ASUS P552 User Manual

P552w

User Manual

E3816

First Edition

July 2008

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Table of Contents
Safety information................................................................................	14
Mobile phone etiquette........................................................................	22
Mobile manners.............................................................................................	22
Specifications.......................................................................................	23
Package contents.................................................................................	24
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your device...............................................................	26
Layout ......................................................................................................	26
Getting your device ready...................................................................	30
Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................	30
Charging the battery......................................................................................	32
Installing and removing a microSD card........................................................	33
Starting up............................................................................................	34
Powering your device....................................................................................	34
Using the stylus.............................................................................................	34

Calibrating your device..................................................................................	35
Locking your device.......................................................................................	35
The Home screen.................................................................................	36
ASUS Today..................................................................................................	37
The Today screen..........................................................................................	44
Using MultiHome...........................................................................................	49
AnyTime Launcher...............................................................................	50
Searching for information...................................................................	52
Getting Help..........................................................................................	52
Chapter 2: Entering data
Using the Input Panel...........................................................................	54
Using the Block Recognizer...........................................................................	54
Using the onscreen keyboard........................................................................	55
Using the Letter Recognizer..........................................................................	56
Using the Transcriber.....................................................................................	56
Writing and drawing on the screen....................................................	57
Recording voice...................................................................................	59

Chapter 3: Device Synchronization
Synchronizing your device..................................................................	61
Microsoft® ActiveSync.........................................................................	61
Synchronizing via mini-USB..........................................................................	63
Synchronizing via Bluetooth® ........................................................................	64
Synchronizing with an Exchange Server.......................................................	65
Chapter 4: Phone features
Using the phone...................................................................................	68
Phone pad.....................................................................................................	68
Turning off the phone function.......................................................................	68
Adjusting the volume.....................................................................................	69
Making a call.........................................................................................	70
Making a voice call........................................................................................	70
Making emergency calls................................................................................	76
Making international calls..............................................................................	76
Receiving a call....................................................................................	76
Options during a call............................................................................	77
Managing multiple calls.................................................................................	78

ASUS CallFilter.....................................................................................	79
Launching the shortcut menu........................................................................	79
Managing the Accept list................................................................................	80
Managing the Reject list................................................................................	81
Chapter 5: Messaging
E-mail messaging.................................................................................	83
Setting up an e-mail account.........................................................................	83
Sending an e-mail message..........................................................................	85
Threaded SMS......................................................................................	89
Sending a threaded SMS...............................................................................	89
MMS messaging...................................................................................	90
Accessing MMS.............................................................................................	90
Editing MMS settings.....................................................................................	90
Sending an MMS message............................................................................	91
Windows® Live......................................................................................	93
Using Hotmail® .............................................................................................	93
Using Windows® Live Messenger..................................................................	94

Chapter 6: Organizing your life
Using Contacts.....................................................................................	98
Viewing Contacts...........................................................................................	98
Using the SIM Manager...............................................................................	101
Using Calendar...................................................................................	102
Scheduling an appointment.........................................................................	102
Viewing an appointment..............................................................................	103
Viewing your schedule.................................................................................	103
Using Tasks........................................................................................	104
The Tasks list...............................................................................................	104
Chapter 7: Customizing your device
Customizing the Start menu..............................................................	106
Using the Profile Manager.................................................................	106
Customizing the Today screen.........................................................	108
Entering your contact information...................................................	109
Setting up sounds and notifications.................................................	110
Setting the date, time, and alarm.......................................................	110
Setting the ringtone............................................................................	112
Adding ringtone to selection.........................................................................	112

Changing the ringtone..................................................................................	112
Wake up settings.................................................................................	113
Chapter 8: Getting connected
Using the Wireless Manager..............................................................	115
Enabling/disabling flight mode......................................................................	115
Enabling/disabling the wireless connections................................................	115
Using your PDA phone as an external modem.............................................	116
Using Direct Push.........................................................................................	117
Using Bluetooth® ................................................................................	118
Activating Bluetooth in your device...............................................................	118
Adding Bluetooth devices.............................................................................	119
Using Wi-Fi...........................................................................................	119
Turning on Wi-Fi...........................................................................................	119
Configuring wireless networks.....................................................................	120
Adding a wireless network...........................................................................	121
Setting a GPRS connection...............................................................	122
Connecting GPRS.......................................................................................	123

