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E9021b April 2015 Revised Edition V2 2 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 3
or off...27 2 There's no place like Home Zen Home features...32 Home screen...32 Managing your home...34 Quick settings...38 ASUS keyboard settings...42 Voice Search...43 Lock Screen...46 Connecting your Fonepad to your computer 47 Connecting with your notebook...47 Connecting with your desktop PC - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 4
an email account...68 Adding email accounts...69 Gmail...70 Setting up a Gmail account...70 Capture moments Launching the Camera app...74 From the lock screen...74 Using the camera widget...74 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 5
...74 Using the volume key...74 Using Camera for the first time 75 Tutorial...75 Photo Locations...75 Camera home screen...76 Image settings...77 Video settings...79 Advanced camera features...80 Time Rewind...80 HDR...81 Panorama...81 Night...82 Selfie...83 Miniature...84 Smart - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 6
100 Sharing a note ...100 Calendar...101 Creating an event from your Fonepad...101 Adding an account to Calendar...102 Creating an event from your account Accessing or creating to-do tasks...104 Weather...105 Weather home screen...106 Clock...107 Launching Clock...107 World Clock...108 Alarm clock... - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 7
The Internet Browser...118 Launching Browser from the home screen 118 Sharing a page...118 10 Fun and entertainment Playing Cloud music...124 Sound recorder...125 Launching Sound Recorder...125 Sound Recorder home screen...125 11 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date 128 Updating your - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 8
Disabling Wi-Fi...139 Bluetooth®...139 Enabling Bluetooth®...139 Pairing your Fonepad to a Bluetooth® device 140 Unpairing your Fonepad from the Bluetooth® device 140 Miracast™...141 Share Link...142 The Cloud...144 ASUS WebStorage...144 13 App essentials Switching apps...146 Locking apps...146 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 9
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 that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your Fonepad data and components. 9 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 10
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-qualified service personnel. Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 11
Proper disposal 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 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 12
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Chapter 1 Get your Zen ready! Get your Zen ready! - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 14
Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy. Receiver Front camera Touch screen Micro-USB connector Headphone jack Volume keys Power/lock button Rear camera Micro-SIM/memory card compartment Microphone 14 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 15
liquids can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Your Fonepad comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allow you to setup and use two mobile network services without card. • Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your micro - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 16
To install a micro-SIM card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Orient your device as shown, then open the micro-SIM/memory card compartment. CAUTION! • Be careful not to damage the compartment cover or injure your fingernails when you remove the cover. • Do not forcibly remove, shear, or distort the micro - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 17
5. If you wish to install another micro-SIM card, orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing upward then insert it into the Micro-SIM card 2 slot. Micro-SIM card 2 slot 6. Put the micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover back in place. NOTE: If you installed two micro-SIM cards, - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 18
Removing a Micro-SIM card CAUTION! Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your micro-SIM card. To remove a micro-SIM card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Orient your - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 19
3. Press the micro-SIM card that you want to remove, then pull it out. Repeat the same step, if you wish to remove the other micro-SIM card. 4. Put back the micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover. 19 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 20
Fonepad 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 Fonepad into the memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel. To install a memory card: 1. Orient your device - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 21
place. Memory card slot 4. Put back the micro-SIM/memory card compartment cover. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can access its contents from ASUS > File Manager > SD Memory Card. 21 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 22
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. - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 23
2. Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out. 3. Put back the microSD compartment cover. 23 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 24
the micro-USB cable from your device and send the device, including the AC power adapter and cable to an ASUS-qualified service personnel. • To prevent any damage to your Fonepad, AC adapter, or micro-USB cable. Ensure that the micro-USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 25
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 Fonepad. IMPORTANT! • Charge your Fonepad for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. • The status of battery charge is indicated by the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 26
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your Fonepad first before unplugging the AC power adapter from the power outlet. NOTES: • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging via USB port, charge your Fonepad using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead. 26 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 27
your Fonepad on or off 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 off To turn your device off: 1. If your screen is turned off, press the power button to turn it on. If your screen - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 28
turn your Fonepad on for the first time, Setup Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, select input methods, setup your mobile network and Wi-Fi, sync accounts, and configure your location services. Use your Google or ASUS account - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 29
