ASUS P526 User Manual
P526
User Manual
E3125
First Edition
May 2007
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Table of Contents
P526 specications ............................................................................... 8
Package contents .................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your P526 ................................................................ 12
Layout ..................................................................................................... 12
Device components description .................................................................... 14
Getting your device ready ................................................................... 16
Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................ 16
Charging the battery...................................................................................... 18
Starting up ............................................................................................ 19
Powering your device .................................................................................... 19
Using the stylus ............................................................................................. 19
Calibrating P526............................................................................................ 20
Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20
The Today screen ................................................................................ 21
Status indicators............................................................................................ 22
Screen orientation ......................................................................................... 25
Start menu..................................................................................................... 26
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Chapter 2: Entering data
Using the Input Panel ......................................................................... 28
Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 28
Using the On-screen keyboard .....................................................................29
Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30
Using T9 input ............................................................................................... 31
Using the Transcriber .................................................................................... 32
Writing and drawing on the screen .................................................... 33
Recording voice ................................................................................... 34
Using ActiveSync™ ............................................................................. 36
Synchronizing via mini-USB .......................................................................... 38
Synchronizing with Exchange Server ................................................ 39
Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................ 41
Searching information ......................................................................... 42
Getting Help ......................................................................................... 43
Chapter 3: Phone features
Using phone ........................................................................................ 46
Phone pad ..................................................................................................... 46
Adjusting the volume ..................................................................................... 46
Making a call ........................................................................................ 47
Using the alphanumeric keypad .................................................................... 47
Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 49
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Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 49
Using the Speed Dial ....................................................................................50
Using Voice Commander .............................................................................. 51
Receiving a call .................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4: Wireless features
Using the Wireless Manager ............................................................... 54
Using Bluetooth
Overview ..................................................................................................... 55
Activating Bluetooth in your device ............................................................... 55
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Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 59
Connecting GPRS ......................................................................................... 62
Disconnecting GPRS ....................................................................................63
Using the GPRS Tool .................................................................................... 64
Chapter 5: Multimedia features
Using the camera ................................................................................ 67
Launching the camera................................................................................... 67
Camera mode screen.................................................................................... 69
Taking photos ................................................................................................ 76
Video mode screen ....................................................................................... 77
Recording videos ..........................................................................................82
Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................. 83
Viewing pictures and videos .......................................................................... 83
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Chapter 6: Other features
ASUS Launcher ................................................................................... 86
Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................ 86
ASUS CallFilter .................................................................................... 87
Launching ASUS CallFilter ............................................................................ 87
Using ASUS CallFilter ................................................................................... 89
Remote Presenter ................................................................................ 92
Using the Remote Presenter ......................................................................... 92
Windows Live™ ................................................................................... 99
Signing up ..................................................................................................... 99
Meeting Time Planner ........................................................................ 104
Setting ring tone ................................................................................ 105
Adding ring tone to selection ....................................................................... 105
Changing the ring tone ................................................................................ 106
Wake-up setting ................................................................................. 107
Mode switcher .................................................................................... 108
System information ........................................................................... 109
Restoring default factory settings ....................................................110
Chapter 7: Device component status
ASUS status icon ...............................................................................112
USB setting ..................................................................................................113
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................114
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Battery ....................................................................................................114
Memory ....................................................................................................115
Storage card memory...................................................................................115
Programs running in memory .......................................................................116
Settings ....................................................................................................116
Notices .................................................................................................118
Contact information ........................................................................... 122
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P526 specications
Processor TI OMAP 850
Operating System Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6
Memory 128 MB NAND Flash ROM
64 MB SDRAM
Display 2.6-inch, 320 x 240 TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with
Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
GPS Built-in SiRF star III chipset
GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10
Camera 2.0 mega-pixel xed focus camera
Connectivity Bluetooth : V1.2
Battery capacity 1300 mAh Lithium Ion
Expansion slot MicroSD card slot
Audio 2.5 mm audio port
Weight 115g (with battery)
Dimension 110 x 58 x 15.4 mm
Talk time* 4 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)
Standby time* 150 hrs (*vary with different networking environment and scenario)
65,536 color and LED back-lighting
Integrated GSM/GPRS/EDGE and GPS with internal antenna
USB : USB Client 1.1
Built-in microphone and stereo output speaker
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NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.
