P550
User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................... 3
P550 specifications ............................................................................... 9
Package contents ................................................................................ 10
Chapter 1: Getting started
Getting to know your P550 ................................................................. 12
Layout
..................................................................................................... 12
Getting to know your P550 ................................................................. 13
Device components description.................................................................... 14
Getting your device ready................................................................... 16
Installing the SIM card and battery................................................................ 16
Charging the battery...................................................................................... 18
Starting up............................................................................................ 19
Powering your device.................................................................................... 19
Using the stylus............................................................................................. 19
Calibrating P550............................................................................................ 20
Locking the keys and buttons........................................................................ 20
The Today screen ................................................................................ 21
Status indicators............................................................................................ 22
Screen orientation......................................................................................... 25
Start menu..................................................................................................... 26
ASUS Launcher.................................................................................... 27
Using the ASUS Launcher ............................................................................ 27
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Chapter ꢀ: Entering data
Using the Input Panel.......................................................................... 30
Using the Block Recognizer.......................................................................... 30
Using the On-screen keyboard ..................................................................... 31
Using the Letter Recognizer.......................................................................... 32
Using the Transcriber.................................................................................... 33
Writing and drawing on the screen.................................................... 34
Recording voice................................................................................... 35
Using ActiveSync™............................................................................. 36
Synchronizing via mini-USB.......................................................................... 38
Synchronizing via Bluetooth® ........................................................................ 39
Synchronizing with Exchange Server................................................ 40
Setting the synchronization schedule............................................................ 42
Searching information......................................................................... 43
Getting Help ......................................................................................... 44
Chapter ꢁ: Phone features
Using the phone................................................................................... 46
Phone pad..................................................................................................... 46
Turn off phone function ................................................................................. 46
Adjusting the device volume ......................................................................... 47
Making a call ........................................................................................ 48
Using the phone pad..................................................................................... 48
Making calls from Contacts........................................................................... 50
Making calls from Call History....................................................................... 50
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Using the Smart Dialer.................................................................................. 51
Using Voice Commander .............................................................................. 51
Receiving a call.................................................................................... 52
Setting ring tone .................................................................................. 53
Adding ring tone to selection......................................................................... 53
Changing the ring tone.................................................................................. 54
Chapter ꢂ: Wireless features
Using the Wireless Manager............................................................... 56
Using Bluetooth® ................................................................................. 57
Overview ..................................................................................................... 57
Turning ON/OFF Bluetooth in your device.................................................... 57
Creating a Bluetooth partnership .................................................................. 58
Accepting a Bluetooth partnership................................................................ 58
Ending a Bluetooth partnership..................................................................... 59
Setting up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port ................................................. 59
Using Wi-Fi® ......................................................................................... 60
Turning on Wi-Fi............................................................................................ 60
Configuring wireless networks ...................................................................... 61
Adding a wireless network ............................................................................ 62
Using Wi-Fi Manager .................................................................................... 63
Setting a GPRS connection ................................................................ 65
Disconnecting GPRS .................................................................................... 68
GSM/3G Switch .................................................................................... 70
Auto Network Setting .......................................................................... 71
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Chapter ꢃ: GPS features
GPS Catcher......................................................................................... 74
Updating GPS data....................................................................................... 74
Setting GPS Catcher..................................................................................... 75
Travelog................................................................................................ 76
Turning on GPS ........................................................................................... 76
Recording Travel Track................................................................................. 77
Exporting Route ............................................................................................ 80
Creating a New POI ..................................................................................... 83
Travelog Setting............................................................................................ 84
Location Courier.................................................................................. 91
Using Location Courier.................................................................................. 91
External GPS........................................................................................ 94
Setting external GPS device......................................................................... 94
Chapter ꢄ: Multimedia features
Using the camera................................................................................. 98
Launching the camera................................................................................... 98
Navigation button functions in camera mode................................................ 99
Camera mode screen.................................................................................. 101
Taking photos.............................................................................................. 108
Video mode screen ..................................................................................... 109
Recording videos .........................................................................................115
Viewing pictures and videos .............................................................117
Viewing pictures and videos.........................................................................117
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Editing pictures and photos..........................................................................117
Streaming Player ............................................................................... 120
Chapter ꢅ: Business features
Ur Time ............................................................................................... 122
Setting time................................................................................................. 122
