(PF400CG)
(P72G)
E-MANUAL
E9144
First Edition
March 2014
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Table of Contents |
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Using your PadFone mini |
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Basics..................................................................................................................................... |
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Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................... |
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Screen Views........................................................................................................................... |
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Navigating your PadFone mini........................................................................................ |
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Making calls............................................................................................................................ |
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Setting up your contacts list............................................................................................. |
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Connecting to the world............................................................................................. |
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Connecting to a mobile network.................................................................................. |
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Connecting to Wi-Fi networks........................................................................................ |
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Using Bluetooth.................................................................................................................. |
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Using your PadFone mini Station |
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Basics................................................................................................................................... |
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Unlocking your device...................................................................................................... |
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Charging the PadFone mini using your PadFone mini Station...................... |
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PadFone Charging Policy................................................................................................. |
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Taping and typing |
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Using gestures................................................................................................................. |
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Using the onscreen keyboard.................................................................................... |
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Using Google voice typing......................................................................................... |
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Using apps and widgets |
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Using apps on the PadFone mini.............................................................................. |
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Launching apps................................................................................................................... |
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Messaging............................................................................................................................. |
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Surfing the web................................................................................................................... |
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Managing notifications.................................................................................................... |
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ASUS Quick Settings.......................................................................................................... |
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Searching your PadFone mini or the Internet.......................................................... |
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Taking pictures.................................................................................................................... |
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ASUS Splendid..................................................................................................................... |
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SuperNote ............................................................................................................................ |
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AudioWizard......................................................................................................................... |
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App Locker............................................................................................................................ |
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Using apps on the PadFone mini Station.............................................................. |
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Managing Apps................................................................................................................... |
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Task Manager....................................................................................................................... |
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File Manager......................................................................................................................... |
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Play Store............................................................................................................................... |
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Settings.................................................................................................................................. |
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Music ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Gallery .................................................................................................................................... |
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Camera .................................................................................................................................. |
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Email ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Gmail ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Maps........................................................................................................................................ |
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Using PadFone mini widgets...................................................................................... |
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Adding widgets................................................................................................................... |
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Using PadFone mini Station widgets...................................................................... |
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Adding widgets................................................................................................................... |
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Battery.................................................................................................................................... |
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Package contents
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PadFone mini |
PadFone mini Station |
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NOTES:
•TheASUSPadFoneminiandPadFoneminiStationarepurchasedseparately.
•Contactyourretailerifanyoftheitemsisdamagedormissing.
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IMPORTANT:
•Beforeyoustart,ensurethatyouhavereadallthesafetyinformationandoperating instructions in the PadFone mini User Guide to prevent injury or damage to your device.
•RefertoyourPadFone mini User Guide for instructions on installing the micro SIM card and charging your device.
NOTE: Both micro SIM card slots support 3G WCDMA network band. But only one micro SIM card can connect to 3G WCDMA service at a time.
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The first time you turn on your PadFone mini, you’ll see the Setup Wizard. Tap and follow the instructions to set up your PadFone device.
NOTE: You can skip some of the steps and set them up later.
To run the setup process again, tap |
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Setup Wizard |
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The screen view rotates automatically when you hold your PadFone mini horizontally or vertically. To enable/disable Auto-rotate screen, go to Settings >
Display. You can also tapfrom ASUS Quick Settings.
NOTE: For more details about ASUS Quick Settings, refer to the section Managing notifications.
After you finish setting up your PadFone mini, the Home Screen will be displayed.
Portrait view
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At the bottom of your Home Screen, you’ll find three navigation icons , ,
. These icons, which are always available on the system bar, switches the
screen to a previous page, displays the Home Screen, or displays a list of recent apps.
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Tap to move to the previous page or screen.
Tap to open your Home Screen.
Tap to open a thumbnail list of your most recent apps. To launch an app, tap the thumbnail image. If you wish to remove a thumbnail app, swipe it to the left or right.
