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... Rear Side...1-10 Keyboard Usage...1-11 Special Function Keys 1-11 Touchpad Usage...1-13 Multi-finger gesture input 1-13 Chapter 2: Getting Started Installing and uninstalling the battery pack 2-2 Powering on your Eee PC...2-4 First-time Startup...2-5 Desktop...2-7 Network Connection...2-8 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-8 Local Area Network 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-12 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 Connection (on selected models 3-4 ii Table...
... Rear Side...1-10 Keyboard Usage...1-11 Special Function Keys 1-11 Touchpad Usage...1-13 Multi-finger gesture input 1-13 Chapter 2: Getting Started Installing and uninstalling the battery pack 2-2 Powering on your Eee PC...2-4 First-time Startup...2-5 Desktop...2-7 Network Connection...2-8 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-8 Local Area Network 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-12 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 Connection (on selected models 3-4 ii Table...
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......3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Digital Zoom Control (on selected models 3-10 Function keys...3-10 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-12 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
......3-9 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Digital Zoom Control (on selected models 3-10 Function keys...3-10 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-12 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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... how to use them.The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. TIP: Tips for special situations. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
... how to use them.The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you to data, components, or persons. IMPORTANT! Knowing the Parts Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. TIP: Tips for special situations. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
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.... Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use damaged power cords...
.... Follow all servicing to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Do not use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as thinners, benzene, or other peripherals. Do not use damaged power cords...
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... touchpad ON/OFF. You can also control the function by pressing + . (Continued on selected models) When the Eee PC is more clear and echo-free compared with quick access to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. Applications that provides you with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel The display resolution supports up to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Under the Windows OS, this button...
... touchpad ON/OFF. You can also control the function by pressing + . (Continued on selected models) When the Eee PC is more clear and echo-free compared with quick access to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS. Applications that provides you with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel The display resolution supports up to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Under the Windows OS, this button...
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...wireless LAN/Bluetooth. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator (Bluetooth on selected models) This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator lights. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is written to or read from the disk drive. 5 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON High battery power (95%-100%) With Adapter Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter...
...wireless LAN/Bluetooth. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator (Bluetooth on selected models) This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator lights. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is written to or read from the disk drive. 5 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON High battery power (95%-100%) With Adapter Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter...
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... the Eee PC. The keyboard differs depending on model. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel (depth...
... the Eee PC. The keyboard differs depending on model. 8 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 6 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel (depth...
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... locations. Audio features are software controlled. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove the battery pack. 3 Audio...
... locations. Audio features are software controlled. 4 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to insert or remove the battery pack. 3 Audio...
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Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 5 LAN Port The eight...
Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 5 LAN Port The eight...
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... and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can...
... and battery pack, always use with this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to DC power for the VGA dongle to connect to a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can...
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... adjust the display resolution. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in the Notification area after activation. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. ASUS...
... adjust the display resolution. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in the Notification area after activation. Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on -screen-display. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. ASUS...
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... the keyboard for number entering. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-12 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Super Hybrid Engine (Fn+Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes. Allows use a larger...
... the keyboard for number entering. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-12 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Super Hybrid Engine (Fn+Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes. Allows use a larger...
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... Started Connect the AC power adapter 2. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. The output voltage of this may result in the loss of working data. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with...
... Started Connect the AC power adapter 2. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. The output voltage of this may result in the loss of working data. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with...
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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 Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Internet...
... 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 Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Internet...
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.... 3-6 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power-Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter. Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The 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...
.... 3-6 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power-Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter. Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The 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...
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Function keys 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 zoom in and + to pan right. 3-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. 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 YouCam / E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. You can use .
Function keys 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 zoom in and + to pan right. 3-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started Press + to pan left and + to zoom out. 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 YouCam / E-Cam: You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. You can use .
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... information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 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. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
... information. System information DVD content Technical support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 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. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... and utilities installed on your data files to a USB storage device or to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press during bootup. 2. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to start the system recovery. 3. Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes the operating system, drivers, and utilities.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the operating system and installs drivers and utilities. Click Recovery in BIOS setup before using the Support DVD, copy...
... and utilities installed on your data files to a USB storage device or to the end of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Press during bootup. 2. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to start the system recovery. 3. Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes the operating system, drivers, and utilities.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the operating system and installs drivers and utilities. Click Recovery in BIOS setup before using the Support DVD, copy...
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... make a backup of it on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Recover system to keep other computers. You will delete all your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. This support DVD is completed, restart the computer. 6. 1. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Connect an external optical drive to your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to boot from your data during the system recovery. The ASUS Recovery CD/DVD window...
... make a backup of it on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Recover system to keep other computers. You will delete all your hard disk drive and restore the operating system. This support DVD is completed, restart the computer. 6. 1. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Connect an external optical drive to your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to boot from your data during the system recovery. The ASUS Recovery CD/DVD window...
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... 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). A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you fail to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3. Set Boot Booster to [Disabled...
... 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). A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you fail to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3. Set Boot Booster to [Disabled...