, or

Block RecognizerBlock Recognizer

To show or hide the input panel, tap the

arrow arrow

the

arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your options.

arrow arrow

Input Panel Input Panel

Input Panel button. Tap

Input Panel Input Panel

Select an input method

Tap to display the input method options Tap to show or hide the input panel

Open the creating text.

To open from the pop-up menu.

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NotesNotes

Notes application to try out the different options for

NotesNotes

Notes, tap

NotesNotes

New New

New from the command bar, then select

New New

NotesNotes

Notes

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To type with the on-screen keyboard:To type with the on-screen keyboard:

To type with the on-screen keyboard:

To type with the on-screen keyboard:To type with the on-screen keyboard:

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap

2. Tap the keys with the stylus to enter information.

3. When finished, tap to save the file.

KeyboardKeyboard

Keyboard.

KeyboardKeyboard

When you use the Input Panel and the on-screen keyboard, your device predicts the word you are typing and displays it above the Input Panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your device, the more words it learns to predict.

Tap here if this is the word you wish to use

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To change the settings for word completion:To change the settings for word completion:

To change the settings for word completion:

To change the settings for word completion:To change the settings for word completion:

1. Tap .

2. Tap

3. Tap

4. Tap

5. Tap the

6. Make your desired changes.

7. Tap

To use Letter Recognizer:To use Letter Recognizer:

To use Letter Recognizer:

To use Letter Recognizer:To use Letter Recognizer:

With the Letter Recognizer, you can write letters on the screen with the stylus as you would on paper.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap RecognizerRecognizer

Recognizer.

RecognizerRecognizer

2. Write a letter or a number in the appropriate on-screen area. When you write a letter, it is converted to a typed text that appears on the screen. If the device has trouble recognizing a character, tap on the question mark next to the writing area and follow the on-screen instructions to see how to write that character.

SettingsSettings

Settings.

SettingsSettings Personal Personal

Personal tab.

Personal Personal InputInput

Input.

InputInput

Word CompletionWord Completion

Word Completion tab.

Word CompletionWord Completion

to save your changes.

LetterLetter

Letter

LetterLetter

To use Block Recognizer:To use Block Recognizer:

To use Block Recognizer:

To use Block Recognizer:To use Block Recognizer:

With the Block Recognizer, you can input character strokes that are similar to those used on other devices.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap RecognizerRecognizer

Recognizer.

RecognizerRecognizer

BlockBlock

Block

BlockBlock

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To use Transcriber:To use Transcriber:

To use Transcriber:

To use Transcriber:To use Transcriber:

With Transcriber, you can use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or additional information. Pause after writing and let Transcriber convert the written characters to typed characters.

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then tap TranscriberTranscriber

Transcriber.

TranscriberTranscriber

2. Write anywhere on the screen. For instructions and demonstration on using Transcriber, with

Transcriber open, tap the corner of the screen.

To edit typed text:To edit typed text:

To edit typed text:

To edit typed text:To edit typed text:

1. Select the text that you wish to edit using either one of the following:

question markquestion mark

question mark in the lower right

question markquestion mark

• drag the stylus over the text

• tap twice to select a word

• tap three times to select a paragraph

2. Tap

Edit Edit

Edit on the Command bar and select an action, or use one of

Edit Edit

the tools in the Input Panel.

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