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... Side...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 Connection...
... Side...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 Connection...
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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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.... iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. System Recovery Gives you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Appendix Gives you safety statements. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A ...few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Eee PC Provides information on system recovery. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons....
.... iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. System Recovery Gives you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Appendix Gives you safety statements. Important information that must be followed for This Manual A ...few notes and warnings are used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Using the Eee PC Provides information on system recovery. 5. There may be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons....
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...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.... cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture...
...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.... cleaning. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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.... Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Transportation Precautions To prepare your Eee PC in municipal waste. The Eee PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. Check local regulations for... it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for disposal of Contents Close...
.... Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC.You can put your Eee PC for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Transportation Precautions To prepare your Eee PC in municipal waste. The Eee PC's surface is turned OFF to the connectors. Check local regulations for... it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to prevent scratching of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is easily dulled if not properly cared for disposal of Contents Close...
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...through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items).You can send your battery pack before first use the Eee PC on long trips. Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before going on the airplane. Most airlines allow electronic use .... intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. However, it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. ASUS Eee PC vii Charging Your Batteries If you want to use and whenever it...
...through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items).You can send your battery pack before first use the Eee PC on long trips. Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before going on the airplane. Most airlines allow electronic use .... intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. However, it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. ASUS Eee PC vii Charging Your Batteries If you want to use and whenever it...
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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. 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
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...The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Slide the switch to the left to open and close the camera cover. When enabled, the corresponding wireless/bluetooth indicator lights ... the protective camera cover. Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is in the Suspend-to turn OFF the...
...The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power switch only works when the display panel is turned OFF. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Slide the switch to the left to open and close the camera cover. When enabled, the corresponding wireless/bluetooth indicator lights ... the protective camera cover. Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is in the Suspend-to turn OFF the...
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... from the disk drive. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 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 enabled, this indicator lights. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge ... Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models.
... from the disk drive. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 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 enabled, this indicator lights. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge ... Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. When the built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on models.
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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 this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 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 this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. The bottom side may block the vents.
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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. To remove the battery ... memory module is properly installed, it automatically locks in a dedicated compartment. 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.
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. To remove the battery ... memory module is properly installed, it automatically locks in a dedicated compartment. 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.
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... jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable... 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.
... jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable... 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.
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... tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components ... 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 15 pin D-Sub Display (Monitor...
... tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Power supplied through this jack. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components ... 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 15 pin D-Sub Display (Monitor...
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When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation. Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in sleep mode (Suspend-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth... pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Eee PC's keyboard. 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. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the...
When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation. Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in sleep mode (Suspend-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth... pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on the Eee PC's keyboard. 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. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the...
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... your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. With the pointer over the icon you select. The selected item will not be executed. ASUS Eee PC 1-11
... your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. With the pointer over the icon you select. The selected item will not be executed. ASUS Eee PC 1-11
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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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... packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use...
... packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your Eee PC. 1. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty ACDC adapter. • When you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use...
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First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you ... you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Next to continue. Click then click Next to continue. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 3. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Select the language you want. Click Next to continue. 2. Set a password for your user and your user account name...
First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you ... you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Next to continue. Click then click Next to continue. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 3. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Select the language you want. Click Next to continue. 2. Set a password for your user and your user account name...
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Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The initialization is finished. Double-click them to continue. Click Next to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Select the network's location. 10. 9.
Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The initialization is finished. Double-click them to continue. Click Next to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Select the network's location. 10. 9.