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P550
User Manual
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E3319 First Edition November 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK Computers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. On part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUS Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if:
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................... 3 P550 specifications ............................................................................... 9 Package contents ................................................................................ 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P550 ................................................................. 12 Layout .............................................
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Chapter : Entering data Using the Input Panel .......................................................................... 30 Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 30 Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 31 Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 32 Using the Transcriber .........................................
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Using the Smart Dialer .................................................................................. 51 Using Voice Commander .............................................................................. 51 Receiving a call .................................................................................... 52 Setting ring tone .................................................................................. 53 Adding ring tone to selection ................................................
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Chapter : GPS features GPS Catcher ......................................................................................... 74 Updating GPS data ....................................................................................... 74 Setting GPS Catcher ..................................................................................... 75 Travelog ................................................................................................ 76 Turning on GPS ............................
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Editing pictures and photos ..........................................................................117 Streaming Player ............................................................................... 120 Chapter : Business features Ur Time ............................................................................................... 122 Setting time ................................................................................................. 122 Setting alarm ...........................
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My Secrets .......................................................................................... 148 Enabling My Secrets ................................................................................... 148 Internet Sharing ................................................................................. 150 Wake-up setting ................................................................................. 151 Mode switcher ...................................................................
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P550 specifications Processor Marvell PXAM270 520MHz ® Operating system Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional Memory 256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM Network system UMTS 2100 MHz (3GPP Band I), Tri-Band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz), GPRS Class 10 Display 3.5 inch 65K color TFT-LCD (QVGA 240 x 320 pixels) GPS Built-in SIRF star III chipset Camera 2.0M pixels (fixed-focus) Connectivity WiFi 802.11 b+g, Bluetooth v2.0, mini-USB v1.1 Battery 1530mAh removable/rechargeable Lithium Ion battery Battery life
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Package contents Check your P550 package for the following items: P ASUS P550 device P Battery P AC Adapter P Mini-USB cable P Headset P Stylus P Getting Started CD P User Manual P Quick Start Guide P Warranty Card NOTE: If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. CAUTION: • To reduce risk of fire, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details. • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. • Dispose of used batteries p
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Chapter 1 Getting started • Getting to know your P0 • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen • ASUS Launcher 11
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reset Getting to know your P0 Layout Components: Stylus 1 Power button 1 2 Top features I Earpiece Notification LED 3 LCD touch screen 4 Voice Record key* 15 Left and right soft keys 8 OK key* 16 9 End key 5 17 10 Enter/Action button 11 Mode Switcher key* 1 Windows key* 1 Call key 1 Navigation keys 6 11 7 1 Browser key* 7 18 1 Jog dial key 12 8 13 OK key 1 9 14 Reset button 18 10 Front features * It is the default hotkey assignment. Left side feat
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Getting to know your P0 Components: 23 19 External GPS antenna slot 19 0 MiniSD card slot 24 1 Hold key Camera button 20 Camera lens Speakerphone 25 Back cover Mini-USB sync/power connector 21 Earphone jack 22 Right side features Back features 26 27 Bottom features 1
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Device components description No. Item Description 1 Stylus Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen. Power button Press and hold to turn the power ON/OFF. Press to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode. Earpiece receiver Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls. Notification LED This multi-color LED notifies the following: • Steady red - Battery is charging. • Steady green - Battery is fully charged. • Flashing green - Signal/network dete
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Device components description No. Item Description 1 Navigation keys Use to move through menus. 1 Browser key Press to launch the Internet Explorer. 1 Jog dial key This three-direction jog dial key allows you to conveniently navigate through menus without using the stylus. Press and hold to display the Volume pop-up menu. 1 OK key Press to confirm a command or to exit an open application. 18 Reset button Insert the stylus or a sharp-pointed object, such as a paperclip, to restart the dev
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Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P550, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone book, and additional phone memory. Your P550 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged
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2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert the SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and the notched corner oriented to the lower right corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts properly aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover. 1
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Charging the battery The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours before using for the first time. To charge battery: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device. 2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip. NOTE: • The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is charging. • If your battery gets totally disc
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Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P550 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time. To turn on power: 1. Press and hold the power button. Power button 2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone. Using the stylus The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P550. • Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen. • Single-tap an item to select it. • Tap and hold an item to
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Calibrating P0 Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen. To calibrate your screen: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Screen. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen then follow the calibration screen instructions. Locking the keys and buttons You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or launching any app