To make a call:
1.Tapon the Home Screen.
2.Tap the keys to key in the number you wish to call.
3.Tap to dial.
4.Tap to end the call.
To set up your contacts, you can do any of the following:
•Tapthen select Create a new contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to add a new contact.
•ImportyourcontactsfromyourmicroSIMcardintoyourPadFonemini.To import your contacts from your micro SIM card:
1.Install the micro SIM card into your PadFone mini.
2.From the Home Screen, tapto launch the People app.
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3.Tap then tap > Manage contacts.
4.Tap Import/export > Import from SIM card then tap to select the contacts that you wish to import to your ASUS Fonepad.
5.When done, tap .
After installing the micro SIM card, you are ready to use your PadFone mini to make/receive voice calls or transmit/receive data. Different countries or regions may have different mobile networks available and you may have to configure your PadFone mini to access these mobile services.
To configure your mobile network setting:
1.Do any of the following to go to the Settings screen:
•Tapto go to the All apps screen then tap Settings .
•SwipeyourfingerdownfromthetopofthescreentogotoASUS Quick
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2.From the Settings screen, tap More....
3.Tap Mobile networks.
NOTE: For more details about ASUS Quick Settings, refer to the section Managing notifications.
IMPORTANT:
•IfyourPadFoneminiisunabletoconnecttoanetwork,contactyourmobile network carrier for assistance.
•RefertothePadFone mini User Guide for instructions on how to install a micro SIM card.
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To use Wi-Fi, enable the Wi-Fi feature in your PadFone mini and connect to a wireless network. Some wireless networks are secured with a key or password and requires additional steps to set up.
TIP: Turn OFF Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to conserve battery power.
To enable Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1.Do any of the following to go to the Settings screen:
•Tapto go to the All apps screen then tap Settings .
•SwipeyourfingerdownfromthetopofthescreentogotoASUS Quick
Settings then tap |
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2.Slide the Wi-Fi switch to ON in settings. When enabled, your PadFone mini scans for available Wi-Fi networks.
3.Tap Wi-Fi to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Secured networks are indicated with a lock icon.
4.Tap a network name to connect to it. If the network is secured or protected, you are prompted to key in a Password.
NOTE: For more details about ASUS Quick Settings, refer to the section Managing notifications.
IMPORTANT: Your PadFone mini automatically connects to a wireless network it was able to connect to during a previous session.
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Enabling or disabling Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless standard for connecting to accessories, other smartphones or mobile devices. To connect to another Bluetooth wireless device, you must pair the PadFone mini with the other device.
TIP: Turn OFF Bluetooth in your PadFone mini when you’re not using it to conserve battery power.
To enable or disable Bluetooth in your PadFone mini, you can do any of the following:
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to go to the All apps screen then tap Settings |
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Bluetooth switch to ON / OFF. |
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•SwipeyourfingerdownfromthetopofthescreentogotoASUS Quick Settings, tap Bluetooth.
Pairing your PadFone mini with a Bluetooth device
Before you can connect to a device, you must first pair your PadFone mini to that device. Once paired, the devices stay paired unless you unpair them or turn off Bluetooth.
To pair your PadFone mini to a device:
1. Tap |
to go to the All apps screen then tap Settings |
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Bluetooth switch to ON. |
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2.Tap Bluetooth to display all available Bluetooth devices within range. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, ensure that its Bluetooth feature is turned ON and set as Discoverable. Refer to the documentation of the other device for more details.
3.If your PadFone mini has finished scanning before your Bluetooth device is ready, tap Search for devices.
4.On the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device you want to pair with. Follow the screen instructions to complete the pairing.
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Connecting your PadFone mini to a Bluetooth device
After you have paired your PadFone mini to a Bluetooth device, you can easily reconnect to it again manually.
To reconnect with a previously paired Bluetooth device:
1. Tap |
to go to the All apps screen then tap Settings |
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Bluetooth switch to ON.