Disconnecting GPRS...................................................................................	124
Using the GPRS Tool...................................................................................	124
Setting the network............................................................................	125
Configuring the network...............................................................................	125
Setting your preferred networks...................................................................	125
GSM/3G Networks..............................................................................	126
Chapter 9: GPS features
GPS Catcher.......................................................................................	128
Updating GPS data......................................................................................	128
Setting GPS Catcher...................................................................................	128
External GPS.......................................................................................	129
Chapter 10: Multimedia features
Using the camera...............................................................................	131
Launching the camera.................................................................................	131
Camera mode..............................................................................................	132
Taking photos...............................................................................................	134

Video mode..................................................................................................	135
Recording videos.........................................................................................	136
Viewing pictures and videos.............................................................	137
Viewing pictures and videos........................................................................	137
Editing pictures and photos.........................................................................	137
Streaming Player................................................................................	139
Playing a streaming file................................................................................	140
Connecting with bookmarks.........................................................................	140
EziMusic..............................................................................................	142
EziPhoto..............................................................................................	143
YouTube&Flickr..................................................................................	144
Using YouTube............................................................................................	144
Using Flickr..................................................................................................	145
Chapter 11: Business features
Ur Time................................................................................................	148
Setting time..................................................................................................	148
Setting alarm................................................................................................	148
Setting the World Cock................................................................................	149

Remote Calendar................................................................................	149
Synchronizing your calendar.......................................................................	150
Setting Remote Calendar............................................................................	151
Meeting Time Planner........................................................................	152
Chapter 12: ASUS Special features
Gester..................................................................................................	154
Enabling Gester...........................................................................................	154
Using Gester gestures.................................................................................	155
ASUS Zip.............................................................................................	156
Backup................................................................................................	157
Backing up files............................................................................................	157
Restoring files..............................................................................................	158
Newstation..........................................................................................	159
Using Newstation ........................................................................................	159
Using Newstation menus.............................................................................	161

Chapter 13: Other features
Microsoft® Office Mobile....................................................................	163
Excel® Mobile...............................................................................................	164
OneNote® Mobile.........................................................................................	165
Word® Mobile...............................................................................................	167
PowerPoint® Mobile.....................................................................................	169
ClearVue PDF......................................................................................	171
Auto Cleaner ......................................................................................	172
Restoring default factory settings....................................................	173
System information............................................................................	173
Task Manager......................................................................................	174
Removing programs..........................................................................	175
Google Search....................................................................................	175
Google Maps Mobile..........................................................................	176
SMS Location Link.............................................................................	178

Appendices
Notices................................................................................................	180
Replaceable batteries..................................................................................	180
Operator access with a tool.........................................................................	180
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)........................................................	181
Bodyworn operation.....................................................................................	181
Exposure to radio waves.............................................................................	181
ASUS Contact information................................................................	184

Safety information

Phone care

Do not attempt to open the phone casing. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you might damage sensitive electronic circuits and components. Unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty.

Do not leave your phone exposed to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This may damage it.

Do not handle your phone with wet hands or expose it to moisture or liquids of any kind. Continuous changes from a cold to a warm environment may lead to condensation inside the phone, resulting in corrosion and possible damage.

If you pack your phone in your suitcase during travel, beware of damage. Cramming a suitcase may crack the LCD display. Remember to switch off your wireless connections during air travel.

As with all other radio devices, touching the built-in antenna area during telephone conversation may impair the quality and lead to shorter standby time due to increased power consumption.

The battery

Your phone is equipped with a high performance Li-Ion battery. Observe the maintenance guidelines for a longer battery life.

•Avoid charging in extremely high or low temperature. The battery has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of +5 °C to +50 °C.

•Do not store the battery near a fire or heat source.

•Use only the battery approved by the manufacturer.

•Never replace the battery with a non-approved battery.

•Never soak the battery in water or any other liquid.

•Never try to open the battery as it contains substances that might be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin.

•Never short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from jewellery and other metal objects.

•Never dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment.

•Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous material collection point.

•Do not touch the battery terminals.

The charger

•Avoid using the phone while charging.

•Use only the charger supplied with your phone.