Package contents
Check your P526 package for the following items:
P ASUS P526 device
P Battery
P AC Adapter
P Mini-USB cable
P Headset
P Stylus
P Car cell phone charger
P Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction pedestal)
P Protection case
P Getting Started CD
P User Manual
P Quick Start Guide
P Warranty Card
NOTE:
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CAUTION:
• To reduce risk of re, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.
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C hapter
Getting started
• Getting to know your P526
• Getting your device ready
• Starting up
• The Today screen
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Getting to know your P526
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Layout
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Left side features
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Top features
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Front features
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Components:
Power button
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Jog dial
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I OK button
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Notication LED
Earpiece receiver
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LCD touch screen
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Left Soft key
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Start button
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Voice Commander/Record button
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Right Soft key
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Call key
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End key
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Mode switcher button
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Alphanumeric keypad
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Clear key
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Mic
Getting to know your P526
Components:
GPS antenna connector
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Stereo speaker
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Rear features
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Right side features
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Camera lens
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Battery compartment
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Hold button
Camera button
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Reset button
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MicroSD slot
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Stylus
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Headphone slot
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Mini-USB connector
Bottom features
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Device components description
No. Item Description
1 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.
2 Jog dial This three-direction jog dial allows you to conveniently navigate
3 OK button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open
4 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:
5 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
6 LCD touch screen This 2.6-inch, 65,536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, touchscreen TFT
7 Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
8 Start button Press to launch the Start menu.
9 Voice Commander/Record
button
10 Right Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.
11 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or to make a call.
12 End key Press to end a call or a GPRS connection.
13 Mode/Task Switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.
Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF.
through menus without necessarily using the stylus.
application.
• Green - Phone fully charged.
• Flashing green - Network detected.
• Red - Phone is charging.
• Flashing red - Event notication.
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth® or GPS is ON.
LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus.
Press to launch the Voice Commander application.
Press and hold to launch voice recording.
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Device components description
No. Item Description
14 Alphanumeric keypad Allows you to input text and numbers.
15 Clear key Press to clear input character to the left.
16 Mic Used to make or receive phone calls, record sounds, record voice, or
17 GPS antenna connector Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal
18 Stereo speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls.
19 Camera lens 2-megapixel xed lens for taking pictures.
20 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
21 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
22 Camera button Press and hold over three seconds to launch the camera. In camera
23 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device.
24 Micro-SD slot Insert a Micro-SD storage card into this slot.
25 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
26 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port
27 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.
say voice commands.
reception.
mode, press to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording
video and press again to stop.
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Getting your device ready
Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can make a phone call using your P526, you need to install a Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook,
and additional phone memory.
Your P526 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They
generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at
least four (4) times. We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though
they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may
stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately
fteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.
CAUTION:
Use only an ASUS qualied battery.
To install a SIM card and battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
When turned on, the device automatically turns off
after you open the battery compartment to prevent
data loss.
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2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the SIM card with its gold
contacts facing down and the notched
corner oriented to the upper left corner
of the slot as shown.
4. Replace the battery into the
compartment with its copper contacts
properly aligned to the copper
conductor on the device.
5. Replace battery compartment cover.
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Charging the battery
The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours
before using for the rst time.
To charge battery:
1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device.
2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip.
NOTE:
• The notication LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is
charging.
• If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it
back on.
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Starting up
Powering your device
Make sure that your P526 is fully-charged before starting the device for the rst time.
To turn on power:
1. Press and hold the power button.
Power button
2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone.
Using the stylus
The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P526.
• Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen.
• Single-tap an item to select it.
• Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Stylus
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Calibrating P526
Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves
tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen.
