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E9154 June 2014 First Edition 2 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 3
'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 ZenFone to your computer 47 Connecting with your notebook 47 Connecting with your desktop PC 48 3 Call in style - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 4
4 5 6 4 Making and receiving calls...53 Make a call...53 Receive a call...55 Dual SIM feature...56 Renaming your micro SIM cards...56 Assigning a default micro SIM card...57 Backup/restore call logs...58 Creating a call log backup...58 Restoring call log backups...58 Send messages and more - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 5
Using Camera for the first time 75 Tutorial...75 Image Locations...76 Camera home screen...77 Image settings...78 Video settings...80 Advanced camera features...81 Time Rewind...81 HDR...82 Panorama...82 Night...83 Low light...84 Selfie...85 Miniature...86 Depth of field ...86 Smart remove...87 All - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 6
...100 Creating a notebook...102 Sharing a notebook on the Cloud...102 Sharing a note to the Cloud...102 Calendar...103 Creating an event from your ZenFone...103 Adding an account to Calendar...104 Creating an event from your account...104 What's Next...105 Do It Later...106 Accessing or creating to - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 7
screen...127 Sound recorder...128 Launching Sound Recorder...128 Sound Recorder home screen 128 11 Maintain your Zen Keeping your device up-to-date 130 Updating your system...130 Storage...130 Backup and reset...131 Securing your ZenFone...132 Unlocking your screen...132 Setting your - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 8
Wi-Fi...143 Bluetooth®...143 Enabling Bluetooth®...143 Pairing your ZenFone to a Bluetooth® device 144 Unpairing your ZenFone from the Bluetooth® device 144 Miracast™...145 Share Link...146 The Cloud...148 ASUS WebStorage...148 Switching apps...150 Locking apps...150 Uninstalling/Disabling - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone data and components. 9 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 10
. 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 to prevent possible hearing damage. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning your - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 12
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1 Get your Zen ready! 1 Get your Zen ready! - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 14
Parts and features Take a hold of your device and have it up and running in a jiffy. Audio jack Earpiece receiver Front camera Rear camera Touchscreen display Power key Volume key Speaker Groove Micro-USB port Microphone 14 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 15
mobile network. Your ZenFone comes with two micro-SIM card slots that allows you to setup and use two mobile network services without having to carry a micro-SIM card. • Be extra careful when handling a micro-SIM card. ASUS is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred to your micro-SIM card. - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 16
To install a micro-SIM card: 1. Turn off your device. 2. Pry the cover loose from the groove on the bottom-left corner, then pull the rear cover off. CAUTION! Be careful when you pry open the cover. 3. Orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing downward then insert it into the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 17
5. If you wish to install another micro-SIM card, orient the micro-SIM card with its gold-plated contacts facing downward then insert it into the Micro-SIM card 2 slot. 6. Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place. NOTE: If you installed two micro- - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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. Pry the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place. 19 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 20
ZenFone supports a microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ memory card with up to 64 GB capacity. NOTE: Some memory cards may not be compatible with your ZenFone inserted into the memory card slot, bring your device to an ASUS-qualified service personnel. To install a memory card: 1. Turn off your - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 21
2. Align and insert a memory card into the memory card slot. 3. Push the memory card all the way into the slot until it is seated firmly in place. 4. Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place. NOTE: After installing a formatted memory card, you can - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 23
2. Press the memory card to eject, then pull it out. 3. Put the rear cover back in place. Press down the rear cover on all sides to secure in place. 23 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone, AC adapter, or micro-USB cable. Ensure that the micro-USB cable, AC adapter, and your device are connected properly - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 25
to the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet. 3. Connect the micro USB cable to your ZenFone. 2 3 1 IMPORTANT: • Charge your ZenFone for eight (8) hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. • The status of battery charge is indicated by the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 26
4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your ZenFone 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 ZenFone using the AC power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead. 26 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 27
Turning your ZenFone 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. - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 28
Account gets you to enjoy the following perks: • Personalized ASUS support service and warranty extension for registered products. • Free 5 GB of Cloud storage space. • Receive the latest device and firmware updates. NOTE: You can also use the Setup Wizard to reconfigure your device, any time at - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 29
to put the device in sleep mode. - Activate Smart Saving in Power Saver app. - Set audio to Power Saving mode. - Decrease brightness of display. - Keep the speaker volume to a low level. - Disable Wi-Fi feature. - Disable Bluetooth feature. - Disable Miracast feature. - Disable GPS. - Disable the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 30
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2 There's no place like Home 2 There's no place like Home - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 32
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 update Weather settings Tap to display Time settings Tap to open Google Search page Tap to open Voice Search Tap to open All - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 33
on the status bar and will guide you of the current status of your ZenFone. This icon shows the signal strength of your mobile network. This icon shows that a micro SIM card is inserted in micro SIM card slot 1. 1 NOTE: If the SIM card icon is displayed in green, it indicates that it - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 34
