Asus ME572 C Owner's manual

ASUS

Tablet

2

E9405

November 2014

First Edition

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Contents

Conventions used ................................................................................................................................. 7

Care and safety ....................................................................................................................................... 7

1 Get your Zen ready!

Parts and features .........................................................................................................9

Installing a memory card ..................................................................................................................10

Charging your ASUS Tablet ..............................................................................................................13

Turning your ASUS Tablet on or o ............................................................................................... 15

Basics ........................................................................................................................................................16

Starting for the rst time ..................................................................................................................17

2 There’s no place like Home

Zen Home features .....................................................................................................19

Home screen .........................................................................................................................................19

Personalizing your Home screen ............................................................................... 21

App shortcuts .......................................................................................................................................21

Widgets ...................................................................................................................................................22

Wallpapers .............................................................................................................................................23

Extended Home screen .....................................................................................................................24

Setting up the date and time ..........................................................................................................25

Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds................................................................................25

Quick settings .......................................................................................................................................26

System notications ...........................................................................................................................27

Lock Screen .................................................................................................................28

Customizing your lock screen .........................................................................................................28

Customizing the quick access buttons ........................................................................................29

3 Keeping in touch

Managing contacts .....................................................................................................33

Launching the Contacts app ...........................................................................................................33

Contacts Settings ................................................................................................................................33

Setting up your prole ......................................................................................................................34

Adding contacts ................................................................................................................................... 34

Setting up your VIPs ...........................................................................................................................35

Marking your favorite contacts ......................................................................................................38

Importing contacts .............................................................................................................................39

Exporting contacts .............................................................................................................................. 39

Social networking with your contacts .........................................................................................40

Send messages and more ..........................................................................................41

Omlet Chat ............................................................................................................................................. 41

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4 Your precious moments

Capture moments .......................................................................................................54

Launching the Camera app .............................................................................................................54

Using Camera for the rst time.......................................................................................................55

Advanced camera features ..............................................................................................................59

Using the Gallery ........................................................................................................65

Viewing les from your social network or cloud storage ...................................................... 65

Viewing the photo location .............................................................................................................66

Sharing les from the Gallery ..........................................................................................................67

Deleting les from the Gallery ........................................................................................................ 67

Editing images ...................................................................................................................................... 67

5 Work hard, play harder

Browser ........................................................................................................................68

Launching the Browser app .............................................................................................................68

Sharing pages .......................................................................................................................................69

Reading the pages later ....................................................................................................................69

Adding a new tab ................................................................................................................................69

Bookmarking pages ...........................................................................................................................69

Smartly read online ............................................................................................................................70

Clearing the browser cache .............................................................................................................71

Email ............................................................................................................................71

Setting up email accounts................................................................................................................71

Adding email accounts ......................................................................................................................72

Setting up a Gmail account .............................................................................................................72

Calendar ......................................................................................................................73

Creating events ....................................................................................................................................73

Adding accounts to Calendar .........................................................................................................73

Creating an event from your account ..........................................................................................74

Enabling alert reminders for events .............................................................................................74

What’s Next .................................................................................................................75

Getting event reminders...................................................................................................................75

Accepting or declining invites to events ....................................................................................76

Getting event-related alerts ............................................................................................................77

Getting the weather updates .......................................................................................................... 79

Displaying the 7-day weather forecast ........................................................................................ 80

Do It Later .................................................................................................................... 81

Adding to-do tasks .............................................................................................................................81

Prioritizing to-do tasks ......................................................................................................................81

Catching up on my online reading now .....................................................................................82

Deleting to-do tasks ...........................................................................................................................82

SuperNote ...................................................................................................................83

Creating a notebook ..........................................................................................................................84

Sharing a notebook on the Cloud .................................................................................................84

Sharing a note to the Cloud ............................................................................................................84

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File Manager................................................................................................................85

Accessing the internal storage .......................................................................................................85

Accessing the external storage device ........................................................................................85

Accessing Cloud Storage ..................................................................................................................85

The Cloud.....................................................................................................................86

ASUS WebStorage ...............................................................................................................................86

Data Transfer ............................................................................................................... 87

6 Fun and entertainment

Using a headset ...........................................................................................................88

Connecting the audio jack ...............................................................................................................88

Play Games ..................................................................................................................89

Using Play Games ................................................................................................................................89

Music ............................................................................................................................90

Launching Music ..................................................................................................................................90

Playing songs ........................................................................................................................................90

Streaming Cloud music .....................................................................................................................91

Creating a playlist ................................................................................................................................92

PlayTo other devices ........................................................................................................................... 92

7 Staying connected

Mobile network ...........................................................................................................93

Enabling the mobile network .........................................................................................................93

Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................................93

Enabling Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................93

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .......................................................................................................94

Disabling Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................... 94

Bluetooth® ................................................................................................................... 94

Enabling Bluetooth® ........................................................................................................................... 94

Pairing your ASUS Tablet to a Bluetooth® device .....................................................................95

Unpairing your ASUS Tablet from the Bluetooth® device ..................................................... 95

Tethering .....................................................................................................................96

Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................................................................................................................................96

Bluetooth Tethering ............................................................................................................................97

PlayTo ...........................................................................................................................98

Launching PlayTo.................................................................................................................................98

8 Travel and Maps

Weather .......................................................................................................................99

Launching the Weather app ............................................................................................................99

Weather home screen ..................................................................................................................... 100

Clock ..........................................................................................................................101

World Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 101

Alarm clock ......................................................................................................................................... 102

Stopwatch ........................................................................................................................................... 102

Timer ..................................................................................................................................................... 103

