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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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... PC. 3. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of Contents Knowing the Parts Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. There may be...
... PC. 3. Notes for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A few notes and warnings are major sections of Contents Knowing the Parts Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. There may be...
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... or touch the display panel. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Safety...part of the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power...
... or touch the display panel. DO NOT place or drop objects on your lap or any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Safety...part of the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Disconnect the AC power...
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... PC is opened. 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 the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Applications that require higher resolution support may not function normally. 4 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button (on models. The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The keyboard differs depending...
... PC is opened. 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 the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Applications that require higher resolution support may not function normally. 4 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button (on models. The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The keyboard differs depending...
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... enabled, this indicator lights. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is turned OFF. 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 in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in the Save-to or read from the disk drive. 7 Touchpad and Buttons...
... enabled, this indicator lights. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is turned OFF. 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 in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in the Save-to or read from the disk drive. 7 Touchpad and Buttons...
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... improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to hear audio without additional attachments. Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
... improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to hear audio without additional attachments. Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations.
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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. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 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...
...-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. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 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...
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... power to DC power for use with 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 the supplied power adapter. 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 from a fixed...
... power to DC power for use with 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 the supplied power adapter. 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 from a fixed...
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... hot keys on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Applications that require higher resolution support may not function normally. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness...
... hot keys on -screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Applications that require higher resolution support may not function normally. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness...
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... may break! Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it down to power the Eee PC. The output voltage of working data. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with this model or else damage may occur to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON, as...
... may break! Connect the AC power adapter 3 1 2 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it down to power the Eee PC. The output voltage of working data. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with this model or else damage may occur to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON, as...
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... update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility 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 allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in the support DVD...
... update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility 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 allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in the support DVD...
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Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. From Control Panel, go to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC To connect to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown. 2. Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) This device contains FCC ID: TLZ-BT253 and IC ID...
Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. From Control Panel, go to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC To connect to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown. 2. Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) This device contains FCC ID: TLZ-BT253 and IC ID...
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... power saving modes control many aspects of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, press + repeatedly to switch the display mode to LCD Only or LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to High Performance or Super Performance. 3-6 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine. • Press + repeatedly to maximize performance versus battery time. If your Eee PC to switch power modes...
... power saving modes control many aspects of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, press + repeatedly to switch the display mode to LCD Only or LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to High Performance or Super Performance. 3-6 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine. • Press + repeatedly to maximize performance versus battery time. If your Eee PC to switch power modes...
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... Tools Live Update Live Update keeps your Eee PC screen. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you to adjust the font/text size on selected models) Boingo gives you quick access to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to -date by multiple categories all over the world. Use one account at more...
... Tools Live Update Live Update keeps your Eee PC screen. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you to adjust the font/text size on selected models) Boingo gives you quick access to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to -date by multiple categories all over the world. Use one account at more...
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Press + to zoom in or out Pan or tilt The following is in use Digital Zoom Control when making a video call or having a video chat. Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) Digital Zoom Control is a software that helps you control your built-in camera whenever it is the example when using E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. You can use . Function keys Zoom in and + to pan right.
Press + to zoom in or out Pan or tilt The following is in use Digital Zoom Control when making a video call or having a video chat. Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) Digital Zoom Control is a software that helps you control your built-in camera whenever it is the example when using E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. You can use . Function keys Zoom in and + to pan right.
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... detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. 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. Install the necessary drivers to display the specified information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon to activate the devices...
... detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. 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. Install the necessary drivers to display the specified information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon to activate the devices...
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... AC power adapter before using the Support DVD, copy your data files to a USB storage device or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Refer to do the system recovery, the restored drivers and utilities may be different from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Click Recovery in BIOS setup before you use the Support DVD to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). System Recovery Disable Boot...
... AC power adapter before using the Support DVD, copy your data files to a USB storage device or to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Refer to do the system recovery, the restored drivers and utilities may be different from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Click Recovery in BIOS setup before you use the Support DVD to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). System Recovery Disable Boot...
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... Windows® OS. Follow the onscreen instructions to keep other computers. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will lose all partitions from your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. Ensure that you to complete the recovery process. 1. Select where to entire HD, the entire hard disk drive will no longer exist. If you make a backup of it on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. ASUS...
... Windows® OS. Follow the onscreen instructions to keep other computers. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will lose all partitions from your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. Ensure that you to complete the recovery process. 1. Select where to entire HD, the entire hard disk drive will no longer exist. If you make a backup of it on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. ASUS...
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... Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. Remember to [Disabled]. 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). Set Boot Booster to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD...
... Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. Remember to [Disabled]. 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). Set Boot Booster to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD...