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Eee PCUser's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 8G Eee PC 4G (701) Eee PC 4G Surf December 2007
Eee PCUser's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 8G Eee PC 4G (701) Eee PC 4G Surf December 2007
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...1-2 Notes for This Manual 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-3 Transportation Precautions 1-4 Charging Your Batteries 1-4 Airplane Precautions 1-4 Preparing your Eee PC 1-5 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side...2-2 Bottom Side...2-5 Right Side...2-7 Left Side...2-8 Rear Side...2-9 Chapter 3: ...Usage 3-8 Special Function Keys 3-8 Window adjustment 3-10 First-time Startup 3-11 Desktop...3-11 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3-12 Shutdown...3-14 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...
...1-2 Notes for This Manual 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-3 Transportation Precautions 1-4 Charging Your Batteries 1-4 Airplane Precautions 1-4 Preparing your Eee PC 1-5 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side...2-2 Bottom Side...2-5 Right Side...2-7 Left Side...2-8 Rear Side...2-9 Chapter 3: ...Usage 3-8 Special Function Keys 3-8 Window adjustment 3-10 First-time Startup 3-11 Desktop...3-11 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3-12 Shutdown...3-14 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...
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... ...5-6 Contact ...5-6 Other information 5-7 System Recovery 5-8 Using the Support DVD 5-8 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information A-13 Limitation of Liability A-14 Service and Support A-14 ASUS Eee PC iii
... ...5-6 Contact ...5-6 Other information 5-7 System Recovery 5-8 Using the Support DVD 5-8 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information A-13 Limitation of Liability A-14 Service and Support A-14 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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... degrees of this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC The following are major sections of importance as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Eee PC Introduces the Eee PC and this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Provides you information on the Eee PC's components. 3. Support DVD & System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Vital information that must...
... degrees of this User's Manual. 2. TIP: Tips for special situations. 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC The following are major sections of importance as follows: WARNING! Introducing the Eee PC Introduces the Eee PC and this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Provides you information on the Eee PC's components. 3. Support DVD & System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Vital information that must...
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...warm water and remove any extra moisture with any materials that may scratch or enter the Eee PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC 1- Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use damaged power cords,... accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in fire. DO NOT place on or near...
...warm water and remove any extra moisture with any materials that may scratch or enter the Eee PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC 1- Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use damaged power cords,... accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in fire. DO NOT place on or near...
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...aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to magnetic wands. 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on... people walking through airport X-ray machines. You can send your Eee PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Airplane Precautions Contact your airline ...
...aware that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it takes much longer to magnetic wands. 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on... people walking through airport X-ray machines. You can send your Eee PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). Airplane Precautions Contact your airline ...
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Read the following chapters for reference only and may not exactly show your specific configuration. The illustration above is for detailed inform1ation. 1. ASUS Eee PC 1- Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your national standard. Install the battery pack 2 1 2 2. Refer to page 3-2 for using your Eee PC. Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for more details.
Read the following chapters for reference only and may not exactly show your specific configuration. The illustration above is for detailed inform1ation. 1. ASUS Eee PC 1- Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your national standard. Install the battery pack 2 1 2 2. Refer to page 3-2 for using your Eee PC. Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for more details.
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Turn ON the Eee PC When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! Open the display panel 4. 3. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC
Turn ON the Eee PC When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! Open the display panel 4. 3. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! 1- Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC
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Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The keyboard will differ for each territory. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The keyboard will differ for each territory. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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... only works when the display panel is available to the left and right buttons below the pad equal to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC 2- The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. 5 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and...
... only works when the display panel is available to the left and right buttons below the pad equal to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC 2- The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. 5 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and...
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... is in the Save-toRAM (Suspend) mode. 6 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is charged or completely drained. Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is not ...and AC power is written to or read from the disk drive. Wireless Indicator This is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN is connected. When the built-in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge...
... is in the Save-toRAM (Suspend) mode. 6 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is charged or completely drained. Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is not ...and AC power is written to or read from the disk drive. Wireless Indicator This is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN is connected. When the built-in wireless LAN. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge...
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DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may vary in operation. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 2- High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The bottom of the Eee PC.
DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may vary in operation. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 2- High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The bottom side may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The bottom of the Eee PC.
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Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. The reset button is not provided on Eee PC 4G Surf model. 6 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an...operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be used to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use with Eee PC only and is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2- ...
Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. The reset button is not provided on Eee PC 4G Surf model. 6 Microphone (Built-in) The built-in the unlocked position. 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an...operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be used to insert or remove the battery pack. This allows use with Eee PC only and is not connected. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2- ...
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... memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards from a fixed object. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal.../sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to run simultaneously on a larger external display. ASUS Eee PC 2- Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a...
... memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards from a fixed object. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal.../sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to run simultaneously on a larger external display. ASUS Eee PC 2- Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a...
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... to identify the components on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 34 1 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 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Also, it supports hot-swapping function. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with some peripherals...
... to identify the components on a single computer, with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as additional plug- Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 34 1 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 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Also, it supports hot-swapping function. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with some peripherals...
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...for use when moving temporarily between locations. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. ASUS Eee PC 2- This allows use with this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for this side of the... pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Power supplied through this jack. Rear ...
...for use when moving temporarily between locations. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. ASUS Eee PC 2- This allows use with this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for this side of the... pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Power supplied through this jack. Rear ...
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... adapter if needed. 1. Different countries may require an adapter to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to the DC power required by the Eee PC. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. Power System Using AC Power The... Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to a different standard. Your Eee PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter for connection to any 100V-120V...
... adapter if needed. 1. Different countries may require an adapter to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to the DC power required by the Eee PC. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. Power System Using AC Power The... Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to a different standard. Your Eee PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter for connection to any 100V-120V...
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... occur if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. ASUS Eee PC 3- If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the Eee PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. Removing the prong...instruction below to fit your wall outlet. Align the plug and snap it in place. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with either a two or three-prong plug adapter depending on territory to remove the prong-plug adapter if needed. • Press the ...
... occur if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. ASUS Eee PC 3- If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the Eee PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. Removing the prong...instruction below to fit your wall outlet. Align the plug and snap it in place. Damage may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with either a two or three-prong plug adapter depending on territory to remove the prong-plug adapter if needed. • Press the ...
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... working data. 2 1 To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 2 1 1 3 2 Only use with this 1 Eee PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. 3- Chapter 3: Getting Started Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the... circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to prolong battery life. Remember to fully charge the battery before first ...
... working data. 2 1 To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 2 1 1 3 2 Only use with this 1 Eee PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. 3- Chapter 3: Getting Started Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the... circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to prolong battery life. Remember to fully charge the battery before first ...