ASUS P526 User Manual

P526

User Manual

E3125

First Edition
May 2007

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Table of Contents

P526 specications ............................................................................... 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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............................................................................................. 55

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 specications

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: Specications 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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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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7

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13

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Top features

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6

8 9

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Front features

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12

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Components:

Power button

1

Jog dial

2

3

I OK button

4

Notication LED

Earpiece receiver

5

LCD touch screen

6

7

Left Soft key

8

Start button

9

Voice Commander/Record button

10

Right Soft key

11

Call key

12

End key

13

Mode switcher button

14

Alphanumeric keypad

15

Clear key

16

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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24

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Right side features

27

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Camera lens

20

Battery compartment

21

Hold button

Camera button

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Reset button

24

MicroSD slot

25

Stylus

26

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 conrm a command or press to close/exit an open

4 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties 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 notication.

• 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 qualied 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 notication 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 congure 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 prole

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 notication.

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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Using T9 input

T9 allows you to enter text in alpha-numeric format. As you key in alpha-numeric texts on the
keypad, T9 automatically matches your input with most likely the completed word.

To switch to T9 input, tap the Input Panel
arrow, then tap T9.

T9 input shortcuts

• To key in a word or number, tap the
keys on the keypad.

• To insert a word or number from the
word list:

a. Use jog dial to move highlighted bar

on word list.

b. Press jog dial to add selected word

or number.

c. Press to delete previous

character or highlighted text.

Word list

Alpha-numeric keypad

Press to delete character or
selected text to the left

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Using the Transcriber

Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write in cursive, print, or
mixed styles. It reliably recognizes not only written text but also numbers and symbols. Make
sure to write legibly. See Help for more information on the Transcriber.

To use the Transcriber:

1. Start an application that accepts user input, such as Notes or Word Mobile.

2. Tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Transcriber.

To write using Transcriber (using Notes):

1. Tap screen to position the cursor where you want the text to appear.

2. Use the stylus to write on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text after you
lift the stylus from the screen.

To edit text:

1. Draw a line across the text you want to edit. After you lift the stylus from the screen, the
line will disappear and the selected text will be highlighted.

2. You can now rewrite the text or use the Transcriber gestures to edit your selected text.
See Help for the Transcriber gestures.

Tap for Help

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Input panel

Writing and drawing on the screen

You can write or draw directly on the screen and save notes in your own handwriting. If you
prefer to use your own handwriting or use drawings in your notes, set the default input mode to
Writing. If you prefer text, set the default mode to Typing.

To set the default input mode for Notes:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap Menu > Options.

3. In the Default mode: box, tap the down arrow and select any of the following:

• Writing - if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.

• Typing - if you want to create a typed note.

4. Set the other options according to your preference.

5. Tap when nished.

To write a note:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap New.

3. Write your text on the screen.

4. When nished, tap to return to the Notes list.

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Recording voice

At any time, whether your phone is on stand-by or active mode, you can record sound, voice,
or add a recording to a note while using your device.

To create a voice recording:

Press and hold the Voice Commander button to begin
recording.

Or, you can follow the given steps:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap New.

3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu >
View Recording Toolbar.

4. Tap the record icon to begin recording.

5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound.

6. Tap the stop icon when nished recording. A recording

icon appears on the note.

7. Tap .

Press and
hold to launch
voice recorder

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To add a recording to a saved note:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

2. From the Notes list, tap to open a saved note.

3. If you do not see the recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar.

4. Tap the record icon to begin recording.

5. Place the receiver near your mouth or source of sound.

6. Tap the stop icon when nished recording. A recording icon appears on the note.

7. Tap .

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Using ActiveSync™

ActiveSync™ allows you to synchronize data in your device with data in your computer.
ActiveSync can also synchronize over a wireless or cellular network with Microsoft Exchange
Server, provided that your cellular phone service or company is running Microsoft Exchange
Server with Exchange ActiveSync. When synchronized directly with Exchange Server, you can
stay up to date even when your PC is turned off.

