User guide.
Contents
Conventions used ................................................................................................................................. 6
Care and safety....................................................................................................................................... 6
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Get your Zen ready!
Parts and features......................................................................................................... 8
Installing a memory card.................................................................................................................... 9
Removing a memory card................................................................................................................10
Installing a nano SIM card ................................................................................................................11
Removing a nano SIM card ..............................................................................................................12
Charging your ASUS Tablet..............................................................................................................13
Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off...............................................................................................16
Starting for the first time ...........................................................................................17
Google Account ...................................................................................................................................17
Using the touchscreen................................................................................................18
Launching apps or selecting items...............................................................................................18
Moving through pages or screens ................................................................................................18
Zooming in ............................................................................................................................................19
Zooming out .........................................................................................................................................19
ZenMotion .............................................................................................................................................20
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There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................21
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................21
Personalizing your Home screen...............................................................................23
App shortcuts and widgets..............................................................................................................23
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................24
Quick settings.......................................................................................................................................26
Setting up the date and time..........................................................................................................27
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................27
System notifications...........................................................................................................................28
Weather and time .......................................................................................................29
Weather...................................................................................................................................................29
Clock.........................................................................................................................................................31
World Clock............................................................................................................................................31
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................32
Stopwatch..............................................................................................................................................32
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................33
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................34
Customizing your lock screen.........................................................................................................34
Customizing the quick access buttons........................................................................................35
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Keeping in touch
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................39
Launching the Contacts app...........................................................................................................39
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................39
Setting up your profile ......................................................................................................................39
Adding contacts...................................................................................................................................40
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................44
Importing contacts.............................................................................................................................45
Exporting contacts..............................................................................................................................45
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................46
Linking your contacts’info...............................................................................................................47
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Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................48
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................48
Camera home screen .........................................................................................................................49
Photo Locations ...................................................................................................................................49
Camera settings ...................................................................................................................................50
Video settings.......................................................................................................................................50
Others settings.....................................................................................................................................50
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................51
Using the Photos app .................................................................................................57
Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage......................................................57
Viewing the photo location.............................................................................................................58
Sharing files from the Photos..........................................................................................................59
Deleting files from the Photos........................................................................................................59
Editing images......................................................................................................................................59
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Work hard, play harder
Browser........................................................................................................................60
Launching the Chrome app.............................................................................................................60
Adding a new tab................................................................................................................................60
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................60
Clearing the browser cache.............................................................................................................61
Email ............................................................................................................................61
Setting up email accounts................................................................................................................61
Adding email accounts......................................................................................................................62
Setting up a Gmail account .............................................................................................................62
Do It Later....................................................................................................................63
Adding to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................63
Prioritizing to-do tasks ......................................................................................................................63
Deleting to-do tasks...........................................................................................................................63
File Manager................................................................................................................64
Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................64
Accessing the external storage device ........................................................................................64
Accessing Cloud storage...................................................................................................................64
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Staying connected
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................65
Enabling Wi-Fi.......................................................................................................................................65
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network.......................................................................................................65
Disabling Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................66
Bluetooth®...................................................................................................................66
Enabling Bluetooth®...........................................................................................................................66
Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth device.......................................................................67
Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth device.......................................................67
Airplane mode ............................................................................................................68
Enabling Airplane mode...................................................................................................................68
Disabling Airplane mode..................................................................................................................68
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering...................................................................................69
USB Tethering .......................................................................................................................................69
Mobile Hotspot ....................................................................................................................................70
Bluetooth Tethering............................................................................................................................71
PlayTo...........................................................................................................................72
Launching PlayTo.................................................................................................................................72
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Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date................................................................................73
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................73
Storage....................................................................................................................................................73
Backup and reset .................................................................................................................................73
Securing your ASUS Tablet...............................................................................................................74
Power Saver.................................................................................................................78
Setting up Power Saver.....................................................................................................................78
Customizing Power Saver.................................................................................................................78
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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.
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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 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 mercury-
containing 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.
For FCC and IC e-labelling information, please go to Settings > About > Regulatory information.
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Get your Zen ready!
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Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy.
Front camera
Ambient light sensor
SIM/microSD
Volume
card tray
Power button
Rear camera
Microphone
Recent apps
button
Back button
Home button
Speaker
Speaker/Headset port
USB Type-C port
Speaker
IMPORTANT! 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 memory card
Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to
128 GB of capacity.
NOTE:
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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.
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The microSD card is sold separately.
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. With the tablet facing up, insert the tool that came with your tablet into the hole on the SIM/
microSD card tray and gently press to open the tray.
CAUTION!
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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.
2. Place the microSD card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down (as shown).
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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Removing a memory card
CAUTION!
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Be extra careful when handling a memory card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or damage
incurred to your memory card.
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Eject the memory card properly to safely remove it from device. To eject the memory card, go to
Home >
> Settings > Storage >
.
To remove a memory card:
1. With the tablet facing up, insert the tool that came with your tablet into the hole on the SIM/
microSD card tray and gently press to open the tray.
