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E5872 Eee PC User Manual Windows® 7 Edition Eee PC 1015 Series
E5872 Eee PC User Manual Windows® 7 Edition Eee PC 1015 Series
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......1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...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...
......1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...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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Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Access ...3-7 Sharing...3-8 Experience...3-8 Tools...3-8 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models 3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster...4-5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-13 Limitation of Liability...A-14 Service and Support...A-14 ASUS Eee PC iii
Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Access ...3-7 Sharing...3-8 Experience...3-8 Tools...3-8 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models 3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster...4-5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-13 Limitation of Liability...A-14 Service and Support...A-14 ASUS Eee PC iii
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...notes have different degrees of importance as being correct. There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Please accept your Eee PC and the pictures shown in the Eee PC and how to use them.The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you... information on system recovery. 5. Notes for safe operation. 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. Important information that must be followed to prevent...
...notes have different degrees of importance as being correct. There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Please accept your Eee PC and the pictures shown in the Eee PC and how to use them.The following are used throughout this guide, allowing you... information on system recovery. 5. Notes for safe operation. 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. Important information that must be followed to prevent...
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...Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove 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....
...Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. ASUS Eee PC Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not... sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove 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....
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... rating. Therefore, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if...'s surface is turned OFF to the rating label on the bottom of the hard disk surface during transport. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be used in municipal waste. Close the ...
... rating. Therefore, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if...'s surface is turned OFF to the rating label on the bottom of the hard disk surface during transport. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste.The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be used in municipal waste. Close the ...
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Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Eee PC on long trips. ASUS Eee PC vii Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is in use. Charging Your Batteries If you intend to ... checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items).You can send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that you do not send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prolong battery life.The battery reaches its...
Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Eee PC on long trips. ASUS Eee PC vii Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is in use. Charging Your Batteries If you intend to ... checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items).You can send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport X-ray machines. Be aware that you do not send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to prolong battery life.The battery reaches its...
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Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on models. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The keyboard differs for each territory. 1-2 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC.
Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on models. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The keyboard differs for each territory. 1-2 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC.
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... is in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in the Suspend-to close the protective camera cover. Express Gate ...
... is in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in the Suspend-to close the protective camera cover. Express Gate ...
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Touchpad and Buttons 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 is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models. When the built-in the ...hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights.
Touchpad and Buttons 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 is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models. When the built-in the ...hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights.
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The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 The bottom of the Eee PC. DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT.
The bottom side may block the vents. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 The bottom of the Eee PC. DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT.
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When the battery pack is secured in place. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Eee PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock The battery lock secures the battery pack. To remove ... is properly installed, it automatically locks in a dedicated compartment. 1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
When the battery pack is secured in place. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Eee PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock The battery lock secures the battery pack. To remove ... is properly installed, it automatically locks in a dedicated compartment. 1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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... eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 USB Port (3.0, on this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 2 Headphone Output Jack 3 Microphone Jack The microphone... with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices. 5 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. ASUS Eee PC 1-7
... eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 4 USB Port (3.0, on this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 2 Headphone Output Jack 3 Microphone Jack The microphone... with USB 3.0, 2.0, or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices. 5 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. ASUS Eee PC 1-7
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... Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charge+ (on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Launch the USB Charge+ application from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the... 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 the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify...
... Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charge+ (on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Launch the USB Charge+ application from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the... 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 the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify...
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... ON/OFF. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the ... brightness. 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. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD...
... ON/OFF. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the ... brightness. 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. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD...
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... or use your fingertip to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - The selected item will not be executed. This is too long, the operation will change color. If the interval...
... or use your fingertip to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - The selected item will not be executed. This is too long, the operation will change color. If the interval...
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Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started
Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started
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... outlet and this adapter is AC 100V~240V. • Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is depleted to prolong battery life. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use and ...whenever it down to power the Eee PC. Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use a different adapter to the table or else...
... outlet and this adapter is AC 100V~240V. • Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is depleted to prolong battery life. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use and ...whenever it down to power the Eee PC. Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use a different adapter to the table or else...
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... and some basic information. Click then click Next to continue. 2. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Next to continue. 3. Set a password for your user and your user account name 4. Type your computer's name, account...
... and some basic information. Click then click Next to continue. 2. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Next to continue. 3. Set a password for your user and your user account name 4. Type your computer's name, account...
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Select the network's location. 10. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. Click Next to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Double-click them to continue. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. The initialization is finished. 9.
Select the network's location. 10. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. Click Next to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Double-click them to continue. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. The initialization is finished. 9.