Managing your home Stamp your own personality to your Home screen. Select an attractive design as your wallpaper, add shortcuts for quick access to your fave apps, and add widgets for a quick review of important info. You can also add more pages so you can add and quickly access or review more apps - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 35
App shortcuts Add shortcuts to quickly access your often-used apps right from your Home screen. To add an app shortcut: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Apps. 2. From All Apps, tap and hold an app, then drag it to an empty area on your Home screen. To remove an app - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 36
Wallpapers Let your apps, icons, and other Zen elements sit on an attractively designed wallpaper. 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 37
tint can be applied to your Home screen, or Home screen and Lock screen. • You can also set up your wallpaper settings from > Settings > Display. Applying an animated wallpaper To apply an animated wallpaper: 1. Tap and hold an empty area on your Home screen and select Wallpapers. 2. Select where - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 38
need it, even if you are currently using an app on your ZenFone. Launching Quick settings Swipe down from the upper right corner of your ZenFone's screen. Tap to open Settings Tap to select the features that will be displayed in Quick settings Tap to view current System notifications Slide left or - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 39
settings Tap to launch your ZenFone's Settings app. View ASUS Quick settings list View system notifications Go back to the Quick settings home screen Tap to select the features that will be displayed on the Quick settings notification panel. Tap to view the current updates and changes made on - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 40
one-tap access to some of the wireless features and settings of your ZenFone. 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 41
Using System notifications Inside System notifications, you can see the latest updates done and system changes made on your ZenFone. 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 42
SMS messages, emails, and log-in passwords using your ZenFone'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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 43
make voice commands to accomplish the following: • Search for data and information online or on your ZenFone • Launch apps inside your ZenFone • Get directions going to a location IMPORTANT! Your ZenFone must be connected to the Internet to be able to use this feature. Launching Voice Search 1. Tap - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 44
Customizing voice search results from the Phone search group If you want to set parameters for the voice search results gathered from your Google account and your ZenFone's data, you may do so using the following steps: 1. On your ZenFone's home screen, tap > Voice Search. 2. Tap > Settings. 44 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 45
3. Tap Phone search. 4. Tick the box of the search groups you would like to include as source when using Voice Search. 45 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 46
Lock Screen By default, the lock screen appears 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone, charge your ZenFone via the grounded power outlet instead. Connecting with your notebook 47 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 48
Connecting with your desktop PC To connect your ZenFone to your computer: 1. Plug the micro USB connector into your ZenFone. 2. Plug the USB connector to the USB port of your computer. 48 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 49
3 Call in style 3 Call in style - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 50
Add, import, or export your contacts from your SIM or email accounts to your ZenFone and vice-versa. Adding contacts To add contacts: 1. Tap Contacts app then tap e-mail account, tap Add account then create one. 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to add and save the new contact. 50 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 51
Importing contacts Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ZenFone, 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 52
Exporting contacts Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ZenFone. 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 53
Making and receiving calls Make a call Your ZenFone offers you many ways to make a call. Call your friends that you wish to call. NOTE: To view all contacts from all contact accounts, tap Contacts to display dropdown list then tick all accounts. 2. Tap the contact name then tap the number. 3. If - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 54
call buttons may vary depending on the setting that you made to your micro SIM cards. Refer to section Dual SIM feature of this user manual for more information. 54 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 55
lights up when there is an incoming call. The display of the incoming call also varies, depending on the status of your ZenFone. Answering a call There are two ways to answer a call depending on the status of your ZenFone: • If your device is active, tap Answer. To reject a call, tap Decline. • If - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 56
Renaming your micro SIM cards Change the names of your micro SIM cards on your ZenFone 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 57
Assigning a default 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, your ZenFone automatically uses the preferred micro SIM card to connect the call. To assign a micro SIM card for voice calls, tap Voice - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 58
your online storage account or e-mail it via the installed e-mail apps in your ZenFone. Creating a call log backup To back up call logs: 1. From the Home 3. Tap Backup call log to device to save the call log backup in your ZenFone. To email the call log backup, tap Backup call log to device and send - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 59
4 Send messages and more 4 Send messages and more - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 60
Messaging Messaging lets you send, promptly reply, or reply at a later time to important messages from your contacts in any of your SIM cards installed on your device. You can also email your message threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop. Sending or replying to messages To - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 61
you're going to send your message from. The 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 62
If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 63
If you want Omlet Chat to automatically update your friends from your contacts 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 64