CAUTION!
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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.
2. Remove the microSD card from the tray.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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Installing a nano SIM card
Your tablet already has a SIM card installed. Your nano SIM card slot supports LTE, WCDMA and
EDGE/GSM bands.
NOTE:
To prevent connector damage, ensure to use a standard nano SIM card without a SIM
adapter or the use of a cutter.
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or
damage incurred to your nano SIM card.
To install a nano SIM card:
1. With the tablet facing up, insert the tool that came with your tablet into the hole on the SIM/
microSD card tray and gently press to open the tray.
CAUTION!
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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.
2. Place the nano SIM card into the slot (as shown) with the gold contacts facing down.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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Removing a nano SIM card
CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a nano SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any data loss or
damage incurred to your
card.
nano SIM
To remove a nano SIM card:
1. With the tablet facing up, insert the tool that came with your tablet into the hole on the SIM/
microSD card tray and gently press to open the tray.
CAUTION!
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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. Remove the nano SIM card from the slot.
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
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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!
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Use only the bundled AC power adapter and cable to charge your ASUS Tablet. Using a different AC
power adapter and cable may damage your device.
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Peel off the protective film on the AC power adapter and 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.
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The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is DC 5V, 2A or 9V, 2A.
When using your ASUS Tablet while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near
your device and easily accessible.
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Do not use or expose your ASUS Tablet near liquids, rain, or moisture.
Do not use your ASUS Tablet near heating equipment or in places where there is likelihood of high
temperature.
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Keep your ASUS Tablet away from sharp objects.
Do not place objects on top of your ASUS Tablet.
CAUTION!
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While charging, your ASUS Tablet can become warm. This is normal, however, if your device becomes
unusually hot, disconnect the cable from your device and send the device, including the AC power
adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel.
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To prevent any damage to your ASUS Tablet, AC adapter, or cable. Ensure that the cable, AC adapter,
and your device are connected properly before charging.
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To charge your ASUS Tablet:
1. Connect the USB Type-C cable to the power adapter.
2. Plug the USB Type-C connector into your ASUS Tablet.
3. Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.
IMPORTANT!
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Charge your ASUS Tablet 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:
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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 Tablet
using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
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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.
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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 Power Saving in Power Management settings.
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 on your device.
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Turning your ASUS Tablet on or off
Power on your device
To turn your tablet on, press and hold the Power button.
Power off your device
To turn your tablet off, press and hold the Power button. Then tap Power off > OK.
Suspend your device
To put your device in sleep mode:
a. Press the Power button to suspend your device.
b. You can also double-tap the blank screen from your device’s home page to suspend the device.
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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.
Your wireless device can determine its (and your) physical, geographical location (Location
Information) and can associate Location Information with other data. Additionally, certain
applications, services and programs are capable of accessing, collecting, storing and using
Location Information and disclosing Location Information to others. You should use caution when
determining whether or not Location Information should be made available to others and you
should review any applicable third party privacy policies before providing access. To limit potential
unauthorized access to your Location Information, Verizon Wireless phones are preset to E911
only, which will only allow emergency response personnel to locate you if you dial 9-1-1 from
your phone. Other wireless devices (such as Broadband Data Cards or devices without a keypad or
user interface) may or may not have such limitations and location settings available. By enabling
location settings you are permitting third party access to Location Information through software,
widgets or peripheral components you choose to download, add or attach to your wireless device
or through web access, messaging capabilities or other means and you are authorizing Verizon
Wireless to collect, use and disclose your Location Information as appropriate to provide you with
any location services that you enabled.
Use your Google account to set up your device. If you do not have a Google account yet, go ahead
and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google Account allows you to fully utilize these Android OS features:
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Organize and see all your information from anywhere.
Automatically backup all your data.
Leverage Google services conveniently from anywhere.
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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:
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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:
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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.
Moving through pages or screens
Do any of the following:
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Swipe your finger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to flip through a series
of images.
Scroll your finger up or down to go through web pages or list of items.
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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.
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.
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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 a letter gesture on the screen.
Gesture
Apps
W
S
Weather
Camera - front lens
Email
e
C
Z
V
Camera
Chrome
Contacts
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There’s no place like Home
There’s no place like Home
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NOTE: Screenshots are for reference only. Actual apps shown on-screen may vary per model.
Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts 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: For details on adding more pages to your Home screen, see the Extended Home screen section.
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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.
Network signal bar
Shows the signal strength of your mobile network.
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.
Screenshot
Shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Tablet.
Airplane mode
Shows that your ASUS Tablet is on Airplane mode.
Mobile Hotspot
Shows that mobile hotspot of your ASUS Tablet is enabled.
Mute mode
Shows that Mute mode is enabled.
Download status
Shows the download status of an app or file.
4G LTE
Shows your ASUS Tablet is connected to 4G LTE network.
Bluetooth
Shows that your Bluetooth is enabled.
