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TIP: Tips for special situations. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING!
TIP: Tips for special situations. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed for safe operation. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING!
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... fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC.
... fields. Do not place together with a dry cloth. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC.
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.... User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is easier on the keyboard, mouse or touchpad will activate monitor again. Backlight Key Pressing this key repeatedly to clean the display panel. 3 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. Resolution Key The Resolution key allows you to adjust display resolution. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Unlike desktop monitors...
.... User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is easier on the keyboard, mouse or touchpad will activate monitor again. Backlight Key Pressing this key repeatedly to clean the display panel. 3 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. Resolution Key The Resolution key allows you to adjust display resolution. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Unlike desktop monitors...
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... allow easy web and document navigation. 8 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. 2-4 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts The power switch only works when the display panel is for launching Skype. User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in the Saveto-RAM (Suspend) mode.
... allow easy web and document navigation. 8 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. 2-4 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts The power switch only works when the display panel is for launching Skype. User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition.The default definition is opened. 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in the Saveto-RAM (Suspend) mode.
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... Blinking Quickly Green Blinking Quickly Standby Mode / Powered OFF AC Mode Battery Mode Battery charge is between 100%-80% Orange ON Off Battery charge is between 80%-10% Orange Blinking Slowly Off Battery charge is less than 10% Orange Blinking Quickly Off The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is written to or read from your Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Solid-State disk (SSD)/Hard disk (HDD) Indicator...
... Blinking Quickly Green Blinking Quickly Standby Mode / Powered OFF AC Mode Battery Mode Battery charge is between 100%-80% Orange ON Off Battery charge is between 80%-10% Orange Blinking Slowly Off Battery charge is less than 10% Orange Blinking Quickly Off The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is written to or read from your Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Solid-State disk (SSD)/Hard disk (HDD) Indicator...
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... not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a pin or a straightened paper clip to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Solid-State Disk/Hard disk drive & Memory Compartment...
... not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with a pin or a straightened paper clip to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. 4 Solid-State Disk/Hard disk drive & Memory Compartment...
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.... ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 5 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out...
.... ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. 5 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out...
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...number times it is not recommended to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be used . Any temperatures above or below this Eee PC. But in any abnormal operation... disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Battery Care The Eee PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Eee PC is used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). It is ideal that the Eee PC's internal ...
...number times it is not recommended to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it can be used . Any temperatures above or below this Eee PC. But in any abnormal operation... disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Battery Care The Eee PC's battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Eee PC is used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). It is ideal that the Eee PC's internal ...
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... your hot key locations do not match the manual. Sun Down Icon (F3): Decreases the display brightness. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. LCD/Monitor Icons (F5): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). ASUS Eee PC 3-11 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. A. (901 Series...
... your hot key locations do not match the manual. Sun Down Icon (F3): Decreases the display brightness. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. LCD/Monitor Icons (F5): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). ASUS Eee PC 3-11 The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on model but the functions should remain the same. A. (901 Series...
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... SAR Value: 0.074 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.102 W/kg Eee PC 901 Series Max. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Eee PC 1000/904 Series Max. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. SAR Measurement...
... SAR Value: 0.074 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.102 W/kg Eee PC 901 Series Max. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Eee PC 1000/904 Series Max. To maintain compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. (Reprinted from the Code of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. SAR Measurement...
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... All listed software packages are subject to the GNU GPL: • The Linux operating system kernel • Firefox • Tux, of the GNU General Public License. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective authors. ASUS Eee PC A-19 For more information on how you can obtain our open source code, visit our website (http://support.asus.com.tw/download/). Specially...
... All listed software packages are subject to the GNU GPL: • The Linux operating system kernel • Firefox • Tux, of the GNU General Public License. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective authors. ASUS Eee PC A-19 For more information on how you can obtain our open source code, visit our website (http://support.asus.com.tw/download/). Specially...
