Asus Fonepad 7 User manual

USER MANUAL

E8712

ASUS Tablet

ASUS Tablet E-Manual

2

E8712

First Edition

October 2013

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Contents

About this manual ........................................................................................................... 6

Conventions used in this manual .............................................................................. 7

Typography ....................................................................................................................... 7

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 8

Charging your batteries ................................................................................................ 8

Using your ASUS Tablet ................................................................................................. 8

Airplane Precautions ...................................................................................................... 8

Package contents ............................................................................................................. 9

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

Getting to know your ASUS Tablet ..........................................................................12

Front view ........................................................................................................................12

Rear view .........................................................................................................................

14

Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet

Setting up your ASUS Tablet ......................................................................................18

Installing a micro SIM card .........................................................................................18

Charging your ASUS Tablet ........................................................................................20

Turning your ASUS Tablet on ....................................................................................22

Gestures for the ASUS Tablet .....................................................................................23

Chapter 3: Working with Android™

Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................................30

Android™ lock screen ...................................................................................................31

Unlocking your device .................................................................................................32

Adding a wallpaper on the lock screen .................................................................32

Adding a widget on the lock screen .......................................................................33

Entering Google Now ..................................................................................................33

Home Screen ...................................................................................................................35

Screen views ....................................................................................................................36

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Locking the screen orientation ................................................................................37

Using the call features ..................................................................................................38

Making calls .....................................................................................................................38

Setting up your contacts ............................................................................................38

Connecting to the world .............................................................................................39

Connecting to mobile networks ..............................................................................39

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ..................................................................................39

Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................................40

Managing Apps ..............................................................................................................43

Creating app shortcuts ................................................................................................43

Removing an app from the Home Screen ............................................................43

Viewing app info ............................................................................................................44

Creating app folder .......................................................................................................45

Viewing apps under the Recents screen ...............................................................46

Task Manager .................................................................................................................48

File Manager ...................................................................................................................50

Accessing the internal storage .................................................................................50

Accessing the external storage device ..................................................................50

Settings..............................................................................................................................52

ASUS Quick Setting .......................................................................................................52

Turning your ASUS Tablet o .....................................................................................54

Putting your ASUS Tablet to sleep ...........................................................................54

Chapter 4: Pre-installed Apps

Featured pre-installed apps .......................................................................................56

Play Music.........................................................................................................................56

Camera .........................................................................................................................

58

Gallery .........................................................................................................................

62

Email .........................................................................................................................

68

Gmail .........................................................................................................................

70

Play Store .........................................................................................................................

71

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Maps .........................................................................................................................72

MyLibrary .........................................................................................................................

73

SuperNote ........................................................................................................................78

AudioWizard ....................................................................................................................84

App Locker .......................................................................................................................85

Widgets .........................................................................................................................

88

ASUS Battery ...................................................................................................................89

Appendices

Federal Communications Commission Statement ...........................................92

RF Exposure Information (SAR) ................................................................................93

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ....................................................................93

Canada, avis d’Industrie Canada (IC) ......................................................................94

IC Warning Statement ..................................................................................................94

EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................95

Prevention of Hearing Loss ........................................................................................95

CE Mark Warning ...........................................................................................................96

RF Exposure information (SAR) - CE ........................................................................96

Highest SAR Summary.................................................................................................97

Power Safety Requirement ........................................................................................97

Regional notice for Singapore ..................................................................................97

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services .........................................................................97

Coating notice ................................................................................................................98

Green ASUS notice ........................................................................................................98

Proper disposal ...............................................................................................................98

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About this manual

This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of

your ASUS Tablet, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

This chapter details the hardware components of your ASUS Tablet.

Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet

This chapter shows you how to use the dierent parts of your ASUS Tablet.

Chapter 3: Working with Android™

This chapter provides an overview of using Android™ in your ASUS Tablet.

Chapter 4: Pre-installed apps

This chapter features the pre-installed applications included with your ASUS

Tablet.

Appendices

This section includes notices and safety statements for your ASUS Tablet.

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Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some texts 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.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed

to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet’s

data and components.

Typography

Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.

Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Safety Precautions

Charging your batteries

Ensure to fully charge your battery pack before using your ASUS Tablet in battery

mode for extended periods. Remember that the power adapter charges the

battery pack as long as it is plugged into an AC power source. Be aware that it

takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the ASUS Tablet is in use.

IMPORTANT! Do not leave the ASUS Tablet connected to the power supply once it is

fully charged. ASUS Tablet is not designed to be left connected to the power supply

for extended periods of time.

