Contents

1 Basics
- Welcome!
- Get your ASUS Phone ready!
- Starting for the first time
- Using the touchscreen
2 Theres no place like Home
- Zen Home features
  - Home screen
  - Quick settings
  - System notifications
- Personalizing your Home screen
  - App & Widgets
  - Wallpapers
  - Easy Mode
  - Setting up the date and time
  - Setting up your ringtone and alert sounds
- Lock Screen
  - Customizing your lock screen
  - Customizing the quick access buttons
- Fingerprint ID sensor
  - Starting your ASUS phone for the first time
  - Setting up fingerprint ID from Settings
3 Work hard, play harder
- Chrome
  - Launching Chrome
  - Sharing pages
  - Bookmarking pages
  - Clearing the browsing data
- Gmail
- Google Calendar
  - Creating events
  - Editing or removing events
  - Creating reminders
  - Editing or removing reminders
- Do It Later
  - Calling later
  - Messaging later
  - Adding to-do tasks
  - Deleting to-do tasks
- File Manager
- The Cloud
  - ASUS WebStorage
- ZenFone Care
4 Keeping in touch
- Call in style
  - Dual SIM feature
  - Making calls
  - Receiving calls
  - Managing your call logs
  - Other call options
  - Managing multiple calls
  - Recording calls
- Managing contacts
  - Contacts Settings
  - Setting up your profile
  - Adding contacts
  - Marking your favorite contacts
  - Importing contacts
  - Exporting contacts
  - Social networking with your contacts
  - Linking your contacts info
  - Backup/restore call logs
- Send messages and more
  - Google Messenger
5 Fun and entertainment
- Using a headset
  - Connecting the audio jack
- Google Play Music
  - FM Radio
6 Your precious moments
- Capture moments
  - Launching the Camera app
  - Using Camera for the first time
  - Advanced camera features
- Using the Gallery
  - Viewing files from your social network or cloud storage
  - Viewing the photo location
  - Sharing files from the Gallery
  - Deleting files from the Gallery
  - Editing images
- Using MiniMovie
- PhotoCollage
7 Staying connected
- Mobile network
  - Enabling the mobile network
- Wi-Fi
  - Enabling Wi-Fi
  - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
  - Disabling Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
  - Enabling Bluetooth
  - Pairing your ASUS Phone to a Bluetooth device
  - Unpairing your ASUS Phone from the Bluetooth device
- Tethering
  - Wi-Fi Hotspot
  - Bluetooth Tethering
8 Travel and Maps
- Weather
  - Launching the Weather app
  - Weather home screen
- Clock
  - World Clock
  - Alarm clock
  - Stopwatch
  - Timer
9 ZenLink
- Share Link
10 Zen Everywhere
- Special Zen Tools
  - Flashlight
  - Power & Boost
  - Calculator
  - Quick memo
  - Sound Recorder
  - Audio Wizard
  - Mobile Manager
11 Maintain your Zen
- Keeping your device up-to-date
  - Updating your system
  - Storage
  - Backup and reset
  - Securing your ASUS Phone
Appendix
- Notices
Index

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) User Manual

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Phone Specification

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is a smartphone designed to deliver a blend of performance, style, and long-lasting battery life. It features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp visuals. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, offering efficient performance for everyday tasks and multitasking needs. It comes equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD card up to 128GB, allowing users to store a substantial amount of data and applications.

The smartphone boasts a 4100mAh battery, which is a standout feature, providing extended usage time and the convenience of reverse charging capabilities to power other devices. The ZenFone 3 Max's rear camera is a 16-megapixel shooter with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash, delivering clear and detailed photos. The front camera is an 8-megapixel sensor, suitable for selfies and video calls.

Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ASUS’s ZenUI 3.0 skin, the phone offers a user-friendly interface with customizable features. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. It also includes a fingerprint sensor located on the back for added security and convenience. With dimensions of 151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm and weighing 175 grams, the phone has a sleek aluminum body that ensures durability and a premium feel. The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is an ideal choice for users seeking a well-rounded smartphone with robust battery life and essential features.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Phone F.A.Q.

How can I extend the battery life of my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

To extend the battery life, reduce screen brightness, turn off Bluetooth and GPS when not in use, close unused apps running in the background, and enable battery saver mode.

What should I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is not charging properly?

Ensure the charger and cable are working by testing with another device, clean the charging port, and try a different power outlet. If the issue persists, consider replacing the battery or charger.

How do I perform a factory reset on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

Go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Follow the prompts to erase all data and reset your phone to its original state.

Why is my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) running slow and how can I fix it?

Clear cache and unnecessary files, uninstall unused apps, ensure firmware is up-to-date, and consider performing a factory reset if the issue persists.

How can I update the software on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

Navigate to Settings > About > System update and check for any available updates. Download and install if an update is available.

What can I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is overheating?

Close unused apps, avoid using the phone while charging, reduce screen brightness, and keep the phone out of direct sunlight. If overheating continues, contact customer support.

How do I take a screenshot on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

Press and hold the volume down button and the power button simultaneously until the screen flashes, indicating a screenshot has been taken.

How can I free up storage space on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

Delete unused apps and files, clear app cache, transfer photos and videos to cloud storage or an SD card, and use the built-in storage manager to identify large files.

What can I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Restart the phone and router, forget the Wi-Fi network and reconnect, and ensure the phone's software is up-to-date. If the problem persists, reset network settings.

How do I enable developer options on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)?

Go to Settings > About > Software information and tap the Build number seven times. Developer options will appear in the settings menu.