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... Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-10 Special Function Keys 1-10 Touchpad Usage...1-12 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 Updating BIOS via "Easy Flash"(on selected models 3-4 Bluetooth...
... Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 Left Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-10 Special Function Keys 1-10 Touchpad Usage...1-12 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 Updating BIOS via "Easy Flash"(on selected models 3-4 Bluetooth...
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Super Hybrid Engine (on selected models 3-8 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-8 Eee Docking...3-9 Access ...3-9 Sharing ...3-10 Experience 3-10 Tools ...3-10 OS Switch (on selected models 3-11 Instant On (on selected models 3-11 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 3-12 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster (on selected models 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 (on selected models 3-8 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-8 Eee Docking...3-9 Access ...3-9 Sharing ...3-10 Experience 3-10 Tools ...3-10 OS Switch (on selected models 3-11 Instant On (on selected models 3-11 Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 3-12 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster (on selected models 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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.... NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Vital information that must be followed for special situations. 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 to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Provides information on system recovery. 5. iv Table...
.... NOTE: Information for safe operation. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Vital information that must be followed for special situations. 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 to data, components, or persons. Knowing the Parts Provides information on system recovery. 5. iv Table...
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... your lap or any part of 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. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The...
... your lap or any part of 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. Do not place together with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Safety Precautions The...
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... the Eee PC is turned OFF. 5 Keyboard The keyboard differs by territory. 6 Touchpad and Buttons 7 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Power Switch (Windows) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from standby mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status...
... the Eee PC is turned OFF. 5 Keyboard The keyboard differs by territory. 6 Touchpad and Buttons 7 Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in Camera 3 Display Panel 4 Power Switch (Windows) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from standby mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is opened. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status...
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... amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Eee PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charger+ (On USB 3.0 Models of 1015BX/R051BX/ 1011BX/R011BX) Allows you to connect an external microphone or output signals from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 USB Port (3.0 on selected models/2.0/1.1) 5 Kensington® Lock port 6 LAN Port ASUS Eee PC 1-7
... amplified speakers or headphones, or can be used to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your Eee PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. This jack automatically detects the connecting device and switches functions. 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) USB Charger+ (On USB 3.0 Models of 1015BX/R051BX/ 1011BX/R011BX) Allows you to connect an external microphone or output signals from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 USB Port (3.0 on selected models/2.0/1.1) 5 Kensington® Lock port 6 LAN Port ASUS Eee PC 1-7
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... TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 1 Power (DC) Input 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. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port ASUS Eee PC...
... TO HOT WHEN IN USE. 1 Power (DC) Input 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. Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 5 HDMI HDMI Port ASUS Eee PC...
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... 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/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to adjust the display resolution. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Touchpad (F3...
... 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/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to adjust the display resolution. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Touchpad (F3...
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... the touchpad/mouse on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 The selected mode is equivalent to the end of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Delete): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows use a larger portion of the line. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu...
... the touchpad/mouse on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 The selected mode is equivalent to the end of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Delete): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows use a larger portion of the line. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu...
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... 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 battery pack(s), adapter, and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. • When you use a different adapter which is not provided together with your Eee PC to power it down to the Eee PC. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with...
... 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 battery pack(s), adapter, and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. • When you use a different adapter which is not provided together with your Eee PC to power it down to the Eee PC. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use with...
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... and some basic information. Next to continue. Click then click Next to continue. Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you are in, and the keyboard type you use . Click Next to continue. 2. Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you through setting up your user account name 4. ASUS Eee PC 2-3
... and some basic information. Next to continue. Click then click Next to continue. Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you are in, and the keyboard type you use . Click Next to continue. 2. Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you through setting up your user account name 4. ASUS Eee PC 2-3
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... a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to...
... a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to...
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... the USB 2.0 port of your EeePC. 3. Connect your USB Flash Disk Drive to open BIOS menu. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC By following the instructions shown in the Advanced page. Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Start Easy Flash CPU Configuration IDE Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Press ENTER to run the utility to Advanced page. 5. Verify the exact model name of your EeePC and then power on selected models) To update BIOS through Easy Flash: 1.
... the USB 2.0 port of your EeePC. 3. Connect your USB Flash Disk Drive to open BIOS menu. 4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC By following the instructions shown in the Advanced page. Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Start Easy Flash CPU Configuration IDE Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Press ENTER to run the utility to Advanced page. 5. Verify the exact model name of your EeePC and then power on selected models) To update BIOS through Easy Flash: 1.
