ASUS ZENPAD C 7.0 (Z170CG-1A041A) User Manual

ASUS Tablet

E10834

September 2015

Revised Edition V2

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Contents

	Conventions used .................................................................................................................................	7
	Care and safety........................................................................................................................................	7
1	Get your Zen ready!
	Parts and features.........................................................................................................	9
	Installing a memory card..................................................................................................................	10
	Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models).....................................................................	14
	Charging your ASUS Tablet...............................................................................................................	17
	Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off...............................................................................................	19
	Basics........................................................................................................................................................	20
	Starting for the first time...................................................................................................................	21
	Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................	23
	ZenMotion..............................................................................................................................................	25
2	There’s no place like Home
	Zen Home features......................................................................................................	27
	Home screen..........................................................................................................................................	27
	Personalizing your Home screen................................................................................	29
	App shortcuts........................................................................................................................................	29
	Widgets....................................................................................................................................................	30
	Wallpapers..............................................................................................................................................	31
	Extended Home screen......................................................................................................................	32
	Easy Mode...............................................................................................................................................	32
	Setting up the date and time...........................................................................................................	34
	Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................	34
	Quick settings........................................................................................................................................	35
	System notifications............................................................................................................................	36
	Lock Screen..................................................................................................................	37
	Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................	37
	Customizing the quick access buttons.........................................................................................	38
3	Keeping in touch
	Call in style (on selected models)...............................................................................	43
	Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................	43
	Making calls...........................................................................................................................................	45
	Receiving calls.......................................................................................................................................	49
	Managing your call logs....................................................................................................................	49
	Other call options................................................................................................................................	51
	Managing multiple calls....................................................................................................................	52
	Recording calls......................................................................................................................................	55

	Managing contacts......................................................................................................	56
	Launching the Contacts app............................................................................................................	56
	Contacts Settings.................................................................................................................................	56
	Setting up your profile.......................................................................................................................	56
	Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................	57
	Setting up your VIPs............................................................................................................................	59
	Marking your favorite contacts.......................................................................................................	62
	Importing contacts..............................................................................................................................	63
	Exporting contacts..............................................................................................................................	63
	Managing your block list...................................................................................................................	64
	Social networking with your contacts..........................................................................................	64
	Backup/restore call logs (on selected models)..........................................................................	65
	Send messages and more...........................................................................................	67
	Messaging (on selected models)....................................................................................................	67
	Omlet Chat.............................................................................................................................................	70
4	Your precious moments
	Capture moments........................................................................................................	81
	Launching the Camera app..............................................................................................................	81
	Using Camera for the first time.......................................................................................................	82
	Advanced camera features...............................................................................................................	86
	Using the Gallery.........................................................................................................	92
	Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage......................................................	92
	Viewing the photo location..............................................................................................................	93
	Sharing files from the Gallery..........................................................................................................	94
	Deleting files from the Gallery........................................................................................................	94
	Editing images......................................................................................................................................	94
	Using MiniMovie..................................................................................................................................	96
	Using PlayTo...........................................................................................................................................	97
5	Work hard, play harder
	Browser........................................................................................................................	99
	Launching the Browser app.............................................................................................................	99
	Sharing pages.....................................................................................................................................	100
	Reading the pages later..................................................................................................................	100
	Adding a new tab..............................................................................................................................	100
	Bookmarking pages.........................................................................................................................	100
	Smartly read online..........................................................................................................................	101
	Clearing the browser cache...........................................................................................................	102
	Email...........................................................................................................................	102
	Setting up email accounts.............................................................................................................	102
	Adding email accounts...................................................................................................................	103
	Setting up a Gmail account...........................................................................................................	103
	Calendar.....................................................................................................................	104
	Creating events..................................................................................................................................	104
	Adding accounts to Calendar.......................................................................................................	104
	Creating an event from your account........................................................................................	105
	Enabling alert reminders for events...........................................................................................	105

	What’s Next................................................................................................................	106
	Getting event reminders................................................................................................................	106
	Accepting or declining invites to events..................................................................................	107
	Getting event-related alerts..........................................................................................................	108
	Getting the weather updates.......................................................................................................	109
	Do It Later...................................................................................................................	110
	Adding to-do tasks...........................................................................................................................	110
	Prioritizing to-do tasks....................................................................................................................	110
	Calling back now (on selected models)....................................................................................	111
	Catching up on my online reading now...................................................................................	111
	Replying now (on selected models)...........................................................................................	111
	Deleting to-do tasks.........................................................................................................................	111
	SuperNote..................................................................................................................	112
	Creating a notebook........................................................................................................................	113
	Sharing a notebook on the Cloud...............................................................................................	113
	Sharing a note to the Cloud..........................................................................................................	113
	File Manager..............................................................................................................	114
	Accessing the internal storage.....................................................................................................	114
	Accessing the external storage device......................................................................................	114
	Accessing Cloud Storage................................................................................................................	114
	The Cloud...................................................................................................................	115
	ASUS WebStorage.............................................................................................................................	115
	Data Transfer..............................................................................................................	116
	ASUS Support............................................................................................................	117
6	Fun and entertainment
	Using a headset.........................................................................................................	119
	Connecting the audio jack.............................................................................................................	119
	Play Games.................................................................................................................	120
	Using Play Games..............................................................................................................................	120
	Music..........................................................................................................................	121
	Launching Music...............................................................................................................................	121
	Playing songs......................................................................................................................................	121
	Streaming Cloud music...................................................................................................................	122
	Creating a playlist.............................................................................................................................	123
	PlayTo other devices........................................................................................................................	124
7	Staying connected
	Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................	125
	Enabling Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................	125
	Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.....................................................................................................	125
	Disabling Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................................	126
	Bluetooth®.................................................................................................................	126
	Enabling Bluetooth®........................................................................................................................	126
	Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device..................................................................	127
	Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device..................................................	127

	Tethering....................................................................................................................	128
	Wi-Fi Hotspot......................................................................................................................................	128
	Bluetooth Tethering.........................................................................................................................	129
	PlayTo.........................................................................................................................	130
	Launching PlayTo..............................................................................................................................	130
8	Travel and Maps
	Weather......................................................................................................................	131
	Launching the Weather app..........................................................................................................	131
	Weather home screen.....................................................................................................................	132
	Clock...........................................................................................................................	133
	World Clock.........................................................................................................................................	133
	Alarm clock..........................................................................................................................................	134
	Stopwatch............................................................................................................................................	134
	Timer......................................................................................................................................................	135
9	ZenLink
	Knowing ZenLink.......................................................................................................	137
	Share Link.............................................................................................................................................	138
	PC Link...................................................................................................................................................	139
	Remote Link........................................................................................................................................	141
10	Zen Everywhere
	Special Zen Tools.......................................................................................................	145
	Calculator.............................................................................................................................................	145
	Quick Memo........................................................................................................................................	147
	Sound Recorder.................................................................................................................................	148
	Audio Wizard.......................................................................................................................................	150
	Splendid...............................................................................................................................................	151
	Power Saver.........................................................................................................................................	154
11	Maintain your Zen
	Keeping your device up-to-date..............................................................................	157
	Updating your system.....................................................................................................................	157
	Storage..................................................................................................................................................	157
	Backup and reset...............................................................................................................................	157
	Securing your ASUS Tablet............................................................................................................	158
Appendix
	Notices........................................................................................................................	162

Conventions used

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.

CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet data and components.

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.

Proper disposal

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Do not throw your device 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 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 the device in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the device.

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Parts and features

Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.

Audio speaker	Front camera	Speaker/Headset port
Audio speaker	Front camera	Speaker/Headset port

Rear camera

Volume

button

Power button

Groove

Touch screen panel	Microphone				Micro USB 2.0 port

IMPORTANT! Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.

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Installing a memory card

Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB of capacity.

NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ASUS Tablet. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both.

CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.

To install a memory card:

1.Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.

CAUTION!

•Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.

•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.

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2.Align and insert a memory card into the memory card slot.

3.Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.

4.Put back the card slot cover.

NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager > Internal storage > sdcard.

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Removing a memory card

CAUTION!

•Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your memory card.

•Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device.To eject the memory card, go to

Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.

To remove a memory card:

1.Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.

CAUTION!

•Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.

•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.

2.Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out.

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3.Put back the back cover.

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Installing a micro SIM card (on selected models)

Your micro SIM card slot supports LTE, WCDMA and EDGE/GSM bands.

NOTE: To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard micro SIM card without a SIM adapter or the use of a cutter.

CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your micro SIM card.

To install a micro SIM card:

1.Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.

CAUTION!

•Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.

•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.

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2.Align and insert a micro SIM card into the micro SIM card slot.

3.Push the micro SIM card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place.

4.Put back the back cover.

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Removing a micro SIM card (on selected models)

CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage incurred to your micro SIM card.

To remove a micro SIM card:

1.Orient your device as shown, then locate the groove and open the card slot.

CAUTION!

•Be careful not to damage the back cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover.

•Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the back cover.

2.Press the micro SIM card to eject, then pull it out.

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3.Put back the back cover.

Charging your ASUS Tablet

Your ASUS Tablet 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!

•Use only the bundled AC power adapter and micro-USB cable to charge your ASUSTablet. Using a different AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.

•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 DC 5.2V, 1.35A.

•When using your ASUSTablet while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near your device and easily accessible.

•Do not use or expose your ASUSTablet near liquids, rain, or moisture.

•Do not use your ASUSTablet near heating equipment or in places where there is likelihood of high temperature.