from the contacts list of your e-mail. 3. Omlet Chat app gathers the contacts of your account. After selecting the contacts, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the operation. • For Facebook app, tick to select the contacts, then tap Send. • For address book, tick to select the contacts - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 66
select from these icons to send a specific mutlimedia message. Tap to launch Camera app and send the captured picture Tap to send a picture from your ZenFone. Tap and hold an app then tap Pin it! to add to the list of apps in Omlet Chat. Tap to create a sticker from a saved - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 67
5 Access your emails 5 Access your emails - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 68
right from your device. You can also sync your email contacts from these accounts to your ZenFone. IMPORTANT! You must be connected to the Internet so you can add an email account or in an account name that you want to be displayed in the outgoing messages, then tap Next to log into your inbox. 68 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 69
, 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 also refer to steps 3 to 5 in the Setting up an email account section of - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 72
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the Camera app Capture images and record videos using your ZenFone's Camera app. Refer to any of the steps below opens the Camera app. From the home screen Tap Camera. Using the volume key While your ZenFone is on sleep mode, double-click the volume key to wake it up and immediately launch the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 75
first time, two consecutive features appear to help you get started: Tutorial and Image locations. Tutorial If it is your first time to use your ZenFone's camera, you will encounter the following tutorial screen after launching the Camera app. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 76
Image Locations After going through the Tutorial screen, the Image Locations screen appears to help you create automatic location tags for your images and videos. Refer to the following steps to proceed from this screen: 1. On the Image Locations screen, tap No thanks to proceed to the camera screen - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 77
Camera home screen Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your ZenFone. Switch between the front and rear cameras Change flash settings* * on selected models only Use advanced camera settings Zoom in or zoom out Record videos Take photos Use Turbo - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 78
Image settings Adjust the appearance 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 79
Shoot mode Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. Focus & exposure Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option. 79 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 80
Video settings Adjust the appearance of your 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 81
features Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the advanced camera features of your ZenFone. IMPORTANT! Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model. Time Rewind After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 82
1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap 3. Tap > Panorama. or the volume key then pan your ZenFone to the left or right to capture the scenery. NOTE: While panning your ZenFone, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures the scenery. 4. Tap when - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 83
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your ZenFone. NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the ZenFone is capturing the image to prevent blurry results. Capturing Night photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 84
Low light Resolve light issues using the Low light feature of your ZenFone. This feature optimizes the use of burst shots in low-light photography settings. Capturing Low light photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Low - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 85
Selfie Take advantage of your rear camera's high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter button. Using face-detection, you can set your ZenFone to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then automatically capture your selfie or group selfie. Capturing Selfie photos 1. From - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 86
allows you to focus on specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your ZenFone. Capturing Miniature photos 1. From the Camera app screen, tap . 2. Tap > Miniature. 3. Tap or to select your focus area. 4. Tap or to increase or decrease - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 87
's home screen, tap . 2. Tap > All Smiles. 3. Tap or the volume key to start capturing photos that can be edited using All Smiles. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your best photos. 87 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 88
capturing photos that can be edited using Beautification features. GIF animation Create GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) images straight from your ZenFone's camera using the GIF animation feature. Capturing GIF animation photos 1. From the Camera app's home screen, tap . 2. Tap > GIF. 3. Tap - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 89
Time lapse The time lapse video feature of your ZenFone 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 90
feature. IMPORTANT! This feature is only available with devices that also have Party Link. Sharing or receiving photos To share photos captured straight from your ZenFone's camera or receive photos from other Party Linkenabled devices: 1. Launch Camera then tap . 2. Tap > OK. 90 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 91
if you want to password-protect access to your group. 4. Tap Create a group or Join a group > Scan to start sharing photos captured from your ZenFone or receiving photos from other Party Link-enabled devices. IMPORTANT! If you created a password-protected group, you need to share the password to - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 92
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Using the Gallery View images and play videos on your ZenFone using the Gallery app. This app also allows you to edit, share, or delete image and video files stored in your ZenFone. From Gallery, you can display images in a slideshow or tap to view the selected image or video file. To launch Gallery - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 95
Viewing files from other source locations By default, your Gallery displays all the files on your ZenFone according to their album folders. To view files from other locations accessible via your ZenFone: 1. From the main screen, tap . 2. Tap any of the following source locations to view their - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 96
