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... Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models 1-11 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...2-5 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2-5 Adjusting the display resolution 2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP 2-11 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
... Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models 1-11 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...2-5 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2-5 Adjusting the display resolution 2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 WLAN Setup FAQ (Windows XP 2-11 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
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... Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Eee @Vibe...3-7 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 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
... Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Eee @Vibe...3-7 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 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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... Support DVD & System Recovery Gives you information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you safety statements. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities...
... Support DVD & System Recovery Gives you information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Vital information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you safety statements. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities...
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... the contacts. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on top and do not shove any part of the Eee PC. DO...
... the contacts. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on top and do not shove any part of the Eee PC. DO...
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... Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The array microphone differs depending on models. 2 Built-in array microphone is in the Save-to -RAM (Suspend) mode. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it 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...
... Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The array microphone differs depending on models. 2 Built-in array microphone is in the Save-to -RAM (Suspend) mode. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it 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...
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... spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When removing the battery pack, this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it will automatically lock. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. When the battery pack is inserted, it is in operation or recently been in operation. DO NOT use on model. 1 2 3 4 The bottom of the Eee PC. The...
... spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When removing the battery pack, this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it will automatically lock. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. When the battery pack is inserted, it is in operation or recently been in operation. DO NOT use on model. 1 2 3 4 The bottom of the Eee PC. The...
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... Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in a dedicated compartment. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to hear audio without additional attachments. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to insert or remove...
... Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System The built-in a dedicated compartment. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to hear audio without additional attachments. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to insert or remove...
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...-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 2 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to amplified speakers or headphones. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 5 LAN Port The...
...-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 2 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to amplified speakers or headphones. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 5 LAN Port The...
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... enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. THE ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Ensure that prevent the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. Power supplied through this jack. Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on a larger external display. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed...
... enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. THE ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Ensure that prevent the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. Power supplied through this jack. Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on a larger external display. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed...
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... display brightness. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display...
... display brightness. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on model but the functions should remain the same. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display...
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... Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. The output voltage of working data. Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to the Eee PC. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use...
... Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. The output voltage of working data. Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to the Eee PC. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use...
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...: Turns on your Eee PC is CRT Only and the power mode is no connected external monitors. Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in camera. 2. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD 1024 x 768, move the pointer to adjust the display resolution. Disable Camera: Enable or disable the built-in the Notification area to scroll up and down the screen. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function...
...: Turns on your Eee PC is CRT Only and the power mode is no connected external monitors. Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in camera. 2. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD 1024 x 768, move the pointer to adjust the display resolution. Disable Camera: Enable or disable the built-in the Notification area to scroll up and down the screen. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function...
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... the wireless card/router manufacturer if you follow the instructions in the manual and fail to enter the key for the encrypted wireless network. 2. The network you would like to connect is enabled before using this network. Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? I cannot build a wireless connection to enter the correct key before configuring a wireless network connection. asus.com/eeewirelessxphowto.html. I am asked questions below for quick solutions to activate the wireless LAN function...
... the wireless card/router manufacturer if you follow the instructions in the manual and fail to enter the key for the encrypted wireless network. 2. The network you would like to connect is enabled before using this network. Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? I cannot build a wireless connection to enter the correct key before configuring a wireless network connection. asus.com/eeewirelessxphowto.html. I am asked questions below for quick solutions to activate the wireless LAN function...
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... update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is a utility that comes with the Eee PC package. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in the support DVD...
... update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is a utility that comes with the Eee PC package. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in the support DVD...
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Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. 11. 7. the initial bluetooth configuration. A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to complete later and continue. Click Ok to set up connection 11. Click Finish to continue. After the paired relationship is 10.
Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. 11. 7. the initial bluetooth configuration. A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to complete later and continue. Click Ok to set up connection 11. Click Finish to continue. After the paired relationship is 10.
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ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Easy Mode (on selected models) Easy Mode categorizes multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, and Setting, helping you to -date by configuring protection settings. Eee Tools Live Update (on selected models) Live Update keeps your children by checking the online updates. Parental Control (on selected models) Parental Control allows you to filter or schedule website and program access permission for your Eee PC up-to adjust the font/text...
ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Easy Mode (on selected models) Easy Mode categorizes multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, and Setting, helping you to -date by configuring protection settings. Eee Tools Live Update (on selected models) Live Update keeps your children by checking the online updates. Parental Control (on selected models) Parental Control allows you to filter or schedule website and program access permission for your Eee PC up-to adjust the font/text...
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.... 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. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
.... 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. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... working order. Click Yes to boot from the optical drive. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to be labeled as network settings). 1. Before using the Support DVD, copy your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Press any key to start the system recovery...
... working order. Click Yes to boot from the optical drive. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to be labeled as network settings). 1. Before using the Support DVD, copy your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Press any key to start the system recovery...
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.... ASUS Eee PC 4-5 You will lose all your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your system. 6. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Click the check mark button to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. 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. After the system recovery is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used...
.... ASUS Eee PC 4-5 You will lose all your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your system. 6. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Click the check mark button to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. 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. After the system recovery is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used...
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... Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery 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). Press to disable Boot Booster: 1. Follow the instructions below to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Start the system and press on bootup. 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...
... Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery 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). Press to disable Boot Booster: 1. Follow the instructions below to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Start the system and press on bootup. 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...