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Eee PC Software Manual Eee PC 701SD Series July 2008
Eee PC Software Manual Eee PC 701SD Series July 2008
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... Protocol over Ethernet 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-14 Accessing E-mail 2-15 Enjoying free resources 2-15 Controlling your Eee PC afar 2-16 Using Web Storage 2-18 Using Eee Download 2-20 Chatting with friends 2-21 Work ...2-22 Office applications 2-22 Management software 2-26 Accessories & Dictionary 2-28 World Clock 2-29 Learn ...2-30 Science ...2-30 Language...2-31 Math ...2-31...
... Protocol over Ethernet 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-14 Accessing E-mail 2-15 Enjoying free resources 2-15 Controlling your Eee PC afar 2-16 Using Web Storage 2-18 Using Eee Download 2-20 Chatting with friends 2-21 Work ...2-22 Office applications 2-22 Management software 2-26 Accessories & Dictionary 2-28 World Clock 2-29 Learn ...2-30 Science ...2-30 Language...2-31 Math ...2-31...
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... Settings...2-37 Desktop Mode 2-37 Anti-Virus...2-38 Volume ...2-38 Instant Shutdown 2-39 Printers ...2-39 System Info...2-40 Date & Time 2-40 Personalization 2-41 Add/Remove Software 2-41 Touchpad...2-45 Disk Utility...2-45 Diagnostic Tools 2-46 Add/Remove Keyboard 2-48 Task Manager 2-50 Favorites...2-51 Customize...2-51 Chapter 3: System Recovery System Recovery... 4: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 4-2 Installing Windows® XP 4-2 Support CD information 4-4 Running the support CD 4-4 Drivers menu 4-4 Utilities menu 4-5 ASUS Eee PC iii
... Settings...2-37 Desktop Mode 2-37 Anti-Virus...2-38 Volume ...2-38 Instant Shutdown 2-39 Printers ...2-39 System Info...2-40 Date & Time 2-40 Personalization 2-41 Add/Remove Software 2-41 Touchpad...2-45 Disk Utility...2-45 Diagnostic Tools 2-46 Add/Remove Keyboard 2-48 Task Manager 2-50 Favorites...2-51 Customize...2-51 Chapter 3: System Recovery System Recovery... 4: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 4-2 Installing Windows® XP 4-2 Support CD information 4-4 Running the support CD 4-4 Drivers menu 4-4 Utilities menu 4-5 ASUS Eee PC iii
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Visit Eee Download website (http://eeedownload. Connects to download the software applications or multimedia files before enjoying them. 2-20 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Preview is unavailable. asus.com) for more details. Using Eee Download Eee Download offers various software applications, and multimedia enjoyment online. You need to Eee Download website.
Visit Eee Download website (http://eeedownload. Connects to download the software applications or multimedia files before enjoying them. 2-20 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Preview is unavailable. asus.com) for more details. Using Eee Download Eee Download offers various software applications, and multimedia enjoyment online. You need to Eee Download website.
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... corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Some applications may require setup before use. Starts the word processor to create, and share presentations. Work Office applications Documents/Spreadsheets/Presentations/PDF Reader The Work tab includes several office software items like Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and PDF Reader.
... corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Some applications may require setup before use. Starts the word processor to create, and share presentations. Work Office applications Documents/Spreadsheets/Presentations/PDF Reader The Work tab includes several office software items like Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and PDF Reader.
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... Draw is an OpenOffice Math is a mind-mapping software which you do the brainstorming, project-tracking, database creating, etc.. Follow the Account Wizard for you to leave messages. Free Mind Free Mind is convenient illustration tool that you can have several memos at a time. ASUS Eee PC 2-25 Mail The Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client...
... Draw is an OpenOffice Math is a mind-mapping software which you do the brainstorming, project-tracking, database creating, etc.. Follow the Account Wizard for you to leave messages. Free Mind Free Mind is convenient illustration tool that you can have several memos at a time. ASUS Eee PC 2-25 Mail The Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client...
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I. File Manager provides an overview of all your file: 1. To locate and open your files and enables easy management of data. Eee PC supports file compression in File Manager at the prompt. 2-26 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk drive containing desired data to your Eee PC. 2. Starts File Manager. Highlight and select Open in a zip and tgz file format only, and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats. Management software Your Eee PC includes two management-related applications.
I. File Manager provides an overview of all your file: 1. To locate and open your files and enables easy management of data. Eee PC supports file compression in File Manager at the prompt. 2-26 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk drive containing desired data to your Eee PC. 2. Starts File Manager. Highlight and select Open in a zip and tgz file format only, and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats. Management software Your Eee PC includes two management-related applications.
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... use; the built-in selected territories) Starts the Dictionary. Runs the Screen capture application. Dictionary (in Dictionary prevents you from ASUS server through the Add/Remove Software function. 2-28 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Accessories & Dictionary The bundled accessories, Calculator and Screen Capture, are convenient and easy to initiate the screen capture tool directly...
... use; the built-in selected territories) Starts the Dictionary. Runs the Screen capture application. Dictionary (in Dictionary prevents you from ASUS server through the Add/Remove Software function. 2-28 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Accessories & Dictionary The bundled accessories, Calculator and Screen Capture, are convenient and easy to initiate the screen capture tool directly...
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Major cities and territories are marked on the map in black. ASUS Eee PC 2-29 Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software. 2. When you move the pointer over the map, the screen automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever you leave the pointer. World Clock To check the world clock 1.
Major cities and territories are marked on the map in black. ASUS Eee PC 2-29 Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software. 2. When you move the pointer over the map, the screen automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever you leave the pointer. World Clock To check the world clock 1.