•Keep your ASUSTablet away from sharp objects.

•Do not place objects on top of your ASUSTablet.

CAUTION!

•While charging, your ASUSTablet 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 ASUSTablet, AC adapter, or micro-USB cable. Ensure that the micro-

USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.

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To charge your ASUS Tablet:

1.Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter.

2.Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.

3.Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Tablet.

IMPORTANT!

•Charge your ASUSTablet 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:

Low

Not Charging

Charging

Full

4.When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.

NOTE:

•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 ASUSTablet using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

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Turning your ASUS Tablet 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 then tap OK.

Sleep mode

To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns off.

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Basics

Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI!

ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Tablets. 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 Tablet.

ASUS Support

Find answers from FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or provide your feedbacks in the user forum.

Camera

With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality photos and videos.

Do It Later

Get hold and act on your important emails, SMS messages, interesting websites, or other important tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.

What’s Next

View meeting details, emails, and other event alerts or notifications at a glance right from your Home screen, Lock Screen, or What’s Next app.

ZenLink

Get maximum productivity from ZenLink, which comprises of Remote Link, Share Link and PC Link apps. Use any of these apps to connect with other devices for sharing and receiving files.

NOTE: Availability of the ZenLink apps vary with ASUS Tablet models.

NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI apps vary per region and ASUS Tablet model. Tap from your Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Tablet.

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Starting for the first time

When you turn your ASUS Tablet on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, select input methods, set up your mobile network, Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services.

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.

•Free 5 GB of Cloud storage space.

•Receive the latest device and firmware updates.

NOTE: You can also use the Setup Wizard to reconfigure your device, any time at your convenience. From the Home screen tap > Setup Wizard.

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Battery power conservation tips

The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Tablet’s 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.

–Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app.

–Set audio to Smart Mode.

–Decrease brightness of display.

–Keep the speaker volume to a low level.

–Disable Wi-Fi feature.

–Disable Bluetooth feature.

–Disable PlayTo feature.

–Disable GPS.

–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 Tablet.

Launching apps or selecting items

Do any of the following:

•To launch an app, simply tap on it.

•To select an item such as in File Manager 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 then drag it to Remove.

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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 to flip through a

Gallery of images.

•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 Gallery 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 Gallery or Maps, or zoom out of a web page.

ZenMotion

When your touch screen panel is off, with these easy and intuitive gestures, you can launch apps on your ASUS Tablet in a snap by simply writing down an alphabet.

Gesture	Wi-Fi only models	3G / LTE
Gesture	Wi-Fi only models	(phone function) models
		(phone function) models
C	Camera	Camera
C	Camera	Camera
S	Calendar	Message
V	Gallery	Dialer
W	Browser	Browser
Z	ASUS Booster	ASUS Booster
e	Email	Email

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There’s no place like Home	2

NOTE: Actual apps shown onscreen may vary per model. The following screenshot is for reference only.

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 to display System notifications and

Quick settings

Tap to display Time settings

Tap to update Weather settings

Tap to open Voice Search

Tap to open Google Search page

Tap to open All Apps screen

Tap to open an app

Swipe the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen.

NOTE: To add more pages to your Home screen, see Extended Home screen.

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Understanding notification icons

These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet.

Mobile network (on selected models)

Shows the signal strength of your mobile network.

Messages

Shows that you have an unread message.

Wi-Fi

Shows the signal strength of your Wi-Fi connection.

Battery life

Shows the battery status of your ASUS Tablet.

MicroSD card

Shows that a microSD card is inserted in your ASUS Tablet.

Screenshots

Shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Tablet.

Airplane mode

Shows that your ASUS Tablet is on Airplane mode.

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your ASUS Tablet is enabled.

Smart Saving mode

Shows that Smart Saving mode is enabled.

NOTE: For more details, see Power Saver.

Mute mode

Shows that Mute mode is enabled.

Vibrate mode

Shows that Vibrate mode is enabled.

Download status

Shows the download status of an app or file.

Reading Mode

Shows that Reading mode is enabled.

NOTE: For more details, see Reading mode.

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Personalizing your Home screen

Stamp your own personality on your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your favorite apps, 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.

App shortcuts

App shortcuts make it easier to quickly-access your often-used or favorite apps from your Home screen. You can add, remove, or group your apps into one folder.

Adding app shortcuts

Add shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen.

1.Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps.

2.From the All Apps list, tap and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen.

Removing app shortcuts

From your Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to Remove on top of your screen. The app that you’ve removed from your Home screen will remain in the All Apps screen.

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Grouping your app shortcuts in a folder

Create folders to organize your app shortcuts on your Home screen.

1.On your Home screen, tap and drag an app onto another app and a folder will appear.

2.Tap the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to assign a name to this folder.

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.

NOTE: You can also tap on your Home screen to view All Apps and Widgets.

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