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... vi Charging Your Batteries vii Airplane Precautions vii Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Right Side...1-6 Left Side...1-7 Rear Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 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 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating...
... vi Charging Your Batteries vii Airplane Precautions vii Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Right Side...1-6 Left Side...1-7 Rear Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 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 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating...
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Bluetooth Connection...3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-7 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 the Support DVD 4-4 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE ...
Bluetooth Connection...3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-7 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 the Support DVD 4-4 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE ...
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... sections of Contents Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. 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. Using the Eee PC Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Please accept...
... sections of Contents Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. 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. Using the Eee PC Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. Please accept...
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...not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use near the surface. Wipe the Eee PC using a...remove any materials that may scratch or enter the Eee PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions...peripherals. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT leave the Eee PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO...
...not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use near the surface. Wipe the Eee PC using a...remove any materials that may scratch or enter the Eee PC. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Except as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions...peripherals. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT leave the Eee PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO...
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... Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off ASUS Eee PC 1-3 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. You can also turn on /off the function by pressing + . 1 Built-in Camera 2 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel 4 Instant keys Wireless key (Wireless Models Only) Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
... Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off ASUS Eee PC 1-3 When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. You can also turn on /off the function by pressing + . 1 Built-in Camera 2 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel 4 Instant keys Wireless key (Wireless Models Only) Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON...
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... lighted. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from the disk drive. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from STR. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened...
... lighted. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from the disk drive. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from STR. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened...
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... a local network. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 MMC. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 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. The built-in speakers. Audio features are software controlled. SD.SDHC 1 2 34 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in a series up to hear audio without additional adapters. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Audio Speaker System...
... a local network. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 MMC. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 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. The built-in speakers. Audio features are software controlled. SD.SDHC 1 2 34 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in a series up to hear audio without additional adapters. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Audio Speaker System...
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... The supplied power adapter converts AC 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 exit the Eee PC. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air...
... The supplied power adapter converts AC 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 exit the Eee PC. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air...
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The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The Touchpad ( + ) and Resolution Selection ( + ) functions are available on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Sun...
The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. The Touchpad ( + ) and Resolution Selection ( + ) functions are available on model but the functions should remain the same. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Sun...
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... numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Pg Up (↑): Press to use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Pg Dn (↓): Press to the end of the line. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. End (→): Press to move the pointer to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Super (Fn+Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes. Home...
... numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Pg Up (↑): Press to use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Pg Dn (↓): Press to the end of the line. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. End (→): Press to move the pointer to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on the display. Super (Fn+Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes. Home...
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Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on your needs. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. Select the resolution based on and off the Bluetooth connection. 2. ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn it on or off based on...
Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on your needs. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. Select the resolution based on and off the Bluetooth connection. 2. ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn it on or off based on...
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... support DVD that 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 directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To 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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
... support DVD that 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 directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To 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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
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... decide the Bluetooth services this device offers, click Next to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Select the service you would like to offer from the list and click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Click Next to continue. 6. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Click Next to continue. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or...
... decide the Bluetooth services this device offers, click Next to a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1. Select the service you would like to offer from the list and click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Click Next to continue. 6. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Click Next to continue. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or...
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Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. the initial bluetooth configuration. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. After the paired relationship is 10. Click Skip to continue. 7. Click Ok to complete later and continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Finish to continue. 11.
Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. the initial bluetooth configuration. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. After the paired relationship is 10. Click Skip to continue. 7. Click Ok to complete later and continue. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Finish to continue. 11.
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... LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to maximize performance versus battery time.The selected mode is shown on the display. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in Power Saving mode at a resolution of your external monitor functions...
... LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to maximize performance versus battery time.The selected mode is shown on the display. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in Power Saving mode at a resolution of your external monitor functions...
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Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive.The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to change without notice. 4-2 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Click an icon to display support DVD/ Eee PC information Click an item to avail all the features. The drivers and utilities bundled in the support DVD may vary by...
Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive.The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to change without notice. 4-2 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Click an icon to display support DVD/ Eee PC information Click an item to avail all the features. The drivers and utilities bundled in the support DVD may vary by...
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Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Contact Click the Contact tab to activate the devices. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 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...
Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Contact Click the Contact tab to activate the devices. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 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...
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... working state, provided that quickly restores your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Connect an external optical drive to your system drive is in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box. 5. Press any key to boot from CD... 4. System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of any customized configuration settings...
... working state, provided that quickly restores your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Connect an external optical drive to your system drive is in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box. 5. Press any key to boot from CD... 4. System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of any customized configuration settings...
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... OK to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system. 6. Press during the system recovery. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. You will lose all your hard disk drive used to restart the Eee PC. After the system recovery is a space reserved on your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your...
... OK to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system. 6. Press during the system recovery. Using Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. You will lose all your hard disk drive used to restart the Eee PC. After the system recovery is a space reserved on your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your...
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...set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. 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). Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled...
...set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to enable Boot Booster after you change or system recovery. 4-6 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Press to enter the BIOS setup. 2. 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). Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled...