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Asus P835 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 P835 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety information ................. 6 Mobile phone etiquette ................ 12 Welcome! ....................13 Getting to know your device ............... 14 Installing the SIM card and battery ............ 18 Turning your device ON ..............21 Calibrating your device ............... 22 Using the stylus ...................
  • Page 4 ® Connecting GPRS ................37 Using Wi-Fi ................... 39 Customizing the Start menu ............... 41 Customizing the ASUS Today screen ..........41 Entering your contact information ............. 42 Customizing the profile ............... 42 Customizing the ringtone ..............42 Setting the date, time, and alarm ............43 Taking pictures and videos ..............
  • Page 5 Notices ....................47 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) ............48 ASUS Contact information ..............51...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information Phone care Do not attempt to open the phone casing. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you might damage sensitive electronic circuits and components. Unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty. Do not leave your phone exposed to strong sunlight or excessive heat for a prolonged period. This may damage it.

  • Page 7: Memory Card

    • Never short-circuit the battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from jewellery and other metal objects. • Never dispose of the battery in fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. •...

  • Page 8: Driving Safely

    Cleaning and storing • Your phone should always be handled with care and protected from dirt, dust and dampness. To avoid scratches, never place your phone face down. • If cleaning is necessary, switch the phone off and wipe carefully with a soft, slightly damp (not wet) cloth.

  • Page 9: Electronic Devices

    If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone off immediately. Hearing aids Some digital phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, call ASUS Customer Service to discuss alternatives.

  • Page 10: Posted Facilities

    Turn your phone off in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.

  • Page 11: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially explosive environments Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive environment and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive environment are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as gas stations, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquified petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or articles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally...

  • Page 12: Mobile Phone Etiquette

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

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS P835 PDA phone! ® The PDA phone delivers a host of new features and latest technologies. Besides the basic phone and messaging functions, it provides you with more exciting features including business features, GPS features, and multimedia entertainment features.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Layout Front features Back features...
  • Page 15 Item Description Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to an active call. Front camera lens Front camera lens for video call. Light sensor Detects the intensity of light in your environment and adjust the LCD brightness on your device. LCD touch screen This 3.5-inch, 65,536-color, 800x480-resolution, WVGA TFT touchscreen LCD allows you to write, draw, or make selections using the stylus or finger touch.
  • Page 16 Left features Right features Bottom features...
  • Page 17 Item Description Volume key Allows you to adjust the volume. Hold button Slide downward to disable all keys including the LCD touch screen. microSD card slot Insert a microSD storage card into this slot. Camera key Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to focus the object, and full-press to take a picture.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    New batteries come partially charged and should be fully charged for about four hours before using them. CAUTION: Use only an ASUS qualified battery (SBP-17). To install a SIM card and battery: 1. Press down and push downward to remove the...
  • Page 19 2. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the upper right corner of the slot as shown. 3. Install the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery The bundled battery is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug into the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2.

  • Page 21: Turning Your Device On

    Installing and removing a microSD card Your device is equipped with a microSD card slot. A microSD card provides you with extended memory where you can store your files and other data. To install a microSD card: 1. Locate the microSD card slot at the right side of the device.

  • Page 22: Calibrating Your Device

    Calibrating your device Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. To align screen, tap the center of targets that appear in various locations on the screen. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the lower right corner of your device. Stylus •...

  • Page 23: Using The Trackball

    Using the Trackball You can use the nine-direction trackball to do the following: • Push it upward, downward, leftward, or rightward to navigate through menus. • Push in left-slanted upward/downward, or right-slanted upward/ downward direction to move through a screen. •...

  • Page 24: The Home Screen

    The Home screen The Home screen on your device displays two parts: the ASUS Today and the Today screens. ASUS Today screen Today screen...

  • Page 25: Asus Today

    ASUS Today ASUS Today on your device’s home screen enables you to view or change your time/date settings, notifies you of your missed calls and SMS/MMS/e-mail messages, displays your day’s appointments, updates you on the current weather and latest news, and enables you to add and play media files on your device.
  • Page 26 Icons Refer to the table below for the ASUS Today icons. Icon Description Alert icon Alerts you on your missed calls, and new SMS/MMS/ e-mail messages. Alerts you on your missed calls. Alerts you on your new SMS/MMS messages. Alerts you on your new e-mail messages.

  • Page 27: The Today Screen

    Tap to adjust volume Tap to key in content you want Tap to launch MultiHome to search in Google ASUS Today screen Refer to section ASUS Today in this quick start guide.. Tap to launch the phone function Tap to launch Contacts list...

  • Page 28: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Refer to the table below for the status indicators. Icon Description Call status Call in progress Call forwarded Call on hold Missed call General Packet Radio Service GPRS available (GPRS) connection status* Connecting via GPRS Connected via GPRS This icon depends on your location and mobile service provider.
  • Page 29 Icon Description Battery status Battery fully charged Battery partially charged Battery charging Battery low Signal status No cellular phone service No signal Searching for cellular phone service Indicates signal strength Phone off. ActiveSync connection ActiveSync synchronization in progress status Connecting with ActiveSync ActiveSync connection not active Synchronization error...
  • Page 30 Icon Description Sound status Sound ON Sound OFF Wi-Fi status Wi-Fi is not connected Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth headset Bluetooth stereo headset connected connection Hands-free on Roaming service Roaming service. This icon appears if you have international roaming feature. Mode status Vibrate or Meeting mode on Speakerphone status Speakerphone on...

  • Page 31: Using Multihome

    Using MultiHome MultiHome provides three themes for the ASUS Today screen: Original, Business, and Life. You can change the theme according to your preference. To change the theme: 1. Tap from the ASUS Today screen to launch MultiHome. 2. To navigate through the Original, Business, and Life themes, push the trackball leftward or rightward, or draw a horizontal line on the screen with the stylus.

