ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q (02) PDF Document

The ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q has several key components:

Touch screen display panel: Use this to operate your ASUS ZenWatch with gestures.

Loop: Use the loop to tuck away the excess strap.

Strap: Allows you to wear the watch on your wrist. The strap and buckle/clasp vary by model.

Microphone: The built-in microphone allows you to operate your watch using voice commands.

Ventilation hole: Available on select models and is for ventilation only. Do not insert foreign objects into this hole.

Spring bar: Press the pin on this bar to remove the current strap.

Charging connectors: Align these with the charging cradle to charge the watch battery.

Power and reset button: Press this button to power the watch on or off, or to reset it to its factory settings.

Your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q is compatible with standard 22 mm or 18 mm spring bar pin watch straps.

1. Press the pin on your current strap to detach it from the watch body.

2. Gently pull out the current strap. To attach the new strap, refer to your new wrist band’s replacement instructions.

To charge your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q, follow these steps:

1. Connect the magnetic charging cable to the charging connectors on the back of the watch. The cable is designed to connect in only one orientation.

2. If the charging connectors are dirty with sweat, dirt, or other stains, clean them with a dry, nonabrasive, lint-free cloth before charging.

3. Connect the other end of the charging cable to your power adapter, and then plug the power adapter into a nearby power outlet.

To Power On:

Press and hold the power and reset button for three (3) seconds.

To Power Off:

1. Press and hold the power and reset button on your watch to launch the app list.

2. Swipe upward and tap Settings.

3. Swipe upward and tap Power off.

4. Tap the check mark to confirm.

Resetting your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q restores it to its original factory settings. After resetting, you will need to pair it again with your phone.

1. Press and hold the power and reset button on your watch to launch the app list.

2. Swipe upward and tap Settings.

3. Swipe upward and tap Factory reset, then tap the check mark to confirm.

Before pairing with a new phone, you must first reset your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q to its factory settings.

1. On your watch, press and hold the power button to launch the app list.

2. Swipe up and tap Settings.

3. Swipe up and tap Factory reset, then tap the check mark.

4. The next time your watch powers on, it will display “Install Android wear on your phone”.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions for pairing for the first time.

1. Power on your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q.

2. Enable Bluetooth on your phone and place it near your watch.

3. Launch the Android Wear app on your phone and tap the options icon, then tap Pair with a new watch.

4. Check the model name on your watch screen, then select the same model name on your phone.

5. Ensure the passkey on both your phone and watch are the same, then tap Pair on your phone.

1. Press and hold the power and reset button on your watch to launch the app list.

2. Swipe upward and tap Settings.

3. Swipe upward and tap Restart, then tap the check mark to confirm.

Requirements:

Your phone must be running Android 4.3+ or iOS 8.2+. Supported features may vary between Android and iOS.

Installation Steps:

1. Connect your phone to the Internet and log in to your Google account or Apple ID.

2. Launch the Play Store or Apple Store.

3. Search for “Android Wear” and install the app.

Ensure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone before starting.

1. Connect your phone to the Internet.

2. Power on your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q and swipe left on the welcome screen. Ensure the watch is connected to a power source.

3. Select the same language on your watch as on your phone. For voice actions to work, both devices must use the same language.

4. Swipe left on your watch to prepare it for pairing.

5. The watch will prompt you to install Android Wear on your phone. Swipe left after doing so.

6. On your watch screen, a model name will appear. On your phone, open the Android Wear app and select the same model name from the list.

7. A passkey will appear on both devices. Ensure they match, then tap Pair on your phone to complete the process.

The ASUS ZenWatch Manager app provides special features like Find my phone, Unlock my phone, Cover to mute, and watch face personalization.

1. Connect your phone to the Internet and log into a Google account.

2. Launch the Play Store on your phone.

3. In the search field, type “ASUS ZenWatch Manager” and then tap INSTALL.

Waking the Screen:

Tap the display panel, or tilt your wrist toward you.

Dimming the Screen:

Press your palm on the touch screen display.

Reading Cards:

Notifications, apps, and features appear as cards. Use these gestures:

• Swipe up: Go to the next card.

• Swipe down: Go back to the previous card.

• Swipe left: See more information about the current card.

• Swipe right: Close the current card or go back to the previous action.

