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...Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 Left 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 (on selected models 3-4 ii Table...
...Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Front Side...1-6 Right Side...1-7 Left 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 (on selected models 3-4 ii Table...
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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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... you information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. IMPORTANT! iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. System Recovery Gives you safety...
... you information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. There may be differences between your Eee PC as follows: WARNING! Notes for safe operation. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. IMPORTANT! iv Table of this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. System Recovery Gives you safety...
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...power before cleaning. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove 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 or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. ASUS Eee PC
...power before cleaning. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove 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 or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Follow all servicing to or use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. ASUS Eee PC
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..., pressing this button functions as the Super Hybrid Power button. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC 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-RAM (Sleep) mode. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 1 Camera Cover Switch The camera cover switch allows you with quick access to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows®...
..., pressing this button functions as the Super Hybrid Power button. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC 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-RAM (Sleep) mode. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 1 Camera Cover Switch The camera cover switch allows you with quick access to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows®...
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... 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. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts When the built-in the Suspend-to or read from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED...
... 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. 8 9 10 1-4 Keyboard The keyboard differs depending on selected models). Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts When the built-in the Suspend-to or read from the disk drive. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED...
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... 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 jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. 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 for...
... 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 jack is designed to connect the microphone used for connection to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. 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 for...
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... pin D-Sub Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB 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 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Eee PC. 12 3 4 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...
... pin D-Sub Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB 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 Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the Eee PC. 12 3 4 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...
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... the Task Manager to adjust the display resolution. 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 (on the Eee PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON...
... the Task Manager to adjust the display resolution. 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 (on the Eee PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on selected models) ON...
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... occur to prolong battery life. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it down to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use a different adapter to the table or else the hinges may result in the loss of working data. Install the battery pack 2.
... occur to prolong battery life. 2-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it down to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your Eee PC. 1. Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for use a different adapter to the table or else the hinges may result in the loss of working data. Install the battery pack 2.
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Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 3. Select the language you want. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Next to continue. 2. 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...
Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Follow the wizard instructions to continue. 3. Select the language you want. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Next to continue. 2. 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...
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... BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in your Eee PC. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update is pre-loaded in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet...
... BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in your Eee PC. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update is pre-loaded in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet...
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... clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the ASUS...
... clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select the ASUS...
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Select a Bluetooth-enabled new devices. Click Close to look for 5. Click Add a device to finish the setting. device from the list and click Next. 6. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 7. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 The paired relationship is successfully built. 4.
Select a Bluetooth-enabled new devices. Click Close to look for 5. Click Add a device to finish the setting. device from the list and click Next. 6. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 7. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 The paired relationship is successfully built. 4.
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... interesting games. ASUS WebStorage Eee PC users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to enjoy online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. The ASUS WebStorage help file is at the top of the applications in Eee Docking may vary depending on models. •...
... interesting games. ASUS WebStorage Eee PC users can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you to enjoy online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. With Internet connection, you can enjoy free online space. The ASUS WebStorage help file is at the top of the applications in Eee Docking may vary depending on models. •...
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Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to adjust the font/text size on selected models) Boingo gives you to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you easy access to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar. ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around...
Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to adjust the font/text size on selected models) Boingo gives you to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you easy access to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar. ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around...
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... start the free trial. 1. Eee PC users can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Ensure that your E-mail address and click SUBMIT. 4. Copy your product key and follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet and double- Online on some models instead of Microsoft® Office Trial. Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Starter is connected...
... start the free trial. 1. Eee PC users can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Ensure that your E-mail address and click SUBMIT. 4. Copy your product key and follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet and double- Online on some models instead of Microsoft® Office Trial. Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Starter is connected...
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... once during bootup. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. Select the language you perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. System Recovery Disable Boot Booster in the Recovery System dialog box to start the system recovery. 4. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before you use and click to complete the recovery process. 4-2 Chapter 4: System Recovery Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) 1.
... once during bootup. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. Select the language you perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. System Recovery Disable Boot Booster in the Recovery System dialog box to start the system recovery. 4. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before you use and click to complete the recovery process. 4-2 Chapter 4: System Recovery Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) 1.
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... to your Eee PC. 3. Click Continue to start the recovery files backup. • The size of the connected USB storage device should be cleared. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to start the backup or click Back to your Eee PC and click...
... to your Eee PC. 3. Click Continue to start the recovery files backup. • The size of the connected USB storage device should be cleared. ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Select a desired USB storage device if more than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • A dialog box appears as a reminder if you have not connected the USB storage device for system recovery backup to start the backup or click Back to your Eee PC and click...
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... the POST screen. Follow the instructions below to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Press again to disable Boot Booster: 1. 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. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. 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...
... the POST screen. Follow the instructions below to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Press again to disable Boot Booster: 1. 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. Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. 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...