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...10 Keyboard Usage...1-11 Special Function Keys 1-11 Tablet PC Mode...1-13 Quick System Standby 1-14 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 Touch Panel Calibration...2-5 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...2-6 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2-6 Adjusting the display resolution 2-7 Network Connection...2-8 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-8 Local Area Network 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-12 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS...
...10 Keyboard Usage...1-11 Special Function Keys 1-11 Tablet PC Mode...1-13 Quick System Standby 1-14 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-4 Touch Panel Calibration...2-5 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...2-6 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2-6 Adjusting the display resolution 2-7 Network Connection...2-8 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-8 Local Area Network 2-9 Browsing web pages 2-12 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS...
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...11 Eee Tools...3-11 Touch Gate Mode 3-11 Touch Gate Mode...3-12 Using Touch Gate Mode 3-12 Changing Function Shortcuts 3-13 Switching to Widgets Mode 3-14 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-15 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 4-2 Running the support DVD 4-2 Drivers menu...4-3 Utilities menu...4-3 Contact...4-3 Other information 4-3 System Recovery...4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-11 Limitation of Liability...A-12 Service and Support...A-12 ASUS Eee PC...
...11 Eee Tools...3-11 Touch Gate Mode 3-11 Touch Gate Mode...3-12 Using Touch Gate Mode 3-12 Changing Function Shortcuts 3-13 Switching to Widgets Mode 3-14 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-15 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 4-2 Running the support DVD 4-2 Drivers menu...4-3 Utilities menu...4-3 Contact...4-3 Other information 4-3 System Recovery...4-4 Using the Support DVD 4-4 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-11 Limitation of Liability...A-12 Service and Support...A-12 ASUS Eee PC...
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.... Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. 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 safety statements. Appendix Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
.... Getting Started Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. 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 safety statements. Appendix Gives you to data, components, or persons. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. About This User's Manual You are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides...
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...not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth..... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not use near the surface. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any part of the body to or use strong solvents such...
...not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth..... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Do not use near the surface. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on your lap or any part of the body to or use strong solvents such...
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...Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is in array microphone is turned OFF. 5 / Home Key Shortly Press this key to preview desktop rotation, and then release the key to ensure normal touch screen operation. 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from standby mode...
...Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: ASUS Eee PC 1-3 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is opened. The power switch only works when the display panel is in array microphone is turned OFF. 5 / Home Key Shortly Press this key to preview desktop rotation, and then release the key to ensure normal touch screen operation. 4 Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from standby mode...
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... enabled, this indicator lights. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Powered ON / Standby mode High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (10%-94%) With Adapter Green ON Orange ON Low battery power Orange (0%-10%) Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Orange Blinking (Powered ON) Off (Standby Mode) Powered OFF High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (11%-94%) Low battery power (0%-10%) With Adapter Green ON Orange ON Orange Blinking...
... enabled, this indicator lights. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Powered ON / Standby mode High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (10%-94%) With Adapter Green ON Orange ON Low battery power Orange (0%-10%) Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Orange Blinking (Powered ON) Off (Standby Mode) Powered OFF High battery power (95%-100%) Medium battery power (11%-94%) Low battery power (0%-10%) With Adapter Green ON Orange ON Orange Blinking...
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... during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Reset Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can get very hot. The bottom side may hinder heat dissipation. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to restart the Eee PC. 2 Memory...
... during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 1 Reset Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can get very hot. The bottom side may hinder heat dissipation. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to restart the Eee PC. 2 Memory...
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... headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for use without additional adapters. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Touch screen Pen Compartment The touch screen pen compartment allows storage of the pen used on the touch screen panel. 2 Antenna Input (on this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up...
... headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to a local network. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for use without additional adapters. Using this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Touch screen Pen Compartment The touch screen pen compartment allows storage of the pen used on the touch screen panel. 2 Antenna Input (on this jack automatically disables the built-in a series up...
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... LED status table on a larger external display. 3 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the Eee PC. 34 1 2 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 2 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 secured using Kensington® compatible security products. compatible device such as a monitor...
... LED status table on a larger external display. 3 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the Eee PC. 34 1 2 1 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 2 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 secured using Kensington® compatible security products. compatible device such as a monitor...
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... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Eee PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to -RAM). Some function icons appear in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extended. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Sun Down Icon (F3): Decreases the display brightness. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
... Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on the Eee PC's keyboard. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to -RAM). Some function icons appear in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extended. The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF. Sun Down Icon (F3): Decreases the display brightness. Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only:Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models...
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... keyboard type you through setting up your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Read the end user license agreement and click Yes, I accept. Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue. 4. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. The Welcome message appears. First-time Startup...
... keyboard type you through setting up your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Read the end user license agreement and click Yes, I accept. Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue. 4. Click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Follow the wizard instructions to continue. The Welcome message appears. First-time Startup...
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... button function, press and hold the touch screen for touch screen calibration. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Use the touch pen to tap the blinking symbols for a few seconds and release the screen. Follow the steps below to calibrate the touch panel. 1. Your Eee PC touch screen panel supports right mouse button emulation. To launch the utility, click Start > All Programs > Touch Panel Tool > Touch Panel Tool. To use your Eee PC touch panel to operate the system, just like using the Touch Panel Tool utility. Touch Panel Calibration You can also configure further touch panel settings...
... button function, press and hold the touch screen for touch screen calibration. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Use the touch pen to tap the blinking symbols for a few seconds and release the screen. Follow the steps below to calibrate the touch panel. 1. Your Eee PC touch screen panel supports right mouse button emulation. To launch the utility, click Start > All Programs > Touch Panel Tool > Touch Panel Tool. To use your Eee PC touch panel to operate the system, just like using the Touch Panel Tool utility. Touch Panel Calibration You can also configure further touch panel settings...
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... user name and password. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Enter your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to start the static IP network configuration. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Contact your User name and Password. Repeat the step 1-3 of Using a dynamic IP to the network. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. After entering all the related values, click OK to the Internet. Click Connect to connect...
... user name and password. ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Enter your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to start the static IP network configuration. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Contact your User name and Password. Repeat the step 1-3 of Using a dynamic IP to the network. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. After entering all the related values, click OK to the Internet. Click Connect to connect...
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... 3: Using the Eee PC The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service...
... 3: Using the Eee PC The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service...
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... the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic...
... the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ASUS Eee PC 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 3. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic...
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Click Finish to set up 12. Next. 9. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Select a Bluetooth-enabled 8. After the paired relationship 10. Click Skip to complete the connection later and continue. Enter the Bluetooth security device from the list have been created on the My and click Next to continue. A message appears to continue. 11. initial bluetooth configuration. 7. Click Ok to show is built, select the service you that the selected shortcuts are interested in from the list and click code and start pairing.
Click Finish to set up 12. Next. 9. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Select a Bluetooth-enabled 8. After the paired relationship 10. Click Skip to complete the connection later and continue. Enter the Bluetooth security device from the list have been created on the My and click Next to continue. A message appears to continue. 11. initial bluetooth configuration. 7. Click Ok to show is built, select the service you that the selected shortcuts are interested in from the list and click code and start pairing.
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... easy operation using the touch screen. Touch Gate Mode Tap this icon to switch your Eee PC up-to-date by checking the online updates. Title Bar Setting Adjust the height of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar. Handwriting/Keyboard The handwriting utility allows you to configure detail settings of the window title bar for you to type. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Refer to the help file in each function for more detailed instructions. Eee Xperience Eee...
... easy operation using the touch screen. Touch Gate Mode Tap this icon to switch your Eee PC up-to-date by checking the online updates. Title Bar Setting Adjust the height of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar. Handwriting/Keyboard The handwriting utility allows you to configure detail settings of the window title bar for you to type. ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Refer to the help file in each function for more detailed instructions. Eee Xperience Eee...
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... support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. 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 DVD. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Contact Click the Contact tab to activate the devices. Click an icon to display the specified information. Utilities menu The Utilities menu...
... support File list ASUS Eee PC 4-3 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. 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 DVD. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Contact Click the Contact tab to activate the devices. Click an icon to display the specified information. Utilities menu The Utilities menu...
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... be powered ON). 2. Press any key to boot from the optical drive. ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Click OK in good working order. Press any key to start the system recovery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Connect an external optical drive to your data files to a USB storage device or to select boot device 3. Click...
... be powered ON). 2. Press any key to boot from the optical drive. ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Click OK in good working order. Press any key to start the system recovery. 4-4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery Connect an external optical drive to your data files to a USB storage device or to select boot device 3. Click...
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Start the system and press on bootup. 2. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Remember to [Disabled] Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Set Boot Booster to enable Boot Booster after you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. &#...
Start the system and press on bootup. 2. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you complete hardware change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Remember to [Disabled] Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Set Boot Booster to enable Boot Booster after you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. &#...
