Asus Zenfone 8 Owner's manual

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Owner's manual
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Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes rst. 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 o 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-qualied 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-qualied service personnel only.
E18507
May 2021
First Edition
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Proper disposal
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled
bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-
containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw this product in re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT
disassemble this product.
ZenTalk Fans Forum
(http://www.asus.com/zentalk/global_forward.php)
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm-
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
NOTES:
For more legal and e-labelling information, check on your device from Settings > System >
Regulatory labels and Settings > System > About phone > Legal information.
The app descriptions shown in this manual are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly
match what you see on your device.
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1 Basics
Welcome! .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Get your ASUS Phone ready! ............................................................................................................. 8
Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................14
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................................................................15
2 There’s no place like Home
Zen Home features .....................................................................................................18
Home screen .........................................................................................................................................18
Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................19
Notications ..........................................................................................................................................20
Personalizing your Home screen ............................................................................... 21
Widgets ..................................................................................................................................................21
Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................22
Setting up the date and time ..........................................................................................................23
Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................23
Lock Screen .................................................................................................................24
Customizing your lock screen ......................................................................................................... 24
Fingerprint ID sensor ..................................................................................................25
Starting your ASUS phone for the rst time ..............................................................................25
Setting up ngerprint ID from Settings ......................................................................................26
Face Unlock .................................................................................................................27
Setting up face unlock from Settings ........................................................................................... 27
3 Work hard, play harder
Chrome ........................................................................................................................30
Launching Chrome .............................................................................................................................30
Sharing pages .......................................................................................................................................31
Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................31
Clearing the browsing data .............................................................................................................31
Gmail ............................................................................................................................32
Google Calendar .........................................................................................................33
Creating events ....................................................................................................................................33
Editing or removing events .............................................................................................................33
Creating reminders .............................................................................................................................34
Editing or removing reminders ......................................................................................................34
File Manager................................................................................................................35
ASUS Data Transfer ..................................................................................................... 36
4 Keeping in touch
Call in style ..................................................................................................................37
Dual SIM feature...................................................................................................................................37
Making calls ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Calling your favorite contacts .........................................................................................................41
Receiving calls ......................................................................................................................................41
Contents
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Other call options ................................................................................................................................ 42
Recording calls .....................................................................................................................................43
Managing contacts .....................................................................................................44
Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................44
Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................44
Adding contacts ................................................................................................................................... 45
Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................46
Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................47
Send messages and more ..........................................................................................48
Messages ................................................................................................................................................48
5 Fun and entertainment
Using a headset ...........................................................................................................49
Connecting the audio jack ...............................................................................................................49
YT Music .......................................................................................................................50
6 Your precious moments
Capture moments .......................................................................................................51
Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................51
Photo Locations ...................................................................................................................................52
Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................52
Time lapse ..............................................................................................................................................53
Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................54
Viewing the photo location .............................................................................................................54
Editing images ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Sharing les from the Gallery ..........................................................................................................54
Deleting les from the Gallery ........................................................................................................ 55
7 Staying connected
Mobile network ...........................................................................................................56
Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................56
Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................56
Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................56
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .......................................................................................................57
Disabling Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Bluetooth® ...................................................................................................................57
Enabling Bluetooth® ........................................................................................................................... 57
Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth® device ....................................................................58
Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth® device ....................................................58
Tethering .....................................................................................................................59
Wi-Fi
Hotspot .........................................................................................................................................59
USB Tethering .......................................................................................................................................60
Bluetooth Tethering ............................................................................................................................60
8 Travel and Maps
Weather .......................................................................................................................61
Launching the Weather app ............................................................................................................61
Weather home screen ........................................................................................................................ 62
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Clock ............................................................................................................................63
Alarm clock ............................................................................................................................................63
World clock ............................................................................................................................................64
Stopwatch ..............................................................................................................................................64
Timer ........................................................................................................................................................65
9 Zen Everywhere
Special Zen Tools .........................................................................................................66
Calculator ...............................................................................................................................................66
Sound Recorder ...................................................................................................................................67
Mobile Manager ..........................................................................................................69
10 Maintain your Zen
Keeping your device up-to-date ................................................................................70
Updating your system .......................................................................................................................70
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................70
Backup ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
Reset ......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Securing your ASUS Phone ..............................................................................................................71
Appendix
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Basics 1
1 Basics
Welcome!
Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS ZenUI!
