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Customizing your contact’s profile
Edit your contact’s info, add a photo, set a ringtone, or take a photo as a cover for your contact’s 
profile.
1. Launch the Contacts app then select the contact whose info or profile you want to edit or 
customize.
2.  Make the changes from the contact’s profile page.
Tap to add your contact’s photo from Gallery or by capturing a 
photo
Tap to edit your contact’s info
Tap to add your contact’s profile cover from Gallery or by 
capturing a photo
You can display a Facebook profile cover as the theme cover for a 
Facebook contact
Setting up your VIPs
Group your contacts as VIPs to get notified about upcoming anniversaries, birthdays, and other 
important events. You’ll also get alerts about any unread messages or emails, or any missed calls 
from your VIPs. You’ll get all these notices as your What’ s Next alerts and reminders.
NOTE:  For more details , see What's Next.
Setting up your VIP from the contact’s info screen
To set up your VIP from the contact’s info screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to set up as a VIP, then tap  
.
2.  In your selected contact’s screen, select VIP under the Group field.
3.  When finished, tap Done. The contact is added to your VIP list.
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Setting up your VIP from the VIP screen
To set up your VIP from the VIP screen:
1. Launch the Contacts app. 
2.  Tap  
 > VIP.
3.  In the VIP screen, tap  
.
4.  Select the contact or contacts you want to group as VIPs, then tap Add . The contact or contacts 
are added to your VIP list.
Adding an event to a VIP contact
You can add an event to a VIP contact such as anniversary, birthday, and other important events.
1.  Launch the Contacts app, tap the contact you want to add an event detail to, then tap  
.
2.  In the contact’s info screen, tap Add another field > Events.
2. Select the date for the event, then tap Set.
3.  Ensure that you select VIP under the Group field.  When finished, tap Done.
4.  The contact’s special event will appear in your calendar of events. If you want to get an event 
alert, set the reminder time in the Calendar app.
NOTES:
•	 Set	the	reminder	time	for	events	in	Calendar to get What's Next event alerts or reminders.
•	 Aside	from	getting	upcoming	events	reminders,	you'll	also	get	new	email/SMS	message	and	missed	 call notifications from What's Next. For more details, see What's Next.
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Marking your favorite contacts
Set your frequently-called contacts as your favorites to be able to call them quickly from the Phone 
app.
1. From the Home screen, tap Asus > Contacts.
2.  Select the contact that you want to mark as a favorite.
3.  Tap  
. The contact is added to your Favorites List in the Phone app. 
NOTES: 
•	 To	view	your	Favorites	list,	tap		
  from the Home screen, then tap  .
•	 For	more	details,	refer	to	the	section	Calling your favorite contacts.
•	 You	can	also	set	a	favorite	contact	as	a	VIP.	For	more	details,	refer	to	the	section	 Setting up your 
VIPs.
Importing contacts
Import your contacts and their respective data from one contact source to your ASUS Phone,  email 
account, or a micro SIM card. 
1. Tap  Asus > Contacts then tap  
  > Manage contacts.
2. Tap  Import/export then select from the following importing options:
a.  Import from SIM 1 card/Import from SIM 2 card
b.  Import from storage
3.   Select from the following accounts to save the contact:
a.  Email account/s
b.  Device
c.  SIM1/SIM2
4.  Tick to select the contacts that you wish to import and when done, tap Import.
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Exporting contacts
Export your contacts to any of the storage accounts in your ASUS Phone.
1. Tap Asus > Contacts  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.  Export to storage
3.   Tap to select the contacts from the following accounts:
a.  All contacts
b.  Email account/s
c.  Device
d.  SIM1/SIM2
4.  Tick the contacts that you want to export.
5.  When done, tap Export.
Managing your block list
Blocking contacts or numbers
Create your list of blocked contacts or numbers to avoid receiving any unwanted calls or messages. 
Your blocked calls and messages will be saved to the Block List archive.
1. Tap  Asus > Contacts  then tap  
  > Manage contacts > Block list.
2.  Tap  
 , then do any of the following:
 
• To block a contact, tap Select from contacts, then select the contact you want to block 
from your contacts list.
 