Setting alarm............................................................................................... 122
Setting World Clock..................................................................................... 123
Remote Presenter.............................................................................. 124
Using the Remote Presenter....................................................................... 124
Backup................................................................................................ 131
Backing-up files........................................................................................... 131
Restoring files ............................................................................................. 133
Backup Setting............................................................................................ 135
Meeting Time Planner........................................................................ 136
Chapter 8: Special features
Windows Live™ ................................................................................. 138
Signing up................................................................................................... 138
NewStation ......................................................................................... 143
Reading RSS news .................................................................................... 143
Creating a new category ............................................................................ 143
Adding a new channel ................................................................................ 144
NewStation Menus...................................................................................... 147
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My Secrets.......................................................................................... 148
Enabling My Secrets................................................................................... 148
Internet Sharing ................................................................................. 150
Wake-up setting................................................................................. 151
Mode switcher.................................................................................... 152
Auto Cleaner ...................................................................................... 153
System information ........................................................................... 154
Restoring default factory settings ................................................... 155
Chapter 9: Device components status
ASUS status icon............................................................................... 158
CPU mode setting....................................................................................... 159
USB setting................................................................................................. 159
LCD Brightness........................................................................................... 160
Power
................................................................................................... 160
Memory ................................................................................................... 161
Storage card memory.................................................................................. 161
Programs running in memory...................................................................... 162
ASUS Status Settings................................................................................. 162
Appendix
RF Exposure Information (SAR)....................................................... 164
Notices................................................................................................ 167
Safety Information ............................................................................. 170
Contact information........................................................................... 176
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P550 specifications
Processor
Marvell PXAM270 520MHz
Operating system
Memory
Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Professional
256MB Flash ROM, 64MB SDRAM
Network system
UMTS 2100 MHz (3GPP Band I), Tri-Band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz),
GPRS Class 10
Display
3.5 inch 65K color TFT-LCD (QVGA 240 x 320 pixels)
Built-in SIRF star III chipset
GPS
Camera
Connectivity
Battery
2.0M pixels (fixed-focus)
WiFi 802.11 b+g, Bluetooth v2.0, mini-USB v1.1
1530mAh removable/rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
Battery life
Standby time: Up to 220 hours (GSM) / 350 hours (WCDMA)*
Talk time: 5 hours (GSM) / 3.5 hours (WCDMA)*
Expansion slot
Audio
One slot for Mini-SD cards
2.5 mm stereo earphone jack / built-in microphone / built-in speakerphone
Audio/Video
Supports: .3gp, .3g2, .MP4, .AAC, .AAC+, .AMR, .MID, .MP3, .WAV,
.WMA, .WMV
Internet browsing
Weight
HTTP and WAP2.0
188 grams (with battery)
Dimension
Messaging
Java
121 mm x 70 mm x 16.5 mm
SMS, MMS v1.2, Push Email (Microsoft Exchange/Outlook)
J2ME (CLDC 1.1 + MIDP2.0)
128 channels polyphonic ringer
Ringtones
* The battery life will depend on multiple factors, including network and usage environment.
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Package contents
Check your P550 package for the following items:
P ASUS P550 device
P Battery
P AC Adapter
P Mini-USB cable
P Headset
P Stylus
P Getting Started CD
P User Manual
P Quick Start Guide
P Warranty Card
NOTE:
If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CAUTION:
• To reduce risk of fire, use only correct battery type. Refer to “Installing the SIM card and battery” section for details.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
• Dispose of used batteries properly. Inquire from local authorities for proper disposal of battery.
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Chapter
1
Getting started
• Getting to know your Pꢃꢃ0
• Getting your device ready
• Starting up
• The Today screen
• ASUS Launcher
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Getting to know your Pꢃꢃ0
Layout
Components:
Stylus
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Power button
Earpiece
1
2
Top features
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Notification LED
LCD touch screen
Voice Record key*
Left and right soft keys
OK key*
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4
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End key
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10
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Enter/Action button
Mode Switcher key*
Windows key*
Call key
Navigation keys
Browser key*
Jog dial key
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7
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8
9
OK key
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Reset button
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* It is the default hotkey assignment.
To personalize the key assignment, go to
Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
Front features
Left side features
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Getting to know your Pꢃꢃ0
Components:
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External GPS antenna slot
MiniSD card slot
Hold key
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ꢀꢀ Camera button
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Camera lens
ꢀꢂ Speakerphone
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Back cover
Mini-USB sync/power connector
Earphone jack
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Right side features
Back features
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Bottom features
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Device components description
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Item
Description
Stylus
Use the stylus to write, draw, or select items on the touch screen.
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Power button
Press and hold to turn the power ON/OFF.
Press to set suspend mode or to wake device from sleep mode.
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Earpiece receiver
Allows you to listen to incoming/outgoing calls.
Notification LED
This multi-color LED notifies the following:
• Steady red - Battery is charging.
• Steady green - Battery is fully charged.
• Flashing green - Signal/network detected.
• Flashing red - Event alarm/notification.
• Flashing blue - Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, or GPS is set to ON.
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LCD touch screen
This TFT LCD touchscreen allows you to write, draw, or make
selections using the stylus.
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Voice Record key
Left and Right soft keys
OK key
Press and hold to launch the voice recorder.
These keys perform the command indicated above the button.
Press to confirm a command or to exit an open application.
Press to end a call.
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End key
10
Enter/Action button
Press to confirm the selection or run an application.
Press to take pictures in camera mode.
Press to start/stop recording video in video mode.
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Mode Switcher key
Press to switch applications and tasks.
Press and hold for 7 seconds to launch the Location Courier.
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Windows key
Call key
Press to launch the Windows® Start menu.
Press to receive an incoming call or make a call.
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Device components description
No.
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Item
Navigation keys
Browser key
Description
Use to move through menus.
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Press to launch the Internet Explorer.
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Jog dial key
This three-direction jog dial key allows you to conveniently navigate
through menus without using the stylus.