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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 and widgets
App shortcuts and widgets make it easier to quickly access your favorite items from your Home
screen. You can add or remove your apps and widgets anytime you like, and you can also group
your apps into one folder.
Adding app shortcuts and widgets
1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Widgets.
2. From the All Apps list, tap and hold an app or a widget, then drag it to an empty area on your
Home screen.
Removing app shortcuts and widgets
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 open the new folder and tap the folder name to rename this folder if desired.
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 a Live
Wallpaper to make your screen come alive.
Tap to adjust the transparency of the status bar
Tap to apply a background tint
Tap to select wallpaper
Tap to select an image from your saved photos or images
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Applying wallpaper and background tint
To apply wallpaper and background tint:
1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers.
2. Tick Background tint, then adjust the transparency level. If you do not want to add a
background tint to your wallpaper, skip to step 4.
3. Tap
then select a color.
4. Select a wallpaper, then tap Apply.
NOTE: You can also set up your wallpaper settings from
> Settings > Display.
Extending your Home screen
You can add more pages to extend your Home screen and put more app shortcuts and widgets on
it.
1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Edit Home screen.
2. Slide to the last page and tap
screen, slide to the page and tap
to add a new page. If you wish to delete an extended Home
.
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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 Tablet. Each of these features are represented by a button.
To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your ASUS Tablet.
NOTE: A blue button indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray button indicates a
disabled feature.
Tap to edit Quick settings
Tap to open Settings
Slide left or right to adjust the screen’s brightness
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions
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Setting up the date and time
By default, the date and time displayed on your Home screen automatically syncs when you are
connected to the Internet.
To change the date and time settings:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
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Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Select Date & time.
3. Click the slider to turn off Automatic date & time.
4. Select the time zone and manually set the date and time.
5. You can opt to use the 24-hour format if desired.
6. Select the date format that you want to display.
NOTE: For more details, see the Clock section.
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds
Set up the sound for your notifications such as emails and event alerts. You can also choose to
enable or disable the touch sounds or screen lock sound.
To set up the sound settings:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
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Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Select Sound.
3. Set up your preferred sound settings.
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Adding or removing buttons
To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick settings notification panel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap
.
2. Tap and hold the tile to add or remove the feature from the ASUS Quick settings notification
panel.
3. Tap
to go back and view the current ASUS Quick settings notification panel.
System notifications
From System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your
ASUS Tablet. Most of these changes are data and system-related.
To launch the System notifications panel, swipe down with one finger from the top of your ASUS
Tablet.
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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Weather and time
Weather
Get real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet using the weather app. Using
Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world.
Launching the Weather app
From your Home screen, tap the weather icon.
Weather home screen
Set up and get your current location’s weather updates as well as other parts of the world.
Tap to search for a city’s weather info
Tap to get the area’s current weather info, refresh the
weather info, edit the location list, or configure the
weather settings
Swipe up to see other weather information; swipe to the
left or right to see the weather information of other cities
in your location list
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Getting the weather updates
Get real-time AccuWeather® updates, every hour or up to 12 hours, for your current location or
for other parts of the world. You can make plans for up to seven (7) days with the 7-day weather
forecast or dress appropriately based on AccuWeather RealFeel® temperature. You can also get the
real-time UV index or air pollution index, letting you take the necessary protective measures against
harmful ultra-violet rays or air pollutants.
1. Before getting the weather updates, ensure the following:
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Wi-Fi or mobile network is turned on when you are indoors and GPS is turned on when
you are outdoors.
Turn on the location access from
> Settings > Location.
2. From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the weather icon.
3. Tap > Edit locations then tap
.
4. In the search box, enter the city or area whose weather updates you want search for.
5. Wait for a while your ASUS Tablet gets the weather information. The city or area’s weather data
will be added to your location list.
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Clock
Customize the time zone settings of your ASUS Tablet, set alarms, and use your ASUS Tablet as a
stop watch using the Clock app.
Launching Clock
Launch the Clock app using either of the following options:
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Tap
> Clock.
From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap the digital clock display.
World Clock
Tap
to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap this to access the Clock app settings
Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clock’s map
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Alarm clock
Tap
to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature
Tap this to set a new alarm time
Stopwatch
Tap
to use your ASUS Tablet as a stopwatch.
Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature
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Timer
You may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below.
Setting the timer
1. Tap
to access the timer feature of your ASUS Tablet.
Tap this to rename the timer label
Tap this to access the settings
of the timer feature
Tap this to set the ringtones for the timer
Tap this to delete previously set timer
Tap to start the timer
Tap this to set a new timer
2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer.
Numeric keypad
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Lock Screen
By default, the lock screen appears after turning on your device and while waking it up from
suspend mode. From the lock screen, you can proceed to your device’s Android system by swiping
on your touch screen panel.
Your device’s lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps.
Customizing your lock screen
If you want to change your lock screen settings from the default Swipe option, refer to the
following steps:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap
.
