ASUS P535 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

P535

Package contents

Check your P535 package for the following items:

P ASUS P535 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 P535

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 MiniSD slot Allows you to insert a MiniSD storage card.

2 Power button Press once to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.

3 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.

4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to auto-

5 Volume controller Press the arrow buttons to adjust the volume.

6 Reset button Using the stylus, press reset button to soft-reset your device.

7 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:

8 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.

9 LCD touch screen This 2.8-inch, 65536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, touchscreen TFT

10 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or make a call.

11 Left Soft key Performs the command indicated above the button.

12 Mode/Task switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks.

13 Navigation buttons Use to move through menus. Press the center to run an application

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Press and hold to turn the power ON or OFF.

focus then full-press to take a picture. In video mode, half-press to
auto focus, full-press to start recording video and press again to stop.

• Green - Phone fully charged.

• Flashing green - Network detected.

• Red - Phone is charging.

• Flashing red - Event notication.

• Flashing blue - Bluetooth® or WLAN(IEEE 802.11b/g) ON.

• Flashing blue - GPS is ON.

LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus.

Press and hold this button to turn on/off the ashlight.

or in camera mode, press to take a picture.

Device components description

No. Item Description

14 Action button Press to carry out the task of selected item.

15 Right Soft key Performs the task indicated above the button.

16 Ok or Close button Press to conrm a command or press to close/exit an open

17 End button Press to end a call.

18 Camera ashlight Allows you to capture images in a dim environment.

19 Camera lens This 2-megapixel camera comes with Auto-Focus (AF) lens and ash

20 GPS antenna connector Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal

21 Speaker Allows you to listen audio media and phone calls.

22 Battery compartment Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.

23 Voice Commander/Record

button

24 Hold button Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.

25 Earphone port Plug headset accessory to this port.

26 Mini-USB connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.

27 Mic Used to make or receive phone calls, record sounds, record voice, or

application.

Press and hold the mode switcher button to turn this ashlight on/off.

light features.

reception.

Press to launch the Voice Commander and the record application to
record voice.

say voice commands.

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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. The 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 set owner information

Tap to open messages

Tap to setup prole

Tap to read or make appointments

Tap to sign in Windows Live

Tap to use Live Search

Tap to setup tasks

Tap to display call history

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 lock, unlock, or change
My Secrets settings

(Appears only when My Secrets is enabled.)

Tap to change screen
orientation

Tap to display system CPU,
USB setting, LCD brightness,
battery, memory, and MiniSD
status

Tap to change WLAN

(IEEE 802.11b/g) settings

Tap to change Bluetooth
settings

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: CPU, USB, LCD brightness, Battery power, Memory, MiniSD card, and
device storage.

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

CPU: Allows you to set the CPU mode. Set to

Automatic Mode to automatically change the CPU
speed according to the CPU loading.

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.

MiniSD card: Tap to display the contents of the

miniSD card installed.( Appears only when a MiniSD card is

inserted in the device)

Settings: Allows you to select the items to display

in this ASUS Status pop-up menu.

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Entering information

Using the Input panel

The Input Panel allows you to select various
input methods available on your device
including: Block Recognizer, Keyboard,
Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber.

Tap the Input panel icon to display shortcut
menu and select input method.

Input panel methods

Block Recognizer

Keyboard

Input panel icon

Letter Recognizer

Transcriber

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Messages

Sending a message

Your device allows you to send and receive email, SMS, MMS, and MSN messages when
connected to a network. The following describes how to compose and send a message.

Composing and sending a message

1. Tap Start then Messaging.

2. Tap Menu > Go To then select account:

• Text Messages

• Outlook E-mail

• MMS

3. Tap New.

4. Key in the email address or phone number of one
or more recipients, separating them with a
semi-colon. To launch Contacts list, tap Menu >
Add Recipient..

5. Key in your message.

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Using Windows Live Messenger

1. Tap Start > Programs> Messenger icon to
launch Windows Live Messenger.

2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live Messenger. From
the screen appears, tap Accept.

2. Key in the e-mail address and password, then
tap Sign In.

Tap to check Save password box to save

password.

3. Follow succeeding screen instructions to setup
Windows Live Messenger.

NOTE:

•To use Windows Live Messenger, you need a Microsoft .NET Passport. Go to www.passport.com to obtain a Passport.

• GPRS will automatically reconnect when your Windows Live Messenger status is online.

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Synchronizing with Exchange Server

Before you can synchronize your device with an Exchange Server, install the Microsoft®

ActiveSync™ to your computer using the bundled P535 Getting Started CD. Activesync™ is the

software that synchronizes your P535 with a Windows® powered computer. Your P535 comes
with a preinstalled ActiveSync™. 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.

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

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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.

NOTE: Refer to the User Manual for details on changing
the synchronization schedule.

Personalizing your device

You can customize the look and feel of your device according to your desired settings.

Entering owner information

To update the owner information:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal then tap the Owner
Information icon or tap the icon on the Today

screen.

2. Key in information.

3. Tap when done.

Tap to set owner information

Customizing the Start menu

To customize the Start menu:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab.

2. Tap the Menus icon.

3. Check the items that you want to appear on the menu.

4. Tap when done.

NOTE: only 7 items in total are allowed to be checked

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Setting phone sounds
(ring type, ring tone, and keypad sound)

To setup your phone sounds:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab.