•Never pull the charger cord to release it from the mains – pull the charger itself.

WARNING! There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Memory card

•Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the handset while data on the card is being read.

•Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or metal objects.

•Do not bend the memory card or subject it to violent impacts. Keep it away from water and high temperatures.

•Keep all memory cards out of the reach of small children.

•Do not short circuit the contact points or expose it to liquids or moisture. When not in use, keep it in an antistatic container.

•Do not use force when inserting or handling the card, and do not expose it to excessive heat or strong magnetic fields.

Cleaning and storing

•Your phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and dampness. To avoid scratches, never place your phone face down.

•If cleaning is necessary, switch the phone off and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Use a cotton swab to clean the camera lens. Allow the phone to dry completely before switching it on. Never use solvents for cleaning.

•If you are not going to use your phone for some time, fully charge the battery and store the phone in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Your phone should be switched off during storage. Recharge every 6 to 12 months.

•Never expose your phone to heat or strong sunlight.

•Never expose your phone to moisture or liquids of any kind.

•Do not paint your phone or otherwise block the keypad, microphone or earpiece function.

•Do not place stickers that may block the keypad or disturb other functions such as microphone, earpiece, or camera lens.

WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and possible property damage.

Driving safely

Never use handheld phones while driving. It is an offence, that while driving, to hold a phone or cradle it in your neck at any point, during the setup, making or taking of a phone call, text message or any other data related mobile communication. Use of fully installed car kits are still permitted, as are the use of alternate handsfree accessories.

In the interest of safety, we would recommend the use of a cradle while using any form of handsfree accessory.

While driving, we recommend that you use voicemail wherever possible, and that you listen to your messages when you are not in the car. If you must make a handsfree call when driving, keep it brief.

Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area. An airbag inflates with great force. If the airbag inflates, serious injury could result.

Electronic devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.

However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your device.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers’Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

If you have a pacemaker:

•Always keep your phone more than six inches (15cm) from your pacemaker when turned on.

•Do not carry your phone in your breast pocket.

•Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference

•If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone off immediately.

Hearing aids

Some digital phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, call ASUS Customer Service to discuss alternatives.

Other medical devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn your phone off in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment added to your vehicle.

Posted facilities

Turn your phone off where posted notices so require.

Magnetic media

Magnetic fields generated by mobile devices may damage data on magnetic storage media, such as credit cards, computer discs or tapes. Do not place your phone next to such media.

You should never expose your phone to strong magnetic fields as this may cause temporary malfunction.

Other Safety Guidelines

Aircraft

Regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft or turn off the wireless connections.

Blasting areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a ‘blasting area’ or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially explosive environments

Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive environment and obey all signs and instructions.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as gas stations, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquified petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or articles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Choking

Keep your phone away from children as the SIM card and other small parts present a choking hazard.

Cautions

Your device is a high quality piece of equipment. Before operating, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adapter (2) Battery and (3) Product Using Battery.

•Do not use this device in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. The device has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of 0~40°C.

•Do not abuse the device. Avoid striking, shaking or giving it a shock. When not using the unit, lay it down to avoid possible damage due to instability.

•Do not expose this device to rain or other liquid.

•Do not use unauthorized accessories.

•Do not disassemble the phone or its accessories. If service or repair is required, return the unit to an authorized service center. If the unit is disassembled, a risk of electric shock or fire may result.

•Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metal items.

Mobile phone etiquette

As mobile phone usage rises, there is now a need to create a set of manners in using a mobile phone in professional and social settings. This section provides you with basic tips with regards to respecting others while using your mobile phone.

Mobile manners

•Avoid talking on your mobile phone when in enclosed public places such as theaters, libraries, museums, places of worship, elevators, or auditoriums.

•Avoid using your mobile phone while doing other tasks such as driving, shopping, banking, waiting in line, or conducting other personal business.

•Avoid using annoying ringtones.

•Avoid taking a call on your mobile phone during business meetings, appointments, or interviews.

•Look for a private place to take a call, and keep your phone conversations brief.

•Talk on your mobile phone quietly, and do not shout.

•Put your mobile phone on silent or vibrator mode to avoid disturbing others.

•Ask permission before taking a picture or a video clip of another person.