Press and hold to display the Volume pop-up menu.
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OK key
Press to confirm a command or to exit an open application.
Reset button
Insert the stylus or a sharp-pointed object, such as a paperclip, to
restart the device.
The Reset button only restarts your device. It will not erase all data in
your device nor restore your device to its factory default settings.
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External GPS antenna slot Insert your external GPS antenna into this slot.
MiniSD card slot
Hold key
Insert your miniSD card in this slot.
Slide to enable or disable all keys including the LCD touch screen.
Camera button
Press and hold this button to activate the camera. In camera mode, press
to take a picture. In video mode, press to start recording video and press
again to stop.
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Camera lens
This is the lens for the device’s 2.0 mega pixel camera.
Use this to listen to music or talk over the phone handsfree.
Contains the battery that supplies power to the device.
Use this connector to synchronize your data or to charge the battery.
Plug headset accessory to this port.
Speakerphone
Back cover
Mini-USB sync/connector
Earphone jack
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Getting your device ready
Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can make a phone call using your P550, you need to install a Subscriber Identity
Module (SIM) card. The SIM card contains your phone number, subscriber details, phone
book, and additional phone memory.
Your P550 comes with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
New batteries come partially discharged and should be fully charged before using them. They
generally do not reach their rated capacity until they have been charged and discharged at
least four (4) times. We recommend that new batteries be charged overnight even though
they may indicate that the charge is complete after a few hours. Sometimes charging may
stop during the initial charge and it is necessary to remove the battery for approximately
fifteen (15) minutes and then put it back on charge.
CAUTION:
Use only an ASUS qualified battery.
To install a SIM card and battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
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2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the SIM card with its gold
contacts facing down and the notched
corner oriented to the lower right
corner of the slot as shown.
4. Replace the battery into the
compartment with its copper contacts
properly aligned to the copper
conductor on the device.
5. Replace the battery compartment
cover.
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Charging the battery
The bundled battery pack is shipped partially charged. Charge the battery up to four (4) hours
before using for the first time.
To charge battery:
1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the mini-USB connector at the bottom of the device.
2. Connect the AC power plug to a grounded wall socket or power strip.
NOTE:
• The notification LED turns red and charging battery icon appears on the status bar indicating that the battery is
charging.
• If your battery gets totally discharged, you need to recharge it for at least twenty minutes before you can turn it
back on.
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Starting up
Powering your device
Make sure that your P550 is fully-charged before starting the device for the first time.
To turn on power:
1. Press and hold the power button.
Power button
2. Follow onscreen instructions to align screen and set the local time zone.
Using the stylus
The stylus is a pen-like device found behind the upper right corner of your P550.
• Use the stylus to write, draw, select, or drag an item on the screen.
• Single-tap an item to select it.
• Tap and hold an item to see a menu.
Stylus
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Calibrating Pꢃꢃ0
Calibrating your device ensures that the item you tap on the screen is activated. This involves
tapping in the center of targets that appear in various coordinates on the screen.
To calibrate your screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab >
Screen.
2. On the General tab tap Align Screen
then follow the calibration screen
instructions.
Locking the keys and buttons
You can lock the keys and buttons of your device to avoid inadvertently dialing numbers or
launching any application. To lock the keys and buttons:
1. Locate the Hold button on the right side of your device.
Hold button
2. Slide the Hold button downward to lock.
To unlock, slide the Hold button upward.
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The Today screen
The Today screen displays information useful to you. You can configure the Today screen to
have all the important information you need.
• To access the Today screen, tap Start > Today.
• To personalize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today.
Status bar
Tap to open the Start menu
Indicates the battery status
Tap to adjust volume
Tap to set up date, time, and alarm
Displays the signal status
Tap to view connectivity status
Tap to launch Wireless Manager
Tap to set user information
Tap to open messages
Tap to set up profile
Tap to set the Call Filter
Tap to read or make appointments
Tap to display system CPU,
USB setting, LCD brightness,
battery, memory, and MiniSD
status
Tap to launch Live Search
Tap to view and set up tasks
Tap to set up Wi-Fi connectivity
Tap to change screen
orientation
Tap to launch Asus Launcher
Tap to launch the Contacts list
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Status indicators
Refer to the table below for the Today screen icon status indicators.
Icon
Description
3rd Generation (3G) service available
General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) available
Connecting via GPRS
Connected via GPRS
Connecting with ActiveSync
ActiveSync connection not active
ActiveSync synchronization in progress
Synchronization error
Wi-Fi on and not connected
Wi-Fi connected
Call forwarded
Call in progress
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Status indicators
Icon
Description
Call on hold
Missed call
New Short Messaging Service (SMS) message
New voice mail
New Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message
No cellular phone service
No signal
Searching for cellular phone service
Indicates signal strength
Sound OFF
Sound ON
Battery low
Battery extremely low.
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Status indicators
Icon
Description
Battery partially charged
Battery charging
Battery fully charged
Roaming service. This icon appears only if you have international roaming feature.
Vibrate or Meeting mode on
Bluetooth headset connected
Bluetooth headset connected with sound
Appears when you set the alarm
No SIM card installed
Notice indicator. Tap to view notice
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