• To block a number, tap Add a number then enter the number that you want to block.
3.  When done, tap OK.
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Unblocking contacts or numbers
You may remove a blocked contact or number from your list and receive calls or messages from the 
contact or number again.
1. Tap ASUS > Contacts  then tap  
  > Manage contacts > Block list.
2.  Tap and hold on the contact or number that you want to unblock then tap Remove from block 
list.
Social networking with your contacts
Integrating the social network accounts of your contacts makes it easier for you to view their 
profiles, news, and social feeds. Stay updated with the activities of your contacts in real time.
IMPORTANT!   Before you can integrate social network accounts of your contacts, you\
 need to log in to 
your social network account and sync its settings.
Syncing your social network account
Sync your social network account to add the social network accounts of your contacts to your ASUS 
Phone.
1.  Do any of the following to launch the Settings app:
 
• Launch Quick settings then tap  
.  
 
• Tap  
  > Settings.
2.  From the Settings screen, tap your social network account under Accounts section.
3. Tick  Contacts to sync the social network accounts of your contacts.
4.   Launch the Contacts app to view your contacts list.
5.  To view only your contacts with social network accounts, tap Contacts to display then untick 
the other contact sources, leaving the social network name checked.
6.  When done, tap 
    or anywhere on the screen.
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Linking your contacts’ info
When you add social network or email accounts, data from these accounts automatically sync 
with the Contacts app. In some instances, some contact info may appear in several places or under 
different name variations or nicknames in the Contacts app. You can manually link and unify all 
these info and put them under one place or profile.
1. From the Contacts app, tap the contact whose info you want to link.
2.  From the contact’s profile page, tap  
.
3.  Select all the contact profiles that you think should be linked to one profile, then tap Link. You 
can now view and retrieve all your contact’s info under one profile.
Backup/restore call logs
Have your call logs stored in your ASUS Phone to track the calls that you’ve received, made, or 
missed. You can also send the saved call logs to your online storage account or email it via the 
installed email apps in your ASUS Phone.
Creating a call log backup
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap    to hide the keypad.
2.  Tap  
  then tap Backup call log.
3. Tap  Backup call log to device to save the call log backup in your ASUS Phone. To email the call 
log backup, tap Backup call log to device and send out.
4.  Key in a backup file name then tap OK. After the backup is successful, tap OK.
Restoring call log backups
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone then tap    to hide the keypad.
2.  Tap  
  then tap Restore call log.
3.  Select a call log backup that you want to restore, then tap OK.
4.  After restoring call log is successful, tap OK. Tap  
  to view the restored call logs.
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Call Settings
Configure the settings for your incoming or outgoing calls, call barring, home dialing, and more.
1. Do any of the following to launch the Settings screen:
 
• Launch Quick settings then tap  
.  
 
