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Infinity Station (P05) Infinity (A86) User Manual - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 2
written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 3
Table of Contents Package contents 5 Using your PadFone Infinity Basics 6 Setup Wizard...7 Screen Views...8 Navigating your PadFone Infinity 9 Making calls...10 Setting up your contacts list 10 Connecting to the world 11 Connecting to mobile networks 11 Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 12 Using - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 4
Using apps on the PadFone Infinity Station 29 Managing Apps 29 Task Manager...33 File Manager 34 Play Store...37 Settings ...39 Music ...41 Gallery ...42 Camera ...45 Email ...46 Gmail ...48 MyLibrary ...50 Local and Maps 53 Polaris® Office 54 App Backup ...56 App Locker ...58 ASUS Echo...59 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 5
Package contents Item PadFone Infinity PadFone Infinity Station Power adapter PadFone Infinity USB cable Headset Quick Start Guide Important Notices Warranty card PadFone Infinity • PadFone Infinity Station • • 2-in-1 set NOTES: • ASUS PadFone Infinity and PadFone Infinity Station are - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 6
data sharing and communication that Android 4.2.2 has to offer. Basics IMPORTANT: • Before you start, ensure that you have read all the safety information and operating instructions in the Important Notices to prevent injury or damage to your device. • Refer to your PadFone Infinity Quick Start - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 7
Setup Wizard The first time you turn on your PadFone device, you'll see the Setup Wizard. Touch instructions to set up your PadFone device. and follow the NOTE: You can skip some of the steps and set them up later. To access it - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 8
Screen Views The screen view rotates automatically when you hold your PadFone Infinity horizontally to vertically, and vice versa. To enable/disable Auto-rotate screen, go to Settings > Display. You can also touch from ASUS Quick Settings. NOTE: For more details about ASUS Quick Settings, refer to - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 9
Navigating your PadFone Infinity After you finish setting up your PadFone Infinity, the Home Screen appears. At the bottom of your Home Screen, you'll find three navigation icons , , . These icons, which are always available on the system bar, allow you to instantly return to a previous page, jump - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 10
list To set up your contacts, you can do any of the following: • Touch then select Create a new contact. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to add a new contact. • Import your contacts from your SIM card into your PadFone Infinity. To import your contacts from your SIM card: 1. Install - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 11
Chapter 4. IMPORTANT: • If your PadFone Infinity does not connect to a network, contact your mobile network carrier for assistance. • Refer to your PadFone Infinity Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to install a SIM card. 11 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 12
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi wireless networking technology allows you to exchange data wirelessly over a network. To use Wi-Fi, enable the Wi-Fi feature in your PadFone Infinity and connect to a wireless network. Some wireless networks are secured with a key or protected with digital - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 13
Using Bluetooth Enabling or disabling Bluetooth in your device Bluetooth is a wireless standard used for exchanging data over short distances. Bluetooth exists in many products, such as smartphones, computers, tablet devices, and headsets. Bluetooth is very useful when transferring data between two - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 14
Bluetooth device you want to pair with. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the pairing. If necessary, refer to the technical your PadFone Infinity to a Bluetooth device, you can easily reconnect to it again manually, after it is back in range. To connect: 1. Touch to go to - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 15
Unpairing and configuring a Bluetooth device To unpair or configure a Bluetooth device: 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen then touch Settings switch to ON. . Slide the Bluetooth 2. Touch Bluetooth to display the Bluetooth settings. 3. Touch the Bluetooth Quick Settings icon beside the - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 16
Notices bundled with your PadFone Infinity to prevent injury or damage to your device. • Refer to your PadFone Infinity Station Quick Start Guide for instructions on inserting your PadFone Infinity into the PadFone Infinity Station. NOTES: • The image used is for reference only and may look - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 17
Home Screen Display local weather information. Touch to customize weather widget settings, location, and frequency updates. Displays local date Notification area & Settings Open Google Text search Open Voice search Alarm indicator Touch to add or remove an app or widget to the bar. Shortcuts - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 18
Touching and typing 3 Using gestures Use your fingers to launch apps, move icons, select menu items, press buttons, type on the onscreen keyboard, and perform other useful gestures on your PadFone Infinity device's touchscreen. To key in or type something, touch the part where you need to type - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 19
