Asus ZB601KL E-Manual
ZB601KL
User Guide
E14023
May 2018
First Edition
Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited. Always obey rules and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie theater, in hospitals or near medical equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites, blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor belts for airport security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and wands.
The device screen is made of glass. If the glass gets broken, stop using the device and do not touch the broken glass parts. Immediately send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel.
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your device. Use only a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel only.
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Proper disposal
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw this product in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble this product.
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm-
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
ZenTalk Fans Forum (http://www.asus.com/zentalk/global_forward.php)
NOTE: For more legal and e-labelling information, check on your device from Settings > System >
About phone > Legal information.
NOTE: The app descriptions shown in this manual are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your device.
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Contents |
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Basics |
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Welcome!.................................................................................................................................................. |
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Get your ASUS Phone ready!.............................................................................................................. |
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Starting for the first time................................................................................................................... |
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Using the touchscreen....................................................................................................................... |
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There’s no place like Home |
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Zen Home features...................................................................................................... |
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Home screen.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Quick settings........................................................................................................................................ |
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Notifications........................................................................................................................................... |
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Personalizing your Home screen................................................................................ |
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Widgets ................................................................................................................................................... |
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Wallpapers.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Setting up the date and time........................................................................................................... |
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Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................ |
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Lock Screen.................................................................................................................. |
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Customizing your lock screen......................................................................................................... |
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Fingerprint ID sensor.................................................................................................. |
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Starting your ASUS phone for the first time............................................................................... |
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Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings....................................................................................... |
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Face Unlock.................................................................................................................. |
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Setting up face unlock from Settings........................................................................................... |
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Work hard, play harder |
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Chrome......................................................................................................................... |
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Launching Chrome.............................................................................................................................. |
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Sharing pages........................................................................................................................................ |
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Bookmarking pages............................................................................................................................ |
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Clearing the browsing data.............................................................................................................. |
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Gmail............................................................................................................................ |
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Google Calendar.......................................................................................................... |
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Creating events..................................................................................................................................... |
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Editing or removing events.............................................................................................................. |
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Creating reminders.............................................................................................................................. |
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Editing or removing reminders....................................................................................................... |
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Keeping in touch |
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Call in style................................................................................................................... |
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Dual SIM feature................................................................................................................................... |
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Making calls........................................................................................................................................... |
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Calling your favorite contacts.......................................................................................................... |
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Receiving calls....................................................................................................................................... |
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Other call options................................................................................................................................ |
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Managing multiple calls.................................................................................................................... |
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Managing contacts...................................................................................................... |
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Contacts Settings................................................................................................................................. |
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Setting up your profile....................................................................................................................... |
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Adding contacts................................................................................................................................... |
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Marking your favorite contacts....................................................................................................... |
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Social networking with your contacts.......................................................................................... |
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Send messages and more........................................................................................... |
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Messenges.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Fun and entertainment |
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Using a headset........................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the audio jack................................................................................................................ |
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Google Play Music....................................................................................................... |
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Your precious moments |
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Capture moments........................................................................................................ |
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Launching the Camera app.............................................................................................................. |
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Using the Photos......................................................................................................... |
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Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................. |
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Sharing files from the Photos.......................................................................................................... |
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Deleting files from the Photos........................................................................................................ |
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Editing images...................................................................................................................................... |
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Staying connected |
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Mobile network........................................................................................................... |
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Enabling the mobile network.......................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................................. |
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Enabling Wi-Fi........................................................................................................................................ |
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network........................................................................................................ |
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Disabling Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth® ................................................................................................................... |
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Enabling Bluetooth®........................................................................................................................... |
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Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device.................................................................... |
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Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device..................................................... |
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Tethering...................................................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi Hotspot.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................ |
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Travel and Maps |
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Clock............................................................................................................................. |
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Clock......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Alarm clock............................................................................................................................................. |
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Stopwatch............................................................................................................................................... |
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Timer......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Zen Everywhere |
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Special Zen Tools......................................................................................................... |
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Calculator................................................................................................................................................ |
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Special Zen Tools......................................................................................................... |
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Sound Recorder.................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintain your Zen |
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Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................ |
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Updating your system........................................................................................................................ |
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Storage..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Backup..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Reset......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Securing your ASUS Phone.............................................................................................................. |
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Appendix |
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Safety information...................................................................................................... |
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Notices.......................................................................................................................... |
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Index
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Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS ZenUI!
ASUS ZenUI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phones. It provides you with special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to fit your unique individual needs and make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone.
Camera
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos.
Messages
Messages, an intuitive and delightful app, lets you send/receive SMS/MMS messages, as well as send group texts, photos, or audio messages. You can add emojis or stickers to your messages, share your location, archive your messages, and easily block SMS senders. You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these files.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Swipe up from the lower part of your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.
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Get your ASUS Phone ready!
Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiffy.
Microphone
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Rear cameras |
Receiver |
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Camera flash |
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Flash |
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LED indicator |
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Proximity sensor |
Nano SIM 1, Nano |
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and light sensor |
Volume key |
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Front camera |
SIM 2, microSD |
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card slot |
Power key |
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Touch screen |
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display |
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Speaker |
Fingerprint sensor |
Audio jack |
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WARNING!
•To avoid network connection and battery issues:
•DO NOT place a metallic sticker on the antenna area.
•DO NOT use a metallic protective frame/case on your ASUS Phone.
•DO NOT cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using some functions such as making calls or using the mobile data connection.
•We recommend that you use ASUS-compatible screen protectors. Using non-ASUS-compatible screen protectors may cause your ASUS Phone's sensor to malfunction.
NOTE: The microSD card slot supports microSD and microSDXC card formats.
IMPORTANT!
•We do not recommend using a screen protector as it can interfere with the proximity sensor. If you want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.
•Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time.Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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Installing a nano SIM card / memory card
Your nano SIM card slots support GSM/GPRS/ EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+, FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE DSDV network bands.
NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard nano SIM card without a SIM adapter or the use of a cutter.
Your ASUS Phone supports a microSD and microSDXC memory card with up to 2 TB capacity.
NOTES:
•Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Phone. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both.
•The microSD card is sold separately.
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card / memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card.
To install a Nano SIM card / memory card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
CAUTION!
•Be careful not to damage the card slot cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the card slot cover.
•Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it.
2.Insert the Nano SIM or microSD card into the appropriate slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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Removing a nano SIM /memory card
CAUTION!
•Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card / memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your nano SIM cards / memory card.
•Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device.To eject the memory card, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap
> Storage, then under Portable storage, tap 
beside SD card.
To remove a nano SIM card / memory card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
CAUTION!
•Be careful not to damage the card slot cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.
•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the card slot cover.
•Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it.
2.Remove the nano SIM or microSD card from the card slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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Charging your ASUS Phone
Your ASUS Phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT!
•Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and Micro USB cable before using it with your device.
•Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet.You can plug the AC power adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
•The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is +5V
2A, 10W.
•When using your ASUS Phone while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near your device and easily accessible.
•To conserve electricity, unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet when not in use.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of your ASUS Phone.
CAUTION!
•While charging, your ASUS Phone can become warm.This is normal, however, if your device becomes unusually hot, disconnect the micro USB cable from your device and send the device, including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
•To prevent any damage to your ASUS Phone, AC adapter, or micro USB cable. Ensure that the micro
USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
To charge your ASUS Phone:
1.Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.
2.Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Phone.
3.Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
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IMPORTANT!
•When using your ASUS Phone while it is plugged to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
•When charging your ASUS Phone through your computer, ensure that you plug the micro USB cable to your computer’s USB port.
•Avoid charging your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperature of above 35oC (95oF).
•Charge your ASUS Phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time.
•The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons:
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Not Charging Charging |
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NOTES:
•For safety purposes, use ONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to avoid damaging your device and prevent the risk of injury.
•For safety purposes, use ONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to charge your ASUS Phone.
•The input voltage range between the wall outlet and this adapter is AC 100V - 240V.The output voltage of the device is +5V
2A, 10W.
4.When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
•You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device.
•Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device.
•If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS
Phone using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Phone on or off
Turning your device on
To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up.
Turning your device off
To turn your device off:
1.If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock the device screen.
2.Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off.
Sleep mode
To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns off.
Power key
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Starting for the first time
When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi and security features, and sync accounts.
Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go ahead and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google Account allows you to fully utilize these Android OS features:
•Organize and see all your information from anywhere.
•Automatically backup all your data.
•Leverage Google services conveniently from anywhere.
ASUS Account
Having an ASUS Account gets you to enjoy the following perks:
•Personalized ASUS support service and warranty extension for registered products.
•Receive the latest device and firmware updates.
Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery.
–Close all running apps that are not in use.
–When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.
–Decrease brightness of display.
–Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
–Disable Wi-Fi feature.
–Disable Bluetooth feature.
–Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.
–Disable all auto-sync features in your device.
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Using the touchscreen
Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your ASUS Phone.
Launching apps
To launch an app, simply tap on it.
Moving or deleting items
Do any of the following:
•To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be.
•To delete an app or widget from the Home screen, tap and hold it then tap
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Moving through pages or screens
Do any of the following:
•Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or or to open Google
Search page.
•Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items.
Zooming in
Spread apart your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Photos or Maps, or zoom in a web page.
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Zooming out
Bring together your two fingers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Photos or Maps, or zoom out of a web page.
NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been designed specifically to fit your mobile screen.
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Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Swipe down this area once to display System notifications
Swipe down this area twice to display Quick settings
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search
Tap to display Time and Weather settings
Tap to open an app
Touch keys
Swipe up to open the All Apps screen
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Quick settings
The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by an icon.
To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen.
NOTE: A black icon indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray icon indicates a disabled feature.
Slide left or right to adjust the screen’s brightness
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions
Tap to switch to System notifications panel
Tap to open Settings
Tap to select/deselect items to display in Quick settings
Adding features
To add features from the Quick Settings panel:
1.Launch Quick settings then tap 
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2.Swipe up Drag to add tiles.
3.Under Drag to add tiles, tap and drag an icon up to add it to the Quick Settings panel.
4.Tap 
to go back and view the current Quick Settings panel.
Removing features
To remove existing features from the Quick Settings panel:
1.Launch Quick settings then tap 
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2.Tap and drag an icon below Drag to add tiles to remove it from the Quick Settings panel.
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Notifications
From the notifications panel, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related.
To launch the notifications panel, swipe down from the top of your screen.
Tap to switch to System notifications panel
Tap to open Settings
• Swipe the notification to the left or right to remove it from the list
•Tap on the notification to view its details
Tap this to delete all of the listed notifications
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Personalizing your Home screen
Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add more pages so you can add and quickly access or view more apps or widgets on your Home screen.
To launch the Manage Home screen, tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen.
Widgets
You can put widgets, which are small dynamic apps, on your Home screen. Widgets provide you with quick-views of the weather forecast, calendar events information, battery status, and more.
Adding widgets
To add a widget:
1.Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select WIDGETS.
2.From the Widgets screen, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.
Removing widgets
From your Home screen, tap and hold a widget, then drag it to Remove on top of your screen.
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Wallpapers
Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add a translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive.
Applying wallpaper
To apply wallpaper:
1.Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select WALLPAPERS.
2.Select a wallpaper from Photos or Wallpapers.
3.Tap Set wallpaper.
NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
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