During synchronization, ActiveSync compares the data in your device with the data in your
computer or Exchange Server, and updates all data with recent changes.

You can select and synchronize data in the following locations using ActiveSync:

• Contacts

• Calendar

• Email

• Tasks

• Notes

• Favorites

• Files

• Media

You can also exchange data between your computer and device without synchronizing.

ActiveSync is already installed in your device, but before you can synchronize data with

your computer, you must rst install ActiveSync in your computer. Install ActiveSync from the

Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package.

After you have installed ActiveSync, set up a sync relationship between your device and your
computer. ActiveSync recognizes your device and automatically transfers the synchronization
settings you have in your device.

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If you wish to synchronize your device with Exchange Server through your company or service
provider, obtain the name of the Exchange Server, user name, password, and domain name
from your network administrator before starting the Sync Setup Wizard.

To install and congure ActiveSync in your computer:

1. Insert the Microsoft Getting Started CD that came with your device package.

2. Follow succeeding screen instructions.

3. After the setup is complete, the Sync Setup Wizard automatically starts when you connect
your device to your computer. Follow screen instructions to complete the wizard.

4. From the Sync Setup Wizard, you can:

• Congure an Exchange Server connection to synchronize directly with an Exchange

Server. Acquire from your network administrator the required parameters for input.

• Create a synchronization relationship between your computer and your device.

5. Select the information type that you want to synchronize.

6. After you nish the wizard, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device. You can

disconnect the device after the synchronization is complete.

NOTE:

• When connected, your device is automatically synchronized with your computer. ActiveSync synchronizes everytime
you make a change on either the device or computer.

• You cannot use WLAN to synchronize database.

• Refer to your Windows

®

Mobile Help, for more information about ActiveSync synchronization.

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Synchronizing via mini-USB

You can connect to your device using the bundled mini-USB cable to synchronize to your
computer.

To synchronize your device via mini-USB:

1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-USB plug to the mini-USB
connector at the bottom of the device.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync
automatically synchronizes your device.

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Synchronizing with Exchange Server

To synchronize your device with Exchange Server:

1. From the ActiveSync menu,
tap Menu > Add Server Source.

2. In the Server Address eld, input the
name of the server running Exchange
Server then tap Next.
If necessary, tap the check box

This server requires an encrypted
(SSL) connection.

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3. Input your name, password, and
domain then tap Next.

4. Tap the check boxes to select the data
items that you want to synchronize
with Exchange Server. To change the
available synchronization settings,
select a data item then tap Settings.
Tap Finish when done.

5. Start the sync process.

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Setting the synchronization schedule

To set the synchronization with Exchange Server:

1. From the ActiveSync screen,
tap Menu > Schedule.

2. Refer to the table for input details.

Volume Recommended setup

High Select a shorter interval in the Peak times list.

Low

While roaming Check Use above settings while roaming.

Sending messages Check Send outgoing items immediately.

Select As items arrive option or a longer interval
in the Off-peak times list.

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Searching information

Using the search tool, you can search for les and other items stored in your device or the
external MicroSD card. You can search by le name or by words located in various applications

including the Calendar, Contacts, Excel Mobile, Word Mobile, Outlook Mobile, Help, Messages,

Notes, and Tasks. You can also lter your search to les larger than 64 KB.

To search for a le or an item:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Search.

2. In Search for eld, input the le name, word, or other information you want to search.

3. In Type eld, select the data type to help you lter your search.

4. Tap Search. Found items are listed in Results.

5. In the Results list, tap the item with the information you need.

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Getting Help

You can easily nd Help for using any program on the device.

To get help for a program:

• From the Today screen or program, tap Start > Help.

A page will open with links to topics that explain how to use the program.

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C hapter

Phone features

• Using the phone

• Making a call

• Receiving a call

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Using phone

Like a standard cellular phone, you can use your P526 to make and receive calls. You can also
keep a history of calls made and received, send SMS or MMS messages, take notes while
talking, call from Contacts, and copy data from installed SIM card to your device.

Phone pad

The phone pad allows you to easily dial and access the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, and
Phone settings. To launch the Phone pad, do any of the following:

• Tap Start > Phone.

