Asus ZenFone 5 User Manual

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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.	 To	eject	the	memory	card,	go	to	Home > All 
Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount external storage.
To remove a memory 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 not to...

22 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.   

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Charging your phone
Your phone comes partially charged but you must charge it fully before using it for the first time. Read the 
following important notices and cautions before charging your device.
 IMPORTANT:•	 Use	only	the	bundled	AC	power	adapter	and	micro-USB	cable	to	charge	your	phone.	Using	a	different	AC	power	 adapter and cable may damage your device.
•	 Peel	off	the	protective	film	on	the	AC	power	adapter	and	micro-USB	cable	before	using	it	with	your	device.
•	 Ensure	to	plug	the	AC	power...

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IMPORTANT: •	 Charge	your	phone	for	eight	(8)	hours	before	using	it	in	battery	mode	for	the	first	time.
•	 The	status	of	battery	charge	is	indicated	by	the	following	icons:
            Low              Not Charging       Charging          Full
     
        
To charge your phone:
1.  Connect the micro USB cable to the AC power adapter.
2.   Connect the micro USB cable to your phone.
3.   Plug the AC power adapter to a grounded power outlet. 
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4. When fully-charged, disconnect the USB cable from your phone first before unplugging the AC power 
adapter from the power outlet.
NOTES: 
•	 You	can	use	your	device	while	charging	but	it	may	take	longer	to	fully	charge	the	device.
•	 Charging	your	device	via	USB	port	of	a	computer	may	take	longer	to	fully	charge	the	device.
•	 If	your	computer	does	not	provide	enough	power	for	charging	via	USB	port,	charge	your	phone	using	the	AC	 power adapter plugged to a power outlet instead. 

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Turning your phone 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 is locked, unlock the device 
screen.
2.  Press and hold the power button, then when prompted, tap Power off then tap OK.
Sleep mode
To put your device in sleep mode, press the power button once until the screen turns...

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First time use
When you turn your Zen device 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 to setup your device, if you do not have a Google or ASUS account yet, go 
ahead and create one.
Google Account
Using a Google Account allows you to fully utilize these Android...

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Battery power conservation tips
The battery charge is the lifeline of your Zen device. Here are some battery power conservation tips that helps 
preserve the power of your Zen device battery.
 –  When not in use, press the power button 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.
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There’s no place like Home
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Zen Home features
Home screen
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 the Home screen to the left or right to display the extended Home screen 
Swipe down this area to display System notifications
Swipe down this area to display Quick settings
Tap to display Time settings
Tap to update Weather settings
Tap to open All Apps screen
Tap to open an app
Tap to open Google...