2. Tap the Phone icon.

3. From the Phone screen, tap Ring type box to
select desired ring type.

Tap Ring tone box to select desired ring type.

Tap Keypad box to select keypad sound.

4. Tap when done.

Setting theme

To setup theme:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.

2. Select a theme from the list.

Tap the Use this picture as the background

check box if you want to use this picture as device
screen background.

3. Tap when nished.

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Setting Date and Time

You can launch the Date and Time screen directly from the Today screen.

To edit date and time:

1. Tap the clock icon on the Today screen.

2. Select the correct time zone and
change the date or time.

NOTE:

During synchronization, the date and time on your

device is updated with the date and time on your
computer.

Setting Prole

To change your device prole:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab then
tap Prole icon.

2. Adjust current Sound and Notications

settings.

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Wireless features

Using WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g)

To activate WLAN in your device:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab then tap the Wi-Fi Manager icon.

2. From the Wi-Fi Manager screen, tap Menu then Turn Wi-Fi On.

You can also turn Wi-Fi ON or OFF from the Today screen.

IMPORTANT:

• 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.

• We recommend not to use WLAN and the Bluetooth function at the same time. It may cause disturbance in data
transmission since both use the same wireless channel.

• The WLAN and USB connections cannot be used at the same time.

• When the battery power is less than 20% the device prompts a warning message whether to continue using WiFi or
not. Tap “Yes” to continue using or “No” to disconnect. We recommend that you plug the power adapter immediately

to avoid losing data.

Using Bluetooth™

To activate (turn ON) Bluetooth in your device:

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

2. From the Bluetooth screen, tap General tab.

3. Tap Turn on button. The Bluetooth status is displayed above the Turn on/Turn off
buttons.

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You can also turn Bluetooth ON or OFF from the Today screen. To do this:

1. Find the Bluetooth icon at the botton right corner of the Today screen.

2. Tap to display shortcut menu then tap Turn Bluetooth ON.

The Bluetooth icon changes to if Bluetooth is turned Off.

NOTES:
The Bluetooth device setup instructions provided in this section may differ with other Bluetooth devices. If the instructions
in this guide differs from the documentation that came with your Bluetooth-enabled device, follow the latter.

Using a Bluetooth-enabled headset

Mono headset setup

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device.

2. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap
Bluetooth Manager.

3. From the Bluetooth Manager, tap New.

4. From the Connection Wizard, tap Hands-free/Headset setup
then tap Next.

5. Make sure that your headset device is in pairing mode and
ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap Next.

6. Tap the name of your Bluetooth-enabled headset device then
tap Next.

7. In Passkey, input the alphanumeric passkey of your headset device then tap OK. You

can nd this in the documentation that came with your headset device.

8. Tap Finish. You are now ready to use your headset device.

NOTES:
If the connection between the device and a Bluetooth headset fails, press the device icon then choose

“Re-connection”, you do not have to pair the devices again

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Stereo headset setup

P535 supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole), which is used by Bluetooth-enabled

stereo headsets. Make sure that your stereo headset also supports A2DP.

1. Tap on the Today screen then on the shortcut menu tap Bluetooth Manager.

2. From the Bluetooth manager screen, tap New then select High
Quality Audio Setup.

3. Make sure that your stereo headset device is in pairing mode
and ready to receive incoming connection requests then tap
Next.

4. Tap the name of your stereo headset device then tap Next.

• If you want to create a shortcut, tap the check box Create a
shortcut for this connection then input a connection name.

• If you want to use a secure connections, tap the check box
to Use a secure, encrypted connection.

5. Tap Finish to initiate connection.

IMPORTANT:
To answer a phone call using your stereo headset, make sure that you have mono
and stereo connection at the same time.

NOTE:
To use voice commander while using a headset, press the answer button* on the
headset then follow given instructions. (*Answer button may not be supported in
other headset models.)

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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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Connecting GPRS

To connect GPRS:

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 appears to display the
connection status.

2. When connected, you can start
browsing the Internet. If you’re 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.

3. Tap to exit.

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).

Pop-up callout

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Notices

Replaceable batteries

If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an
incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g. with some lithium batteries), the
following applies:

– if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a

marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the
servicing instructions;

– if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking

close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions.

The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO

THE INSTRUCTIONS

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Operator access with a tool

If a TOOL is necessary to gain access to an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, either
all other compartments within that area containing a hazard shall be inaccessible
to the OPERATOR by the use of the same TOOL, or such compartments shall be
marked to discourage OPERATOR access.

An acceptable marking for an electric shock hazard is (ISO 3864, No. 5036).

Equipment for restricted access locations

For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS

LOCATION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect.

Clean Boot

The user needs to remove the mini-SD card from the device before cleaning boot.
Don’t install the mini-SD card again until the rebooting process is ended.

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WARNING

The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and
blasting operations.

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ASUS

Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

Declaration

We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, P535, are unique to each unit
and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot
be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related

requirements expressed in the GSM standards.

Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please have
our best attention.

Sincerely yours,

Company: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

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Contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)

Hotline: [phone] (Toll-Free call from Taiwan only)

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

WWW: http://tw.asus.com

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic)

Hotline: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

WWW: http://www.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany/Austria)

Hotline: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: http://www.asus.de/support/support.htm

WWW: http://www.asus.de

ASUS COMPUTER (China)

Tel: [phone]

E-Mail: http://vip.asus.com.cn/eservice/techserv.aspx.

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