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... Side...1-7 Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Multi-finger gesture input 1-11 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 Network Connection...2-5 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-5 Local Area Network 2-6 Browsing web pages 2-9 WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP 2-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...
... Side...1-7 Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Multi-finger gesture input 1-11 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 Network Connection...2-5 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-5 Local Area Network 2-6 Browsing web pages 2-9 WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP 2-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...
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Eee Docking...3-8 Eee @Vibe...3-8 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-9 Eee Tools...3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 4-2 Running the support DVD 4-2 Drivers menu...4-3 Utilities menu...4-3 Contact...4-3 Other information 4-3 System Recovery...4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-11 Limitation of Liability...A-12 Service and Support...A-12 ASUS Eee PC iii
Eee Docking...3-8 Eee @Vibe...3-8 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-9 Eee Tools...3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 4-2 Running the support DVD 4-2 Drivers menu...4-3 Utilities menu...4-3 Contact...4-3 Other information 4-3 System Recovery...4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-11 Limitation of Liability...A-12 Service and Support...A-12 ASUS Eee PC iii
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... situations. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. IMPORTANT! There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Support DVD and System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that...
... situations. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this manual. IMPORTANT! There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Knowing the Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Support DVD and System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Notes for safe operation. Vital information that...
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... not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
... not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work...
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... transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC while the power is turned OFF to the connectors. Therefore, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Incorrect installation of electronic products. Be careful not to protect the keyboard and display panel. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in...
... transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC while the power is turned OFF to the connectors. Therefore, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Incorrect installation of electronic products. Be careful not to protect the keyboard and display panel. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in...
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... to turn on models. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 8 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with traditional single microphones. 2 Built-in Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. You...
... to turn on models. 7 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 8 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with traditional single microphones. 2 Built-in Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. You...
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...-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 5 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to a local network. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 5 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC...
...-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 5 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to a local network. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 5 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC...
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... the manual. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Eee PC's keyboard. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to adjust the display resolution. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Zz...
... the manual. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Eee PC's keyboard. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to adjust the display resolution. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Zz...
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... to the end of the keyboard for number entering. End (→): Press to move the pointer to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The selected mode is equivalent to the...
... to the end of the keyboard for number entering. End (→): Press to move the pointer to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The selected mode is equivalent to the...
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... discharging cycles. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this model or else damage may occur to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to the Eee PC.
... discharging cycles. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Install the battery pack 2. Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this model or else damage may occur to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to the Eee PC.
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... needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start the static IP network configuration. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Using a static IP: 1. After entering all the related values, click OK to the network. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your Eee PC...
... needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start the static IP network configuration. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Using a static IP: 1. After entering all the related values, click OK to the network. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your Eee PC...
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... strength may fail the connection. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started I cannot build a wireless connection to enter the correct key before configuring a wireless network connection. Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? Unless you have your problems. For more information and advanced wireless network configuration, please visit http://livesupport. The network you would like to activate the wireless LAN function. 1. WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP) If you need a correct key for the encrypted wireless network. 2.
... strength may fail the connection. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started I cannot build a wireless connection to enter the correct key before configuring a wireless network connection. Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? Unless you have your problems. For more information and advanced wireless network configuration, please visit http://livesupport. The network you would like to activate the wireless LAN function. 1. WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP) If you need a correct key for the encrypted wireless network. 2.
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... menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
... menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
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A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. the initial bluetooth configuration. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Ok to set up connection 11. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. After the paired relationship is 10. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. 11. Click Finish to continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to complete later and continue. 7.
A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. the initial bluetooth configuration. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Ok to set up connection 11. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. After the paired relationship is 10. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. 11. Click Finish to continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to complete later and continue. 7.
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... of IDE devices. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3. Overclocking your Eee PC Super Hybrid Engine automatically overclocks your Eee PC varies with hardware differences. Press again to a lower setting. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values...
... of IDE devices. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3. Overclocking your Eee PC Super Hybrid Engine automatically overclocks your Eee PC varies with hardware differences. Press again to a lower setting. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values...
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.... With Internet connection, you are. Easy Mode (on selected models) Easy Mode categorizes multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, and Setting, helping you to configure detail settings of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar. Eee Xperience SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium offers the rich and immerse audio experience in any files whenever you want and wherever you can enjoy free online space. The Ee Storage help file is accessible only...
.... With Internet connection, you are. Easy Mode (on selected models) Easy Mode categorizes multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, and Setting, helping you to configure detail settings of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar. Eee Xperience SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium offers the rich and immerse audio experience in any files whenever you want and wherever you can enjoy free online space. The Ee Storage help file is accessible only...
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... activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the specified information. Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the Eee PC and the contents of the support DVD. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Drivers menu The Drivers menu...
... activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the specified information. Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the Eee PC and the contents of the support DVD. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Drivers menu The Drivers menu...
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... image of any key to start the system recovery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Press any customized configuration settings (such as the Please select boot device: HDD:Hitachi HTS543216L USB:XXXXXXXX ODD brand name) to select boot device 3. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive...
... image of any key to start the system recovery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Press any customized configuration settings (such as the Please select boot device: HDD:Hitachi HTS543216L USB:XXXXXXXX ODD brand name) to select boot device 3. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive...
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... the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to back up your important data before your perform system recovery from the optical drive and click OK to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system. 6. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Ensure to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition.
... the factory. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to back up your important data before your perform system recovery from the optical drive and click OK to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system. 6. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Ensure to complete the recovery process. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition.
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...to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority...
...to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority...
