A50
Garmin-Asus
owner’s manual
Introduction
Buying Additional Maps
Introduction
The Garmin-Asus A50 is a multi-
media mobile phone with integrated
navigation and services.
2. Select your region.
3. Under the A50, click Map
Updates.
Getting Support
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
in-country support information.
Getting Help
1. From the application tray, touch
Updating the Software
Help.
2. Touch a topic.
2. Select your region.
3. Under the A50, click Software
Updates.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the On-screen Keyboard...13
About the Automatic Screen
Table of Contents
Lock ..........................................14
About the Headset.......................15
Status and Notification Icons.......16
Introduction..............................i
Getting Support ..............................i
Updating the Software....................i
Buying Additional Maps..................i
Getting Help....................................i
Using the Phone ...................18
Dialing a Number.........................18
Calling a Found Location.............18
Using In-Call Options...................18
Ending a Call...............................19
Answering a Call..........................19
Silencing an Incoming Call..........19
Sending an Incoming Call to
Getting Started........................1
Device Features ............................1
Setting Up the Device....................2
Completing the Setup....................5
Getting to Know Your
Device......................................6
About the Keys..............................6
Using the Home Screen ................7
Using the Application Tray.............8
Viewing Notifications .....................9
Setting the Default Ringtone..........9
Customizing the Home Screen....10
Changing the Volume..................12
Rotating the Device.....................12
Using the Touchscreen................13
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Voice Mail..................................19
Activating Call Waiting.................20
Using Call Waiting .......................20
Setting Up Voice Mail ..................20
Calling Voice Mail........................20
Using Call History........................21
Placing a Conference Call...........22
Forwarding Calls..........................23
Barring Calls................................23
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Turning On Airplane Mode...........24 Setting Your Home Location........35
Multitasking..................................24 Finding an Address......................36
Finding Local Businesses............36
Finding Recently Found
Managing Your Contacts .....25
Adding a Contact.........................25
Locations...................................37
Adding a Number in Call History
Finding Upcoming Events............37
to Contacts................................25
Finding Panoramio™ Photos........38
Calling a Contact.........................25
Finding Fuel Prices......................38
Searching for a Contact...............25
Finding Cities...............................39
Using the Contact Shortcut
Menu.........................................26
Editing and Deleting Contacts.....26
Using the White Pages Phone
Directory....................................39
Entering Coordinates...................40
Starting a Route to a Contact......28
Finding Intersections ...................40
Managing Your SIM Contacts......28
About Extras................................41
Searching for Locations ......30
About GPS Signals .....................30
Finding a Point of Interest............30
Following Your Route...........42
About the Map.............................42
Using the Map .............................42
Working with Found Locations ....31
About Usage Modes....................43
Changing the Search Area ..........32
Navigating in Driving Mode..........44
Saving and Editing Locations......32
About Traffic ................................46
Sharing Locations........................34
Navigating in Walking Mode........48
Finding Your Parking Spot...........34
Taking a Detour ...........................50
Finding Your Current Location.....35
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Stopping the Route......................50 Adding a Friend to Contacts........63
Working with Routes....................51 Sending a Message to a Friend ..63
Viewing Your Trip Log..................52 Starting a Route to a Friend’s
Location ...................................63
Sending and Receiving
Removing an Invitation................64
Messages ..............................53
Removing a Friend......................64
Sending a Text Message .............53
Hiding and Revealing Your
About Multimedia Messages ......53
Location ....................................64
Reading Messages......................54
Viewing Ciao! Networks...............64
Setting Up SMS Cell Broadcast...56
Disabling Ciao! ............................64
Using E-mail ................................57
Browsing the Web ................65
Using Ciao!™ .........................61
Using the Browser.......................65
Registering Your Device and
Viewing Multiple Browser
Joining Ciao! .............................61
Windows ..................................66
Changing Your Display Name......62
Saving a Web Page to
Inviting a Friend...........................62
Favorites ...................................67
Accepting or Declining an
Viewing Your History ...................67
Invitation....................................62
Sharing a URL.............................68
Sending a Location Update.........62
Opening a Web Site in a New
Automatically Sending Location