2. Select Lock screen.
3. In the next screen, tap Screen lock.
4. Tap the screen lock option you would like to use.
NOTE: For more details, see the Securing your ASUS Tablet section.
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Customizing the quick access buttons
By default, your lock screen includes quick access buttons for these apps: Email, and Camera.
Change this default settings and customize these buttons to launch other apps on the lock screen
using the following steps:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap
.
2. Select Lock screen.
3. Tap Quick access.
4. Under the Quick access screen, select which button you would like to customize.
5. Tap the app you would like to preset on the quick access button you chose to configure.
NOTE: Scroll up or down to view the current list of apps you can preset.
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Voice Search
Make voice commands to your ASUS Tablet then watch it listen and take action using the Voice
Search app. Using Voice Search, you can make voice commands to accomplish the following:
•
•
•
Search for data and information online or on your ASUS Tablet
Launch apps inside your ASUS Tablet
Get directions going to a location
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to the Internet to be able to use this feature.
Launching Voice Search
1. Launch the Voice Search app by doing any of the following:
•
•
Tap
Tap
on the Google search bar.
> Voice Search.
2. Start saying your voice command.
NOTE: Speak clearly and use concise phrases when talking to your ASUS Tablet. It also helps to start
your commands with a verb related to the ASUS Tablet feature you want to use.
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Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group
If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and
your ASUS Tablet’s data, you may do so using the following steps:
1. On your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap
> Voice Search.
2. Once your voice search results are shown, tap
> Settings.
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3. Tap Tablet search.
4. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.
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Keeping in touch
Keeping in touch
3
Managing contacts
Organize your contacts and easily stay in touch with them emails, or social networks. Group your
contacts as Favorites to quickly get in touch with them, or group them as VIPs to get notified about
any upcoming events.
You can also sync your contacts with your email or social network accounts, link contacts’info for
easy access in one place, or filter the contacts you want to keep in touch with.
Launching the Contacts app
From your Home screen, tap
> Contacts
Contacts Settings
Select how you would want to display your contacts from the Contacts settings. Such display
options include displaying only those contacts with phones, sorting list by first/last name, or
viewing contact names as first/last names first.
To set up your Contacts settings, tap > Settings from the Contacts app.
Setting up your profile
Make your ASUS Tablet truly your own and set up your profile info.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap Set up my profile in the Contacts tab.
2. Fill in your info such as name, email address, mobile or home number. To add other info, tap
Add another field.
3. When you’ve completed your info, tap Done.
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Adding contacts
Add contacts to your device, corporate, Google, or other email accounts and fill in more important
contact information such as contact numbers, email addresses, special events for VIPs, and more.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap
.
2. Select where you would like to synchronize your new contact with.
NOTE: If you don't have an email account, tap Add account then create one.
3. Fill in the necessary information such as mobile or home number, email address, or group
where you want to put the contact in.
4. After filling in the information and you want to add more contact numbers or email addresses,
tap Add new.
5. If you want to add other contact information, tap Add another field.
6. When you’ve completed the info, tap
.
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Adding an extension number to a contact number
You can add an extension number to a contact’s number.
1. From the Add contact screen, fill in the necessary fields.
2. On the Phone field, key in the main line then tap or , and add the extension number.
3. Tap
to save the number.
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Customizing your contact’s profile
Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s profile.
1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or
customize.
2. Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Tap to edit your contact’s info
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Set up your VIP from the Groups screen
To set up your VIP from the Groups screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app.
2. Tap
> VIP.
3. In the VIP screen, tap
.
4. Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add. The contact or contacts
are added to your VIP list.
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Marking your favorite contacts
Set your frequently-accessed contacts as your favorites to be able to locate them quickly from the
Contacts app.
1. Launch the Contacts app.
2. Tap
3. In the Favorites screen, tap
3. Tick the boxes of the contacts that you wish to add to Favorites.
> Favorites.
.
4. When done, tap
. All contacts that you added appear on Favorites screen.
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Importing contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet, email
account, or a nano SIM card.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/Export then select where you would like to import your contacts from.
3. Tap to select where you would like to save the contacts to.
Exporting contacts
Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Tablet.
1. Launch the Contacts app then tap > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/Export then select where you would like to export your contacts to.
3. Tap to select where you would like to export the contacts from:
4. When done, tap OK.
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Social networking with your contacts
Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their
profiles, news, and social feeds. Stay updated with the activities of your contacts in real time.
IMPORTANT! Before you can integrate social network accounts of your contacts, you need to log in to
your social network account and sync its settings.
Syncing your social network account
Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS
Tablet.
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings app:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. From the Settings screen, tap your social network account under Accounts section.
3. Tap Contacts to sync the social network accounts of your contacts.
4. Launch the Contacts app to view your contacts list.
5. To view only your contacts with social network accounts, tap Contacts to display then untick
the other contact sources, leaving the social network name checked.
6. When done, tap
or anywhere on the screen.
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Linking your contacts’info
When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync
with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under
different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all
these info and put them under one place or profile.
