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E2653 Revised Edition V2 June 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No 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 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Table of Contents P525 specifications................................................................................ 8 Package contents................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1: Getting started Getting to know your P525.................................................................. 12 Layout ..................................................................................................... 12 Device components description .............
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Chapter : Entering data Using the Input Panel........................................................................... 28 Using the Block Recognizer .......................................................................... 28 Using the on-screen keyboard ...................................................................... 29 Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 30 Using T9 input ...............................................
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Using the keypad .......................................................................................... 48 Using the phone pad ..................................................................................... 48 Making calls from Contacts ........................................................................... 50 Making calls from Call History ....................................................................... 50 Using the Speed Dial ...............................................
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Enabling My Secrets ..................................................................................... 74 Unlocking My Secrets ................................................................................... 76 Locking My Secrets ....................................................................................... 77 My Secrets setting......................................................................................... 78 Disabling My Secrets .........................................
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System information............................................................................ 121 Restoring default factory settings.................................................... 122 Chapter 8: Device components status ASUS status icon................................................................................ 124 CPU mode setting ....................................................................................... 125 USB setting ....................................................
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P525 specifications ® Processor Intel XScale™ 416MHz application processor ® Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition Memory 128 MB Flash ROM 64 MB SDRAM Display 2.8-inch, 65, 536-color, 240 x 320-resolution, transreflective TFT touch screen LCD Frequency band Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS Class B, Multislot class 10 Camera 2.0 mega-pixel CMOS camera with Auto-Focus (AF) and built-in flash Connectivity WLAN : 802.11b Bluetooth : V2.0
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Package contents Check your P525 package for the following items: • ASUS P525 device • 1300 mAh Lithium-Ion battery • AC Adapter • USB Cable • Stylus • Protection case • Headset • Getting Started CD • User Manual • Quick Start Guide NOTE: If any of the above items 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 batter
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Chapter 1 Getting started • Getting to know your P • Getting your device ready • Starting up • The Today screen 11
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Getting to know your P Components: Layout Stylus 1 2. 3. Mini-SD slot 2 I 3 Infrared (IR) port 1. 4 Camera button Top features 5 Voice Command/Record button 6 Volume controller 8. 7 Reset button 9. 8 Earpiece receiver 4 9 Notification LED 10 LCD touch screen 5. 11 Left Soft key 10 12 Call key 6 13 Start button 14 Mode/Task switcher button 15 5-way Joystick 16 Alpha-numeric keypad 17 Right Soft key 11. 17. 18 End key 15. 12. 18. 19 OK or Close button 13. 19 7. 20 C
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Getting to know your P Components: Camera flash light 21 25 Camera lens 22 21. 22. 23 23 Speaker 24 Battery compartment 25 Power button 26 26 Hold button 27 Mic 28 Mini-USB connector 24. 29 Earphone slot Rear features Right side features 27. 29. 28. 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. 2 Mini-SD slot Allows you to insert a Mini-SD storage card. 3 Infrared (IR) port Allows you to beam data to another device that has an infrared port. 4 Camera/Shutter button Press to launch the camera. In camera mode, half-press to auto-focus then full-press to take a picture. In video mode, full-press to start recording video and press again to stop. 5 Voice Command
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Device components description No. Item Description 14 Mode/Task switcher button Allows you to switch applications and tasks. 15 5-way Joystick This 5-way joystick is used to move through menus. Press the center to run an application or in camera mode, press to take a picture. 16 Numeric keypad Allows easy dialing when making a phone call. 17 Right Soft key Performs the task indicated above the button. 18 End button Press to end a call. 19 Ok or Close button Press to confirm a command or press t
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Getting your device ready Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can make a phone call using your P525, you need to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phonebook, and additional phone memory. Your P525 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 and
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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 upper left corner of the slot as shown. 4. Replace the battery into the compartment with its copper contacts aligned to the copper conductor on the device. 5. Replace battery compartment cover. 17
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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 system 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 discha
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Starting up Powering your device Make sure that your P525 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 P525. • 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 P 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 then tap Screen icon. 2. On the General tab tap Align Screen and follow succeeding calibration screen instructions. You can also invoke the calibration screen by simultaneously pressing the Mode and Clear buttons. Locking the keys and
