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10Care and safetyGuidelinesRoad safety comes rst. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any type of vehicle.This dev

100CalendarThe Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ASUS Tablet. Along with creating events you may also add notes, s

101Creating an event from your accountAfter adding online accounts that you would like to sync with Calendar, you may now use your ASUS Tablet to crea

102What’s NextDo not miss out on important events, having fun out in the sun, or getting messages or emails from your favorite people. Set up your c

103Do It LaterGet hold of even the most trivial things in your busy life. Even when you’re too busy, reply to your emails, SMS messages, calls, or re

104WeatherGet real-time weather updates straight from your ASUS Tablet using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details

105Weather home screenSwipe up to see other weather information.Tap this to congure the Weather settings.Tap this to search for weather information f

106ClockCustomize the time zone settings of your ASUS Tablet, set alarms, and use your ASUS Tablet as a stop watch using the Clock app.Launching Cloc

107World ClockTap to access the world clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.Tap this to set your clock on night mode and access the settings of the w

108Alarm clockTap to access the alarm clock settings of your ASUS Tablet.Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature.Tap this to de

109StopwatchTap to use your ASUS Tablet as a stopwatch.Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature.

11Proper disposalRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.Do not throw y

110TimerYou may set multiple timer options for your ASUS Tablet. To do this, follow the steps below:Setting the timer1. Tap to access the timer f

111Adding or deleting timer settingsYou may also add new timer settings or delete existing ones that you no longer need. To do any of these options, r

112File ManagerUsing File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ASUS Tablet and its connected exter

113Accessing the external storage deviceTo access the external storage device:1. Insert the microSD card into your ASUS Tablet.NOTE: For more details

114Accessing Cloud StorageIMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your ASUS Tablet to view les from Cloud Storage.To access les saved on your cloud storage accou

CHAPTER99 The InternetThe Internet

116BrowserYour browser’s clean and intuitive Zen interface makes it easier to surf web contents at a fast page loading speed via its Chrome-based brow

CHAPTER1010 Fun and entertainmentFun and entertainment

118Using headsetHave the freedom to do other things while you’re in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a headset. Connecting aud

119Audio WizardAudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ASUS Tablet for a clearer audio output that ts actual usage scenarios. Usi

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120Play GamesGet the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games an

121Play NowTap to see an overview of your gaming activity. It also shows the gaming activity of your Google+ contacts.My GamesTap to show your gaming

122MusicAccess your music collection right on your ASUS Tablet using the Music app. Music allows you to play music les stored internally or from an e

123Playing songs from the CloudIMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your ASUS Tablet to view les from Cloud music.Your ASUS Tablet currently supports music le

124Sound recorderRecord audio les using your ASUS Tablet by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound RecorderTo launch Sound Record, tap

CHAPTER1111 Maintain your ZenMaintain your Zen

126Keeping your device up-to-dateKeep your ASUS Tablet in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features.Updating your systemTo upd

127Backup and resetBack up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ASUS Tablet. To do this:1. Tap then tap Settin

128Securing your ASUS TabletUse the security features of your ASUS Tablet to prevent unauthorized calls or access of information. Unlocking your scree

129Unlock screen optionsChoose from these options to lock your ASUS Tablet.• Slide: Slide your nger to any direction to unlock your ASUS Tablet.

CHAPTER1Get your Zen ready!1 Get your Zen ready!

130• Face Unlock: Show your face on the black window of the lock screen to unlock your ASUS Tablet. IMPORTANT!• Face Unlock is less secure than a

1315. After your face has been captured, tap Continue.6. If Face Unlock cannot recognize your face, you will be prompted to select a secondary optio

132• Pattern: Slide your nger on the dots and create a pattern. IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remem

133• PIN: Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN.IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device.

134• Password: Key in at least four characters to create a password.IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your dev

135Conguring the other screen security featuresAside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window:• Qu

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CHAPTER1212 Connect your ZenConnect your Zen

138Wi-FiThe Wi-Fi technology of your ASUS Tablet gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or

139Disabling Wi-FiTo disable Wi-Fi:1. Tap on the Home screen then tap Settings app.2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn o the Wi-Fi.NO

14Parts and featuresTake a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiy.IMPORTANT! Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry al

140Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® deviceBefore using the Bluetooth feature of your ASUS Tablet in full scale, you have to pair it rst with

141PlayToPlayTo app lets you screencast your ASUS Tablet to a streaming-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual moni