Using the onscreen keyboard You can type text using the onscreen keyboard. In most apps, the onscreen keyboard appears automatically when needed. In other apps, you can touch where you need to type to open the onscreen keyboard. Touch for tab Touch to turn caps lock ON, Fixed ON, or OFF. When ON, - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 20
Using Google voice typing Google voice typing uses Google's speech-recognition technology, that converts spoken words into text input. You must be connected to the Internet when using this feature. As you speak, the converted text is underlined and you can continue speaking to keep it, or you can - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 21
Using apps and widgets 4 You can seamlessly use applications between your PadFone Infinity and PadFone Infinity Station. NOTES: • PadFone Infinity and PadFone Infinity Station are purchased separately. • Some downloaded applications may work on your PadFone Infinity but may not work on your - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 22
Surfing the web Touch to launch the browser and surf the web. Managing notifications Notifications alerts you about new messages, calendar events, media service connections, PC sync information, alarms, and more. Enable the ASUS Quick Settings app to see more and do more from your Notifications - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 23
ASUS Quick Settings Touch to toggle between Outdoor mode and Normal mode Touch to get into Settings screen Swipe sideways to see more options Touch to enable Auto screen brightness setting Touch to respond to a notification or swipe sideways to dismiss 23 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 24
Description Touch to enable or disable the Wi-Fi connection. Touch to enable or disable the Mobile Data function. Touch to enable or disable the Smart Saving function. Touch to enable or disable the Reading Mode function, which allows you to adjust the screen or text of your chosen apps for your - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 25
Searching your PadFone Infinity or web Use the Google Search bar at the top of your Home Screen to help you find anything that you need from your PadFone Infinity or from the web. To start searching, you can do either of the following: • Touch on the search bar then key in your search item. As you - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 26
ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid allows you to easily adjust the display settings. Touch to switch between tabs Move to turn on/ off the Vivid Mode Move to adjust the color temperature Touch to reset to the last changes you made Touch to set to factory defaults To use ASUS Splendid: 1. Touch to go - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 27
SuperNote SuperNote is a convenient app used for writing and painting on your PadFone Infinity. You can take notes, send instant messages, draw sketches, create e-cards with audio recordings or diaries with video, and a lot more. To launch SuperNote, touch on the Home Screen. Notebooks, Bookmark, - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 28
Using SuperNote To create a new notebook: 1. Touch Add a new notebook. 2. Key in a name for the file and choose the notebook type to start writing on the page. The following screen describes the SuperNote screen features on your PadFone Infinity. Search New page Goes back to SuperNote's main - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 29
Using apps on the PadFone Infinity Station Managing Apps App shortcut You can create shortcuts for your favorite apps on your PadFone Infinity Home Screen. 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. From the All apps screen, touch and hold the icon of the app you wish to move then drag and place - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 30
Removing App from Home Screen You can remove app shortcuts from your PadFone Infinity Home Screen. The original app will remain in your All apps screen. To remove an app in your Home Screen: 1. Touch and hold an app on your Home Screen until X Remove appears. 2. Drag the app to X Remove to remove it - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 31
App Folder Create folders to organize your applications and shortcuts on your PadFone Infinity Station Home Screen. 1. On your PadFone Infinity Station's Home Screen, touch and drag an app or shortcut onto another app and a folder will appear. 2. Touch the new folder and tap Unnamed Folder to rename - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 32
Recent Apps Recent apps are displayed on the left panel of the Home Screen. You can find detailed information and manage your apps from the Recent Apps list. 1. Touch the Recent Apps icon at the bottom of the Home Screen. 2. Swipe to the left or to the right to view Recent Apps. Swipe a recent app - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 33
Task Manager ASUS Task Manager displays a list of currently running utilities and applications and their usages in percentages on your PadFone Infinity Station. 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. Touch WIDGETS to display the widgets menu. 3. Touch and hold ASUS Task Manager to display - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 34
File Manager File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data either on the internal storage device or the connected external storage devices. To access the internal storage device: 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. Go to All Apps screen, touch File Manager, then go to My - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 35
4. Touch the Return folder icon to return to the root directory of My Storage. To access the external storage device: 1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to go to ASUS Quick Settings, then touch Open under External storage inserted. 35 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 36