some battery power conservation tips that helps preserve the power of your Fonepad's battery. - When not in use, press the power button Disable Bluetooth feature. - Disable Miracast feature. - Disable GPS. - Disable the screen auto-rotate feature. - Disable all auto-sync features in your device. 29 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 30
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Chapter There's no place like Home 2 There's no place like Home - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 32
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 to display System notifications Swipe down this area to display Quick settings Tap to open Voice Search Tap to open - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 33
Understanding icons These icons are shown on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your Fonepad. This icon shows the signal strength of your mobile network. 1 This icon shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 1. This - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 34
your home Stamp your own personality to your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add access or review more apps or widgets on your Home screen. • To add items to home, tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select any of these categories: Apps, Widgets, Wallpaper - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 35
and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen. To remove an app shortcut: From your Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to X Remove on the top of your screen. Widgets Add widgets for a quick review of your calendar, maps, battery status, and - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 36
. You may add a translucent background tint to your wallpaper for readability and clarity. You can also select an animated wallpaper to make your screen come alive. Tap to apply a background tint Tap to select the background tint Move the slider to adjust the transparency of the wallpaper Tap - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 37
tint To apply wallpaper and background tint: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Select where you want your wallpaper: on your Home screen, Lock screen, or Home screen and Lock screen. If you do not want to add a background tint to your wallpaper, skip to step - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 38
. You can launch Quick settings anytime you need it, even if you are currently using an app on your Fonepad. Launching Quick settings Swipe down from the upper right corner of your Fonepad's screen. Tap to open Settings. Tap to enable/disable features in Quick settings. Tap to view current System - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 39
. View ASUS Quick settings list Tap to view the current list of features that you can enable or disable from the Quick settings notification panel. View system notifications Tap to view the current updates and changes made on your Fonepad. Go back to the Quick settings home screen From the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 40
one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your Fonepad. Each of these features are represented by a button. NOTE: A feature. Adding or removing buttons To add or remove existing buttons from the ASUS Quick Settings notification panel: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Tap - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 41
notifications Inside System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your Fonepad. Most of these changes are data and system-related. The System notifications screen is intuitive and can be navigated through the following ways: Tap this to delete all of the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 42
SMS messages, emails, and log-in passwords using your Fonepad's touch keyboard. To access the ASUS keyboard settings: 1. Launch Quick settings then tap . 2. Scroll down the Settings screen and select Language & input. 3. Tap beside ASUS keyboard settings. 4. Configure the settings according to your - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 43
make voice commands to accomplish the following: • Search for data and information online or on your Fonepad • Launch apps inside your Fonepad • Get directions going to a location IMPORTANT! Your Fonepad must be connected to the Internet to be able to use this feature. Launching Voice Search 1. Tap - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 44
Customizing voice search results from the Tablet search group If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your Fonepad's data, you may do so using the following steps: 1. On your Fonepad's home screen, tap > Voice Search. 2. Tap > Settings. 44 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 45
3. Tap Tablet search. 4. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search. 45 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 46
after turning on your device and while waking it up from sleep mode. From the lock screen, you can proceed to your device's Android® system by swiping on your touch screen panel. Your device's lock screen can also be customized to regulate access to your mobile data and apps. Customizing your lock - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 47
devices. NOTES: • Charging through a USB port of a computer may take longer time to complete. • If your computer does not provide enough power for charging the Fonepad, charge your Fonepad via the grounded power outlet instead. Connecting with your notebook 47 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 48
Connecting with your desktop PC To connect your Fonepad to your computer: 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your Fonepad. 2. Plug the USB connector to the USB port of your computer. 48 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 49
Chapter 3 Call in style Call in style - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 50
Add, import, or export your contacts from your SIM or email accounts to your Fonepad and vice-versa. Adding contacts To add contacts: 1. Tap Contacts app then tap Create a new contact. 2. On the Contacts screen, select the account that you want to save your contact: a. Device b. SIM card storage - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 51
Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your Fonepad, e-mail account, or a micro SIM card. To import contacts: 1. Tap Contacts app then tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/export then select from the following importing - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 52
Exporting contacts Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your Fonepad. 1. Tap Contacts app then tap > Manage contacts. 2. Tap Import/export then select from the following exporting options: a. Export to SIM 1 card/Export to SIM 2 card b. - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 53
Making and receiving calls Make a call Your Fonepad offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends from saved contacts list, dial a phone number directly, or even dial a number without keying in a passcode on the lock screen. Calling from Contacts app Use the Contacts app to make a call from - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 54