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... Info...2-36 Date & Time 2-36 Personalization 2-37 Add/Remove Software 2-37 Touchpad...2-41 Disk Utility...2-41 Diagnostic Tools 2-42 EeeAP ...2-44 Instant Key (on selected models 2-45 Voice Command (in selected territories 2-46 Task Manager 2-47 Favorites...2-48 Customize...2-48 System Recovery 3-1 Chapter 3: System Recovery System Recovery 3-2 Using Hidden Partition 3-2 Using the Recovery DVD 3-3 Using USB Flash Disk 3-4 Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 4-2 Installing Windows® XP 4-2 Support CD information 4-4 ASUS Eee PC iii
... Info...2-36 Date & Time 2-36 Personalization 2-37 Add/Remove Software 2-37 Touchpad...2-41 Disk Utility...2-41 Diagnostic Tools 2-42 EeeAP ...2-44 Instant Key (on selected models 2-45 Voice Command (in selected territories 2-46 Task Manager 2-47 Favorites...2-48 Customize...2-48 System Recovery 3-1 Chapter 3: System Recovery System Recovery 3-2 Using Hidden Partition 3-2 Using the Recovery DVD 3-3 Using USB Flash Disk 3-4 Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 4-2 Installing Windows® XP 4-2 Support CD information 4-4 ASUS Eee PC iii
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... safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Installing Windows® XP Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of the support CD. 4. IMPORTANT! About This User's Manual You are major sections of this guide, allowing you information on how to install Windows® XP on your Eee PC...
... safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. 1-2 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Installing Windows® XP Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of the support CD. 4. IMPORTANT! About This User's Manual You are major sections of this guide, allowing you information on how to install Windows® XP on your Eee PC...
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... use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC...
... use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC...
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... multiple IM accounts from the drop-down list and fill out your account. If you are using from different service providers, press Add button again to login your password along with friends 1. Chatting with other necessary information to add and configure more IM accounts. 2-16 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Press the Add button to Pidgin screen displays. Select Messenger from the...
... multiple IM accounts from the drop-down list and fill out your account. If you are using from different service providers, press Add button again to login your password along with friends 1. Chatting with other necessary information to add and configure more IM accounts. 2-16 Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC Press the Add button to Pidgin screen displays. Select Messenger from the...
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... highlighted. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to start the system recovery. System Recovery There are three ways to edit the commands before recovering your Eee PC, the builtin hidden partition would be cleared and cannot be used for command-line. You will lose all your OS. Contact your Eee PC disk drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Recovery DVD may be...
... highlighted. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to start the system recovery. System Recovery There are three ways to edit the commands before recovering your Eee PC, the builtin hidden partition would be cleared and cannot be used for command-line. You will lose all your OS. Contact your Eee PC disk drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Recovery DVD may be...
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... Linux... Loading /boot/vmlinuz Loading /boot/initrd.gz Ready. Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to reboot the system. When the recovery is completed, press to reboot. Please select boot device: HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD HDD:SS-ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to boot from the optical drive. Ok, booting the kernel. yes 4. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 Using the Recovery DVD 1. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Key in...
... Linux... Loading /boot/vmlinuz Loading /boot/initrd.gz Ready. Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to reboot the system. When the recovery is completed, press to reboot. Please select boot device: HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD HDD:SS-ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to boot from the optical drive. Ok, booting the kernel. yes 4. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 Using the Recovery DVD 1. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Key in...
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... USB flash disk drive. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be labeled as the USB flash brand name) to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Press for Troubleshooting Menu... Please select boot device: HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD HDD:SS-ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to reboot the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: System Recovery yes 11 When the recovery is completed, remove the USB flash disk and press to select boot device 10. Connect...
... USB flash disk drive. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be labeled as the USB flash brand name) to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Press for Troubleshooting Menu... Please select boot device: HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD HDD:SS-ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to reboot the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: System Recovery yes 11 When the recovery is completed, remove the USB flash disk and press to select boot device 10. Connect...
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... before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 6. After the Windows® XP installation screen appears. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to complete the installation process. 7. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Delete any existing partitions. 4. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to install all existing disk partitions. Drivers Installation Wizard to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll -
... before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 6. After the Windows® XP installation screen appears. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to complete the installation process. 7. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Delete any existing partitions. 4. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to install all existing disk partitions. Drivers Installation Wizard to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll -
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... detects installed devices. If Autorun is enabled in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the support DVD are subject to activate the devices. 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 locate...
... detects installed devices. If Autorun is enabled in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the support DVD are subject to activate the devices. 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 locate...