Asus P550 User Guide
P550
User Manual
E3319
First Edition
August 2007
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Table of Contents
P550 specications................................................................................ 8
Package contents................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your P550.................................................................. 12
Layout .....................................................................................................12
Device components description
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
Calibrating P550............................................................................................20
Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................20
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The Today screen................................................................................. 21
Status indicators............................................................................................22
Screen orientation
Start menu.....................................................................................................26
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ASUS Launcher..................................................................................... 27
Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................27
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Chapter 2: Entering data
Using the Input Panel........................................................................... 30
Using the Block Recognizer ..........................................................................30
Using the On-screen keyboard
Using the Letter Recognizer..........................................................................32
Using the Transcriber
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Writing and drawing on the screen..................................................... 34
Recording voice.................................................................................... 35
Using ActiveSync™.............................................................................. 36
Synchronizing via mini-USB .......................................................................... 38
Synchronizing via Bluetooth
.......................................................................... 39
Synchronizing with Exchange Server................................................. 40
Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................42
Searching information.......................................................................... 43
Getting Help.......................................................................................... 44
Chapter 2: Phone features
Using the phone.................................................................................... 46
Phone pad ..................................................................................................... 46
Turn off phone function
Adjusting the device volume
Making a call.........................................................................................48
Using the phone pad .....................................................................................48
Making calls from Contacts
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Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 50
Using the Smart Dialer
..................................................................................51
Receiving a call..................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4: Wireless features
Using the Wireless Manager................................................................ 54
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Using Bluetooth
Overview .....................................................................................................55
Turning ON/OFF Bluetooth in your device
Creating a Bluetooth partnership
Accepting a Bluetooth partnership
Ending a Bluetooth partnership
Setting up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port
Using Wi-Fi............................................................................................ 59
Turning on Wi-Fi ............................................................................................59
Conguring wireless networks
Adding a wireless network
Using Wi-Fi Manager
Setting a GPRS connection................................................................. 64
GSM/3G Switch..................................................................................... 69
GPS Catcher.......................................................................................... 72
Updating GPS data .......................................................................................72
Setting GPS Catcher
.................................................................................. 55
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External GPS......................................................................................... 74
Setting external GPS device .........................................................................74
Using the camera.................................................................................. 78
Launching the camera...................................................................................78
Navigation button functions in camera mode
Camera mode screen....................................................................................81
Taking photos
Video mode screen
Recording videos
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Viewing pictures and videos............................................................... 98
Viewing pictures and videos ..........................................................................98
Windows
®
Live.................................................................................... 100
Windows® Live ...........................................................................................100
To use Windows Live Messenger:...............................................................100
Signing up in Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Search:.................................................................................101
.....................................................100
Internet Sharing.................................................................................. 102
Setting ring tone................................................................................. 103
Adding ring tone to selection ....................................................................... 103
Changing the ring tone
................................................................................ 104
Wake-up setting.................................................................................. 105
System information............................................................................ 106
Restoring default factory settings.................................................... 107
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ASUS status icon.................................................................................110
CPU mode setting ........................................................................................111
USB setting
LCD Brightness
Power ....................................................................................................112
Memory ....................................................................................................113
Storage card memory...................................................................................113
Programs running in memory
ASUS Status Settings
..................................................................................................111
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.......................................................................114
..................................................................................114
Notices................................................................................................. 120
Safety Information.............................................................................. 124
Contact information............................................................................ 130
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P550 specications
Processor Marvell PXA270 520MHz
Operating system Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Memory 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
Network system UMTS 2100 MHz (3GPP Band I), Tri-Band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz),
Display 3.5 inch 65K color TFT-LCD (QVGA 240 x 320 pixels)
GPS Built-in
Camera 2.0M pixels (xed-focus)
Connectivity WiFi 802.11 b+g, Bluetooth v2.0, mini-USB v1.1
Battery 1530mAh removable/rechargeable Li-Polymer
Battery life Standby time: Up to 300 hours (GSM) / 400 hours (WCDMA)*
Expansion slot One slot for Mini-SD cards
Audio 2.5 mm stereo earphone jack / built-in microphone / built-in speakerphone
Audio/Video Supports: .3gp, .3g2, .MP4, .AAC, .AAC+, .AMR, .MID, .MP3, .WAV,
Internet browsing HTTP and WAP2.0
Weight 188.5 grams (with battery)
Dimension 121 mm x 71 mm x 16.5 mm
Messaging SMS, MMS v1.2, Push Email (Microsoft Exchange/Outlook)
Java J2ME (CLDC 1.1 + MIDP2.0)
Ringtones 40 channels polyphonic ringer
* The battery life will depend on multiple factors, including network and usage environment.