Use the Phone app to directly dial a phone number. To call via the Phone app: 1. From your Home screen, tap Phone app then tap the number keys. 2. Select from call buttons SIM1 or SIM2 to dial the your micro SIM cards. Refer to section Dual SIM feature of this user manual for more information. 54 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 55
Receive a call The touch screen of your Fonepad lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your Fonepad. Answering a call There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your Fonepad: • If your device is active, - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 56
Renaming your micro SIM cards Change the names of your micro SIM cards on your Fonepad so that you can identify them easily. To change the names of your micro micro SIM cards. NOTE: If your SIMs have different mobile service providers, we recommend you to use the names of these providers for your - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 57
micro SIM card Assign a micro SIM card as your preferred SIM for voice calls and data services. SIM card for voice calls When you make a call from your contacts list or from call logs, your Fonepad automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect the call. To assign a micro SIM card - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 58
the saved call logs to your online storage account or e-mail it via the installed e-mail apps in your Fonepad. Creating a call log backup To back up call logs: 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap to hide the keypad. 2. Tap then tap Backup call log. 3. Tap Backup call log to - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 59
Chapter Send messages and more 4 Send messages and more - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 60
your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop. Sending or replying to messages To start a message thread: 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap . 2. In the To field, enter the number or tap to select a contact from your list. 3. Start composing your message in the Type - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 61
conversation will be forwarded as an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) message. NOTES: • Ensure that you have MMS subscription with your mobile service provider. • Ensure that data access is enabled on your device. From your Home screen, tap Mobile networks, then tick Data enabled. • Mobile data - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 62
list, tap Okay! Let's do it! If you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks. NOTES: • A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet Chat main screen appears. • Omlet Chat app can only add contacts with Omlet chat installed to their - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 63
list, tap Okay! Let's do it! If you want to add your friends manually, tap No thanks. NOTES: • A series of screens appear for the app's introduction. Follow the onscreen instructions until Omlet Chat main screen appears. • Omlet Chat app can only add contacts with Omlet Chat installed to their - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 64
: 1. Tap Contacts on the Omlet Chat menu. 2. From the Add contacts screen, tap Invite a friend then select from following options: • Invite an Email contacts of your account. After selecting the contacts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the operation. • For Facebook app, tick to select - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 65
Using Omlet chat Send text and multimedia messages for a fun, creative, and interactive conversation. To start conversation, tap Contacts from the Omlet Chat menu then tap the contact name. Sending a chat message To send a chat message, key in your message in What's up field then tap . Sending a - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 66
launch Camera app and send the captured picture Tap to send a picture from your Fonepad. Tap and hold an app then tap Pin it! to add to the list send a photo. Tap to create and send drawings or doodles. Swipe up the screen shown above to view these icons: Tap to send polls/ surveys Tap to share - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 67
Chapter 5 Access your emails Access your emails - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 68
device. You can also sync your email contacts from these accounts to your Fonepad. IMPORTANT! You must be connected to the Internet so you can add an Setting up an email account To set up an email account: 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2. Tap the mail provider you want - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 69
Adding email accounts To add other email accounts: 1. From the Home screen, tap Email to launch the Email app. 2. Tap > Settings, then add an email account. 3. Tap the mail provider you want to setup. 4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete setting up your new email account. NOTE: You may - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 70
Gmail Using the Gmail app, you can create a new Gmail account or synchronize your existing Gmail account so you can send, receive, and browse emails right from your device. Setting up a Gmail account 1. Tap Google then tap Gmail. 2. Tap Existing and key in your existing Gmail account and password, - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 71
3. Use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Tap [right arrow icon] to sign in to your Gmail account. IMPORTANT! If you have several email accounts aside from Gmail, use Email app to set up and access all your email accounts. 71 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 72
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Chapter 6 Capture moments Capture moments - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 74
to the left to launch the Camera widget that automatically opens the Camera app. From the home screen Tap Camera. From the All Apps screen Tap then tap Camera. Using the volume key While your Fonepad is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 75
Image locations. Tutorial If it is your first time to use your Fonepad's camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen. 1. On the Tutorial screen, tap Skip if you want to skip viewing or Start to view - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 76
Camera home screen Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your Fonepad. Apply image Switch between the Adjust settings effects front and rear cameras Use advanced camera settings Zoom in or zoom out See the gallery Use - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 77
of your captured images by configuring your camera's settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. 1. On the camera's home screen, tap > . 2. Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the image quality using these options. 77 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 78