2. In the list of PAIRED DEVICES, tap the name of the paired device.
Unpairing and configuring a Bluetooth device
To unpair or configure a Bluetooth device:
1. Tap |
to go to the All apps screen then tap Settings |
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2.Tap Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth settings.
3.Tap the Bluetooth Quick Settings icon beside the connected Bluetooth device you want to unpair or configure.
4.From the Bluetooth Quick Settings screen, you can do any of the following:
•TapUnpair to unpair the device.
•TapRename to rename the Bluetooth device.
5.Tap to exit Bluetooth settings.
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Using your PadFone mini |
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Station |
Install your PadFone mini into your PadFone mini Station to extend battery life and use it as a tablet.
IMPORTANT:
•Beforeyoustart,ensurethatyouhavereadallthesafetyinformationandoperating instructions in the PadFone mini User Guide to prevent injury or damage to your device.
•RefertoyourPadFone mini Station Quick Start Guide for instructions on inserting your PadFone mini into the PadFone mini Station.
NOTES:
•Theimagesusedinthisuserguideareforreferenceonlyandmaylookdifferenton your PadFone mini Station.
•TheHomeScreenmayupdateandchangewiththeversionoftheAndroidOS.
To unlock your device, tap and drag the lock icon out of the circle to the open locked icon.
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Home Screen
Tap to launch the What’s Next app
to manage your calendar, email and Notification bar weather events and reminders.
Open Google text |
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Return to Home
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Insert your PadFone mini into your PadFone mini Station to extend battery life and use the device as a tablet.
NOTE: The PadFone mini Station has its own battery. When the PadFone mini is inserted into the PadFone mini Station and plugged into a power source, both the Station and PadFone mini begin to recharge.
You can change how the PadFone mini Station charges the battery of the PadFone mini by selecting a charging mode.
To change the PadFone Charging Policy:
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Tap ASUS customized settings >PadFone Settings>PadFone Charging |
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Tap a preferred mode for charging. |
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PadFone Charging Modes
Intelligent Mode
•WhenthePadFonemini’sbatteryisgreaterthan90%,thePadFonemini
Station will not charge the PadFone mini.
•Insuspendmode,thePadFoneminiStationwillchargethePadFonemini when the following conditions are met:
1.IfthePadFonemini’sbatteryislessthan70%.
2.IfthePadFonemini’sbatteryislessthan90%ofthePadFoneminiStation’s current charge.
•WhenthePadFoneminiisinsertedintothePadFoneminiStationandreaches achargelowerthan15%,theStationwillchargethePadFoneminiuntilthe batteryisat20%.
IMPORTANT: The PadFone mini Station will stop charging the the PadFone mini’s batterywhenitreaches90%orthechargeishigherthan110%oftheStation’s current charge.
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Phone Preferred Mode
•WhenthePadFoneminiisinsertedintothePadFoneminiStation,thePadFone mini will use the Station’s battery power.
Power Pack Mode
•ThePadFoneminiStation’sscreenwillswitchoffasitchargesthebattery of the PadFone mini. Press and hold the power button of the Station for 2 seconds to resume tablet use.
•WhenthePadFonemini’sbatteryislowerthan70%,theStationwillcharge thePadFonemini’sbatteryuntilitreaches90%.
•WhenthePadFoneminiisoff,theStationwillnotchargethePadFonemini’s battery.
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Taping and typing |
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Use your fingers to launch apps, move icons, select menu items, press buttons, type on the onscreen keyboard, and perform other useful gestures on your PadFone mini device’s tapscreen.
To key in or type text, tap the part where you need to type and the onscreen keyboard will pop up.
The following table describes more useful gestures.
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Tap and hold an icon or item then without lifting your finger, |
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Tap and hold an item until an action occurs. |
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Quickly move your finger across the screen in one sweeping |
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