• Tap  
  > Settings.
2. Tap  Call settings, then select any of these settings that you want to set up.
Block call settings
Block function setting Configure the settings for the Block function.
Block List Display the list of your blocked contacts or numbers.
Incoming call settings
Phone ringtone Set up the ringtone for your SIM 1 or SIM 2 card.
Vibrate when ringing Tick when you want your ASUS Phone to vibrate when it rings.
Call forwarding Use this  feature if you want to send calls to another number on 
any of these conditions: Always forward, Forward when busy, 
Forward when unanswered, and Forward when unreachable.
Call rejection message Select or create the message that you want to send when you’re 
unable to answer an incoming call.
Headset settings for 
incoming calls When you’ve connected a Bluetooth or wired headset to your 
ASUS Phone, you can select to automatically answer or set the 
wait time for incoming calls.
Outgoing call settings
Dial pad touch tones Tick or untick to enable or disable the Dial pad sound in the 
Phone app.
Connection alert settings Turn vibration on or off for the connection alert settings.
Fixed Dialing Numbers 
(FDN) Set up these settings when you want to restrict outgoing calls 
only to those numbers in your FDN list, or to numbers with 
certain prefixes. Inquire from your mobile service provider about 
availing the FDN service for your SIM card.
Home dialing
Enable and configure your Home dialing settings. For more 
details, see Home dialing.
Other settings
Auto call recording Configure the settings for the auto call recording function.
Call duration Display the length of calls between two parties. Call duration is 
measured differently depending on the mobile service provider.
Voice mail Set up the voicemail settings, if you’ve subscribed to a voicemail 
service with your mobile service provider.
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Additional settings
No background during 
the callWhen enabled, a black background is displayed during a call.
Phone account settings Configure the SIP account and other phone settings.
Hearing aids Enable this option to turn on the hearing aid compatibility.
Send messages and more
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 ASUS Phone.  You can also email your message 
threads or conversations to others to keep them in the loop.
Launching the Messaging app
From your Home screen, do any of the following to launch the Messaging app:
•	 Tap		
•	 Tap		  > Messaging
Sending messages
1. Launch the Messaging app then tap  .
2.  In the To  field, enter the number or tap  
  to select a contact from your list.
3.  Start composing your message in the Type message field.
4.  When you’re done, select the SIM account where you’re going to send your message from.
Replying to messages
1. Tap your message alert from your Home screen or Lock screen.
2.  Start composing your reply in the Type message field.
3.  When you’re done, select the SIM account where you’re going to send your reply from.
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Blocking messages
Block spam messages such as sales ad messages, or messages from unwanted senders.
1. From the Home screen, tap  
 , then tap  .
2.  From your list of message threads, select the sender that you don’t want to receive any message 
from.
Forwarding a message thread
You can forward a message thread or conversation to others, and set an alert so you can reply to  an 
important message at a convenient time.
1. From the Home screen, tap  
.
2.  Tap to select a sender image, then tap  
  > Forward SMS conversation.
3. Tap  Select All  or  any of the  messages from the thread, then tap Forward.
4.  In the To  field, tap 
 to select a contact’s email address or mobile number. 
5.  When you’re done, select the SIM account where 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		
  > Settings > 
More... > Mobile networks, then tick Data enabled.
•	 Mobile	data	and	messaging	rates	apply	when	forwarding	conversations	to	others.
Messaging later
You can set an important message as a reply-later task and reply to it later from the Do It Later app.
1.  In the message screen, tap  
 .
2. Tap  Reply later. The message is added to your Do It Later tasks.
3.  To retrieve and reply to the email, tap ASUS > Do It Later from the Home screen.
NOTE:  For details on replying to reply-later messages, see Replying now.
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Other messaging options
When you are in an active message thread or while composing a message, you can tap    and do 
any of these other options below.
Add subject Tap to add the title of your message.
Insert smiley Insert a smiley or emoticon into your message.
Insert text templates Insert a predefined reply into the body of your message.
Delete messages Tap this option and select the messages that you want to delete from 
the thread.
Settings Tap this option to configure the message settings.
Omlet Chat
Omlet Chat is an open messaging and mobile sharing app that lets you chat with friends on 
the spot. It also allows you to manage your data by storing them securely to your private Cloud 
accounts.
NOTES:
•  Omlet Chat app may only be available in some countries.
•	 On	its	first	use,	you	have	to	visit	Play	Store	to	update	Omlet	Chat.	You	must	have	a	Google	account	 to update Omlet Chat.
Registering to Omlet Chat
Register to Omlet Chat with any of the following accounts:
 
• Mobile phone number
 
• E-mail account
 
• Gmail account
 
• Facebook account
Using your mobile phone number
To register using mobile phone number:
1. Tap  
  then tap Omlet Chat.
2.  On the Sign Up screen, swipe the screen to the left to read highlighted features of Omlet Chat. If 
you want to register immediately, tap Skip .
3.  Select the country that you are currently located, key in your mobile phone number, then tap 
Next  to receive a text message containing the PIN.
4.  Key in the PIN then tap Next .
5.  Key in your name then tap Get Started.
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