1. From the Contacts app, tap and hold the contact whose info you want to link, then select Link
contact.
2. From the contact’s profile page, tap
.
3. Select all the contact profiles that you think should be linked to one profile, then tap
can now view and retrieve all your contact’s info under one profile.
. You
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Your precious moments
Your precious moments
4
NOTE: Screenshots are for reference only. Actual apps shown on-screen may vary per model.
Capture moments
Launching the Camera app
Capture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps
below to open the Camera app.
From the lock screen
Drag
to any direction to unlock and launch the Camera app.
From the home screen
Tap
.
Using the volume key
While your ASUS Tablet is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and
immediately launch the Camera app.
NOTE: Before using the volume key to launch the Camera app, enable this function from Settings >
Lock screen, then slide Instant camera to ON.
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Camera home screen
Your ASUS Tablet’s camera is equipped with auto-scene detection and auto-image stabilizer
features. It also features a video stabilization function that helps prevent shakiness while video
recording.
Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS
Tablet.
Adjust settings
Switch between the
front and rear cameras
See the gallery
Take photos
Record videos
Use advanced camera settings
Photo Locations
To enable the location tagging feature, refer to the following steps:
1. Turn on the location access from
> Settings > Location.
2. Ensure that you have shared your location to Google Map.
3. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
you take the photo.
>
and activate Location services before
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Camera settings
Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the
steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap
>
.
2. Scroll down and configure the available options.
Video settings
Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the
steps below.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap
>
.
2. Scroll down and configure the available options.
Others settings
Adjust advanced settings to customize your camera.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap
>
.
2. Scroll down and configure the available options.
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Advanced camera features
Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured moments extra special using
the advanced camera features of your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model.
HDR Pro
The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light
and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit
locations, helping balance out the colors produced on your image.
Capturing HDR Pro photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
2. Tap to start capturing HDR photos.
> HDR Pro.
Beautification
Have fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature
of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty enhancements on
your subject’s face before you press the shutter button.
Capturing Beautification photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Beautification.
2. Tap
3. Tap
to adjust the Beautification settings to apply to the photo.
to start capturing the photo.
NOTE: Drag
towards the center of the screen to set a countdown timer.
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Low light
Using PixelMaster, your camera’s light sensitivity is increased by up to 400% to enhance noise
reduction and boost color contrast by up to 200%. Use this mode to transform any subject into a
great photo or video—with or without ample natural lighting.
Capturing Low light photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Low light.
NOTE:
An owl icon will automatically appear in dim light conditions for you to tap and enable
the Low light mode.
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
Capturing Low light videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Low light.
2. Tap
to start recording a video.
Night
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your
ASUS Tablet.
NOTE: Keep your hands steady before and while the ASUS Tablet is capturing the image to prevent
blurry results.
Capturing Night photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
2. Tap to start capturing Night photos.
> Night.
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Depth of field
Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of Field. This feature suits close up photos
of subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.
Capturing Depth of Field photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Depth of Field.
2. Tap
3. Tap
4. Tap
to start capturing photos.
or to increase or decrease the background blur.
to save the photo.
Filter
Take photos using different filters such as Pixelize, Cartoon, Vintage, LOMO or other filters.
NOTE: A filter should be selected before taking the photo.
Capturing Filter photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Filter.
and select a filter to apply to the photo.
to start capturing photos.
2. Tap
3. Tap
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Selfie
Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the
shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ASUS Tablet to detect up to four faces using
the rear camera then automatically capture your selfie or group selfie.
Capturing Selfie photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Selfie.
2. Tap to choose how many people should be included in the photo.
3. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your ASUS Tablet to start beeping, counting
down until it captures the photo.
4. Tap
to save the photo.
Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle
perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature.
Capturing panoramic photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Panorama.
2. Tap
then pan your ASUS Tablet horizontally (to the left or right) or vertically (upward or
downward) to capture the scenery.
NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your
screen as it captures the scenery.
3. Tap
when finished.
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Miniature
Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you
to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos
and video using your ASUS Tablet.
Capturing Miniature photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Miniature.
2. Tap
or
to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the focus area’s
size and position.
3. Tap
or
to increase or decrease the background blur. Tap
or
to increase or
decrease saturation.
4. Tap
to capture Miniature photos.
Time rewind
After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots a few seconds before and
after you actually press the shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can
choose the best image to save on your Photos.
NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
Capturing Time Rewind photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
2. Tap to start capturing photos.
> Time Rewind.
3. The Time Rewind viewer appears onscreen on top of the captured photo. Rotate the button on
the viewer to browse through the photos you just took.
NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline.
4. Tap
when finished.
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Slow motion
The slow motion video feature allows you to record videos for slow-motion playback.
Recording slow motion videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Slow motion.
2. Tap
to start taking Slow motion videos.
Time lapse
The time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time
lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually
occured and were recorded between long intervals.
Recording Time lapse videos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap
> Time lapse.