• Press .

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the phone or device volume:

1. Tap from the status bar.

2. From the volume menu, you can:

• Move the slider to adjust device or
phone volume.

• Tap On, Vibrate, or Off to change the
system and ringer volume settings.

• Use the jog dial to adjust volume or set
mode.

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Making a call

You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the
Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander.

Using the alphanumeric keypad

To make a call using the alphanumeric keypad:

1. Ensure the device is not on hold.

2. Input the number of the party you want to
call then press Call key.

If you pressed the wrong number, press Clear

key to erase number to the left.

3. Talk to the called party when connected.

4. When nished, press End key to end the call.

Press to call

dialled number

Alphanumeric

keypad

Press to
end call

Press to
clear input to
the left

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Phone pad features

Displays the current call status

Press to mute

Press to launch Contacts list

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Press to turn speaker ON/OFF

Press to take notes

Press to launch keypad

Using Smart dialer

Smart Dialer utilizes the predened alphabets

or letters assigned to keys 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
and 9. Example: has letters a, b, and
c. has d, e, f; and so on. Following

the sequence of keys pressed, Smart Dialer
displays items from your Contacts or previous
calls containing the alphabets of the pressed
key.

As shown in the example, keys 3, 4, and 2
were pressed, so all items beginning with the
letter d, e, or f; items whose second letter is g,
h, or i; and items whose third letter is a, b, or c
are displayed.

Press to hold call

Press to end call

Press to launch menu

Making calls from Contacts

To make a call directly from Contacts:

1. Press the Right Soft key or from the Today screen, tap Contacts.

2. You can do any of the following to make a call:

• Tap name of contact, then from the Contacts screen, tap Call.

• Tap name of contact, then press .

• You can also tap and hold the contact, and from the shortcut menu tap Call Work,
Call Home, or Call Mobile.

• Tap Enter a name... then input the name or number you want to call from
Contacts. Tap Call or press the Left Soft Key to dial the selected item.

Making calls from Call History

To make a call from the call history:

1. Tap Start > Phone.

2. On the Phone pad, tap the Call History button.

3. Scroll to the desired contact or phone number,
then tap Call.

To look for more numbers in other categories,

tap Menu > Filter and tap a category.

You can also launch Call History from the Today
screen by pressing the Left Soft Key.

Call History

button

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Using the Speed Dial

With Speed Dial you can call frequently dialled numbers in a single press. For example, if you
assign a contact to the number 2 button in Speed Dial, you can simply press and hold
dial the contact’s number.

To create a Speed Dial entry:

1. Make sure that the entry you want to create is already in the Contacts list.

2. Tap Start > Phone.

3. Tap the Speed Dial button on the Phone pad.

4. Tap Menu > New.

5. Tap a contact from the list then tap Select.

6. In the Location box, select an available key then tap OK.

To delete a Speed Dial entry:

• In the Speed Dial list, tap and hold an entry then tap Delete.

to

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Using Voice Commander

To make a phone call using voice commander:

1. Press the Voice Commander button beside the Right Soft key.

2. From the following screen, your device

asks you to “Say command.”

3. Audibly say “Call” then the name to call

from your Contact list.

4. Say “Yes” or “No” after the conrmation

question.

If you said “Yes”, the application

proceeds and dials the number;
otherwise, it returns to the Voice
Commander menu.

5. Say “Goodbye” or tap to exit Voice
Commander.

NOTES:

To use Voice Commander while using a headset, press the answer button* on the headset then follow given
instructions. (* Answer button may not be available in some headset models.)

Press to
launch Voice
Commander

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Receiving a call

When you receive a call, a message prompts and allows you to

answer or reject the incoming call.

To answer or reject an incoming call:

• To answer a call tap Answer, or press Call key.

• To reject an incoming call, tap Ignore, or press End key.

TIP:

Press and hold Call key to switch receiver to speakerphone mode.

The following pop-up screen appears during an incoming call:

• Tap Answer to receive call or

• Tap Ignore to dismiss call.

To terminate a call:

• Tap End or press End key to terminate an incoming or
outgoing call.

Call key End key

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Wireless features

• Using the Wireless Manager

• Using Bluetooth

• Setting a GPRS connection

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Using the Wireless Manager

The Wireless Manager allows you to enable or disable your wireless connections in a single
location. This is a quick way to preserve battery power or to prepare your device for an

airplane ight.

To use the Wireless Manager:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.

2. Tap Wireless Manager.

3. From the Wireless Manager screen, do any of the following:

• Tap the button for a desired wireless connection type to turn it on or off. If it is already
turned off, the button is a lighter color and displays an icon marked with an X.

• Tap to turn all wireless connections on or off.

• Tap Menu to change settings for one of the displayed wireless connection types.

Tap to turn all wireless
connections on or off

Tap to turn

Phone

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Tap to turn Bluetooth®

connection on or off

Tap to exit Wireless Manager Tap to change settings

4. Tap Done or to exit Wireless Manager.

connection on or off

Using Bluetooth

®

Overview

Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows devices with
Bluetooth capabilities to exchange data within a radius of about 10 meters (30 feet) without
requring a physical connection. With Bluetooth enabled in your device, you can:

• Connect and communicate (i.e. beam les, tasks, contacts) with other devices with

Bluetooth features.

• Use Bluetooth service. After you connect to another device or computer using
Bluetooth, you can use the services available on that device.

Activating Bluetooth in your device

Use the Wireless Manager to enable or disable Bluetooth in your device. You can access the
Wireless Manager by performing any of the following:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wireless Manager icon.

2. From the Wireless Manager screen, tap Bluetooth.

You can also launch Wireless Manager from the Today screen by tapping the Wireless
Manager icon.

Tap to launch

Wireless Manager

NOTES:

When not in use, deactivate Bluetooth in your device to
conserve battery power.

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Adding Bluetooth devices

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled
on the device you want to add and the
device is set as Discoverable.

2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections
then tap Bluetooth icon.

3. Tap Add new device... to search
for available Bluetooth devices. The
search may take a while.

4. Select the device you want to connect
with then tap Next or press the Right
Soft key.

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5. When prompted, input the
alphanumeric passcode of the device
you want to connect then tap Next or

press the Right Soft key. You can nd

the passcode in the documentation
that came with the connecting device.

6. Input the display name for this
connection.

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7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect more
devices.

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Setting a GPRS connection

Your P526 allows you to connect via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS is a
wireless communication standard that runs at speeds of up to 115 kbps, compared to 9.6
kbps of the current Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It supports a wide
range of bandwidths that allows sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as email
and web browsing. To set a GPRS connection in your device:

1. From the Today screen, tap on the
status bar.

2. Tap Settings on the message prompt.

3. From the Settings screen, select
the Connections tab then tap

Connections icon.

Pop-up callout

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4. From the Connections screen, tap Add
a new modem connection.

5. Input a unique name for the connection
then select Cellular Line (GPRS) from
the modem list.

6. Input the Access point name.

7. Input your user name, password, and
domain then tap Finish. Contact your
network administrator for assistance.

NOTE:

The GPRS and USB connections can not be used at the same time.

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Connecting GPRS

To connect GPRS:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections
tab then tap Connections icon.

2. From the Connections screen, tap
Manage existing connections.

3. Tap and hold on an existing connection
then from the pop-up menu tap
Connect.

Tap Delete if you want to delete

selected connection setting.

4. When connected, tap to exit.

NOTE:

• When WLAN is used simultaneously with
the GPRS, the latter will get signal priority. We
recommend not to use WLAN and GPRS at the
same time.

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If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an
application that connects to the Internet.

1. Launch any application that connects to
the Internet (e.g. Internet Explorer).

The device will automatically connect

your default GPRS connection. A

Pop-up callout

pop-up callout appears to display the
connection status.

2. When connected, you can start
browsing the Internet. If you are using
Internet Explorer, the default site will
be displayed.

Disconnecting GPRS

To disconnect GPRS:

1. Tap from the status bar.

2. From the pop-up callout, tap

Disconnect.

NOTE:

• If your ActiveSync is set to sync with Exchange

Server automatically, synchronization will occur
after you connect again.

• GPRS will automatically reconnect everytime
you launch an application that requires GPRS
connection (e.g., Internet Explorer or Pocket
MSN).

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Using the GPRS Tool

The GPRS Tool allows you to conveniently select and connect to your GPRS service provider.

To connect via GPRS Tool:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections
tab then tap the Network Setting icon.

You can also tap on the status bar

then tap Settings from the pop-up
callout.

2. From the Network Setting screen,
select your GPRS provider from the
list.

NOTE:

• Operators vary in different regions.

• The GPRS and USB connections cannot be used

at the same time.

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Multimedia features

• Using the camera

• Viewing pictures and videos

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Using the camera

The built-in two-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record audio/video clips.

Launching the camera

To start using the camera:

• Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos > Camera icon or

• Press and hold the Camera button on the right side of your device.

Camera/shutter button

Camera button

NOTE:

• By default, the preview screen is set to landscape.

• After launching the camera, your device is set to
camera mode by default.

• In camera mode, the camera button function as
shutter button.

To exit the Camera:

• Tap the exit icon on the camera screen.

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Available capture modes

Your device camera can be set to two capture modes:

• Camera mode - Camera mode allows you to take photos, and save them to your device

or MicroSD. You can also congure the camera to match an environment, set picture
size, select magnication, adjust the picture quality, apply effects, and modify other

advanced settings.

• Video mode - Video mode enables you to record audio/video clips. Like in camera

mode, it also allows you to select the magnication, set the video size, apply some

effects, select target storage, and modify advanced video settings.

Supported formats

Using the camera mode or video mode, the images or video clip captured are stored in the
following formats:

• Still image (Camera mode) - JPEG (.jpg)

• Video (Video mode) - 3GP (.3gp), MPEG-4 (.mp4)

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Camera mode screen

The following describes the screen icons in Camera mode:

Capture mode icon
Picture quality icon
Default storage icon
Scene mode icon
Timer icon
Burst mode icon
Effects icon
Picture resolution

Tap to close camera

Number of

available shots

Tap to zoom in

Tap to launch
camera menu

Capture modes:
Camera mode

Video mode

Tap to zoom out

Tap to preview
Pictures and Videos

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Camera mode icons

• Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode.

• Picture quality icon [ / /

• Default storage icon [

videos clips.

• Scene mode icon [

• Timer icon [

corresponding timer icon appears. When you press the shutter button or the navigation
button to take a picture, the count down begins and picture is taken after the time set.

• Burst mode icon [ / ] - indicates the number of frames in burst mode.

• Effects icon [ / / / ] - indicates the effects used.

• Picture resolution [ / / / / / ] - shows the resolution used.

When set to 1600x1200 resolution, the zoom in/zoom out function is disabled.

• Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit camera.

• Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen.

• Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen.

• Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and preview

your images in thumbnails.

• Menu [ ] - tap to launch camera menu options.

• Remaining shots information - shows the remaining, available shots of pictures based on

the current settings.

/ / ] - indicates the scene mode used.

/ ] - when the camera timer is enabled (5 seconds or 10 seconds), the

]- indicates the picture quality used.

/ ] - indicates default storage for captured images and

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Camera options menu

The camera options menu allows you to change various camera and picture settings.

To launch options menu:

1. Tap Menu from the camera screen.

2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to
display contents.

Camera options

shortcut menu

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Change Mode

The Change Mode option allows you to set
capture mode into Camera or Video mode.

Scene

The Scene option allows you to select
presets appropriate for a night scene or
sports event. Select Auto to use best setting
for any scene.

Picture Size

Allows you to set the frame size of picture.

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Picture Quality

This option provides three picture quality
presets: Normal, Fine, and Super Fine. The
picture quality is set to Super Fine by default.

Zoom

Allows you to change the maximum

magnication allowed.

Self-Timer

Sets the delay of shutter release to 5 or 10
seconds after you have pressed the
camera/shutter button.