•Avoid using capital letters when sending SMS messages as this can be interpreted as shouting.

•When making a call, introduce yourself to the person at the other end of the line, and do not hang up without saying goodbye.

Specifications

Processor

Operating System

Memory

Display

Frequency band

GPS

GPRS

Camera

Connectivity

Battery capacity

Expansion slot

Audio

Weight

Dimension

Talk time*

Standby time*

Marvell Tavor (624MHz)

Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 6.1 Professional

256 MB NAND Flash ROM

128 MB DDR

2.8-inch TFT Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD),

QVGA 320 x 240 pixels with 65k colors

HSDPA 3.6Mbps, UMTS 2100Mhz, EDGE/GPRS/GSM

(900/1800/1900Mhz): Class 10

SiRF Star III chipset

Class B, Multi-slot Class 10

2.0 megapixel fixed focus camera

Bluetooth	: V2.0	EDR
USB	: USB	1.1 (FS)
WLAN	: 802.11b/g

1100 mAh Lithium Ion

(Model: SBP-18)

MicroSD card slot

Supports Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) storage card

Mini-USB audio port

Built-in microphone and output speaker

105g (with battery)

10.2 x 6.05 x 1.45 cm

3G: 3 hrs; 2G: 5 hrs

3G: 300 hrs; 2G: 250 hrs

* Depending on network environment and phone usage.

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Package contents

Check your product package for the following items:

Standard items

•	ASUS P552w PDA phone	•	Getting Started CD
•	Battery	•	Quick Start Guide
•	AC Adapter	•	Warranty Card
•	Mini-USB cable	•	microSD Card*
•	Wired headset	•	Car charger*
•	Stylus	•	Car Kit (PDA holder and windshield suction
•	Protection case		pedestal)*

• Bonus CD (with User Manual electronic file)

* Optional

NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Chapter 1

Getting started

•Getting to know your device

•Getting your device ready

•Starting up

•The Home screen

•Using MultiHome

•AnyTime Launcher

•Searching for information

•Getting Help

Getting to know your device

Layout

Front features	Back features
8	1
	9
	11
	2
	10

6 5 4

No.	Item	Description
1	Earpiece receiver	Allows you to listen to an active call.

2	LCD touch screen	This 2.8-inch, 65,536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, touchscreen
		TFT LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using
		the stylus.
3	End key	Press to end a call.

4	OK key	Press to confirm a command or press to close/exit an
		application.
5	Navigation key	This five-direction navigation key allows you to navigate
		through menus. Press down to confirm a command.
6	AnyTime Launcher key	Press to launch the AnyTime Launcher application.

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

8	Notification LED	This multi-color LED notifies the following:
		• Green - Phone fully charged.
		• Flashing green - Network detected.
		• Red - Phone is charging.
		• Flashing red - Event notification.
		• Flashing blue - Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, or GPS is ON.
9	Camera lens	This 2.0 megapixel camera comes with fixed lens for taking
		pictures and video clips.
10	Battery compartment	Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.

11	Output speaker	Allows you to listen to audio media and phone calls.

Left features	Right features
	14	Top features
	12
	15
	13
		17
		Bottom features
		18	21
	16		21
	16
		19	20

No.	Item	Description
12	GPS antenna port	Allows you to install an external GPS antenna for better signal
		reception.
13	Volume key	Allows you to adjust the volume.

14	Stylus	Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the LCD touch
		screen.
15	Hold button	Slide downward to disable all keys including the LCD touch
		screen.
16	Camera key	Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to
		focus the object, and full-press to take a picture. In video
		mode, press to start recording and press again to stop.
17	Power button	Press and hold to power on/off the device.
		Press to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep
		mode.
18	Built-in microphone	Allows you to make or receive calls, or record sounds.

19	Mini-USB connector	Use this connector to synchronize your data, charge the
		battery, or insert the headset.
20	Carrying strap hole	Allows you to attach a strap to the device.

21	Reset key hole	Insert your stylus into this hole to reset your device.

Getting your device ready

Installing the SIM card and battery

Before you can make a phone call using your device, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory.

Your device comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.

New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged for about four hours before using them.

CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualified battery (SBP-18).

To install a SIM card and battery:

1. Press down and push upward to remove the battery compartment cover.

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