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9 ZenLink

Knowing ZenLink ......................................................................................................104

Party Link ............................................................................................................................................. 104

Share Link ............................................................................................................................................ 106

PC Link .................................................................................................................................................. 108

Remote Link ........................................................................................................................................ 110

10 Zen Everywhere

Special Zen Tools .......................................................................................................113

Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 113

Quick Memo ....................................................................................................................................... 115

Sound Recorder ................................................................................................................................ 116

Audio Wizard ...................................................................................................................................... 118

Splendid ............................................................................................................................................... 119

Power Saver ........................................................................................................................................ 121

11 Maintain your Zen

Keeping your device up-to-date .............................................................................. 123

Updating your system .................................................................................................................... 123

Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 123

Backup and reset .............................................................................................................................. 123

Securing your ASUS Tablet ............................................................................................................ 124

Appendix

Notices .......................................................................................................................130

Index

Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 137

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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 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 5°C (41°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.

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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 re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT

disassemble the device.

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Parts and features

Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiy.

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.

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Touch screen

Front camera

Audio speaker

Power/lock button

Volume keys

Headphone jack

Micro-USB connector

Rear camera

Microphone

Ambient light sensor

Audio speaker

MicroSD card slot

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Installing a memory card

Your ASUS Tablet supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64

GB of capacity.

NOTE: 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.

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. Orient your device as shown.

2. Align a memory card with its metal contacts facing up and insert it into the memory card slot.

3. Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated rmly in place.

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Removing memory card

CAUTION!

• Beextracarefulwhenhandlingamemorycard.ASUSisnotresponsibleforanydatalossordamage

incurred to your memory card.

• Ejectthememorycardproperlytosafelyremoveitfromdevice.Toejectthememorycard,goto

Home > All Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.

To remove a memory card:

1. Orient your device as shown.

2. Press the memory card to eject.

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3. Pull out the memory card.

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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 rst

time. Read the following important notices and cautions before charging your device.

IMPORTANT!

• UseonlythebundledACpoweradapterandmicro-USBcabletochargeyourASUSTablet.Usinga

dierent AC power adapter and cable may damage your device.

• PeelotheprotectivelmontheACpoweradapterandmicro-USB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DC5.2V,1.35A.

• WhenusingyourASUSTablet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Tablet.

CAUTION!

• Whilecharging,yourASUSTabletcanbecomewarm.Thisisnormal,however,ifyourdevice

becomes unusually hot, disconnect the micro-USB 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Tablet,ACadapter,ormicro-USBcable.Ensurethatthemicro-

USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly before charging.

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To 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. Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Tablet.

IMPORTANT!

• ChargeyourASUSTablet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

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4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ASUS Tablet 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

Tablet using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead.

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Turning your ASUS Tablet on or o

Turning your device on

To turn your device on, press and hold the power button until your device 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 then tap OK.

Sleep mode

To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns o.

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Basics

Explore the intuitive simplicity of ASUS Zen UI!

ASUS Zen UI is a charming and intuitive interface exclusively for ASUS ASUS Tablets. 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 Tablet.

Camera

With PixelMaster technology, capture those precious moments in vivid and high-quality

photos and videos.

Do It Later

Get hold and act on your important emails, interesting websites, or other important

tasks when it is more convenient for you to do so.

What’s Next

View meeting details, emails, and other event alerts or notications at a glance right

from your Home screen, Lock Screen, or What’s Next app.

ZenLink

Get maximum productivity from ZenLink, which comprises of Remote Link, Share Link,

PC Link, and Party Link apps. Use any of these apps to connect with other devices for

sharing and receiving les.

NOTE: Availability of the ZenLink apps vary with ASUS Tablet models.

NOTE: Availability of ASUS Zen UI apps vary per region and ASUS Tablet model. Tap from your

Home screen to check the apps available on your ASUS Tablet.

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Starting for the rst time

When you turn your ASUS Tablet on for the rst 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 and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and congure your location services.

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.

• Free5GBofCloudstoragespace.

• Receivethelatestdeviceandrmwareupdates.

NOTE: You can also use the Setup Wizard to recongure your device, any time at your convenience.

From the Home screen tap > Setup Wizard.

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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.

– When not in use, press the power button to put the device in sleep mode.

– Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app.

– Set audio to Power Saving mode.

– Decrease brightness of display.

– Keep the speaker volume to a low level.

– Disable Wi-Fi feature.

– Disable Bluetooth feature.

– Disable Miracast feature.

– Disable GPS.

– Disable the screen auto-rotate feature.

– Disable all auto-sync features in your device.

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Zen Home features

Home screen

Get reminders of important events, app and system updates, weather forecasts, and emails from

people who really matter to you, right from your Home screen.

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There’s no place like Home

Swipe down this area to display System notications

Swipe down this area to display Quick settings

Tap to update Weather settings

Tap to display Time settings

Tap to open Google Search page

Tap to open Voice Search

Tap to open an app

Tap to open All Apps screen

Swipe the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen.

NOTE: To add more pages to your Home screen, see Extended Home screen.

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Understanding notication icons

These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ASUS

Tablet.

Mobile network

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.

Screenshots

Shows that you took screenshots of your ASUS Tablet.

Airplane mode

Shows that your ASUS Tablet is on Airplane mode.

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Shows that Wi-Fi hotspot of your ASUS Tablet is enabled.

Smart Saving mode

Shows that Smart Saving mode is enabled.

NOTE: For more details, see Power Saver.

Mute mode

Shows that Mute mode is enabled.

Download status

Shows the download status of an app or le.

Reading Mode

Shows that Reading mode is enabled.

NOTE: For more details, see Reading Mode.

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