  • Page 32: Anytime Launcher

    AnyTime Launcher AnyTime Launcher is an alternative program that allows you to conveniently and quickly launch applications, perform tasks, and change device settings. To run the AnyTime Launcher: • Press the AnyTime Launcher key Tap to open an application. Tap to add an application to the Favorite Programs list.

  • Page 33: Making Calls

    Making calls You can make a phone call using the phone pad. You can also make calls directly from the Contacts, Call History, Speed Dial, or Voice Commander. Making a voice call Calling using the phone pad To make calls using the phone pad: >...

  • Page 34: Receiving A Call

    Making emergency calls Calls to emergency service number can be made under any circumstances, even if you have locked the SIM card. To place an emergency call Enter the emergency number appropriate for your location, and press Making international calls To place an international call: 1.

  • Page 35: Messaging

    Messaging Threaded SMS Your device organizes your SMS messages from a single contact or number into a single thread of conversation, making it easier for you to follow the messaging flow and send the appropriate responses. To compose and send a threaded SMS message: >...

  • Page 36: Using Microsoft ® Activesync

    Using Microsoft ActiveSync ® To synchronize your device via mini-USB: 1. After installing ActiveSync to your computer, connect the mini-USB plug into the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Upon connection, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes your device.

  • Page 37: Connecting Gprs

    5. Enter the alphanumeric passcode of the device you want to connect then tap Next. You can find the passcode in the documentation that came with the other device. 6. Enter the display name for this connection. 7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to connect to more devices. Connecting GPRS To set GPRS connection on your device: on the status bar, then tap Settings >...

  • Page 38: Browsing The Internet

    Browsing the Internet If you have set a default GPRS connection, it automatically connects when you launch an application that connects to the Internet. 1. Launch any application that connects to the Internet such as Internet Explorer. The device will automatically connect to your default GPRS connection.

  • Page 39: Using Wi-Fi

    Using Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi > Menu > Turn On Wi-Fi. 1. Tap The Device then automatically scans for all available wireless networks within the Wi-Fi range. 2. From the list of detected wireless networks, select a wireless network that you want to connect the device to, then tap OK.
  • Page 40 To add a wireless network: 1. To launch the Wi-Fi settings page, you can either: • > Settings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi. • from the status bar, then tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Then tap Add New... from the Wireless tab. 2.

  • Page 41: Customizing The Start Menu

    2. From the Appearance tab, select a theme for your device. 3. Tap when finished. To customize the items displayed on the ASUS Today screen: > Settings > Today. 1. Tap 2. From the Items tab, check the items you want to show on the Today screen.

  • Page 42: Entering Your Contact Information

    Customizing the profile To customize the profile: 1. Tap > Settings > Profile Manager. 2. Select a profile you want to use. 3. Tap when done. Customizing the ringtone To customize the ringtone: > Settings > Phone. 1. Tap 2. On the Phone tab, select a ringtone from the Ring tone list box. The songs or sounds that you added as ring tone appears on this list along with the default ringtones that came with the device.

  • Page 43: Setting The Date, Time, And Alarm

    > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms. 1. Tap 2. On the Alarm tab, enter the necessary alarm settings. 3. Tap NOTE: You can also configure the date/time settings directly from the ASUS Today screen. Tap and enter the necessary settings.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures And Videos

    Taking pictures and videos The built-in 5.0 megapixel camera allows you to take photos and record video clips. To use the camera, do either of the following: > Programs > Pictures & Videos > Camera icon. • Tap • Press the Camera button on the right side of your device. To exit the Camera: •...

  • Page 45: Ezimusic

    EziMusic EziMusic enables you to enjoy music and manage music files easily. To launch EziMusic, do either of the following: > Programs > EziMusic. • • Slightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap > EziMusic. The following describes the EziMusic profile on your device. Tap to enter the Library Tap to select the file Tap to play the selected file...

  • Page 46: Eziphoto

    EziPhoto EziPhoto enables you to view and manage your photos conveniently. To launch EziPhoto, do either of the following: > Programs > EziPhoto. • > EziPhoto. • Slightly press the AnyTime Launcher key, then tap The following describes the EziPhoto profile on your device. Tap to open Albums Tap to open the Calendar Tap to view all photos...

  • Page 47: Replaceable Batteries

    Notices Replaceable batteries If an equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion (e.g. with some lithium batteries), the following applies: • if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions;...

  • Page 48: Bodyworn Operation

    For equipment intended only for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, the installation instructions shall contain a statement to this effect. WARNING: The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Bodyworn operation For bodyworn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for...
  • Page 49 The tests are carried out in accordance with international guidelines for testing. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the ASUS testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
  • Page 50 Declaration We declare that the IMEI codes for this product, ASUS P835, are unique to each unit and only assigned to this model. The IMEI of each unit is factory set and cannot be altered by the user and that it complies with the relevant IMEI integrity related requirements expressed in the GSM standards.

  • Page 51: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Coporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +15029550883 +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com Software download support.asus.com* ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49210295990 +492102959911 Online contact www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Telephone...

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 25 40880 RATINGEN, BRD. GERMANY declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) PDA Phone P835 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive and 1995/5 EC-R &TTE Directive...
  • Page 53 EN 301908-1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters(ERM); Base Stations(BS), Repeaters and EN 301908-2 User Equipment(UE)for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular Networks;-Part1:Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, Introduction and common requirements, covering Essential requirements of article 3.2 of of the R&TTE Directive Part2:Harmonized EN for IMT-2000,CDMA Direct Spread (UTRD FDD) (UE)covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.

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