Shoot mode Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. Exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option. 78 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 79
recorded videos by configuring your camera's settings using the steps below. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. 1. On the camera's home screen, tap > . 2. Scroll down and configure the available options. Image Configure the video quality using these options. Exposure Enable - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 80
extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your Fonepad. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available used on the rear camera. Capturing Time Rewind photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap > Time Rewind. 3. Tap or the volume key to - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 81
from a wide angle perspective are automatically stitched together using this feature. Capturing panoramic photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap > Panorama. 3. Tap or the volume key then pan your Fonepad to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 82
on low-light situations using the Night feature of your Fonepad. NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the Fonepad is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap 3. Tap > Night. or the volume key to start - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 83
capture your selfie or group selfie. Capturing Selfie photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Selfie. 3. Tap to choose how many people the photo. 4. Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your Fonepad to start beeping, counting down until it captures the photo. 5. The Time - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 84
on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your Fonepad. Capturing Miniature photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Miniature. 3. Tap or and position. to select your focus area, then use your two fingers to adjust the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 85
Smart remove photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Smart remove. that can be edited using Smart remove. 4. The following screen shows the photo you captured and any removable objectes which All smiles photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap > All smiles. 3. Tap - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 86
photos of your family and friends using the Beautification feature of your Fonepad. When enabled, this feature allows you to make live beauty images straight from your Fonepad's camera using the GIF animation feature. Capturing GIF animation photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 87
feature of your Fonepad allows you to capture stills for automatic time lapse playback. In effect, events seem to move in a fast-forward manner though they actually occured and were recorded between long intervals. Recording Time lapse videos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 88
this Zen feature. IMPORTANT! This feature is only available with devices that also have Party Link. Sharing photos To share photos captured straight from your Fonepad's camera: 1. Launch Camera then tap . 2. Tap > OK. 88 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 89
In the Party Link home screen, set the following items: Tap this to create a new group name for your Fonepad. Tap this if you want to password-protect access to your group. 4. Tap Create a group or Join a group to start sharing photos captured from your Fonepad. IMPORTANT! If you created a password - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 90
Receiving photos To receive photos from other Party Link-enabled devices: 1. Launch Camera then tap . 2. Tap > OK. 3. Tap Join a group > Scan to start searching for other Party Link-enabled devices. 4. From the list, tap the group you would like to join then tap Join. 5. (optional) If you the group - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 91
Chapter 7 Gallery Gallery - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 92
Using the Gallery View images and play videos on your Fonepad using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your Fonepad. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file. To launch - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 93
from other source locations By default, your Gallery displays all the files on your Fonepad according to their album folders. To view files from other locations accessible via your Fonepad: 1. From the main screen, tap . 2. Tap any of the following source locations to view their respective files - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 94
select from the list where you want to share the images. Deleting files from the gallery To delete files from the gallery: 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to delete are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection. 3. Tap the files you - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 95
Editing an image The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your Fonepad. To edit an image: 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap the image you want to edit. 3. Once the image - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 96
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Supernote Turn note-taking into a fun and creative activity that syncs with your mobile data using Supernote. This intuitive app allows you to create notes organized per notebook by directly writing or drawing on the touchscreen. While creating notes, you can also add multimedia files from other - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 99
Understanding icons Depending on your selected input mode, these icons appear as you take down your notes on SuperNote. Select this type mode when you want to use the onscreen keyboard to enter your notes. Select this write mode when you want to scribble or write your notes. Select this draw mode - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 100
your notebook on the Cloud using the following steps: 1. On the Supernote home screen, tap-and-hold the notebook you would like to share. 2. In the pop-up screen, tap Enable cloud sync. 3. Input your ASUS WebStorage account's User name and Password details to proceed with syncing your notebook to - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 101
the next screen, select a sharing app or your Cloud storage account where you would like to share your note. 5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete an event from your Fonepad 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Tap New Event to start creating a new event. 3. In the New event screen, input all the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 102
to add. 4. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete adding the new account to Calendar, you may now use your Fonepad to create notifications for those online accounts manual for more details. 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Tap New Event to start creating a new event. 3. In the New event screen - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 103
and reminders of what's next. View your What's Next alerts from the Lock screen, Systems Notification panel, and What's Next widget or app. If you're using have to set up your calendar account or use the Calendar app in your Fonepad. NOTES: • Set up your favorite contacts and VIP groups to receive - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 104
act on these tasks at a convenient time. NOTES: • Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Play, YouTube, and iMDb. Do It Later app. To access your to-do tasks: 1. From the home screen, tap , then tap Do It Later from All Apps. 2. Select the task - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 105
Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your Fonepad using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Weather app launcher 105 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 106
Weather home screen Tap this to configure the Weather settings. Tap this to search for weather information from other cities. Swipe down to see other weather information. 106 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 107
Clock Customize the time zone settings of your Fonepad, set alarms, and use your Fonepad as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: • From your Fonepad's home screen, tap the digital clock display. • Tap > Clock. 107 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 108
World Clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your Fonepad. Tap this to set your clock on night mode and access the settings of the world clock feature. Tap this to view the list of cities marked on your world clock. Tap this to add a new city to mark on your world clock's map. 108 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 109
Alarm clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your Fonepad. Tap this to access the settings of the alarm clock feature. Tap this to delete any of the previously set alarms. Tap this to set a new alarm time. 109 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 110
Stopwatch Tap to use your Fonepad as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature. 110 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 111
Timer You may set multiple timer options for your Fonepad. To do this, follow the steps below: Setting the timer 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your Fonepad. numeric keypad 2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer. 111 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 112
no longer need. To do any of these options, refer to the following steps: 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your Fonepad. 2. If you previously created a timer setting, these would appear on your Timer home screen. You may delete or add new timer settings using the icons on your Timer home - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 113
File Manager Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your Fonepad and its connected external storage devices. Accessing the internal storage To access the internal storage: 1. Tap > File Manager. 2. Tap > Internal storage to view the contents - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 114
Accessing the external storage device To access the external storage device: 1. Insert the microSD card into your Fonepad. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Installing a memory card section in this user guide. 2. Tap > File Manager. 3. Tap > MicroSD to view the contents of your microSD card. 114 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 115
Accessing Cloud Storage IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your Fonepad to view files from Cloud Storage. To access files saved on your cloud storage accounts: 1. Tap > File Manager. 2. Tap then tap a cloud storage location under Cloud Storage. 115 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 116
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Chapter 9 The Internet The Internet - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 118
as send it as a read later task. Launching Browser from the home screen From the home screen, tap Browser. Sharing a page Go to page that you want to share a to-do task in your Do It Later app. NOTES: • Ensure that your Fonepad is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • If you connect to a mobile - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 119
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Using headset Have the freedom to do other things while you're in a call or enjoy listening to your favorite music, using a headset. Connecting audio jack Insert the 2.5mm headset jack into the audio port of your device. WARNING! • Do not insert other objects into the audio jack port. • Do not - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 121
Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your Fonepad for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap ASUS > Audio Wizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode you want to activate then tap Done to save - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 122
Play Games Get the latest games online and share them in your social media accounts using the Play Games app. You can also join multiplayer games and check out leaderboards for some competitive gaming fun. IMPORTANT! Log in to your Google account to maximize the features of Play Games. Using Play - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 123
your SD card: 1. Ensure that your SD card is already inserted in your Fonepad. NOTE: For details on how to install the SD card, refer to the Insert micro SD card section in this e-Manual. 2. From the Music home screen, tap . 3. Under My Device, tap Music to browse through the music files saved - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 124
from Cloud music. Your Fonepad currently supports music files saved in the following cloud storage accounts: • ASUS Webstorage • Dropbox • OneDrive • Drive Adding a cloud storage account To play songs saved from any of these cloud storage accounts: 1. From the Music home screen, tap . 2. Under Cloud - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 125
Sound recorder Record audio files using your Fonepad by enabling the Sound Recorder app. Launching Sound Recorder To launch Sound Record, tap > Sound Recorder. Sound Recorder home screen Tap this to customize the Sound Recorder settings. Tap this to start audio recording. Tap this to view the list - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 126
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in the loop of Android system updates and upgraded apps and features. Updating your system To update your Fonepad: 1. Tap then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. 3. Tap System update then tap Check Update. NOTE: You can preview the last time - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 129
Backup and reset Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your Fonepad. To do this: 1. Tap then tap Settings > Backup & reset. 2. From the Backup & reset window, you can: • Backup my data: This feature backs up your data, - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 130
calls or access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the Fonepad offers you. To select the screen unlock of your Fonepad: 1. Tap then tap Settings > Lock Screen. 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 131
Unlock screen options Choose from these options to lock your Fonepad. • Slide: Slide your finger to any direction to unlock your Fonepad. 131 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 132
• Pattern: Slide your finger on the dots and create a pattern. IMPORTANT! You can create a pattern with a minimum of four dots. Ensure to remember the pattern that you created to unlock your device. 132 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 133
• PIN: Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device. 133 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 134
• Password: Key in at least four characters to create a password. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device. 134 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 135
window: • Quick Access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen. • What's Next widget: Slide the What's Next Widget switch to ON to show the said widget on the lock screen. • Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 136
the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your Fonepad. To display your Fonepad's identity: 1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. The About screen displays the status, legal information, model number, operating - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 137
Chapter 12 Connect your Zen Connect your Zen - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 138
to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly with your Fonepad. Enabling Wi-Fi To enable Wi-Fi: 1. Tap on the Home screen then tap Settings app. 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi. NOTE - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 139
turn off the Wi-Fi. NOTE: You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your Fonepad to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart devices over short - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 140
to pair with. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the pairing. NOTE: Turn off Bluetooth feature to help save battery power. Unpairing your Fonepad from the Bluetooth® device To unpair your Fonepad to a Bluetooth device: 1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 141
, you can screencast your Fonepad screen to a Miracast-supported display. Doing this allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your Fonepad. Launching Miracast There are two ways you can use to start using Miracast from your Fonepad: From Quick settings 1. Setup - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 142
, apps, or media contents with Android mobile devices using Share Link app (for ASUS mobile devices) or Shareit app (for other mobile devices) via a Wi-Fi Sharing files To share files: 1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Share Link. 2. Tap Send file then select from the options that appear on - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 143
3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done. 4. After your Fonepad detects the other devices, tap the device that you want to share your files with. Receiving files To receive files: 1. From your Home screen, tap then tap Share Link. 2. Tap Receive file to receive the files from the sender - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 144
sync files among different devices, and share files securely and privately via a Cloud account such as ASUS WebStorage, Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. ASUS WebStorage Register for or sign in to ASUS WebStorage and get up to 5GB of free cloud storage account. Automatically upload newly captured photos - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 145
Chapter 13 App essentials App essentials - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 146
Switching apps When you've launched several apps on your Zen, you can easily switch between your recently-launched apps. Tap to view your recently-launched apps. • Tap an app to view it. • To remove an app, simply swipe it to the left or right. Locking apps Secure your apps from unauthorized use - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 147
and games from Play Store directly to your Fonepad. Some of the apps and games are free, others you may need to purchase using a credit card or other payment form. To download apps: 1. Tap Play Store from your Home screen. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your existing Gmail account - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 148
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power settings for your frequent activities such as reading emails or watching videos. Setting up Power Saver Maximize, optimize, or customize the power of your Fonepad with some smart power saving options. To set up Power Saver: 1. From All Apps, tap Power Saver. 2. Slide Smart saving to ON. 150 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 151
, and listening to music. You can also enable the power saving function for some apps or enable the auto-disconnection of your network when your Fonepad is asleep. To customize Power Saver: 1. From Power Saver, tick Customized mode, then tap . 2. Tick an activity, then set the brightness level in - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 152
Mode Move to adjust the color temperature Tap to reset to the last changes you made Tap to set to factory defaults To use ASUS Splendid: 1. Tap > ASUS Splendid. 2. Adjust the screen color temperature and contrast through the Temperature and Enhancement tabs. 3. Tap Done to apply the changes. 152 - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 153
Appendix Appendix - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 154
This product is compliant with the regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from http://support.asus.com. Prevention of Hearing Loss To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. À pleine puissance - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 155
CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. The highest CE - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 156
IC Warning Statement The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 157
0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the Fonepad or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/. Regional notice for Singapore This ASUS - Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG | Fonepad 7 FE170CG E-Manual English - Page 158
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