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GPRS Class 10
Talk time: 5 hours (GSM) / 3 hours (WCDMA)*
.WMA, .WMV
Package contents
Check your P550 package for the following items:
P ASUS P550 device
P Battery
P AC Adapter
P Mini-USB cable
P Headset
P Stylus
P Protection case
P Getting Started CD
P User Manual
P Quick Start Guide
P Warranty Card
NOTE:
If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CAUTION:
• To reduce risk of re, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.
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C hapter
Getting started
• Getting to know your P550
• Getting your device ready
• Starting up
• The Today screen
• ASUS Launcher
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Getting to know your P550
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Layout
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Top features
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Components:
Stylus
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Power button
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I Earpiece
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Notication LED
LCD touch screen
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Backspace key
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Left and right soft keys
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OK key
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End key
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Messaging key
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Windows key
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Call key
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Navigation keys
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Browser key
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Jog dial key
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OK key
Reset button
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Front features
Left side features
Getting to know your P550
Components:
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External GPS antenna slot
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MiniSD card slot
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Hold key
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Camera button
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Camera lens
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Speakerphone
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Back cover
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Earphone jack
26
Mini-USB sync/power connector
Right side features
Back features
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Bottom features
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Device components description
No. Item Description
1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
2 Power button Press to turn the power ON or to set suspend mode or to wake
3 Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
4 Notication LED This multi-color LED noties the following:
5 LCD touch screen This touchscreen TFT LCD allows you to write, draw, or make
6 Backspace key This key allows you to clear your previous text input.
7 Left and Right soft keys These keys perform the command indicated above the button.
8 OK key Press to conrm a command or to exit an open application.
9 End key Press to end a call.
10 Messaging key Press to launch the Messaging application.
11 Windows key Press to launch the Windows
12 Call key Press to receive an incoming call or make a call.
13 Navigation keys Use to move through menus. Press the center to run an application
device from sleep mode.
Press and hold to turn the power OFF.
• Steady red - Battery is charging.
• Steady green - Battery is fully charged.
• Flashing green - Signal/network detected.
• Flashing red - Event alarm/notication.
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth® is set to ON.
selections using the stylus.
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Start menu.
or in camera mode, press to take a picture.
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Device components description
No. Item Description
14 Browser key Press to launch the Internet Explorer.
15 Jog dial key This three-direction jog dial key allows you to conveniently navigate
16 OK key Press to conrm a command or to exit an open application.
17 Reset button Insert the stylus or a sharp-pointed object, such as a paperclip, to
18 External GPS antenna slot Insert your external GPS antenna into this slot.
19 MiniSD card slot Insert your miniSD card on this slot.
20 Hold key Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
21 Camera button Press this button to take pictures.
22 Camera lens This is the lens for the device’s 2.0 mega pixel camera.
23 Speakerphone Use this to listen to music or talk over the phone handsfree.
24 Back cover Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
25 Earphone jack Plug headset accessory to this port.
26 Mini-USB sync/connector Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.
through menus without using the stylus.
Press and hold to display the Volume pop-up menu.
restart the device.
The Reset button only restarts your device. It will not erase all data in
your device or restore your device to its factory default settings.
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Getting your device ready
Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can make a phone call using your P550, you need to install a Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone
book, and additional phone memory.
Your P550 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They
generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at
least four (4) times. We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though
they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may
stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately
fteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.
CAUTION:
Use only an ASUS qualied battery.
To install a SIM card and battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
When turned on, the device automatically turns off
after you open the battery compartment to prevent
data loss.
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2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the SIM card with its gold
contacts facing down and the notched
corner oriented to the upper left corner
of the slot as shown.
4. Replace the battery into the
compartment with its copper contacts
properly aligned to the copper
conductor on the device.
5. Replace the battery compartment
cover.
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Charging the battery
The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours
before using for the rst time.
To charge battery:
1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device.
2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip.
NOTE:
• The notication LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is
charging.
• If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it
back on.
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