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Add/Remove Software 3-7 BIOS update...3-8 Easy Software Updates 3-8 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery 4-2 Using Hidden Partition 4-2 Using the Recovery DVD 4-3 Using USB Flash Disk 4-4 Boot Booster...4-8 Chapter 5: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 5-2 Installing Windows® XP 5-2 Support CD information 5-4 Running the support CD 5-4 Drivers menu 5-4 Utilities menu 5-4 Contact ...5-4 Other information 5-4 Appendix Trademark Statements A-2 Qualified Vendor List A-2 Declarations and Safety Statements A-3 GNU General Public License A-12...
Add/Remove Software 3-7 BIOS update...3-8 Easy Software Updates 3-8 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery 4-2 Using Hidden Partition 4-2 Using the Recovery DVD 4-3 Using USB Flash Disk 4-4 Boot Booster...4-8 Chapter 5: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 5-2 Installing Windows® XP 5-2 Support CD information 5-4 Running the support CD 5-4 Drivers menu 5-4 Utilities menu 5-4 Contact ...5-4 Other information 5-4 Appendix Trademark Statements A-2 Qualified Vendor List A-2 Declarations and Safety Statements A-3 GNU General Public License A-12...
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Knowing the Parts Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Using the Eee PC Provides information on installing Windows® XP. 6. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you safety statements. Installing Windows® XP Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Vital information...
Knowing the Parts Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Using the Eee PC Provides information on installing Windows® XP. 6. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you safety statements. Installing Windows® XP Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Vital information...
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... remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate...
... remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. Follow all servicing to qualified personnel. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT place on top and do not shove any part of the body to or use the modem during a gas leak. DO NOT operate...
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... recovering from STR. The selected mode is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is shown on the next page) ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to switch among various power saving modes. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 4 Super Hybrid Engine Key Press this key to turn OFF the Eee PC. 1 Built-in Camera 2 Display Panel...
... recovering from STR. The selected mode is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is shown on the next page) ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to switch among various power saving modes. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 4 Super Hybrid Engine Key Press this key to turn OFF the Eee PC. 1 Built-in Camera 2 Display Panel...
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... Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that capital lock [Caps Lock] is enabled, this indicator lights. 7 Keyboard 8 1-4 The keyboard differs depending on model. Powered OFF 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 Off The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator...
... Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that capital lock [Caps Lock] is enabled, this indicator lights. 7 Keyboard 8 1-4 The keyboard differs depending on model. Powered OFF 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 Off The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator...
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... on pages 1-3 to 1-4. 8 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Ensure that prevent the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 5 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to -RAM (Suspend) mode. Power supplied through this jack. ASUS Eee PC 1-9
... on pages 1-3 to 1-4. 8 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Ensure that prevent the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 5 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to -RAM (Suspend) mode. Power supplied through this jack. ASUS Eee PC 1-9
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... on selected models. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to -RAM). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. zzZ 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 selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display.
... on selected models. Resolution Selection (F4): Press to -RAM). Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. zzZ 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 selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display.
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Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to start the static IP network configuration. 2. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 7. Using a static IP: 1. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your needs. Repeat the step 1-4 of Using a dynamic IP to make changes. Toggle the second option Static IP address and click Next. 3. Click the box before Connect automatically at system startup or before the box Start this connection when finished based on your service provider.
Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to start the static IP network configuration. 2. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 7. Using a static IP: 1. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your needs. Repeat the step 1-4 of Using a dynamic IP to make changes. Toggle the second option Static IP address and click Next. 3. Click the box before Connect automatically at system startup or before the box Start this connection when finished based on your service provider.
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... the Recovery DVD may be something wrong with your Eee PC disk drive. If you have installed WIndows XP to update your perform system recovery from the external optical drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in BIOS setup before your OS. Disable Boot Booster in the Settings tab to your local RMA for command-line. Hold during the system recovery. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to start...
... the Recovery DVD may be something wrong with your Eee PC disk drive. If you have installed WIndows XP to update your perform system recovery from the external optical drive. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in BIOS setup before your OS. Disable Boot Booster in the Settings tab to your local RMA for command-line. Hold during the system recovery. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to start...
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Key in BIOS setup before your Eee PC and insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (System needs to reboot. Uncompressing Linux... yes 4. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Please select boot device: HDD:PM-ST9160310AS USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to select boot device 3. Refer to the end of this chapter...
Key in BIOS setup before your Eee PC and insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (System needs to reboot. Uncompressing Linux... yes 4. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Please select boot device: HDD:PM-ST9160310AS USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to select boot device 3. Refer to the end of this chapter...
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... hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Press to enter the BIOS setup. Follow the instructions below to [Disabled] Main 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. Set Boot Booster to disable Boot Booster: 1. Start the system and press on bootup. 2. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC...
... hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Press to enter the BIOS setup. Follow the instructions below to [Disabled] Main 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. Set Boot Booster to disable Boot Booster: 1. Start the system and press on bootup. 2. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC...
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...-screen instructions to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll - After the Windows® XP installation screen appears. You will lose all your Eee PC. 5. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to complete the installation process. 7. Ensure to back up your important data before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to install all existing disk partitions. ASUS Eee PC 5-3 4. Drivers Installation...
...-screen instructions to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll - After the Windows® XP installation screen appears. You will lose all your Eee PC. 5. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to complete the installation process. 7. Ensure to back up your important data before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to install all existing disk partitions. ASUS Eee PC 5-3 4. Drivers Installation...
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... in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the support DVD may vary and are subject to display the specified information. 5-4 Chapter 5: Installing Windows® XP 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 CD to locate the file...
... in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the support DVD may vary and are subject to display the specified information. 5-4 Chapter 5: Installing Windows® XP 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 CD to locate the file...
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... 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 the Eee PC's components. 2. Notes for special situations. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for safe operation. Installing Windows...
... 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 the Eee PC's components. 2. Notes for special situations. Important information that must be followed for completing tasks. iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. IMPORTANT! TIP: Tips for safe operation. Installing Windows...
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... hot keys on selected models. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Touchpad ( + ) and Resolution Selection ( + ) functions are available on the Eee PC's keyboard. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The colored commands can only be accessed...
... hot keys on selected models. Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. The Touchpad ( + ) and Resolution Selection ( + ) functions are available on the Eee PC's keyboard. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The colored commands can only be accessed...
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... system recovery from the external optical drive. Refer to edit the commands before recovering your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition). After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in BIOS setup before your Eee PC disk drive. Disable Boot Booster in the Settings tab to your OS. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to the following sections for system recovery. 2. If you have installed WIndows XP to update your Eee PC, the...
... system recovery from the external optical drive. Refer to edit the commands before recovering your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition). After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in BIOS setup before your Eee PC disk drive. Disable Boot Booster in the Settings tab to your OS. Normal Boot Perform Disk Scan Restore Factory Settings Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to the following sections for system recovery. 2. If you have installed WIndows XP to update your Eee PC, the...
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Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Key in BIOS setup before your Eee PC and insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (System needs to be labeled as the ODD brand name) to boot from the external optical drive. yes 4. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Peter Anvin . Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Using the Recovery DVD Disable Boot Booster in yes and press to continue the...
Select USB:XXXXXX (may be powered ON). 2. Key in BIOS setup before your Eee PC and insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (System needs to be labeled as the ODD brand name) to boot from the external optical drive. yes 4. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Peter Anvin . Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Using the Recovery DVD Disable Boot Booster in yes and press to continue the...
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... Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to show the POST screen. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you change or system recovery. 4-8 Chapter 4: System Recovery Start the system and press on bootup. 2. If you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Remember to enable Boot...
... Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to show the POST screen. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you change or system recovery. 4-8 Chapter 4: System Recovery Start the system and press on bootup. 2. If you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Remember to enable Boot...
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... your Eee PC. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 6. Ensure to back up your important data before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to complete the installation process. 7. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to install all existing disk partitions. Drivers Installation Wizard to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll...
... your Eee PC. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 6. Ensure to back up your important data before installing Windows® XP to your data after deleting all drivers. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to complete the installation process. 7. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to install all existing disk partitions. Drivers Installation Wizard to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll...
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... the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the Eee PC supports. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to avail all the features. Install the necessary drivers to change without notice. Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. The drivers and utilities bundled...
... the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the Eee PC supports. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to avail all the features. Install the necessary drivers to change without notice. Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the external optical drive.The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. The drivers and utilities bundled...