To calibrate your screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab
then tap Screen icon.
2. On the General tab tap Align Screen
then follow succeeding calibration
screen instructions.
Locking the keys and buttons
You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or
launching any application. To lock the keys and buttons:
1. Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device.
2. Slide the hold button downward to lock.
3. To unlock, slide the hold button upward.
Hold button
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The Today screen
The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can congure the Today screen to
have all the important information you need.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
The following describes the common information found on the today screen:
Status bar
Tap to open the Start menu
Tap to setup date, time, and alarm
Tap to launch Wireless Manager
Tap to set user information
Tap to open messages
Tap to setup prole
Tap to read or make appointments
Tap to launch Live search engine
Tap to setup tasks
Tap to display call history
Indicates the battery status
Tap to adjust volume
Displays the signal status
Tap to view connectivity status
Displays the Bluetooth®
connection status
Tap to set Call Filter
Tap to display system CPU,
USB setting, LCD brightness,
battery, memory, and MicroSD
status
Tap to change screen
orientation
Tap to launch Contacts list
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Status indicators
Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators.
Icon Description
General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available.
Connecting via GPRS.
Connected via GPRS.
Connecting with ActiveSync
ActiveSync connection not active.
ActiveSync synchronization in progress.
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Synchronization error.
Call forwarded.
Call in progress.
Call on hold.
Missed call.
New message.
Status indicators
Icon Description
New voice mail.
No cellular phone service.
No signal.
Searching for cellular phone service.
Indicates signal strength.
Sound OFF.
Sound ON.
Battery low.
Battery extremely low.
Battery partially charged.
Battery charging.
Battery fully charged.
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Status indicators
Icon Description
Searching Wi-Fi connection.
Wi-Fi active.
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Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature.
Vibrate or Meeting mode on.
Bluetooth headset connected.
Bluetooth head connected with sound.
Appears when you set the alarm
No SIM installed.
Notice indicator. Tap to view notice.
Pocket MSN service notication.
Pocket MSN chat is online.
Screen orientation
You can set the screen to three different orientations:
1. Portrait
2. Landscape
Set to Portrait mode to get a better view or better operation of certain applications on your
device. Set to Landscape when viewing pictures, video or viewing longer text les.
To change the screen orientation, tap Start > Setting > System tab > Screen then select the
orientation you want.
You can also change the orientation by tapping the icon.
Landscape mode
Portrait mode
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Start menu
The Start menu contains various programs and applications that you commonly use.
Tap Start to display the start menu items:
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Portrait mode
You can also customize the items that appear in the
Start menu.
To do this:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus.
2. Select the check boxes of the items you want to
appear in the Start menu. You can select up to
seven (7) items.
Landscape mode
C hapter
Entering data
• Using the Input Panel
• Writing and drawing on the screen
• Recording voice
• Using ActiveSync™
• Synchronizing with Exchange Server
• Searching information
• Getting Help
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Using the Input Panel
When you start an application or select a eld that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the
Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input
methods including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber.
Using the Block Recognizer
The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, or
punctuations, which are converted into typed text.
To use the Block Recognizer:
1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Block Recognizer.
2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.
• Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.
• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations
and other special characters.
• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.
Tap for special
characters
Input panel
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Using the On-screen keyboard
With the on-screen keyboard, you can input text, symbols, numbers, or other special
characters when input is possible.
To input text using the on-screen keyboard:
1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Keyboard.
2. Input text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
Input panel
To enlarge the on-screen keyboard:
1. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Option.
2. Select Keyboard from the Input Method list.
3. Tap Large Keys.
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Using the Letter Recognizer
With the Letter Recognizer you can write individual letters, numbers, or special characters,
which are converted into typed text.
To use the Letter Recognizer:
1. In an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer.
2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.
• Write capital letters on the ABC (left) area of the box.
• Write lower case letters on the abc (middle) area of the box.
• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations and other special
characters.
• Tap Help “?” button for help on how to write characters.
Tap for special
characters
Input panel
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