Sharing files from the gallery To share files from the gallery: 1. From the Gallery screen, tap the folder where the files you want to share are located. 2. After opening the folder, tap to activate file selection. 3. Tap the files you want to share. A check mark appears on top of the image you - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 97
Editing an image The Gallery also features its own image editing tools that you can use to enhance images saved on your ZenFone. 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 98
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8 Work hard, play harder 8 Work hard, play harder - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 100
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 101
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 102
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 the Cloud. 4. Once the notebook has been successfully synced to - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 103
storage account where you would like to share your note. 5. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete sharing your selected note. Calendar The Calendar app enables you to keep track of important events using your ZenFone. Along with creating events you may also add notes, set reminders, or - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 104
to add. 4. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete adding the new account to Calendar Calendar, you may now use your ZenFone to create notifications for those online accounts to the Adding an account to Calendar section in this e-manual for more details. 1. Tap > Calendar. 2. Tap New - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 105
people. Set up your calendar of events, Favorites and VIP groups, or weather update settings to get alerts and reminders of what's next. View your What's have to set up your calendar account or use the Calendar app in your ZenFone. NOTES: • Set up your favorite contacts and VIP groups to receive - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 106
will be added to your Do It Later tasks, and you can act on these tasks at a convenient time. NOTE: • Popular third-party apps that support Do It Later include Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Play, YouTube, and iMDb. • Not all apps can share and add tasks to Do It Later - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 107
Accessing or creating to-do tasks When you've previously set a message or email as Reply Later, or a call as Call Later, or a web page as Read Later, you can go back to these important message/email/call/web page on the Do It Later app. To access your to-do tasks: 1. From the home screen, tap , then - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 108
Weather Get real-time weather updates straight from your ZenFone using the weather app. Using Weather, you can also check other weather details from around the world. Weather app launcher NOTE: To get weather updates based on your current location, turn on Wi-Fi and mobile network when you are - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 109
Weather home screen Tap this to configure the Weather settings. Tap this to search for weather information from other cities. Swipe up to see other weather information. 109 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 110
Clock Customize the time zone settings of your ZenFone, set alarms, and use your ZenFone as a stop watch using the Clock app. Launching Clock Launch the Clock app using either of the following options: • From your ZenFone's home screen, tap the digital clock display. • Tap > Clock. 110 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 111
World Clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your ZenFone. Tap this to access the settings of the world clock feature. Tap this to set your clock on night mode. Tap this to view the - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 112
Alarm clock Tap to access the world clock settings of your ZenFone. 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. 112 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 113
Stopwatch Tap to use your ZenFone as a stopwatch. Tap this button to start running the stopwatch feature. 113 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 114
Timer You may set multiple timer options for your ZenFone. To do this, follow the steps below: Setting the timer 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ZenFone. numeric keypad 2. Use the numeric keypad to input your target time then tap start to start the timer. 114 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 115
ones that you no longer need. To do any of these options, refer to the following steps: 1. Tap to access the timer feature of your ZenFone. 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 116
File Manager Using File Manager allows you to easily locate and manage your data on the internal storage of your ZenFone 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 117
the external storage device To access the external storage device: 1. Insert the microSD card into your ZenFone. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Installing a memory card section in this user guide. 2. Tap 3. Tap > File Manager. > SD card to view the contents of your microSD card. 117 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 118
Accessing Cloud Storage IMPORTANT! Enable Wi-Fi on your ZenFone 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. 118 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 119
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send a page for later reading, tap Read later. The page is added a to-do task in your Do It Later app. NOTES: • Ensure that your ZenFone is connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • If you connect to a mobile network, charges may apply based on your network plan. • Refer to section - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 121
10 Fun and entertainment 10 Fun and entertainment - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 122
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 123
Audio Wizard AudioWizard allows you to customize the sound modes of your ZenFone for a clearer audio output that fits actual usage scenarios. Using Audio Wizard To use AudioWizard: 1. Tap > AudioWizard. 2. In the AudioWizard window, tap the sound mode - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 124
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 125
Playing songs By default, Music plays all the songs saved in your ZenFone's internal storage system. Start playing songs by tapping on them. Playing inserted in your ZenFone. 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 126
your ZenFone to view files from Cloud music. Your ZenFone currently supports music files saved in the following cloud storage accounts: • ASUS Webstorage Add cloud service. 3. Select the cloud storage service where you want to play music files from. 4. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 127
FM Radio Listen to your favorite local radio stations using your ZenFone. To use this feature: 1. Connect the bundled headset with your ZenFone. 2. Tap > FM Radio. FM Radio home screen Tap this to switch between headset or loudspeaker mode. Tap this to turn off the FM Radio. Tap - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 128
