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...Knowing 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...2-4 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...
...Knowing 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...2-4 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...
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... the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Eee Amuse...3-7 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Using Recovery Partition 4-2 Boot Booster...4-3 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-12 Limitation of Liability...A-13 Service and Support...A-13 ASUS...
... the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models 3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Eee Amuse...3-7 Eee Sharing...3-8 Eee Xperience...3-8 Eee Tools...3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Using Recovery Partition 4-2 Boot Booster...4-3 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-12 Limitation of Liability...A-13 Service and Support...A-13 ASUS...
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...: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. System Recovery Gives you safety statements. There may be followed 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 User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on system recovery. 5. Vital information that must...
...: WARNING! NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. System Recovery Gives you safety statements. There may be followed 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 User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on system recovery. 5. Vital information that must...
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... fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC Safety Precautions The...
... fields. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. ASUS Eee PC Safety Precautions The...
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... buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as follows: ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as a desktop mouse. 7 Status Indicators 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 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 5 Keyboard The keyboard...
... buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as follows: ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as a desktop mouse. 7 Status Indicators 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 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 5 Keyboard The keyboard...
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... models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is written to or read from the disk drive. Powered ON With Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Powered OFF / Standby mode With Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks...
... models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is written to or read from the disk drive. Powered ON With Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Powered OFF / Standby mode With Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks...
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... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is not connected. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in a dedicated compartment. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock...
... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - When the battery pack is not connected. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in a dedicated compartment. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is inserted, it will automatically lock. Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock...
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Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 4 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice...
Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 4 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice...
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... 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 the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
... 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 the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or...
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... activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The display resolution supports up to -RAM). Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases 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. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
... activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The display resolution supports up to -RAM). Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases 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. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
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... among various power saving modes. Allows use a larger portion of the line. Pg Up (↑): Press to scroll down in documents or the web browser. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
... among various power saving modes. Allows use a larger portion of the line. Pg Up (↑): Press to scroll down in documents or the web browser. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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... open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this model or else damage may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use and whenever it down to the table or else the hinges may result in the loss of working data. You may occur to fully charge the battery...
... open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this model or else damage may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use and whenever it down to the table or else the hinges may result in the loss of working data. You may occur to fully charge the battery...
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... power consumption and helps you select LCD Compress Mode. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. The CRT-related options are dimmed. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. When the display mode...
... power consumption and helps you select LCD Compress Mode. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. The CRT-related options are dimmed. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. When the display mode...
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... instructions in the manual and fail to enter the key for the encrypted wireless network. 2. Contact the wireless card/router manufacturer if you need a correct key for the wireless connection. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? Weak signal strength may fail the connection. If not, press + to my wireless router. Ensure that the router setup is enabled before using...
... instructions in the manual and fail to enter the key for the encrypted wireless network. 2. Contact the wireless card/router manufacturer if you need a correct key for the wireless connection. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Is my USB 3G wireless data card/wireless router compatible with Eee PC Windows XP OS? Weak signal strength may fail the connection. If not, press + to my wireless router. Ensure that the router setup is enabled before using...
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.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS...
.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select Update BIOS from Internet from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS...
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... PC and select the device type. Click My Bluetooth Places on selected models) Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Click Next to continue. 3. Bluetooth Connection (on the desktop and follow the onscreen instructions to finish initialization. Click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Click Next to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. To connect to continue. 4. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs...
... PC and select the device type. Click My Bluetooth Places on selected models) Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Click Next to continue. 3. Bluetooth Connection (on the desktop and follow the onscreen instructions to finish initialization. Click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Click Next to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. To connect to continue. 4. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs...
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After the paired relationship is 10. Click Ok to complete later and continue. the initial bluetooth configuration. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. 7. Click Finish to continue. 11. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11.
After the paired relationship is 10. Click Ok to complete later and continue. the initial bluetooth configuration. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. 7. Click Finish to continue. 11. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. Click Skip to continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11.
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... applying or removing the power adapter. If your Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. The power saving modes control many aspects of your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode at a resolution 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 switch power modes. •...
... applying or removing the power adapter. If your Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between AC mode and battery mode. The power saving modes control many aspects of your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode at a resolution 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 switch power modes. •...
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... a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your Eee PC at the factory. Click the check mark button to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to start the system recovery. 3. System Recovery You will lose all your perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Ensure to back up your important data before your data during the system recovery. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is...
... a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your Eee PC at the factory. Click the check mark button to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to start the system recovery. 3. System Recovery You will lose all your perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Ensure to back up your important data before your data during the system recovery. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is...
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...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 sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you change or system recovery. Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Set Boot Booster to disable Boot Booster: 1. Follow the instructions below to [Disabled]. Start the system and press on bootup. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 If you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash...
...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 sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you change or system recovery. Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Set Boot Booster to disable Boot Booster: 1. Follow the instructions below to [Disabled]. Start the system and press on bootup. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 If you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash...