ASUS P526 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

P526

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 or service the battery pack.

• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.

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Getting to know your P526

Layout

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Left side features

Top features

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Front features

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Rear features

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Bottom features

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Right side 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 colors, 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.

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 recorder application.

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Device components description

No. Item Description

13 Mode/Task Switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.

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 for 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

Before you can start using your device, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Mode (SIM) card
and a charged battery. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone book,
and additional phone memory.

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery compartment cover then remove battery.

NOTE: To prevent data loss, the device automatically shuts down after you open the battery compartment.

2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to
the upper left corner of the slot.

3. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the

copper conductor on the device.

4. Replace battery compartment cover.

CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualied battery for this device.

Charging the battery

The bundled battery pack is shipped only partially charged. Make sure to charge the battery at

least four hours before using it for the rst time.

To charge the 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 the battery icon appears on the status bar while the battery is charging.

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• If your battery gets totally discharged, recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it back on.

Powering your device

After charging the battery, you are now ready to use your device.

To power on your device:

1. Press and hold the power button to turn ON the device.

2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to setup your Windows Mobile-based device.

The Today screen

The Today screen displays information useful to you.

Tap to open the Start menu

Tap to setup date, time, and alarm.

Displays the current network

provider and connection status

Tap to input owner 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 launch phone pad

Status bar

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 USB
setting, LCD brightness,
battery, memory, and MicroSD
status

Tap to change screen
orientation

Tap to launch Contacts list

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ASUS Status icon

The ASUS status icon allows you to easily check and see the current status of the following
device components: USB, LCD brightness, Battery power, Memory, MicroSD card, and device
storage.

To check the status of these components, tap the ASUS Status icon on the Today screen.

USB: Allows you to set the USB connection mode.

Brightness: Tap to adjust the LCD brightness on

battery power or external power.

Power: Displays the remaining battery power and

allows you to set advanced power saving features.

Memory: Displays the total, currently used, and

remaining memory available.

Storage card memory: Displays the total, used,

and remaining storage memory.

MicroSD card: Tap to display the contents of the

MicroSD card installed. This item appears only
when a MicroSD card is installed

Settings: Allows you to select the items to display

in this ASUS Status pop-up menu.

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