Viewing and Launching Apps:

1. Tap the watch face (or wake the watch), then swipe left to see the app list.

2. Swipe up or down to scroll through the list and tap an app to launch it.

3. From the app list screen, swipe left or right to switch between the app list, contacts, and voice action prompt.

1. Tap and hold the watch face for two (2) seconds to launch the watch face options.

2. From the options, swipe left or right to browse available watch faces.

3. Tap on a watch face to select and apply it.

You can also use the ASUS ZenWatch Manager app on your phone to create and customize your own watch faces.

From the main watch face, swipe down. This screen allows you to select between None, Priority, and All notifications. You can also view the current battery charge percentage on this screen.

To use voice actions, first wake your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q and say, “OK Google“. Then, say a voice command. For example, “Take a note.”

Here are some available voice commands:

• Remind me: Create reminders that sync with your Google account.

• Show me my steps: Track your daily step count.

• Send a text: Send a text message to a saved contact.

• Email: Create or read emails.

• Agenda: View scheduled events from your paired device’s calendar.

• Navigate: Locate specific places and destinations.

• Set a timer: Set a countdown timer.

• Start stopwatch: Use the stopwatch feature.

• Set an alarm: Set an alarm.

• Settings: Configure display, connectivity, and device settings.

• Start: Access bundled apps. You can say “Start” plus the name of the app to launch it directly.

The Tools screen in the ASUS ZenWatch Manager app contains various handy features for your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q. Tap Tools on the app’s home screen to access them.

General

• Face settings: Manage settings for your watch face.

FoneHelper

• Remote call control: Control your calls remotely with your watch.

• Forgot phone warning: Alerts you when your phone is too far away.

• Cover to mute (for Zenfone only): Cover your watch to automatically mute your phone ringtone.

• Find my watch: Makes your watch vibrate to help you find it.

• Unlock my phone: Unlock your phone without needing PIN codes.

Others

• Flashlight: Activate the flashlight feature of your watch using your paired phone.

• SOS: Select contacts to automatically send an emergency message to when you use the SOS app on your watch.

First-Time Setup:

1. From your paired phone, launch the Wellness app.

2. Read through the setup screens, tapping the arrow icon to proceed.

3. On the “Setup your profile” screen, complete the form with your information and tap the right arrow icon.

4. Read the Terms of Use and select “I agree to Terms of Use”.

5. Tap the check icon to finish the setup.

Setting Activity Goals:

1. Launch the ASUS Wellness app on your phone and tap the settings icon.

2. Select Activity goal.

3. On the Activity goal screen, input a number in the box or move the slider to set your targeted daily number of steps.

The ASUS Remote Camera app turns your watch into a remote controller for your paired phone’s camera. This feature can only be used if your watch is currently paired with your phone. After downloading, launch Remote Camera from your phone to start.

On the Remote Camera screen on your watch, you can perform the following actions:

• Tap the settings icon to customize settings.

• Use the slider to zoom in or out.

• Tap the timer button to turn the self-timer on or off.

• Tap the large central button to take photos or start/stop recording videos.

• Tap the icon on the bottom right to toggle between camera and video functions.

The ASUS Remote Link app turns your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q into a presentation controller. Before using, ensure you have installed the Remote Link software on your computer.

1. From your paired phone, launch the Remote Link app.

2. Tap Search device and select the computer you want to connect to.

3. Once connected, tap the presentation icon to open the presentation controller.

4. Use the large left and right arrow buttons on your watch screen to go back to the previous slide or advance to the next slide.

The ASUS Zenwatch FaceDesigner app allows you to create and customize watch faces for your ASUS ZENWATCH 2 WI501Q.

1. Launch the FaceDesigner app from your paired phone.

2. To edit an existing face, tap on it. To create a new one, tap the ‘+’ icon.

3. You will enter the editing screen. Here you can:

• Select which part of the watch face to edit (e.g., Background, Tick, Icon, Text).

• Swipe left, right, up, or down to view more options for the selected part.

• Drag an item to a new location on the watch face preview.

4. Once you have finished customizing, tap Done to save and complete.

General Safety Precautions:

• Your watch is water-resistant, not waterproof. Keep it dry and away from liquids. If it gets wet, wipe it immediately with a soft dry cloth.

• Ensure the watch is dry before using app features.

• Discontinue use if you experience an allergic reaction to metal or leather components.

• The watch and charging cradle must be recycled or disposed of properly.

• Keep small components away from children.

• Only use the watch in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C and 40°C.

Battery Precautions:

• The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if removed or disassembled.

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Do not dispose of the battery in fire.

• Never attempt to short-circuit, disassemble, or reassemble the battery.

• Discontinue usage if battery leakage is found.

• The battery and its components must be recycled properly.

• Keep the battery and other small components away from children.