2. Tap
3. Tap
then select the time lapse interval.
to start taking Time lapse videos.
Selfie Panorama
Capture selfies from various angles using Selfie Panorama. Images captured are automatically
stitched together using this feature.
Capturing Selfie Panorama photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, switch to the front camera and tap
> Selfie
Panorama.
2. Tap
then pan your ASUS Tablet to the left or right to capture the image.
NOTE: While panning your ASUS Tablet, a timeline of thumbnails appears on your screen as it captures
the image.
3. Tap
when finished.
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Using the Photos app
View images and play videos on your ASUS Tablet using the Photos app.
This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ASUS Tablet.
From Photos, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file.
From your Home screen, launch the Photos app using either of the following options:
•
•
Tap
> Google > Photos.
From your ASUS Tablet’s home screen, tap
.
Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage
By default, your Photos app displays all the media files on your ASUS Tablet by timeline.
To view the media files from other locations accessible via your ASUS Tablet:
1. From the Photos app’s home screen, tap
.
2. Tap any of the source locations to view their respective media files.
NOTE:
•
You can download photos to your ASUS Tablet from your cloud account and use them as your
wallpaper.
•
For details on using photos or images as your wallpaper, see the Wallpapers section.
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Viewing the photo location
Enable the location access on your ASUS Tablet, and get the location details on your photos. Your
photos’location details include the area where the photos are taken, as well a map of the location
via Google Map.
To view the details of a photo:
1. Launch the Photos app, and select the photo whose details you want to view.
2. Tap the photo then tap
.
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Sharing files from the Photos
1. From the Photos app’s home screen, tap and hold the files you want to share. A check mark
appears on top of the image you select.
2. Tap
then select from the list where you want to share the files.
Deleting files from the Photos
1. From the Photos app’s home screen, tap and hold the files you want to delete. A check mark
appears on top of the image you select.
2. Tap
> Move to trash.
Editing images
The Photos app also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved
on your ASUS Tablet.
1. From the Photos app’s home screen, tap the folder where the files are located.
2. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit.
3. Once the image is opened, tap it again to show its functions.
4. Tap
to open the image editing toolbar.
5. Tap any of the icons on the editing toolbar to apply changes to the image.
Zooming in/out the thumbnails or images
From the Photos screen or your selected image, spread apart your fingers on the touchscreen panel
to zoom in. To zoom out, bring your fingers together on the touchscreen panel.
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Work hard, play harder
Work hard, play harder
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Browser
Your browser’s state-of-the-art Chromium-based engine lets you surf the Internet at a fast loading
speed.
IMPORTANT! Before doing any Internet surfing or Internet-related activities, ensure that your ASUS
Tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network. For more details, see the Staying connected section.
Launching the Chrome app
From your Home screen, tap
.
Adding a new tab
Hide the current website and open a new window to continue surfing or browsing another website.
1. From the current page, tap > New tab or tap beside the current tab.
2. Enter the URL address in the URL field and continue enjoying browsing the Internet from your
ASUS Tablet.
3. If you want to add another tab, repeat step 1.
NOTE:
•
•
Opening many websites in your browser slows down its loading performance.
If Internet connection slows down, try clearing the cache. For details, refer to section Clearing the
browser cache.
Bookmarking pages
Bookmark your favorite pages or websites so you can go back and browse them again.
To bookmark a page:
On the page, tap
to bookmark the current page. The next time you open your browser, you
can quickly tap > Bookmarks to see your bookmarked pages.
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Clearing the browser cache
Clear the browser cache to delete temporary Internet files, websites, and cookies that are
temporarily stored in your ASUS Tablet. This helps improve the loading performance of your
browser.
1. Launch the browser.
2. Tap > Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
3. Tick the information you would like to clear, and tap CLEAR DATA.
Email
Add Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, AOL, Verizon.net, Exchange, or other (POP3/IMAP) accounts so you can
receive, create, and browse emails right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts
from these accounts to your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Your ASUS Tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network so you can add an
email account or send and receive emails from added accounts. For more details, see the Staying
connected section.
Setting up email accounts
Set up your existing personal or work email account so you can receive, read, and send emails from
your ASUS Tablet.
1.
2.
3.
From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.
Tap the mail provider you want to set up.
Key in your email address and password and tap Next.
NOTE: Wait while your device automatically checks your incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
4. Configure the Account settings such as inbox checking frequency, sync days, or notification
for incoming emails. When done, tap Next.
5. Key in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap
Next to log into your inbox.
NOTE: If you want to set up your work account on your ASUS Tablet, ask for the email settings from your
network administrator.
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Adding email accounts
If you have more than one existing email account, you can add more email accounts so you can
receive, read, and send emails right from your ASUS Tablet.
1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.
2. Tap > Settings, then tap
to add an email account.
3. Tap the mail provider that you want to add.
4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete adding another email account.
NOTE: You may also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up email accounts section to complete this setup
process.
Setting up a Gmail account
Set up your Gmail account to get into Google-related services and apps as well as receive, send, and
browse emails right from your ASUS Tablet.