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...change your preferences. To install new software or update the existing software: 1. Locate the software you have connected to install/update. 4. Click the Install button to switch the category and the screen will display the available software on the server. 3. Ensure that... you want to network. 2. Removing the pre-installed software is not allowed. You can download and install software from our server later when they are no longer needed. Click the tab on the top to install/update the selected software. 2 3 4 ASUS Eee PC...
...change your preferences. To install new software or update the existing software: 1. Locate the software you have connected to install/update. 4. Click the Install button to switch the category and the screen will display the available software on the server. 3. Ensure that... you want to network. 2. Removing the pre-installed software is not allowed. You can download and install software from our server later when they are no longer needed. Click the tab on the top to install/update the selected software. 2 3 4 ASUS Eee PC...
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Click OK to confirm the installation. 6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from the server. 2-42 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC 5.
Click OK to confirm the installation. 6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from the server. 2-42 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC 5.
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BIOS update To update the BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Ensure you are connected to switch the category. 4. Click the Settings tab on the top to a network. 2. Click the Open button in BIOS Updates 3 4 5. Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to Settings > Add/Remove Software. 3. Go to update the BIOS. ASUS Eee PC 2-43 Doing so would cause the system boot failure! 1.
BIOS update To update the BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Ensure you are connected to switch the category. 4. Click the Settings tab on the top to a network. 2. Click the Open button in BIOS Updates 3 4 5. Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to Settings > Add/Remove Software. 3. Go to update the BIOS. ASUS Eee PC 2-43 Doing so would cause the system boot failure! 1.
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Easy Software Updates A software update icon in the Notification area and select Preferences to customize your preferences. It will check for the latest available updates. Check for Updates Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area and select Check for Updates to reboot and update the BIOS. Click OK to manually search for updates, download and install updates depending on your preferred configurations. 2-44 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC 6. Settings Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area functions as a reminder.
Easy Software Updates A software update icon in the Notification area and select Preferences to customize your preferences. It will check for the latest available updates. Check for Updates Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area and select Check for Updates to reboot and update the BIOS. Click OK to manually search for updates, download and install updates depending on your preferred configurations. 2-44 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC 6. Settings Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area functions as a reminder.
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..., or 'c' for support. 3-2 Chapter 3: System Recovery Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to your Eee PC disk drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Recovery DVD may be something wrong with your Eee PC, the builtin hidden partition would be cleared and cannot be used for details. You will...
..., or 'c' for support. 3-2 Chapter 3: System Recovery Press enter to boot the selected OS, 'e' to your Eee PC disk drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Recovery DVD may be something wrong with your Eee PC, the builtin hidden partition would be cleared and cannot be used for details. You will...
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... drivers to run the CD. Click to go to avail all the features. Support CD information The support CD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the next page 4-4 Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XP All the following screens appear only in...
... drivers to run the CD. Click to go to avail all the features. Support CD information The support CD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the next page 4-4 Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XP All the following screens appear only in...
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...parts of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective authors. ASUS Eee PC A-3 GNU General Public License Licensing Information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of Math Command • Supertux • Kworldclock • Kig &#...respective source code. Refer to control compilation and installation of this product are subject to the GNU GPL: • The Linux operating system kernel • Firefox • Tux, of the GNU General Public License. ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc. See The...
...parts of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective authors. ASUS Eee PC A-3 GNU General Public License Licensing Information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of Math Command • Supertux • Kworldclock • Kig &#...respective source code. Refer to control compilation and installation of this product are subject to the GNU GPL: • The Linux operating system kernel • Firefox • Tux, of the GNU General Public License. ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc. See The...
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...a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must make sure the software is free for most of the Free Software Foundation's software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License instead.) You can get .... Preamble The licenses for all the rights that they know you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for you if you distribute copies of the software, or if you to surrender the rights. You must give the recipients all its users. And you can...
...a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must make sure the software is free for most of the Free Software Foundation's software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License instead.) You can get .... Preamble The licenses for all the rights that they know you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for you if you distribute copies of the software, or if you to surrender the rights. You must give the recipients all its users. And you can...
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.... Finally, any program or other than copying, distribution and modification are outside its recipients to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Activities other work based on the original authors' reputations. they have made by this , we want to any free program is... introduced by others will individually obtain patent licenses, in the term "modification".) Each licensee is modified by software patents. Also, for copying, distribution and modification follow. ASUS Eee PC A-5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0.
.... Finally, any program or other than copying, distribution and modification are outside its recipients to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Activities other work based on the original authors' reputations. they have made by this , we want to any free program is... introduced by others will individually obtain patent licenses, in the term "modification".) Each licensee is modified by software patents. Also, for copying, distribution and modification follow. ASUS Eee PC A-5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0.
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... a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than ...medium does not bring the other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it. or, ASUS Eee PC A-7 You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms...
... a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than ...medium does not bring the other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it. or, ASUS Eee PC A-7 You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms...
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... section as a whole is intended to refrain entirely from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to distribute software through any particular circumstance, the balance of this License. If any further restrictions on you (whether by all . You are not...), the recipient automatically receives a license from distribution of the free software distribution system, which is held invalid or unenforceable under this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the Program. ASUS Eee PC A-9 Each time you could satisfy both it is up to the...
... section as a whole is intended to refrain entirely from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to distribute software through any particular circumstance, the balance of this License. If any further restrictions on you (whether by all . You are not...), the recipient automatically receives a license from distribution of the free software distribution system, which is held invalid or unenforceable under this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the Program. ASUS Eee PC A-9 Each time you could satisfy both it is up to the...