Window ....................................68
Updates.....................................62
Deleting a Web Site from a List...68
Updating Your Status...................63
Viewing Friends...........................63
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Setting Your Browser Home
Viewing a Slideshow....................76
Page..........................................68 Sharing Pictures and Videos .......76
Downloading Files.......................69 Setting Your Wallpaper................77
Editing Pictures and Videos.........77
Adding a Picture to a Contact......77
Playing Music........................70
Music Player File Types...............70
Starting a Route to a Photograph
Playing a Song ............................71
or Video.....................................78
Changing the Music Player
Changing the Gallery Settings.....78
View ..........................................71
About Playlists.............................71 Organizing Your Life ............80
Searching the Music Player.........73 Using the Calendar .....................80
Saving a Song as a Ringtone......73 Viewing a Document....................81
Streaming Online Music ..............73 Checking the Weather Forecast..83
Using the Clock ...........................83
Using the Converter.....................85
Checking Flight Status.................87
Finding Movie Times....................88
Taking and Viewing
Pictures and Videos .............74
Taking a Picture...........................74
Taking a Picture with GPS
Connecting with Other
Information................................74
Recording a Video.......................75 Devices..................................89
Changing the Camera and Video
Settings.....................................75
Synchronizing Your Device with
Your Computer..........................89
Viewing Pictures..........................76 Synchronizing Your Device with an
Viewing a Video...........................76
Exchange Server ......................90
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Synchronizing with a Google™
Keyboard Settings.....................108
Account.....................................90 Date and Time Settings.............108
Using Bluetooth Technology........91 Units Settings ............................109
Transferring Files.........................92 Privacy Settings.........................109
About Wi-Fi..................................93 Clearing All User Data...............110
Changing the Storage Settings..110
Viewing Software Information....110
Customizing Your Device ....95
Wireless Manager........................95
Audio Settings .............................96 Appendix .............................111
Display Settings...........................96 About Satellite Signals............... 111
Phone Settings............................97 About Connected Services........ 111
Home Screen...............................98 Battery Information....................112
Navigation Settings......................98 Mounting on Your Dashboard....113
E-mail Account Settings.............101 Removing the Device, Cradle,
Contacts Settings ......................102
and Mount...............................113
Calendar Settings......................102 Resetting the Device .................114
Messaging Settings...................102 Caring for Your Device...............114
Browser Settings .......................103 Specifications ............................115
Quick Search Settings...............104 Troubleshooting.........................117
Managing Applications...............105
Index....................................119
Accounts and Sync Settings......106
Security and Location Settings..106
Changing the Text Language.....108
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Getting Started
Device Features
Getting Started
➊
WARnInG
See the Important Safety and Product
Information document in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information.
➋
➌
Notice
To avoid unexpected data charges, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
a data plan for this phone.
➍
➎
➏
Power key
➊
➋
➌
Volume keys
Power connector for the navigation
cradle
Camera key
➍
➎
➏
Direction pad
Mini-USB connector
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Installing the SIM and microSD
Cards
Setting Up the Device
1. Insert the SIM card
➊
in the holder
2. Install the SIM card and optional
with the gold contacts facing down
and the notched corner toward the
center of the device.
➊
6. Register the device and check
eligibility for a free map update
➋
Removing the Battery Cover
Slide the battery cover
back of the device.
➊
off the
2. Insert the optional microSD card
in the microSD slot with the gold
contacts facing down.
➋
➊
Installing the Battery
1. Locate the battery that came in the
product box.
2. Locate the metal contacts on the
end of the battery and in the battery
compartment.
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To ensure optimal performance, you
3. Insert the battery
➊
with the
should charge the battery for at least
four hours before using the device on
battery power for the first time.
Garmin-Asus logo facing up and
the metal contacts on the battery
aligned with the contacts in the
battery compartment.
If you completely discharge the battery,
recharge it for at least 20 minutes
before turning on your device.
➊
1. Insert the plug into the AC power
adapter, if necessary.
2. Plug the USB cable into the AC
adapter.
Replacing the Battery Cover
Slide the battery cover onto the
back of the device until it clicks.
3. Connect the mini-USB end of the
USB cable to the connector on the
device.
Charging the Battery
4. Plug the AC adapter into a power
outlet.