2. Touch the folder icon to display its contents. To copy, cut, delete, or share files: Tick the file you wish to copy, cut, share, or delete and touch the action icon found at the tool bar on the upper right corner of the File Manager screen. You can also tick the file and drag/drop it to your - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 37
Play Store Access lots of fun games and tools in the Play Store using your Google account. If you don't have a Google account, please create one. To access the Play Store: 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. From the All apps screen, tap Play Store . 3. You need a Google account to - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 38
5. After signing in, you can start downloading and adding apps to your device from the Play Store. NOTES: • You cannot restore the deleted applications, but you can login with the same ID and download them again. • Some applications are free and some might charge you through a credit card. 38 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 39
Settings Settings screen allows you to configure the settings of your PadFone Infinity Station, including Wireless & networks, Device, Personal, Accounts, and System settings. Touch the tabs on the left to switch screens and do the configurations. There are two ways to go to the Settings screen. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 40
: Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to launch the ASUS Quick Settings panel. Display local date and time Brightness Manual Adjustment Wi-Fi settings Launch AudioWizard Launch Miracast Quick Setting Adjustment Panel. Touch the individual icons to turn on/ off the function. Auto - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 41
the audio files by Recent, Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, and Genres Settings for Music Search for a music file • NOTE: The audio and video codec supported by your PadFone Infinity Station: Decoder Audio Codec: AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1(AAC+), HE-AACv2(enhanced AAC+), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3, FLAC - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 42
Gallery Touch Gallery on the All apps screen to browse for images or video files. This app automatically collects and displays all the images and video files stored in your PadFone Infinity. From the Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or touch to select for image or video files. You can - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 43
Sharing and deleting albums Touch and hold an album in the Gallery until the Tool bar on top appears. Using the Tool bar options, you can upload, delete, or share selected albums online. Tool bar Share the selected album through ASUS Webstorage, Bluetooth®, or Gmail® 43 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 44
Sharing, deleting, and editing images Touch an image in the Gallery and use the tool bar on the upper right corner to share, delete, or edit a selected image. Tool bar Share the selected album through Amazon Kindle, ASUS Webstorage, or Bluetooth® CAUTION! You cannot restore a deleted file. 44 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 45
Camera Touch Camera from the Home Screen to take pictures or record videos. You can use the front camera or the back camera to take pictures or record videos. The image and video files are saved to Gallery. Flash Camera switch FIlter effects Settings Gallery thumbnail Camera button Video button - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 46
Email Email allows you to add several e-mail accounts and conveniently browse and manage your e-mails. To set up an email account: 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. Touch Email to launch the email app. 3. From the email app screen,key in your Email address and Password, then touch Next. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 47
To add email accounts: 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen, touch Email and login using the account that you've previously set up. 2. Touch Settings on the upper right corner to display the preferences for this account. 3. Touch Add account on the upper right corner to add another account. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 48
Gmail Gmail (Google mail) allows you to access your Gmail account, receive, and compose e-mails. To set up a Gmail account: 1. Touch Gmail from the All apps screen. Touch Existing and type your existing Email and Password, then touch Sign in. NOTE: Touch New if you do not own a Google Account. 2. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 49
3. You can use your Google account to backup and restore your settings and data. Touch to sign in to your Gmail. IMPORTANT: If you have several e-mail accounts in addition to Gmail, use Email to set up and access all your e-mail accounts at same time. 49 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 50
your purchased or downloaded e-books into different bookshelves and genres. Touch to go to the All apps screen, then touch MyLibrary. IMPORTANT: • MyLibrary supports e-books in ePub, PDF and TXT format. • You may need Adobe Flash® player to open some e-books. Download Adobe Flash® player before - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 51
Reading your e-books To read e-books: 1. Touch to select an e-book on the bookshelf. 2. Touch the screen to show the tool bar on the top. Use text-to-speech function for Marker this page Search key words Chapter list Zoom out/ Zoom in Insert bookmark Text-to-speech, Bookmark list, Highlight/ - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 52
3. Flip pages like a real book or move the page scroll at the bottom. Making notes on your e-books 1. Touch and hold on a desired word or sentence until the tool menu and the dictionary definition are displayed. 2. Once selected, you either highlight the selected word with a marker, add a note, use - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 53
Local and Maps Local Local allows you to easily find places such as nearby attractions, restaurants, coffee shops, or gas stations. It also allows you to check in your current location at a specific time and share this information with others. Maps Maps allows you to find establishments, view maps, - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 54
screen, touch Polaris® Office. 3. Touch any of the following: • Touch Browser to view the files/folders in the local storage. • Touch Clouds to add a cloud service account. • Touch Form type to view all documents by type. • Touch Favorites to view your favorite files. 54 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 55
. Adding Accounts You are allowed to edit your files with Polaris® Office from other accounts, including Google Docs, WSBoxNet, and WSDropbox. 1. Touch Clouds. 2. Select a desired service to add. 3. Key in your e-mail account and password and touch Done to add the account. 55 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 56
installed apps and app data after updating your device firmware. NOTE: App Backup cannot restore an app that requires an account authentication. If you have problems with such an app, go to Settings > Apps to clear the app data and log in again. To use App Backup: 1. From the All apps - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 57
To backup an app: 1. Tick the apps you would like to back up and select a Backup Type to back up the app data only or both the app and the app data. 2. When done, touch Backup on the upper right corner of the screen to start backup. To restore an app: 1. Touch Restore List to display the Restore - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 58
App Locker App Locker allows you to password-protect your apps. To use App Locker: 1. From the All apps screen, touch on App Locker. 2. Set up your password. 3. Tick the apps you would like to lock. 4. You can also deactivate App Locker or change the password from Settings on the upper right corner. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 59
ASUS Echo ASUS Echo lets you use your voice to make calls, search for contacts, adjust the device volume, adjust screen settings, switch on/off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and more. Settings Touch to record a voice command Touch to show sample voice commands To use ASUS Echo: 1. Touch to go to the All - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 60
ASUS Story ASUS Story allows you to create and share photo stories. To use ASUS Story: 1. From the All apps screen, touch on Story. 2. Touch Create Story to create a photo story. 3. Key in the story name and touch OK. 4. Select photos you want to add to the story and touch Done. 60 - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 61
To edit and share a story: 1. Touch a story name from the ASUS Story main page. 2. Touch on the upper right corner of the screen to edit a photo story. Touch to rearrange the photos Touch for a full screen view Touch to add a photo Touch to add a map Touch to add text Touch to layout a page 3. - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 62
SuperNote SuperNote is a convenient app used for writing and painting on your PadFone Infinity Station. You can take notes, send instant messages, draw sketches, create e-cards with audio recordings or diaries with video, and lots more. All your notebooks Notebooks, Bookmark, Timestamp, All Pages - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 63
Using SuperNote To create a new notebook: 1. Touch Add a new notebook. 2. Key in a name for the file and choose the notebook type to start writing on the page. The following screen describes the SuperNote screen features on your PadFone Infinity Station: Goes back to SuperNote's main page Read - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 64
Parental Lock Parental Lock is an app that allows you to control your device via the Device Tracker website. NOTE: Before using Parental Lock, ensure that you register on Device Tracker at devicetracker.asus.com To use Parental Lock: 1. From the All apps screen, touch on Parental Lock. 2. Touch Next - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 65
Using PadFone Infinity widgets Adding widgets Widgets are useful and fun applications that brings information and services conveniently to your Home Screen at-a-glance. You can find them in the Widgets tab in the All Apps screen, ready to be moved into - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 66
Task Manager Task Manager is an easy and quick way to close running apps. It effectively cleans your cache and frees more cache space for your PadFone Infinity. 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. Touch Widgets to display the widgets menu. 3. Touch and hold Task Manager to display the Task - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 67
Using PadFone Infinity Station widgets Adding widgets Use widgets to conveniently access useful and fun applications on your PadFone Infinity Station's Home Screen. You can find them in the Widgets tab in the All Apps screen, ready to be moved into your Home Screen. To see your widgets, touch to go - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 68
ASUS Battery This special widget shows the individual battery status of your PadFone Infinity and PadFone Infinity Station by percentage and color. The more battery power, the brighter the color. 1. Touch to go to the All apps screen. 2. Touch Widgets to display the widgets menu. 3. Touch and hold - Asus The new PadFone Infinity A86 | The new padfone infinity English Version Use - Page 69
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