Sound recorder Record audio files using your ZenFone 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 129
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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 your ZenFone's system was updated at the Last update check: of the System update window. Storage You can store data, apps, or files - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 131
Backup and reset Back up data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers using your ZenFone. To do this: 1. Tap then tap Settings > Backup and reset. 2. From the Backup & reset window, you can: • Backup my data: This feature backs up your - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 132
or access of information. Unlocking your screen When the screen is locked, you can open it with the security unlocking options that the ZenFone offers you. To select the screen unlock of your ZenFone: 1. Tap then tap Settings > Lock Screen. 2. Tap Screen lock then select an option to unlock your - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 133
Unlock screen options Choose from these options to lock your ZenFone. • Slide: Slide your finger to any direction to unlock your ZenFone. 133 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 134
. 2. Read the terms in using Face Unlock feature on your screen, then tap Set it up. 3. Read the instructions in setting up Face Unlock on your screen, then tap Continue. 4. Hold your ZenFone at eye level and align your face on the outline of your screen to capture it. NOTE: The green - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 135
, you will be prompted to select a secondary option to unlock your ZenFone. Select Pattern if you want to unlock your ZenFone by a pattern, or PIN to unlock it by keying in your PIN then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN or pattern that you created to - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 136
• 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. 136 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 137
• PIN: Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device. 137 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 138
• Password: Key in at least four characters to create a password. IMPORTANT! Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device. 138 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 139
show the said widget on the lock screen. • Instant camera: Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your ZenFone is in idle mode by pressing the volume button twice. • Owner info: Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 140
) number, or model number. This is important, as when you may lose your ZenFone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your ZenFone. To display your ZenFone's identity: 1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings. 2. On the Settings screen, slide - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 141
12 Connect your Zen 12 Connect your Zen - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 142
ZenFone gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly with your ZenFone to a Wi-Fi network: 1. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks. 2. Tap a network name to connect to it - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 143
from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to launch Quick Settings screen. Bluetooth® Use the Bluetooth feature of your ZenFone to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 144
. Follow the succeeding instructions to complete the pairing. NOTE: Turn off Bluetooth feature to help save battery power. Unpairing your ZenFone from the Bluetooth® device To unpair your ZenFone to a Bluetooth device: 1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available and paired - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 145
to start pairing. 6. Once the connection is made, your Miracast-supported display shows the same content currently shown on your ZenFone. From Settings 1. Tap > Settings. 2. Under Display, select Wireless display (Miracast). 3. Set the Wireless display (Miracast) option to ON. 4. Refer to the SSID - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 146
Share Link Share and receive files, 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 connection. With this app, you can send or receive files that are larger - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 147
3. Tap the files that you want to send then tap Done. 4. After your ZenFone 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 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 148
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 149
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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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 151
Uninstalling/Disabling apps To uninstall/disable apps: 1. From All Apps, tap > Uninstall/Disable. 2. Tap the app that you want to uninstall/disable and follow the onscreen instructions to finish. 151 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 152
and games from Play Store directly to your ZenFone. 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 153
14 There's more to your Zen 14 There's more to your Zen - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 154
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 ZenFone with some smart power saving options. To set up Power Saver: 1. From All Apps, tap Power Saver. 2. Slide Smart saving to ON. 154 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 155
, 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 ZenFone 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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 156
Glove mode You can still navigate on the touchscreen of your ZenFone even when you're wearing your gloves. To enable Glove mode: 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tick Glove mode. > Settings > ASUS customized settings. 156 - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 157
allows you to easily adjust the display settings. Tap to switch between tabs Move to turn on/ off the Vivid Mode Move to adjust the color temperature Tap to set to factory defaults Tap to reset to the last changes you made To use ASUS Splendid: 1. Tap > Splendid. 2. Adjust the screen color - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 158
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Appendix Appendix - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 160
weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 161
. The reduction of the number of the manual pages complies with the reduction of carbon emission. For the detailed user manual and related information, refer to the user manual included in the ASUS Tablet or visit the ASUS Support Site at http://support.asus.com/. Regional notice for Singapore This - Asus ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 162
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 ZenFone A450CG | ZenFone A450CG English User manual - Page 163
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