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E4478 Eee PC User's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 1000 Series Eee PC 904 Series Eee PC 901 Series January 2009 15G06Q034201
E4478 Eee PC User's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 1000 Series Eee PC 904 Series Eee PC 901 Series January 2009 15G06Q034201
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...'s Manual 1-2 Notes for This Manual 1-3 Safety Precautions 1-4 Transportation Precautions 1-6 Charging Your Batteries 1-6 Airplane Precautions 1-6 Preparing your Eee PC 1-7 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side...2-2 Bottom Side...2-6 Right Side...2-8 Left Side...2-10 Rear Side...2-11 Chapter 3: Getting ... gesture input 3-6 Multi-finger gesture input 3-8 Keyboard Usage 3-9 Special Function Keys 3-9 First-time Startup 3-14 Desktop...3-17 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3-18 Enabling and Disabling Devices 3-18 Adjusting the display resolution 3-19 Shutdown...3-20 ii Table of Contents
...'s Manual 1-2 Notes for This Manual 1-3 Safety Precautions 1-4 Transportation Precautions 1-6 Charging Your Batteries 1-6 Airplane Precautions 1-6 Preparing your Eee PC 1-7 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side...2-2 Bottom Side...2-6 Right Side...2-8 Left Side...2-10 Rear Side...2-11 Chapter 3: Getting ... gesture input 3-6 Multi-finger gesture input 3-8 Keyboard Usage 3-9 Special Function Keys 3-9 First-time Startup 3-14 Desktop...3-17 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3-18 Enabling and Disabling Devices 3-18 Adjusting the display resolution 3-19 Shutdown...3-20 ii Table of Contents
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Network Connection 4-2 Configuring a wireless network connection 4-2 Configuring a network connection 4-4 Browsing web pages 4-10 ASUS Update 4-11 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 4-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 4-13 Bluetooth Connection(on selected models 4-14 ASUS Instant Key 4-16 Super Hybrid Engine 4-17 Super... Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE Mark Warning A-4 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada A-4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A-6 ASUS Eee PC iii
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Network Connection 4-2 Configuring a wireless network connection 4-2 Configuring a network connection 4-4 Browsing web pages 4-10 ASUS Update 4-11 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 4-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 4-13 Bluetooth Connection(on selected models 4-14 ASUS Instant Key 4-16 Super Hybrid Engine 4-17 Super... Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE Mark Warning A-4 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada A-4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A-6 ASUS Eee PC iii
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About This User's Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing Your Eee PC 1 Introducing the Eee PC
About This User's Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing Your Eee PC 1 Introducing the Eee PC
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... Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. Appendix Gives you information on getting started with the Eee PC. 4. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Using the Eee PC Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 3. There may be differences between your Eee PC as being correct. 1-2 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC Getting Started Provides information on system...
... Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. Appendix Gives you information on getting started with the Eee PC. 4. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Using the Eee PC Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 3. There may be differences between your Eee PC as being correct. 1-2 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC Getting Started Provides information on system...
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ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for special situations. NOTE: Information for safe operation. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Notes for completing tasks. IMPORTANT!
ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING! Vital information that must be followed for special situations. NOTE: Information for safe operation. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. Notes for completing tasks. IMPORTANT!
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... magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 1-4 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove... any foreign objects into the Eee PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or ...
... magnetic or electrical fields. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 1-4 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove... any foreign objects into the Eee PC. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Follow all servicing to or ...
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... with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the Eee PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO...the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that...
... with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to enable proper reuse of the Eee PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. DO...the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. DO NOT use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that...
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...easily dulled if not properly cared for. For the model that you do not send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in a carrying case for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane ... to protect the keyboard and display panel. Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during transport. You can put your Eee PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport X-ray machines. Transportation Precautions To prepare...
...easily dulled if not properly cared for. For the model that you do not send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in a carrying case for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Airplane ... to protect the keyboard and display panel. Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during transport. You can put your Eee PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport X-ray machines. Transportation Precautions To prepare...
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1 3 Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information. 1. Read the following chapters for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 2. Connect the AC power adapter Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee PC.
1 3 Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for detailed information. 1. Read the following chapters for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack 3 1 2 2. Connect the AC power adapter Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee PC.
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Open the display panel 4. Turn ON the Eee PC 1.3 MEGA PIXELS When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! 3. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! 1-8 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC
Open the display panel 4. Turn ON the Eee PC 1.3 MEGA PIXELS When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! 3. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! 1-8 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC
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The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC. Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The keyboard differs for each territory. 2-2 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC. Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The keyboard differs for each territory. 2-2 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of a button. Any action on the eyes. Backlight Key Pressing this key repeatedly ... Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to adjust display resolution. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 1 Built-in Camera The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with one push of desktop monitors.
The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of a button. Any action on the eyes. Backlight Key Pressing this key repeatedly ... Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to adjust display resolution. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 1 Built-in Camera The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with one push of desktop monitors.
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... keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. The power switch only works when the display panel is available to turn OFF the Eee PC. Multi-finger gesture input is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth supoort the user-defined key for launching... Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is for Skype. 5 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR.
... keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. The power switch only works when the display panel is available to turn OFF the Eee PC. Multi-finger gesture input is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth supoort the user-defined key for launching... Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is for Skype. 5 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR.
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...applicable on models with built-in the Save-to or read from your Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 8 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is...The solid-state disk drive/hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is removed from the disk drive. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is enabled, this indicator lights. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery's power as ...
...applicable on models with built-in the Save-to or read from your Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 8 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is...The solid-state disk drive/hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is removed from the disk drive. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is enabled, this indicator lights. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery's power as ...
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Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is inserted, it will automatically lock. High temperatures are normal during charging...which may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 2 1 4 5 1 2-6 6 6 The bottom of the Eee PC. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. When removing the battery pack, this side of... the Eee PC can get very hot. The bottom side may block the vents. Battery...
Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is inserted, it will automatically lock. High temperatures are normal during charging...which may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 2 1 4 5 1 2-6 6 6 The bottom of the Eee PC. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. When removing the battery pack, this side of... the Eee PC can get very hot. The bottom side may block the vents. Battery...
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...manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Audio features are secured in stereo speaker system allows you to the Eee PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Solid-State Disk... that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power...
...manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Audio features are secured in stereo speaker system allows you to the Eee PC when AC power is not connected. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Solid-State Disk... that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power...
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... (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGAcompatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and...
... (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGAcompatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and...
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4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. ASUS Eee PC 2-9 BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. ASUS Eee PC 2-9 BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
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... USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 45 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the...
... USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plugin sites or hubs. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 45 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the...