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Asus Eee PC 1215B User Manual

Asus Eee PC 1215B User Manual

Windows 7 edition

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E6083
Eee PC
User Manual
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Windows
7 Edition
Eee PC 1215 Series

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  • Page 1 E6083 Eee PC User Manual ® Windows 7 Edition Eee PC 1215 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring a wireless network connection...2-6 Local Area Network ...2-7 Browsing web pages ...2-10 Chapter 3: 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 Super Hybrid Engine ...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes...3-6...
  • Page 3 UL Safety Notices ...A-7 REACH Notice ...A-8 Power Safety Requirement ...A-8 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ...A-9 Takeback Services...A-9 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...A-10 Copyright Information ...A-12 Limitation of Liability ...A-13 Service and Support ...A-13 ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 4: About This User's Manual

    About This User’s Manual You are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Eee PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual: Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC’s components.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    ASUS Eee PC DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Eee DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields.
  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.
  • Page 7: Charging Your Batteries

    You can send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 8 viii Table of Contents...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Knowing The Parts

    Top Side Bottom Side Front Side Right Side Left Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad Usage Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 10: Top Side

    Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The top side may vary in appearance depending on models. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 11 Express Gate Button (on selected models) When the Eee PC is turned off, pressing this button will launch Express Gate. Express Gate is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you with quick access to the Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS.
  • Page 12 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Keyboard Touchpad and Buttons Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON...
  • Page 13 This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator lights. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 14: Bottom Side

    Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Eee PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
  • Page 15: Front Side

    Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 16: Right Side

    Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Headphone Output Jack Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for voice narrations or simple audio recordings. USB Port (3.0, on selected models/2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0 (blue), 2.0, or USB 1.1 (black) devices such as keyboards, pointing...
  • Page 17: Left Side

    The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 18 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC cards. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 19: Keyboard Usage

    LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC’s LCD display and an external monitor. Touchpad (F9): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
  • Page 20 Super Hybrid Engine (Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes. The selected mode is shown on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Delete): Toggles the “Scroll Lock”...
  • Page 21: Touchpad Usage

    You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. ASUS Eee PC Applications Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel...
  • Page 22 Two-finger scrolling up/down or left/right- Use two fingertips to slide up/down or left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/ down or left/right. If your display window includes several sub- windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Three-finger page up/down- Use three fingers to move horizontally on the touchpad to swipe pages.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 24: Powering On Your Eee Pc

    Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack Turn ON the Eee PC • When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! •...
  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    Click Next to continue. Type your user account name and your computer’s name, then click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you are in, and the keyboard type you use.
  • Page 26 Read the end user license agreement and check the two boxs before I accept the license terms. Click Next to continue. Specify the time zone you are in and the local date and time. Click Next to continue. Click Use recommended settings to get the latest important updates.
  • Page 27: Desktop

    There are several shortcuts on the desktop. Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. ASUS Eee PC 10. The initialization is finished.
  • Page 28: Network Connection

    Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area, activate the wireless LAN function by pressing (<Fn> + <F2>) before configuring a wireless network connection. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.
  • Page 29: Local Area Network

    Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. ASUS Eee PC in the...
  • Page 30 Click Internet Protocol version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. (Continue the following steps if using PPPoE) Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 31 Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. ASUS Eee PC Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Enter your user name and password.
  • Page 32: Browsing Web Pages

    Browsing web pages After you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing. Visit our Eee PC homepage (http://eeepc.asus.com) to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip.asus.com for full service of your Eee PC.
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 34: Asus Update

    ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 35: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:...
  • Page 36: Bluetooth Connection (On Selected Models)

    Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device: Press <Fn> + <F2> repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown.
  • Page 37 Click Add a device to look for new devices. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. ASUS Eee PC Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close...
  • Page 38: Super Hybrid Engine

    Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > EeePC > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode.
  • Page 39: Eee Docking (On Selected Models)

    Eee PC users can enjoy free online space. With Internet connection, you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are. The ASUS WebStorage help file is accessible only when your Eee PC connects to the Internet.
  • Page 40: Sharing

    Sharing YouCAM YouCAM provides interesting effects and useful add-ons for your webcam. Syncables The syncables desktop application makes it easier than ever to keep all your photos, music, videos, documents, bookmarks, and more in sync and up to date across all your computers. Experience Eee Splendid Eee Splendid helps improve your Eee PC display in terms of the contrast,...
  • Page 41: Font Resizer

    Locale Me requires an Internet connection to operate. Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 42 3-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 43: Chapter 4: System Recovery

    System Recovery Boot Booster Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 44 System Recovery Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before you perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before using F9 recovery to avoid recovery failure. Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) