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Eee PCUser's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 8G Eee PC 4G (701) Eee PC 4G Surf December 2007
Eee PCUser's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 8G Eee PC 4G (701) Eee PC 4G Surf December 2007
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... Updating the BIOS through the Internet 4-8 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 4-10 Outlook Express 4-11 Microsoft® Works 4-12 Initializing Microsoft® Works 4-12 Using Microsoft® Works 4-14 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 5-2 Running the support DVD 5-2 Drivers menu 5-3 Utilities menu 5-5 Manual ...5-6 Contact ...5-6 Other information 5-7 System Recovery 5-8 Using the Support DVD 5-8 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information A-13 Limitation of Liability A-14 Service and Support A-14 ASUS Eee PC...
... Updating the BIOS through the Internet 4-8 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 4-10 Outlook Express 4-11 Microsoft® Works 4-12 Initializing Microsoft® Works 4-12 Using Microsoft® Works 4-14 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 5-2 Running the support DVD 5-2 Drivers menu 5-3 Utilities menu 5-5 Manual ...5-6 Contact ...5-6 Other information 5-7 System Recovery 5-8 Using the Support DVD 5-8 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information A-13 Limitation of Liability A-14 Service and Support A-14 ASUS Eee PC...
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... warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. Appendix Provides you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 3. Using the Eee PC Provides information on the support DVD and system recovery. 7. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. The following are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
... warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them. Appendix Provides you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. IMPORTANT! Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 3. Using the Eee PC Provides information on the support DVD and system recovery. 7. Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. The following are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information...
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... carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. ASUS Eee PC 1- DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
... carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. ASUS Eee PC 1- DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO...
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Read the following chapters for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack 2 1 2 2. ASUS Eee PC 1- Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your specific configuration. The illustration above is for more details. Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for detailed inform1ation. 1. Refer to page 3-2 for reference only and may not exactly show your national standard.
Read the following chapters for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack 2 1 2 2. ASUS Eee PC 1- Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your specific configuration. The illustration above is for more details. Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for detailed inform1ation. 1. Refer to page 3-2 for reference only and may not exactly show your national standard.
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... display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. The left and right buttons on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to turn OFF the Eee PC. 1 Built-in Camera (optional) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 4 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys...
... display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. The left and right buttons on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to turn OFF the Eee PC. 1 Built-in Camera (optional) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened. 4 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys...
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... models with built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator lights. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and AC power is connected. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Eee PC's battery is charging when AC power is not connected. Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is in the Save-toRAM (Suspend) mode. 6 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned...
... models with built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator lights. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and AC power is connected. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Eee PC's battery is charging when AC power is not connected. Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is in the Save-toRAM (Suspend) mode. 6 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned...
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... audio recordings. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts This allows use with Eee PC only and is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used for use when moving temporarily between locations. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is not compatible with other notebooks. 5 Reset Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn...
... audio recordings. 2- Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts This allows use with Eee PC only and is not connected. Manual The manual battery lock is used for use when moving temporarily between locations. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to the Eee PC when AC power is not compatible with other notebooks. 5 Reset Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn...
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... using Kensington® compatible security products. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected...
... using Kensington® compatible security products. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 3 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected...
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... supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to DC power for this jack. Power supplied through this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for use when moving temporarily between locations. ASUS Eee PC 2-
... supplied power adapter converts AC power to the Eee PC when AC power is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to DC power for this jack. Power supplied through this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is not connected. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for use when moving temporarily between locations. ASUS Eee PC 2-
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... a faulty AC-DC adapter. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the Eee PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. You may damage both your wall outlet. 2. Removing the prong-plug adapter Follow the instruction below to fit your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with either a two or three-prong plug adapter depending on territory to remove the prong-plug adapter if needed. • Press...
... a faulty AC-DC adapter. Seek servicing if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the Eee PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. You may damage both your wall outlet. 2. Removing the prong-plug adapter Follow the instruction below to fit your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with either a two or three-prong plug adapter depending on territory to remove the prong-plug adapter if needed. • Press...
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... working data. 2 1 To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 2 1 1 3 2 Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use with this 1 Eee PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service...
... working data. 2 1 To install the battery pack: 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 2 1 1 3 2 Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this model or else damage may not have its battery pack installed. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use with this 1 Eee PC or specifically approved by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service...
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Emergency Shutdown & Reset In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are additional ways to press the power switch. DO NOT use emergency shutdown/reset while data is not provided on Eee PC 4G Surf model. The reset button is being written or read; ASUS Eee PC 3- doing so can result in loss or destruction of your Eee PC: Shutdown: Hold the power button until the system shuts down. Use a pin or a straightened paper clip to shutdown and reset your data. Reset: Press the reset button .
Emergency Shutdown & Reset In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are additional ways to press the power switch. DO NOT use emergency shutdown/reset while data is not provided on Eee PC 4G Surf model. The reset button is being written or read; ASUS Eee PC 3- doing so can result in loss or destruction of your Eee PC: Shutdown: Hold the power button until the system shuts down. Use a pin or a straightened paper clip to shutdown and reset your data. Reset: Press the reset button .
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... the display brightness. LCD/Monitor Icons (F5): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2): Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON or OFF with a colored command. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the OS taskbar after activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee PC...
... the display brightness. LCD/Monitor Icons (F5): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2): Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON or OFF with a colored command. Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the OS taskbar after activation. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee PC...
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... the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Pg Dn (↓): Press to the beginning of the keyboard for number entering. Home (←): Press to move the cursor to use of a larger portion of entire desktop. Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Prt Sc (Ins): Toggles the "Print Screen" key to initiate screen capture utility to scroll up in documents or...
... the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Pg Dn (↓): Press to the beginning of the keyboard for number entering. Home (←): Press to move the cursor to use of a larger portion of entire desktop. Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Prt Sc (Ins): Toggles the "Print Screen" key to initiate screen capture utility to scroll up in documents or...
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... on the desktop. Displays the start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Desktop The are several shortcuts on the OS taskbar. First-time Startup For the first time you start menu Adjusts the display resolution Displays the wireless network connection status Displays the network connection status Adjusts the volume Displays USB connction Indicates the power status Displays the time ASUS Eee PC 3-11
... on the desktop. Displays the start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Desktop The are several shortcuts on the OS taskbar. First-time Startup For the first time you start menu Adjusts the display resolution Displays the wireless network connection status Displays the network connection status Adjusts the volume Displays USB connction Indicates the power status Displays the time ASUS Eee PC 3-11
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When you select LCD 800 x 600, move the cursor to see the bottom of the screen.. The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. 2. To adjust the display resolution: 1. Scroll up to scroll up and down to adjust the display resolution. Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon on your needs. Select the resolution based on the OS taskbar to see the top of the screen. 3-13 ASUS Eee PC Scroll down the screen.
When you select LCD 800 x 600, move the cursor to see the bottom of the screen.. The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. 2. To adjust the display resolution: 1. Scroll up to scroll up and down to adjust the display resolution. Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon on your needs. Select the resolution based on the OS taskbar to see the top of the screen. 3-13 ASUS Eee PC Scroll down the screen.
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Synaptics TouchPad Driver Installs Synaptics touchpad driver. Click to go to the previous page 5- Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery
Synaptics TouchPad Driver Installs Synaptics touchpad driver. Click to go to the previous page 5- Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery
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... enter the BIOS setup. Go to be labeled as "USB: XXXX") as network settings). 1. Press to save the configuration and reboot from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Eee PC and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive (System needs to Boot > Boot Device...
... enter the BIOS setup. Go to be labeled as "USB: XXXX") as network settings). 1. Press to save the configuration and reboot from your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your Eee PC and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive (System needs to Boot > Boot Device...
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... back the installation screen. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Support DVD from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. ASUS Eee PC 5- Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the solidstate drive (may take some time to enter the BIOS setup. Drivers Installation Wizard from the optical drive. 7. It may be labeled as "HDD:XXXX") as the 1st Boot Device. 8. Click ASUS InstAll - If the...
... back the installation screen. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Support DVD from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. ASUS Eee PC 5- Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the solidstate drive (may take some time to enter the BIOS setup. Drivers Installation Wizard from the optical drive. 7. It may be labeled as "HDD:XXXX") as the 1st Boot Device. 8. Click ASUS InstAll - If the...