1. From the Home screen, tap Google folder then tap Gmail.
2. Tap Add an email address and select Google.
3. Key in your existing Gmail account and tap NEXT, then key in your password and tap NEXT.
NOTE:
•
•
Tap Or create a new account if you do not own a Google account.
When signing in, you have to wait while your device communicates with Google servers to setup
your account.
3. Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then tap ACCEPT to continue.
4. After configuring Google services for your account, tap NEXT > TAKE ME TO GMAIL to go to
your Gmail account.
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Do It Later
Adding to-do tasks
Create important to-do tasks to organize your work or social activities in your professional or social
life.
1. From the Home screen, tap
> Do It Later.
2. Tap then fill in the necessary information.
3. When you’re done, tap Done.
Prioritizing to-do tasks
Set the importance level of your to-do tasks so you can prioritize and act on them accordingly.
1. From the Home screen, tap
> Do It Later.
2. Tap the task that you want to set as a top priority.
3. Under the Importance field in the task screen, select High.
4. When you’re done, tap Done.
NOTE: High-priority to-do tasks are marked as
on your Do It Later list. This allows you to quickly
determine which to-do tasks need immediate actions.
Deleting to-do tasks
You can delete any completed, overdue, or unnecessary to-do tasks from the Do It Later app.
1. From the Home screen, tap
> Do It Later.
2. Tap the task you want to remove from the list, then tap
.
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File Manager
Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of
your ASUS Tablet and its connected external storage devices.
Accessing the internal storage
To access the internal storage:
1. Tap
2. Tap
> File Manager.
> Internal storage to view the contents of your ASUS Tablet.
Accessing the external storage device
To access the external storage device:
1. Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Tablet.
2. Tap
3. Tap
> File Manager.
> MicroSD to view the contents of your microSD card.
Accessing Cloud storage
IMPORTANT! Ensure that Wi-Fi or mobile network is enabled on your ASUS Tablet. For more details, see
the Staying connected section.
To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts:
1. Tap
2. Tap
> File Manager.
> Cloud.
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Staying connected
6
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your
social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly from your
ASUS Tablet.
Enabling Wi-Fi
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also enable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick settings on how
to launch Quick Settings screen.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks.
2. Tap a network name to connect to it. For a secured network, you may be prompted to key in a
password or other security credentials.
NOTE:
•
Your ASUS Tablet automatically reconnects to the network that you connected with previously.
•
Turn off the Wi-Fi feature when you’re not using it to help save battery power.
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Disabling Wi-Fi
To disable Wi-Fi:
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi.
NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick settings screen. For details on how to launch Quick
settings screen, see the Quick settings section.
Bluetooth®
Use the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet to send or receive files and stream multimedia files
with other smart devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files with
your friends’smart devices, send data for print with a Bluetooth printer, or play music files with a
Bluetooth speaker.
Enabling Bluetooth®
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.
NOTE: You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick settings screen. For details on how to launch Quick
settings screen, see the Quick settings section.
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Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth device
Before using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it first with the
Bluetooth device. The ASUS Tablet automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth
device.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth of your ASUS Tablet to make it visible to other Bluetooth devices.
2. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices.
IMPORTANT! If the device that you want to pair is not in the list, ensure to enable its Bluetooth feature.
3. In the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with.
4. Ensure that the same pairing code is shown on both devices, then tap Pair.
NOTE: Turn off the Bluetooth feature when you’re not using it to help save battery power.
Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth device
1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available and paired devices.
2. In the list of paired devices, tap
of the Bluetooth device that you want to unpair, then tap
Forget.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode disables wireless communication, allowing you to use your ASUS Tablet safely while
in-flight.
Enabling Airplane mode
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Slide the Airplane mode switch to the right to turn on the Airplane mode.
NOTE: You can also enable the Airplane mode from Quick settings screen. For details on how to launch
Quick settings screen, see the Quick settings section.
Disabling Airplane mode
1. Launch the Settings screen by doing any of the following:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Slide the Airplane mode switch to the left to turn off the Airplane mode.
NOTE: You can also disable the Airplane mode from Quick settings screen. For details on how to launch
Quick settings screen, see the Quick settings section.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
When Wi-Fi service is not available, you can use your ASUS Tablet as a modem or turn it into a
mobile hotspot to get Internet access on your laptop, tablet, and other mobile devices.
IMPORTANT! Most mobile service providers may require a data plan for you to be able to use the
tethering function. Contact your mobile service provider about availing of this data plan.
NOTE:
•
•
•
Internet access via tethering may be slower than the standard Wi-Fi or mobile connection.
Only a limited number of mobile devices can tether to your ASUS Tablet for Internet access.
Turn off the tethering feature when you're not using it to help save battery power.
USB Tethering
Enable USB tethering on your ASUS Tablet and share its Internet connection with other devices.
1. Connect your ASUS Tablet to another device with a USB cable.
2. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
•
•
Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and then tap USB tethering to enable tethering.
