Asus ZenFone 5 User Manual

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PIN:  Key in at least four numbers to set a PIN.
IMPORTANT!  Ensure to remember the PIN that you created to unlock your device.  
						

							132 •		Password:  Key in at least four characters to create a password.
IMPORTANT!  Ensure to remember the password that you created to unlock your device.  
						

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Configuring the other screen security features
Aside from the mode of screen lock, you can also do the following on the Screen security window:
•		Quick access: Slide the Quick Access switch to ON to launch apps on the lock screen.
• 		 What’s Next widget: Slide the What’s Next Widget switch to ON to show the said widget on the lock 
screen.
• 		 Enable widgets: Check the box beside Enable widgets to use widgets on the lock screen.
• 		 Instant camera:  Slide the Instant camera switch to ON to launch the Camera app even if your phone is in 
idle mode by pressing the volume button twice.
• 		 Swipe to launch:  Slide the Swipe to launch switch to ON to launch the Camera app by swiping left from 
the right edge of the lock screen.
•   Owner info:  Tap this to edit and key in the information that you want to appear even when your screen 
is locked.  
						

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Setting your phone identity
Know your phone’s identity such as serial number, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, or 
model number. 
This is important, as when you may lose your phone, you can contact your mobile carrier and provide the 
information to blacklist the unauthorized use of your phone.
To display your phone’s identity:
1. Tap All Apps then tap Settings.
2.  On the Settings screen, slide down to display other items then tap About. The About screen displays the 
status, legal information, model number, operating system version, hardware, and software information 
of your phone.
3.  To see the serial number, SIM contact number, and IMEI of your phone, tap Status. 
						

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Connect your Zen
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Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi technology of your phone gets you connected to the wireless world. Update your social media 
accounts, browse the Internet, or exchange data and messages wirelessly with your phone.
Enabling Wi-Fi
To enable Wi-Fi:
1. Tap  
  on the Home screen then tap Settings app.
2.  Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn on the Wi-Fi.
NOTE:   You can also enable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to 
launch Quick Settings screen.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:
1.  On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi to display all detected Wi-Fi networks.
2.  Tap a network name to connect to it. For a secured network, you may be prompted to key in a password 
or other security credentials.
NOTES:
•	 Your	phone	automatically	reconnects	to	the	network	that	you	connected	with	previously.
•	 Turn	off	 Wi-Fi	feature	to	help	save	battery	power. 
						

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Disabling Wi-Fi
To disable Wi-Fi:
1. Tap  
  on the Home screen then tap Settings app.
2.  Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the left to turn off the Wi-Fi.
NOTE:  You can also disable the Wi-Fi from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to 
launch Quick Settings screen.
Bluetooth®
Use the Bluetooth feature of your phone to send or receive files and stream multimedia files with other smart 
devices over short distances. With Bluetooth, you can share your media files with your friends’ smart devices, 
send data for print with a Bluetooh printer, or play music files with a Bluetooth speaker.
Enabling Bluetooth®
To enable Bluetooth:
1. Tap  
  on the Home screen then tap Settings app.
2.  Slide the Bluetooth switch to the right to turn on the Bluetooth.
NOTE:   You can also enable the Bluetooth from Quick Settings screen. Refer to section Quick Settings on how to 
launch Quick Settings screen. 
						

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Pairing your phone to a Bluetooth® device
Before using the Bluetooth feature of your phone in full scale, you have to pair it first with the Bluetooth 
device. The phone automatically stores the pairing connection of the Bluetooth device.
To pair your phone to a Bluetooth device:
1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available devices.
IMPORTANT!
•	 If	the	device	that	you	want	to	pair	is	not	in	the	list,	ensure	to	enable	its	Bluetooth	feature	and	is	discoverable.
•	 See	the	user	guide	that	came	with	your	device	to	learn	how	to	enable	its	Bluetooth	and	and	set	it	to	 discoverable.
2. Tap  SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for more Bluetooth devices.
3.  In the list of available devices, tap the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with. Follow the succeeding 
instructions to complete the pairing.
NOTE:  Turn off Bluetooth feature to help save battery power.
Unpairing your phone from the Bluetooth® device
To unpair your phone to a Bluetooth device:
1. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth to display all available and paired devices.
2.  In the list of paired devices, tap  
  of Bluetooth device that you want to unpair, then tap Unpair. 
						

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Miracast™
Using Miracast technology, you can screencast your phone screen to a Miracast-supported display. Doing this 
allows an external display to become a dual monitor or second screen to your phone.
Launching Miracast
There are two ways you can use to start using Miracast from your phone:
From Quick settings
1. Setup the Miracast-supported display you want to use with your 
phone. 
2.  Launch Quick settings on your phone.
3.  On the notification panel, tap Miracast.
4.  Slide the Wireless display (Miracast) option to ON.
5.  Refer to the SSID shown on your Miracast-supported display and select 
the same SSID on your phone to start pairing.
6.  Once the connection is made, your Miracast-supported display shows the 
same content currently shown on your phone.
From Settings 
1. Tap    > Settings.
2. Under  Device > Display, select Wireless display (Miracast).
3.  Set the Wireless display (Miracast) option to ON.
4.  Refer to the SSID shown on your Miracast-supported display and select the same SSID on your phone to 
start pairing.
5.  Once the connection is made, your Miracast-supported display shows the same content currently shown 
on your phone. 
						

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Share Link
Share and receive files, apps, or media contents with Android mobile devices using Share Link app (for ASUS 
mobile devices) or Shareit app (for other mobile devices) via a Wi-Fi connection. With this app, you can send or 
receive files that are larger than 100 MB and lets you share or receive multiple files at the same time. Share Link 
app sends and receives files faster than using Bluetooth.
Sharing files
To share files:
1. From your Home screen, tap 
 then tap Share Link.
2. Tap  Send file then select from the options that appear on your screen.