142The CloudBack up your data, sync les among dierent devices, and share les securely and privately via a Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Dr

CHAPTER1313 App essentialsApp essentials

144Switching appsWhen you’ve launched several apps on your Zen, you can easily switch between your recently-launched apps. Tap to view your recent

145Downloading appsDownload tons of apps and games from Play Store directly to your ASUS Tablet. Some of the apps and games are free, others you may n

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CHAPTER1414 There’s more to your ZenThere’s more to your Zen

148Power saverFully maximize or extend the power of your ASUS Tablet even when it is idle or while it stays connected to your network. Smartly custom

1493. Select any of these modes: • Ultra-saving mode: Disconnects the network connection when your ASUS Tablet is idle to fully maximize its battery

15Installing a micro-SIM cardA micro-subscriber identity module (micro-SIM) card stores information, such as your mobile phone number, contacts, messa

150ASUS SplendidASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings.To use ASUS Splendid:1. Tap > Splendid. 2. Adjust the screen co

APPENDIXA Appendix

152NoticesEC Declaration of ConformityThis product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformi

153CE Mark WarningCE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ BluetoothThis equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the Europ

154IC Warning StatementThe device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure.

155India RoHSThis product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromiu

156Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address: 4F, No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised represe ntative in Europe:ASUS Computer Gmb

157COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stor

158EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

162. Pull out the micro SIM card tray and place the micro SIM card on the tray with its metal contacts facing down.3. Align and insert the micro SIM

17Installing a memory cardYour ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB of capacity. NOTE: Some memory

18NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from File Manager > MicroSD.2. Align a memory card with its metal c

19Removing memory cardCAUTION!• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamageincurredtoyour me

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202. Press the memory card to eject.3. Pull out the memory card.

21Charging your ASUS TabletYour ASUS Tablet comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the rst time. Read the following

22To charge your ASUS Tablet:1. Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter.2. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.3. C

234. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet rst before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet.NOTES: • Y

24Turning your ASUS Tablet on or oTurning your device onTo turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device starts up.Turning y

25First time useWhen you turn your ASUS Tablet on for the rst time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instr

26Battery power conservation tipsThe battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Tablet. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps pres

27Using the optional ASUS Mobile dockIf you purchased an optional ASUS Mobile dock, you can connect your ASUS Tablet to support additional features su

28Docking your ASUS TabletTo dock your ASUS Tablet:1. Put the ASUS Mobile dock in a at and stable surface.2. Align the ASUS Tablet with the ASUS Mo

29Using the special keysThe special keys on your ASUS Mobile dock have stand-alone functions and some must be used with the function key <Fn>.NO

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30HomePgDpPgUpEndFnFast forwards or skips to the next track during playback.HomePgDpPgUpEndFnMutes the speaker.HomePgDpPgUpEndFnDecreases the speaker

31Using the touchpadPerform these gestures to activate and move the pointer on screen.Finger slideSlide your nger across the touchpad to move the poi

32Two-nger scroll (left/right)Slide two ngers to scroll left or right.Two-nger scroll (up/down)Slide two ngers to scroll up or down.Two-nger tap

33Undocking your ASUS TabletTo undock your ASUS Tablet:1. Put the entire assembly in a at and stable surface.2. Press the release button on the ASU

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CHAPTER22 There’s no place like HomeThere’s no place like Home

36Zen Home featuresHome screenGet reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages from people who really m

37Understanding iconsThese icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS Tablet.This icon shows the signal s

38Managing your homeStamp your own personality to your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to y

39App shortcutsAdd shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen.To add an app shortcut:1. Tap and hold an empty area

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40WallpapersLet your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. You may add a translucent background tint to your

41Applying wallpaper and background tintTo apply wallpaper and background tint: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpape

42Quick settingsEnable functions with just one tap and personalize your ASUS Tablet using Quick settings. This unique Zen feature also shows system no

43Access settingsTap to launch your ASUS Tablet’s Settings app.View ASUS Quick settings listTap to view the current list of features that you

44Using the Quick settings Notication PanelThe Quick settings Notication Panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settin

45Using System noticationsInside System notications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ASUS Tablet. Most of these

46ASUS keyboard settingsCreate SMS messages, emails, and log-in passwords using your ASUS Tablet’s touch keyboard. To access the ASUS keyboard setting

47Voice SearchMake voice commands to your ASUS Tablet then watch it listen and take action using the Voice Search app. Using Voice Search, you can mak

48Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search groupIf you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google ac

49 3. Tap Tablet search then tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search.