ASUS ZenUI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS Phones. It provides you with
special apps, which are integrated in or with other apps, to t your unique individual needs and
make your life easier while letting you have fun with your ASUS Phone.
Camera
With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality
photos and videos.
Messages
Messages, an intuitive and delightful app, lets you send/receive SMS/MMS messages,
as well as send group texts, photos, or audio messages. You can add emojis or stickers
to your messages, share your location, archive your messages, and easily block SMS
senders. You can also take photos or record videos and easily share these les.
File Manager
File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage
of your ASUS Phone and its connected external storage devices.
NOTE: Availability of ASUS ZenUI apps vary per region and ASUS Phone model. Swipe up on your
Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Phone.
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Get your ASUS Phone ready!
Parts and features
Take a hold of your device and have it running in a jiy.
WARNING!
To avoid network connection and battery issues:
DO NOT place a metallic sticker on the antenna area.
DO NOT use a metallic protective frame/case on your ASUS Phone.
DO NOT cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using some functions such
as making calls or using the mobile data connection.
We recommend that you use ASUS-compatible screen protectors. Using non-ASUS-compatible
screen protectors may cause your ASUS Phone's sensor to malfunction.
IMPORTANT!
We do not recommend using a screen protector as it can interfere with the proximity sensor. If you
want to use a screen protector, ensure that it does not block the proximity sensor.
Keep the device, particularly the touch screen, dry all the time. Water or other liquids can cause the
touch screen to malfunction.
Receiver
Touch screen
display Power key
Volume key
Nano SIM1, Nano SIM2 card slot
Rear cameras Camera ash
Microphone
Speaker
USB Type-C port
Microphone
Eject hole
Microphone
Audio jack
Front camera
Fingerprint sensor
LED indicator
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3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
Installing a nano SIM card
Both Nano SIM card slots support GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE,
and 5G NR Sub-6 network bands.
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(s)
.
To install a Nano SIM card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
2. Insert the nano SIM card(s) into the appropriate slot(s).
NTOES:
Both Nano SIM card slots support GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE, and
5G NR Sub-6 network bands. Both Nano SIM cards can connect to VoLTE (4G Calling) service. But only
one can connect to 5G NR Sub-6 data service at a time
.
Actual network and frequency band usage depends on network deployment in your area. Contact
your telecom carrier if 5G NR Sub-6 support and VoLTE (4G Calling) service are available in your area
CAUTION!
Do not use sharp tools or solvent on your device to avoid scratches on it.
Use only a standard Nano SIM card on your ASUS Phone.
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
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Removing a nano SIM
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(s).
To remove a Nano SIM card:
1. Push the bundled eject pin into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
2. Remove the nano SIM card(s) from the card slot(s).
3. Gently push the tray back in until it’s securely closed.
Nano-SIM1
Nano-SIM2
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Charging your ASUS Phone
Your ASUS Phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the rst
time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
IMPORTANT!
Peel o the protective lm on the AC power adapter and USB Type-C cable before using it with your
device.
Ensure to plug the AC power adapter to a compatible power outlet. You can plug the AC power
adapter to any compatible 100~240 V outlet.
The output voltage of the AC power adapter for this device is +5V-10V 3A, 30W.
When using your ASUS Phone while plugged-in to a power outlet, the power outlet must be near
your device and easily accessible.
To conserve electricity, unplug the AC power adapter from the power outlet when not in use.
Do not place heavy objects on top of your ASUS Phone.
CAUTION!
While charging, your ASUS Phone can become warm. This is normal, however, if your device
becomes unusually hot, disconnect the USB Type-C cable from your device and send the device,
including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualied service personnel.
To prevent any damage to your ASUS Phone, AC adapter, or USB Type-C cable, ensure that the USB
Type-C cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.
To charge your ASUS Phone:
1. Connect the USB cable to the power adapter.
2. Connect the USB cable to your ASUS Phone.
3. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet.
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IMPORTANT!
When using your ASUS Phone while it is plugged to a power outlet, the grounded power outlet
must be near to the unit and easily accessible.
When charging your ASUS Phone through your computer, ensure that you plug the USB Type-C
cable to your computers USB port.
Avoid charging your ASUS Phone in an environment with ambient temperature of above 35oC
(95oF).
Charge your ASUS Phone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the rst time.
The status of battery charge is indicated by the following icons:
Low Not Charging Charging Full
NOTES:
For safety purposes, use ONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to avoid damaging your
device and prevent the risk of injury.
For safety purposes, use ONLY the bundled power adapter and cable to charge your ASUS Phone.
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Phone rst before unplugging
the AC power adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES:
You can use your device while charging but it may take longer to fully charge the device.
Charging your device via USB port of a computer may take longer to fully charge the device.
If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your ASUS
Phone using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.
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Turning your ASUS Phone on or o
Turning your device on
To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device vibrates and starts up.
Turning your device o
To turn your device o:
1. If your screen is turned o, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen is locked, unlock
the device screen.
2. Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power o.
Sleep mode
To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns o.
Power key
NOTE: When your system is down, press and hold the Volume Down Key + Power Key simultaneously
for 8 seconds to restart your phone. If this doesn't work, try again by pressing and holding the keys
again for 12 seconds.
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Starting for the rst time
When you turn your ASUS Phone on for the rst time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the
setup process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your language, set up your mobile
network, Wi-Fi and security features, and sync accounts.
Use your Google or ASUS account to set up your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS
account yet, go ahead and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google account allows you to fully utilize these Android OS features:
Organize and see all your information from anywhere.
Automatically backup all your data.
Leverage Google services conveniently from anywhere.
ASUS Account
Having an ASUS account gets you to enjoy the following perks:
Personalized ASUS support service and warranty extension for registered products.
Receive the latest device and rmware updates.
Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your ASUS Phone. Here are some battery power conservation
tips that helps preserve the power of your ASUS Phone battery.
Close all running apps that are not in use.
When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.
Decrease brightness of display.
Keep the speaker volume to a low level.
Disable Wi-Fi feature.
Disable Bluetooth feature.
Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.
Disable all auto-sync features in your device.
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Using the touchscreen
Use these gestures on the touchscreen to launch apps, access some settings, and navigate your
ASUS Phone.
Launching apps
To launch an app, simply tap on it.
Moving or deleting items
Do either of the following:
To move an app or widget, tap and hold then drag it to the location where you want it to be.
To delete an app or widget , tap and hold it then tap Uninstall.
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Moving through pages or screens
Do either of the following:
Swipe your nger to the left or to the right to switch between screens or to open Google Search
page.
Scroll your nger up or down to go through web pages or list of items.
Zooming in
Spread apart your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom in an image in Photos or Maps, or zoom
in a web page.
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Zooming out
Bring together your two ngers on the touch panel to zoom out an image in Photos or Maps, or
zoom out of a web page.
NOTE: You may not be able to zoom in/out of some web pages as these pages may have been
designed specically to t your mobile screen.
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Theres no place like Home 2
2 Theres no place like Home
Zen Home features
Home screen
Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and text messages
from people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.
Swipe down this area once to display System notications
Swipe down this area twice to display Quick settings
Tap to open an app
Tap to open Google Search page
Tap to open Voice Search
Swipe up to open the All apps screen
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Quick settings
The Quick settings panel provides a one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of
your ASUS Phone. Each of these features are represented by an icon.
To launch the Quick settings panel, swipe down twice from the top of your screen.
NOTE: A blue icon indicates that the feature is currently enabled while a gray icon indicates a disabled
feature.
Tap these buttons to enable or disable their functions
Slide left or right to adjust the screens brightness
Tap to open Settings
Adding features
To add features from the Quick Settings panel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Swipe up HOLD AND DRAG TO ADD TILES.
3. Under HOLD AND DRAG TO ADD TILES, tap and drag an icon up to add it to the Quick Settings
panel.
4. Tap to go back and view the current Quick Settings panel.
Removing features
To remove existing features from the Quick Settings panel:
1. Launch Quick settings then tap .
2. Tap and drag an icon below HOLD AND DRAG TO REARRANGE TILES to remove it from the
Quick Settings panel.
Tap to select/deselect items to display in Quick settings
Tap to power o, restart your ASUS Phone, or use the emergency
feature
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Notications
From the notications panel, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on
your ASUS Phone. Most of these changes are data and system-related.
To launch the notications panel, swipe down from the top of your screen.
Tap this to delete all of the listed notications
Swipe the notication to the left or right to remove it from the list
Tap on the notication to view its details
Slide left or right to adjust the screens brightness
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Asus Zenfone 8 Owner's manual

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