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Mobile Hotspot
Turn your ASUS Tablet into a mobile hotspot to link with other devices.
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
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Launch Quick settings then tap
Tap > Settings.
.
2. Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > Set up Mobile Hotspot.
3. Assign a unique SSID or network name and a strong password for your mobile hotspot. When
done, tap Save.
4. From the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering screen, tap Mobile Hotspot to turn on the mobile
hotspot on your ASUS Tablet.
5. Connect other devices to your ASUS Tablet’s hotspot connection the same way you connect to
a Wi-Fi network.
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Bluetooth Tethering
Enable Bluetooth tethering on your ASUS Tablet to share its Internet connection with other devices.
1. Enable Bluetooth on your ASUS Tablet and the other device.
2. Pair both devices.
NOTE: For more details, see the Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth device section.
3. From the Settings screen, tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then slide Bluetooth tethering
to ON.
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PlayTo
PlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows
an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your ASUS Tablet.
IMPORTANT! Your external display must have Miracast™ or DLNA® technology to support PlayTo app.
Launching PlayTo
There are two ways you can use to start using PlayTo from your ASUS Tablet.
From Quick settings
1. Setup the streaming-supported display you want to use with your ASUS Tablet.
2. Launch Quick settings on your ASUS Tablet then tap PlayTo.
3. Refer to the SSID shown on your streaming-supported display and select the same SSID on
your ASUS Tablet to start pairing.
Once the connection is made, your streaming-supported display shows the same content currently
shown on your ASUS Tablet.
From Settings
1. Tap
> Settings.
2. Under Wireless & networks, tap More > PlayTo (Miracast).
3. Refer to the SSID shown on your streaming-supported display and select the same SSID on
your ASUS Tablet to start pairing.
Once the connection is made, your streaming-supported display shows the same content currently
shown on your ASUS Tablet.
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Keeping your device up-to-date
Keep your ASUS Tablet in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features.
Updating your system
1. Tap
> Settings > System update .
2. Tap Check for system update.
NOTE: You can preview the last time your ASUS Tablet’s system was updated in the Last system update
section.
Storage
You can store data, apps, or files on your ASUS Tablet (internal storage), on an external storage,
or on an online storage. You need an internet connection to transfer or download your files on
an online storage. Use the bundled USB cable to copy files to or from the computer to your ASUS
Tablet.
Backup and reset
Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ASUS Tablet.
1. Tap
then tap Settings > Backup & reset.
2. From the Backup & reset window, you can:
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Back up my data: This feature backs up your data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers when enabled.
Backup account: Allows you to specify the account you wish to be associated when you
save your backup.
Automatic restore: This features facilitates restoration of backed up settings and data
when you reinstall an app.
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Network settings reset: Erases Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth settings on tablet.
Factory data reset: Erases all data on tablet.
System settings reset: Return your device to the way it originally behaved if you have
changed any of the system settings.
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Securing your ASUS Tablet
Use the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized access of information.
Unlocking your screen
When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ASUS Tablet
offers you.
1. Tap
then tap Settings > Lock Screen.
2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your ASUS Tablet.
NOTE:
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•
Refer to section Unlock screen options for more information.
To deactivate the unlock screen option that you set, tap None on Choose screen lock screen.
Unlock screen options
Choose from these options to lock your ASUS Tablet.
Swipe
Swipe up to unlock your ASUS Tablet.
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PIN
Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN.
IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device
Pattern
Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern.
IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern
that you created to unlock your device.
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Password
Key in at least four characters to create a password.
IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device.
Configuring the other lock screen features
Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following from the Lock screen settings:
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Quick access: Tap this to edit quick access on the lock screen.
Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your
ASUS Tablet is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice.
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Lock screen message: Tap this to edit and key in the message that you want to appear even
when your screen is locked.
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Setting your ASUS Tablet identity
Know your ASUS Tablet’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment
Identity) number, or model number.
This is important, as when you lose your ASUS Tablet, you can contact your mobile carrier and
provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ASUS Tablet.
To display your ASUS Tablet’s identity:
1. Tap
then tap Settings.
2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About tablet. The About
tablet screen displays the status, legal information, model number, operating system version,
hardware, and software information of your ASUS Tablet.
3. To see the serial number and IMEI information of your ASUS Tablet, tap Status.
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Power Saver
Fully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays
connected to your network.
Setting up Power Saver
Optimize the power of your ASUS Tablet according to your needs with some smart power saving
options.
1. Tap
> Settings > Power management
2. Select any of these battery modes:
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•
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High Performance
Normal
Power saving
Super saving
Customized
3. For advanced settings, tap Smart switch. Then you can choose Switch according to battery
level or Switch according to schedule for more options.
Customizing Power Saver
Configure the brightness level and network behavior to save power.
1. From Power Saver, select Customized, then tap
.
2. Tap Brightness or Wi-Fi and mobile data to make further adjustments.
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Address:
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