PadFone X
May 2014
First Edition
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AT&T Disclaimer
Devices purchased for use on AT&T’s system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T’s system. You agree that you won’t make any
modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required
on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement. Some devices or plans may
require you to subscribe to a data plan.
Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, AT&T wants you to be aware
that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T,
AT&T offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your
account. However, AT&T’s privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions
and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information will be used and protected.
Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or
elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls
may not be available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.
A&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T services to provide customer support and to
improve its services. For more information on AT&T’s Privacy Policy, visit att.com/privacy.
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Contents
Conventions used .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Care and safety ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Proper disposal .................................................................................................................................................................................8
Get your device ready!
Chapter 1:
Parts and features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Your phone ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Your tablet ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Installing a micro-SIM card .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing a memory card ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Charging your device............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Inserting/removing your phone into/from your tablet .............................................................................................. 22
Turning your device on or off ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Setting up with AT&T Ready2Go ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Using your device ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Phone mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Dynamic Display mode .................................................................................................................................................................25
There’s no place like Home
Chapter 2:
Home features ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Phone mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................28
Tablet mode .......................................................................................................................................................................................29
Using gestures ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Managing your home .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
Managing notifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Dynamic Display ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Power Management ....................................................................................................................................................33
Device Security ..............................................................................................................................................................33
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Calls
Connect to people
Typing ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Voice Search ................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Chapter 3:
Contacts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Adding a new contact ....................................................................................................................................................................38
Importing / exporting contacts ..................................................................................................................................................38
............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Making calls .......................................................................................................................................................................................39
Receiving calls...................................................................................................................................................................................39
Voicemail ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Messaging .................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Sending a text message ................................................................................................................................................................40
Email ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Setting up an e-mail account ......................................................................................................................................................40
Adding e-mail accounts ................................................................................................................................................................41
Connect to the world
Chapter 4:
Connecting to mobile networks .......................................................................................................................................... 44
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks .............................................................................................................................................. 44
Using Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Enabling or disabling Bluetooth in your device ...................................................................................................................45
Pairing your device with a Bluetooth device .........................................................................................................................46
Connecting your device to a Bluetooth device ....................................................................................................................46
Unpairing and configuring a Bluetooth device ....................................................................................................................47
App essentials
Chapter 5:
Managing apps .......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Adding app shortcuts to home ..................................................................................................................................................50
Removing app shortcuts from home .......................................................................................................................................50
Organizing your apps .....................................................................................................................................................................51
Viewing recent apps .......................................................................................................................................................................52
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Launching apps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Using apps ................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
TalkBack ...............................................................................................................................................................................................53
AT&T DriveMode® ............................................................................................................................................................................54
AT&T Services ....................................................................................................................................................................................55
SuperNote ..........................................................................................................................................................................................56
ASUS Story .........................................................................................................................................................................................58
Play Store ............................................................................................................................................................................................60
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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 complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks.
CAUTION! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing
tasks and prevent damage to your Zen device data and components.
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Care and safety
Guidelines
Road safety comes first. We strongly recommend not to use your device when driving or operating any
type of vehicle.
This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and
35°C (95°F).
Turn off your device in restricted areas where the use of mobile devices is prohibited. Always obey rules
and regulations when in restricted areas, such as, in aircraft, movie theater, in hospitals or near medical
equipment, near gas or fuel, construction sites, blasting sites and other areas.
Use only AC adapters and cables approved by ASUS for use with this device. Refer to the rating label on
the bottom of your device and ensure that your power adapter complies with this rating.
Do not use damaged power cables, accessories, and other peripherals with your device.
Keep your device dry. Do not use or expose your device near liquids, rain, or moisture.
You can put your device through x-ray machines (such as those used in conveyor belts for airport
security), but do not expose the device to magnetic detectors and wands.
The device screen is made of glass. 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 device. Use only a clean cellulose sponge or chamois
cloth when cleaning your device screen.
Send device for repair to ASUS-qualified service personnel only.
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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 placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Do not throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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