Using your ASUS Tablet

This ASUS Tablet should only be used in enviroments with ambient temperatures

between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Long time exposure to extremely high or low temperature may quickly deplete

and shorten the battery life. To ensure the battery’s optimal performance, ensure

that it is exposed within the recommended environment temperature.

Airplane Precautions

Contact your airline provider to learn about related inight services that can be

used and restrictions that must be followed when using your ASUS Tablet in-ight.

IMPORTANT! You can send your ASUS Tablet through x-ray machines (used on items

placed on conveyor belts), but do not expose them from magnetic detectors and

wands.

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Package contents

NOTES:

• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.

Power adapter

ASUS Tablet Micro USB cable

ASUS Fonepad

Technical documentations and warranty

card

Micro SIM card tray eject pin

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Chapter 1:

Hardware Setup

Chapter 1: Hardware Setup

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Audio speakers

The built-in audio speakers allow you to hear audios straight from your

ASUS Tablet. Audio features are software controlled.

Touch screen panel

The touch screen panel allows you to operate your ASUS Tablet using the

stylus or touch gestures.

Getting to know your ASUS Tablet

Front view

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Front camera

This built-in front camera allows you to take pictures or record videos

using your ASUS Tablet.

Proximity sensor

The proximity sensor detects the distance between you and your ASUS

Tablet. When you use your ASUS Tablet to make or receive a call, it

automatically disables the touch function and switches o the backlight.

Ambient light sensor

The ambient light sensor detects the amount of light in your environment.

It allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the display

depending on the ambient light condition.

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Rear view

MicroSD card slot

The ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in memory card reader slot that

supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC card formats.

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Volume button

The volume button allows you to increase or decrease the volume level of

your ASUS Tablet.

In addition, you can also do any of the following using the volume button:

q

Press and hold the volume down button to activate Vibrate Mode.

q

Press and hold the volume up button to show and adjust the music,

message alert, and time alarm volumes.

q

When in Vibrate mode, press the volume down button once to switch

to Silent Mode.

Power button

Press the power button for about two (2) seconds to turn your ASUS Tablet

on or wake it up from standby mode.

To turn your ASUS Tablet o, press the power button for about (2) seconds

and when prompted, tap Power O then tap OK.

To lock your ASUS Tablet or put it to standby mode, press and quickly

release the power button.

In the event that your ASUS Tablet becomes unresponsive, press and hold

the power button for about four (4) seconds to force it to shut down.

IMPORTANT!

•

When your ASUS Tablet is inactive for fteen (15) seconds, it will

automatically go to standby mode.

• Forcing the system to restart may result to data loss. We strongly

recommend that you back up your data regularly.

Rear camera

This built-in rear camera allows you to take high-denition pictures or

record high-denition videos using your ASUS Tablet.

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Speaker/Headset port

This port allows you to connect your ASUS Tablet to amplied speakers or

a headset.

IMPORTANT! This port does not support an external microphone.

Micro SIM card slot

The ASUS Tablet comes with a built-in micro SIM (Subscriber Identity

Module) card slot that supports GSM and WCDMA network bands.

NOTE: Refer to section Installing a micro SIM card for more details.

Microphone

The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice

narrations or simple audio recordings.

Micro USB 2.0 port

Use the micro USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port to charge the battery

pack or supply power to your ASUS Tablet. This port also allows you to

transfer data from your computer to your ASUS Tablet and vice-versa.

NOTE: When you connect your ASUS Tablet to the USB port on your

computer, your ASUS Tablet will be charged only when it is in sleep mode

(screen o) or turned o.

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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS Tablet

Chapter 2:

Using your ASUS Tablet

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Setting up your ASUS Tablet

Installing a micro SIM card

Before you can make calls, send text messages, or connect to a mobile broadband

network using your ASUS Tablet, you need to install a micro SIM (Subscriber

Identity Module) card.

To install a micro SIM card:

1. Insert the tip of the bundled micro SIM card tray eject pin to eject the micro

SIM card tray.

2. Pull out the micro SIM card tray and place the micro SIM card on the tray with

the metal contacts facing up.

Metal contacts

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3. Align and insert the micro SIM card tray back to the slot.

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Charging your ASUS Tablet

Charge your ASUS Tablet for eight (8) hours before using it in battery

mode for the rst time.

Connect the micro USB cable to the power adapter.

Plug the micro USB connector into your ASUS Tablet.

Plug the power adapter into a grounded power outlet.

To charge your ASUS Tablet:

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