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
  - Apps & 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
  - Adding a new tab
  - Bookmarking pages
  - Sharing 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
  - Accessing the internal storage
  - Accessing the external storage device
  - Accessing Cloud Storage
- 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
  - Setting up your VIPs
  - 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
10 Zen Everywhere
- Special Zen Tools
  - Flashlight
  - Power & Boost
  - Calculator
  - Auto-start Manager
  - Quick memo
  - Sound Recorder
  - Mobile Manager
  - Bluelight Filter
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 Zoom (ZE553KL) User Manual

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) Phone manual cover

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) Phone Specification

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) is a smartphone designed to blend advanced photography capabilities with robust performance. It features a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering vibrant colors and deep contrasts. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, the screen is both durable and responsive. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, with an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz, complemented by an Adreno 506 GPU, providing efficient performance for multitasking and graphics-intensive applications.

The ZenFone 3 Zoom is equipped with a dual-camera system on the rear, comprising a 12 MP, f/1.7 aperture main sensor with a wide-angle lens, and a 12 MP sensor with a 2.3x optical zoom lens, facilitating seamless transitions between wide-angle and zoom shots. The camera system is enhanced with features such as laser autofocus, phase detection autofocus, and optical image stabilization, delivering sharp and detailed images even in low light. The front-facing camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, designed for high-quality selfies and video calls.

Storage options vary between 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB, all expandable via microSD up to 2 TB, paired with 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM depending on the variant. A significant highlight is its 5,000 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage on a single charge, supported by fast-charging technology. The smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ASUS's ZenUI 3.0 interface, providing a user-friendly experience. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C. The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom is a well-rounded device, particularly appealing to photography enthusiasts seeking a powerful yet affordable smartphone.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) Phone F.A.Q.

How can I extend the battery life of my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

To extend the battery life, reduce screen brightness, disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS when not in use, use battery saver mode, and close unused apps running in the background.

What should I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom is not charging?

Ensure the charger and cable are working by testing with another device. Check the charging port for debris and clean it carefully. Restart your phone and try a different power outlet.

How do I perform a factory reset on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

Go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. Confirm the action, and the device will reset to its factory settings. Back up your data before proceeding.

How can I improve the camera performance on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

Ensure the camera lens is clean, update the camera app, adjust camera settings for optimal lighting, and utilize manual mode for greater control over settings.

Why is my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom overheating?

Overheating may occur due to intensive apps or environmental factors. Close heavy apps, keep the phone out of direct sunlight, and ensure proper ventilation.

How can I increase storage space on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

Use a microSD card to expand storage, clear cache data, uninstall unused apps, and move media files to cloud storage.

What can I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom screen is unresponsive?

Restart the phone by holding the power button. If the screen remains unresponsive, perform a factory reset or contact support for further assistance.

How do I update the software on my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

Go to Settings > About > System update. Check for updates and follow the prompts to download and install the latest software version.

How can I back up my data on the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom?

Use the built-in backup feature in Settings > Backup & reset, or use third-party apps like Google Drive or ASUS cloud services to back up data regularly.

What should I do if my ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom keeps restarting randomly?

Check for system updates and install them, remove recently installed apps that might be causing the issue, and perform a factory reset if the problem persists.