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50Lock ScreenBy default, the lock screen appears after turning on your device and while waking it up from sleep mode. From the lock screen, you can pr

51Connecting your ASUS Tablet to your computerConnect your ASUS Tablet to your computer’s USB port to charge it or transfer les between devices.NOTES

52To connect your ASUS Tablet to your computer:1. Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet.2. Plug the USB connector to the USB port of yo

CHAPTER33 Organizing contactsOrganizing contacts

54Managing contactsAdd, import, or export your contacts from your email accounts to your ASUS Tablet and vice-versa.Adding contactsTo add contacts:1.

55Importing contactsImport your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Tablet or e-mail account and vice-versa.To imp

56Exporting contactsExport your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Tablet.1. Tap then tap Contacts.2. From the Contacts screen

CHAPTER44 Send messages and moreSend messages and more

58MessagingMessaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in any of your SIM cards install

59Setting up your messaging optionsYou can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to an important mess

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60Omlet ChatOmlet Chat is an online messaging app that lets you chat with your friends on the spot, send multimedia messages, and store your data on a

617. If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If you want to add your friends manu

624. If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts list, tap Okay! Let’s do it! If you want to add your friends manu

63Using Omlet chatSend text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation.To start conversation, tap Contacts from the Oml

64Sending a virtual stickerTo send a virtual sticker, tap then select from the available virtual stickers.NOTE: You can download more virtual sti

CHAPTER55 Access your emailsAccess your emails

66EmailAddExchange,Gmail,Yahoo!Mail,Outlook.com,POP3/IMAPaccountssoyoucanreceive,create,andbrowseemails right from your device. You can

67Adding email accountsTo add other email accounts:1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app.2. Tap > Settings, then tap .3

68GmailUsing the Gmail app, you can create a new Gmail account or synchronize your existing Gmail account so you can send, receive, and browse emails

693. Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap to sign in to your Gmail account.IMPORTANT! If you have several ema

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CHAPTER66 Capture momentsCapture moments

72Launching the Camera appCapture images and record videos using your ASUS Tablet’s Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below to open the Camera app

73Using Camera for the rst timeAfter launching the Camera for the rst time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Im

74Camera home screenTap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ASUS Tablet.Switch between the front and

75Image settingsAdjust the appearance of your captured images by conguring your camera’s settings using the steps below.IMPORTANT! Apply the setting

76Shoot modeSet your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. ExposureEnable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection und

77Video settingsAdjust the appearance of your recorded videos by conguring your camera’s settings using the steps below.IMPORTANT! Apply the setting

78Advanced camera featuresExplore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of

79HDRThe High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for

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80NightTake 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 whi

81SeleTake advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set

82MiniatureSimulate the tilt-shift eect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on specic areas of your sub

83Smart removeEliminate unwanted details immediately after capturing the image using the Smart remove feature. Capturing Smart remove photos1. From t

84BeauticationHave fun during and after taking photos of your family and friends using the Beautication feature of your ASUS Tablet. When enabled, t

85Time lapseThe time lapse video feature of your ASUS Tablet allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In eect, events seem to

86Party LinkEnable Party Link and share photos in real-time either by creating a group or joining an existing group. Send and receive freshly captured

873. (optional) In the Party Link home screen, set the following items:4. Tap Create a group or Join a group to start sharing photos captured from yo

88Receiving photosTo receive photos from other Party Link-enabled devices:1. Launch Camera then tap .2. Tap > OK.3. Tap Join a group >

CHAPTER77 GalleryGallery

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90Using the GalleryView images and play videos on your ASUS Tablet using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and

91Viewing les from other source locationsBy default, your Gallery displays all the les on your ASUS Tablet according to their album folders. To view

92Sharing les from the galleryTo share les from the gallery:1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the les you want to share are located

93Editing an imageThe Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ASUS Tablet.To edit an image:

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CHAPTER88 Work hard, play harderWork hard, play harder

96SupernoteTurn note-taking into a fun and creative activity that syncs with your mobile data using Supernote. This intuitive app allows you to create

97Understanding iconsDepending on your selected input mode, these icons appear as you take down your notes on SuperNote.Select this type mode when you

98Creating a notebookTo create new les using Supernote, refer to the following steps:1. Tap > Supernote.2. Tap Add a new notebook.3. Name the

993. In the pop-up screen, tap Share then select the type of le format you want to share it as.4. In the next screen, select the Cloud storage acco