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Easy Flash Utility Current Platform Platform: 1015 Version: Build Date: FS0 RECOVERY FS1 SOURCES FS2 BOOT New Platform Platform: Version: Build Date: [Up/ Down/ Left/ Right]: Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]: Exit 7. 6. ASUS Tek. Locate the latest BIOS File and start updating the BIOS. 8. Press ENTER to save the current BIOS, please use ASUS Update for EeePC on Windows OS. Easy Flash Utility. You must Load Setup Defaults and then Save Changes & Reset on the Exit page after updating the BIOS. If you want to access ASUS Tek. ASUS Eee PC 3-5
Easy Flash Utility Current Platform Platform: 1015 Version: Build Date: FS0 RECOVERY FS1 SOURCES FS2 BOOT New Platform Platform: Version: Build Date: [Up/ Down/ Left/ Right]: Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]: Exit 7. 6. ASUS Tek. Locate the latest BIOS File and start updating the BIOS. 8. Press ENTER to save the current BIOS, please use ASUS Update for EeePC on Windows OS. Easy Flash Utility. You must Load Setup Defaults and then Save Changes & Reset on the Exit page after updating the BIOS. If you want to access ASUS Tek. ASUS Eee PC 3-5
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ASUS AP Bank (on models. • The names of the desktop. With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. Access ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you are subject to change without notice. ASUS WebStorage Eee PC users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to the Internet. Accesss Sharing Experience Tools • The applications in Eee Docking are . The ASUS @Vibe service contents...
ASUS AP Bank (on models. • The names of the desktop. With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. Access ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you are subject to change without notice. ASUS WebStorage Eee PC users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to the Internet. Accesss Sharing Experience Tools • The applications in Eee Docking are . The ASUS @Vibe service contents...
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... enabled, two modes are able to back up to a USB hard disk so that you to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar. LocaleMe (on selected models) You are available for streets or companies sorted by default. Power Recover (on selected models) LocaleMe is disabled by multiple categories all your Eee PC while any hardware or OS problem occurs. 3-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
... enabled, two modes are able to back up to a USB hard disk so that you to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar. LocaleMe (on selected models) You are available for streets or companies sorted by default. Power Recover (on selected models) LocaleMe is disabled by multiple categories all your Eee PC while any hardware or OS problem occurs. 3-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
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... disabled so the SHUT DOWN button in the Start Menu will not be changed to the SLEEP function before all updates are completed. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Instant On (on selected models) Zero-wait system restarting gets you immediately back to boot your Eee PC. Double-click the Boot Up Settings icon on your Windows desktop to launch the utility and select an OS to work and play with models). OS Switch...
... disabled so the SHUT DOWN button in the Start Menu will not be changed to the SLEEP function before all updates are completed. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Instant On (on selected models) Zero-wait system restarting gets you immediately back to boot your Eee PC. Double-click the Boot Up Settings icon on your Windows desktop to launch the utility and select an OS to work and play with models). OS Switch...
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... USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. • Boot Booster function available in selected model. Press during bootup. 2. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. Click Recovery in the Recovery System dialog box to press only once during bootup. Ensure to start the system recovery. 4. System Recovery • Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before using F9 recovery to avoid recovery failure. Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) 1. Ensure to connect your Eee PC...
... USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. • Boot Booster function available in selected model. Press during bootup. 2. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. Click Recovery in the Recovery System dialog box to press only once during bootup. Ensure to start the system recovery. 4. System Recovery • Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before using F9 recovery to avoid recovery failure. Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) 1. Ensure to connect your Eee PC...
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Connect a USB storage device to your Eee PC. 3. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • Please connect the storage device to USB 2.0 port. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to your Eee PC and click Backup in the previous section. 2. You will lose all your data on the selected...
Connect a USB storage device to your Eee PC. 3. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • Please connect the storage device to USB 2.0 port. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to your Eee PC and click Backup in the previous section. 2. You will lose all your data on the selected...
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... Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you fail to see the POST screen or enter the BIOS setup by doing the instruction above, restart the system and try pressing repeatedly on bootup. 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...
... Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you fail to see the POST screen or enter the BIOS setup by doing the instruction above, restart the system and try pressing repeatedly on bootup. 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...