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Burst

Allows you to take 4 or 9 pictures in
succession with one press of the camera/
shutter button.

Frame

Allows you to set a frame.

NOTE:

Ensure that you have set the screen resolution to
320 x 240 before setting frame.

Effect

The Effect option allows you to apply some

effects to the subject. Select from the
following conguration options: Black-White,

Negative, Solarize, and Sepia. Set to
Normal for no effect.

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Save to

Allows you to select the default storage for
captured pictures.

NOTE:

Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default
storage to Storage Card.

Advanced

This option allows you to set the following:

- Filename prex format

- Filename prex

- File number

- Date and time stamp

- Shutter sound

- Burst interval

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Taking photos

After launching the camera, your device is set to Camera mode by default. If set otherwise,
tap Menu > Change Mode > Camera Mode then tap Done.

You can also set to camera mode by tapping the camera mode icon on the screen.

To take a photo:

1. Aim device to your subject then
press camera/shutter button.

2. When the icon appears, make sure
the device is stable and not shaking.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to take more photos.

NOTE:

The image is automatically saved to the default storage location and can be viewed using the Pictures and Videos
application.

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Video mode screen

The following describes the screen icons in Video mode:

Capture mode icon
Remaining video
recording time
Default storage icon
Effects icon
Video resolution

Tap to close camera

Recording indicator

Green: Ready

Red: Recording

Tap to zoom in

Tap to launch
video menu

Capture mode icons:
Camera mode

Video mode

Tap to zoom out

Tap to launch Pictures
and Videos

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Video mode icons

• Capture mode icon [ / ] - indicates the current capture mode.

• Default storage icon [

• Effects icon [

• Video size [ / ] - shows the video size used.

• Exit icon [ ] - tap to exit video.

• Zoom In [ ] - tap to zoom in view of subject on screen.

• Zoom Out [ ] - tap to zoom out view of subject on screen.

• Thumbnails [ ]- tap to launch Pictures and Video application and play

your video.

• Menu [ ] - tap to launch video menu options.

• Remaining video recording time information - shows the remaining, video recording

time based on the current settings.

/ / /

/ ] - indicates default storage for captured video clips.

] - indicates the effects used.

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Video options menu

The video options menu allows you to change various video and playback settings.

To launch video options menu:

1. Tap Menu from the video screen.

2. From the shortcut menu, tap an icon to
display contents.

Video options

shortcut menu

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Change Mode

The Change Mode option allows you to set
your device into Camera or Video capture
mode.

Zoom

Allows you to change the maximum

magnication allowed.

Video Size

Allows you to set the frame size of video.

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Save to

Allows you to select the default storage
location for captured pictures.

NOTE:

Prepare a MicroSD card before setting default
storage to Storage Card.

Effect

The Effect option allows you to apply some

effects to the subject. Select from the
following conguration options: Black-White,

Negative, Solarize, and Sepia. Set to
Normal for no effect.

Advanced

This option allows you to set the following:

- Video letype

- Filename prex format

- Filename prex

- File number

- Enable or disable audio when recording

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Recording videos

Set the device to video capture mode to record videos.

To set video mode:

• Tap Menu > Change Mode > Video Mode
then tap Done.

• You can also set the video mode by tapping
the video mode icon on the screen.

To record video:

1. Aim device to your subject then
press camera/shutter button to begin
recording.

The record indicator turns from green

to red while video is recording.

2. Press the camera/shutter button again
to stop recording.

NOTE:

• The video clip is automatically saved to the default storage location.

• Use Windows Media Player Mobile to playback video clip in your device.

• Use Apple® QuickTime™ player, if you wish to play video clips in your computer. You can download QuickTime™
installer from www.apple.com/quicktime.

Viewing pictures and videos

Use the Pictures and Video Application to preview stored images and playback video clips.

Viewing pictures and videos

To view pictures and videos:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Pictures and Videos.

2. Tap the picture or video clip you want to see.

• To view pictures or launch video clips stored in MicroSD card, tap the folder list (labeled
My Pictures), and tap MicroSD Card.

• To view pictures stored in My Pictures folder on your device, tap My Pictures then tap
picture thumbnail.

• To playback video clips in My Videos folder on your device, tap My Videos then tap
video thumbnail.

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Other features

• ASUS Launcher

• ASUS Call Filter

• Remote Presenter

• Windows Live™

• Setting ring tone

• Wake-up setting

• Mode switcher

• System information

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• Restoring factory default settings

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ASUS Launcher

ASUS Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch
applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. By default, the ASUS Launcher menu
appears after you start your device.

You can also manually run the program from Start > Programs > ASUS Launcher.

Using the ASUS Launcher

Tap to access messaging tools that

allows you to write/read emails,

MMS, or text messages.

Tap to launch phone pad and make a call.

Tap to launch camera and

take pictures or video.

Tap to launch Media Center and view

pictures/video, or search for les.

Tap to access tools that help you plan

meetings, synchronize device with PC,

do presentations, or launch

Voice Commander .

Tap to display Contacts list.

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Tap to access MS Ofce, list tasks, set

appointments, or jot notes.

Tap to modify your device prole. You can

also adjust the device audio and sound.

Tap to launch games and applications
menu.

Tap to display your call history list. You

can also make a call, send a message,
delete call history, and check or reset call
timer from this section.

Tap to access submenus and modify the
Audio, Personal, System, and Connection

settings. You can also display your device

information or restore the default settings
of your device from this option.

Tap to display items placed in the My
Favorites folder.

ASUS CallFilter

The ASUS CallFilter is a simple yet efcient utility that allows you to control all your incoming

calls. Using this utility, you can manage a list of telephone numbers from your Contacts list, call

log, message log, or any unlisted telephone number that you want to accept or reject.

Launching ASUS CallFilter

Tap from the Today screen to launch the ASUS CallFilter.

Tap to launch CallFilter

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The rst time you launch ASUS CallFilter, you need to install and select the storage location for
ASUS CallFilter. The following describes the steps when running ASUS CallFilter the rst time.

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1. After tapping , from the Today
screen, the utility installs the necessary

cabinet (.cab) les to your device.

Follow succeeding screen intructions to
complete the process.

IMPORTANT:

The installation may take a few seconds to
complete. DO NOT turn off your device during
the installation process.

2. When prompted, select storage location

then tap Install.

3. When nished, tap Ok to restart your

device.

Using ASUS CallFilter

After installing the necessary les, tap to launch the ASUS CallFilter shortcut menu. The
shortcut menu allows you to conveniently activate either the Accept or Reject list.

From the shortcut menu, do any of the following:

• Tap Accept List to activate Accept list and receive only incoming calls whose numbers

are in the Accept list.

• Tap Reject List to activate Reject list and reject all incoming calls whose numbers are

in the Reject list.

• Tap Edit to open the CallFilter utility screen.

• Tap Close to deactivate CallFilter.

CallFilter shortcut menu

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Managing the Accept list

The Accept list allows you to select telephone numbers you only want to accept. Incoming calls

that are not in the Accept list will automatically be rejected.

To add items in the Accept list:

1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut

menu, select Edit.

2. Select Accept List from Edit List box.

3. Select source of data. You can get data
from your Contacts, Call log, Message
log, or you can key in any anonymous
number.

4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an
item then tap Add.

You can also tap to add a new

Accept list item.

5. Click

To remove items from the Accept list, select a
contact from the Accept list then tap Remove

or .

to exit.

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Managing the Reject list

The Reject list allows you to select telephone numbers you want to reject. Incoming calls that are
in the Reject list will be rejected.

To add items in the Reject list:

1. From the ASUS CallFilter shortcut
menu, select Edit.

2. Select Reject List from Edit List box.

3. Select source of data. You can get data
from your Contacts, Call log, Message
log, or you can key in any anonymous
number.

4. From the list (e.g. Contacts), select an
item then tap Add.

You can also tap to add a new

Reject list item.

5. Click

To remove items from the Reject list, select a
contact from the Reject list then tap Remove

or .

to exit.

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Remote Presenter

From your P526 device, Remote Presenter allows you to remotely control PowerPoint™
presentations running on your desktop or notebook. Operating over a Bluetooth wireless
connection, it promotes convenience and freedom of movement during your presentation. It
also enables you to review slide notes without affecting the audience’s view of the slide show.

Using the Remote Presenter

IMPORTANT:

• Before you start, make sure to install the Remote Presenter utility on your computer. You can nd the installation les
in the bundled support CD.

• Remote Presenter works with Bluetooth-enabled computers only.

To use the Remote Presenter:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Remote Presenter.

You can also execute Remote Presenter from

the ASUS Launcher menu. From the ASUS
Launcher menu, tap Organizer then tap
Remote Control Presenter.

2. Do the following before searching for
Bluetooth devices:

• Activate Bluetooth in your computer.

• Launch the Remote Presenter program in
your computer.

To do this, from your computer desktop,

click Start > All Programs > ASUS >
Remote Presenter.

When done, tap Next on your device.

The following describes the Remote Presenter menu on your computer screen.

PowerPoint .ppt le path

Bluetooth COM port

3. From the list of Bluetooth devices found,
select the name of computer containing your
PowerPoint presentation then tap Next.

Click to change path

Click to start or stop

Click to exit

4. Check your computer screen when your
P526 prompts the following message:

5. The following message appears on your
computer screen. Click the message
prompt to allow your P526 to access the
ActiveSync service of your computer.

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6. Tap Yes to allow your computer to
connect to your device.

8. When prompted, input the same
authentication passkey on your P526.

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7. From your computer, key in an

authentication passkey then click OK.
The authentication passkey is used to
secure your connection.

NOTE: The Bluetooth authentication passkey is only
required if a paired relationship is not yet established
between devices.

9. Tap the check boxes to select services

for your device then click Finish.

10. Tap Connect to connect to your
computer.

11. From the Remote Controller menu on
your computer, click to establish
a connection.

When prompted with the Bluetooth

Service Authorization message, click OK.

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12.The following screen appears on your
device when a successful connection
was established.

Repeat from step 1 if the connection

failed.

13. Tap the name of PowerPoint (.ppt) le

to show then tap Select.

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Upon selection, Microsoft

selected le open.

®

PowerPoint is automatically launched on your computer with the

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14. You can now remotely control the PowerPoint presentation on your computer using your
device. The following describes the control menu on your device.

Slide number

Tap to exit

Tap to select slide

Indicates Bluetooth® signal

Timer

Tap to toggle between Normal and
Slide Show view

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Previous slide

Tap to display notes

Tap to return to control panel

Next slide

Tap to display menu options

Notes panel

Windows Live™

Windows Live™ provides a set of services including email, messaging, and search that brings
all your online necessities together. With Windows Live, you can conveniently do the following
on your device:

• Access your Hotmail, MSN, or Microsoft Exchange account and send or receive emails.

• See who among your friends are online and start a chat.

• Search the web using the simple and precise Windows Live search engine.

Signing up

Before you can start using Windows Live on your device, you must have a Windows Live ID,
Microsoft Passport, or Microsoft Exchange email account. If you previously have a Hotmail or
MSN Messenger account, that is already your Passport account. You can use these to sign in
to Windows Live.

If you don’t have an account, go to the following websites and setup a free account:

www.live.com

www.passport.com

www.hotmail.com

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that your cellular line or SIM comes with a mobile data service such as a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) to
allow you to connect to the Internet. Contact your cellular phone company for details.

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To sign in Windows Live:

1. Tap Start > Programs > Windows Live

You can also launch Windows Live from

the ASUS Launcher menu. To do this, tap
Games and APs then tap Windows Live.

2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live. If you are

not connected to the internet, your device
automatically connects you to the Internet
via GPRS.

IMPORTANT:

Ensure that you have congured the GPRS

connection on your device.

3. Read the Windows Live Terms of Use

then tap Accept. If you do not agree, tap
Reject.

The system returns to the Today screen if

you tapped Reject.

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