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... the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 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 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 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...
... the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 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 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 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...
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......3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Digital Zoom Control...3-11 Function keys...3-11 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 Recovery Partition (F9 Recovery 4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-12 Limitation of Liability...A-13 Service and Support...A-13 ASUS Eee PC iii
......3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Digital Zoom Control...3-11 Function keys...3-11 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 Recovery Partition (F9 Recovery 4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-12 Limitation of Liability...A-13 Service and Support...A-13 ASUS Eee PC iii
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... for completing tasks. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special 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. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. There may be followed...
... for completing tasks. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special 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. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. IMPORTANT! Notes for safe operation. There may be followed...
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... remove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. 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 or use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use damaged power...
... remove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Do not use near the surface. 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 or use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use damaged power...
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Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in Camera 3 Display Panel The display resolution supports up to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. The keyboard differs depending on selected models) When the Eee PC is turned OFF. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with quick access to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. You can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands...
Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in Camera 3 Display Panel The display resolution supports up to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. The keyboard differs depending on selected models) When the Eee PC is turned OFF. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with quick access to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. You can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands...
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...Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to -RAM (Suspend) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status 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. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models).
...Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to -RAM (Suspend) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status 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. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models).
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ASUS Eee PC 1-5 The bottom side may block the vents. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 The bottom of the Eee PC. Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify ... in operation. DO NOT use on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. 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 activated when lighted.
ASUS Eee PC 1-5 The bottom side may block the vents. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 4 The bottom of the Eee PC. Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify ... in operation. DO NOT use on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. 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 activated when lighted.
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... charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory Compartment The memory module is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the Eee PC when AC power is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to keep the battery pack secured. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller...
... charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Memory Compartment The memory module is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Move the manual lock to the Eee PC when AC power is secured in stereo speaker system allows you to keep the battery pack secured. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller...
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... the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 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.
... the built-in speakers. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 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.
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... 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 from a fixed object. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use with this side of...
... 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 from a fixed object. 5 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use with this side of...
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... the display brightness. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Eee PC's keyboard. Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in the Notification area after activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The default setting is...
... the display brightness. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Eee PC's keyboard. Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in the Notification area after activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The default setting is...
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... Eee PC. 1. You may occur to the Eee PC. Install the battery pack 2. Never lift the 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 battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with this may result in the loss of working data. Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use...
... Eee PC. 1. You may occur to the Eee PC. Install the battery pack 2. Never lift the 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 battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with this may result in the loss of working data. Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use...
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... keyboard type you want. Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . Click Next to continue. Next to continue. 3. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Select the language you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 2. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows...
... keyboard type you want. Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . Click Next to continue. Next to continue. 3. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Select the language you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 2. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows...
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... ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in Windows® environment. Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility...
... ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in Windows® environment. Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility...
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LocaleMe LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for streets or companies sorted by checking the online updates. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you quick access to configure the appearance and the position of the desktop background and the Ad-hoc mode. ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world, including airports, hotels, cafes...
LocaleMe LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for streets or companies sorted by checking the online updates. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you quick access to configure the appearance and the position of the desktop background and the Ad-hoc mode. ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world, including airports, hotels, cafes...
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You can use . Function keys Zoom in use Digital Zoom Control when making a video call or having a video chat. Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) Digital Zoom Control is a software that helps you control your built-in camera whenever it is in or out Pan or tilt The following is the example when using E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. Press + to zoom in and + to pan right. ASUS Eee PC 3-11
You can use . Function keys Zoom in use Digital Zoom Control when making a video call or having a video chat. Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) Digital Zoom Control is a software that helps you control your built-in camera whenever it is in or out Pan or tilt The following is the example when using E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. Press + to zoom in and + to pan right. ASUS Eee PC 3-11
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... to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon 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. Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
... to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon 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. Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
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... Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the operating system and installs drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before you use the Support DVD to do the system recovery, the restored drivers and utilities may be different from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Click Recovery in BIOS setup before using the Support DVD...
... Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the operating system and installs drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before you use the Support DVD to do the system recovery, the restored drivers and utilities may be different from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Click Recovery in BIOS setup before using the Support DVD...
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... the partition you to install a new system. You will delete all your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. 1. Press and then press any updates. Select where to keep other computers. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will be labeled as the Please select boot device: HDD:PM-ST9160310AS USB:XXXXXXXX ODD brand name) to complete the recovery process. Recover system to enter the Windows® OS. Set up...
... the partition you to install a new system. You will delete all your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. 1. Press and then press any updates. Select where to keep other computers. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will be labeled as the Please select boot device: HDD:PM-ST9160310AS USB:XXXXXXXX ODD brand name) to complete the recovery process. Recover system to enter the Windows® OS. Set up...
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... disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you fail to disable Boot Booster: 1. Set Boot Booster to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Press to [Disabled...
... disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you fail to disable Boot Booster: 1. Set Boot Booster to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Press to [Disabled...