Notice
Your device will not charge if it has
exceeded 140°F (60°C). If the device is
mounted in the windshield, remove it
from the mount and place it somewhere
out of direct sunlight to allow the
battery to charge.
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Getting Started
Alternate Charging Methods
There are several ways to charge
the device in addition to the method
Mounting Your Device
WARnInG
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. To prevent the possibility of
personal injury or product damage
caused by battery exposure to extreme
heat, remove the device from the
vehicle when exiting or store it out of
direct sunlight.
•
(Preferred) Use the vehicle power
cable connected to the cradle, with
the device in the cradle.
•
Use the vehicle power cable
connected to the device (not the
cradle).
1. Plug the vehicle power cable
➊
into
•
•
Use the USB cable connected to a
computer and your device.
the power connector on the back of
the cradle
➋.
Use the battery charger accessory.
For more information about
accessories, go to www.garminasus
.com.
➌
➋
➊
➍
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2. Remove the clear plastic from the
suction cup
9. Plug the other end of the vehicle
➌
.
power cable into a power outlet in
your vehicle.
3. Clean and dry your windshield
and the suction cup with a lint-free
cloth.
Registering Your Device
4. Place the suction cup on the
windshield.
2. Select your region, if necessary.
5. Flip the lever
windshield.
➍
back, toward the
3. Under the A50, click Product
Registration.
6. Snap the cradle onto the suction
cup arm.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After registering, click Maps to see if
you are eligible for one or more map
updates.
7. Fit the gold contacts on the left side
of your device into the cradle.
8. Tilt the device back until it snaps
into the cradle.
Completing the Setup
Complete the following optional tasks
to finish setting up your device:
•
•
•
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Getting to Know Your Device
Key
Use
Getting to Know Your
Device
Direction
pad
Press up, down, left, or right
to highlight items or to scroll
through lists.
About the Keys
Press the center of the
directional pad to select a
highlighted item.
Key
Use
Touch to open the phone.
Touch to send a call.
Camera
Press to take a picture.
Press to take a screenshot,
when enabled.
Touch to return to the Home
screen.
From the Home screen, touch
to quickly switch panes.
Touch and hold to open
a menu of recently used
applications.
Touch to go back to the
previous screen or to exit the
current application.
Touch to view a menu of
options for the current screen
or application.
Volume Up Press to increase or decrease
and Down the audio level.
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Getting to Know Your Device
•
•
Drag
➊
toward the bottom of the
Using the Home Screen
The Home screen is designed with
several panes that can be customized.
screen to view notifications. The
status bar displays notification
icons, status icons, and the current
time.
➊
Drag your finger across the screen
➋
to view the other Home screen
panes.
•
•
•
Touch any icon
➌
on the Home
➋
➌
screen to open the application.
Touch to open the phone
application.
Drag toward the top of the screen
➍
➎
to open the application tray
•
Touch
pane.
➏
to view the Where To?
➍
➎
➏
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Getting to Know Your Device
Switching Home Screen Panes
Use any of the following options to
switch to another pane:
Using the Application
Tray
The application tray contains shortcuts
for the applications on the device.
•
To switch to the next pane, slide
your finger across the screen
from right to left.
Note: The application tray is
available on all Home screen panes
except for the Where To? pane.
•
To switch to the previous pane,
slide your finger across the
screen from left to right.
1. From the Home screen, touch and
drag the application tray toward the
top of the screen.
•
•
To quickly switch to the Where
To? pane, touch
.
To quickly switch to a specific
pane, touch , and touch a
pane.
About the Where To? Pane
The Where To? pane provides quick
access to the navigation features of
your device, such as the map, points of
interest, and location search.
2. Touch and drag to scroll through all
of the shortcuts.
The Where To? pane is the far-left pane
on the Home screen.
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3. Touch a shortcut icon to start an
application.
Setting the notification Tone
You can select a tone that sounds when
you receive a notification.
Viewing notifications
When a notification icon appears in
the status bar, open the notification
window to view more information.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings > Audio and Display >
Notifications.
>
2. Touch a tone.
1. Touch and drag the status bar
toward the bottom of the screen.
3. Touch Save.
The notification window expands to
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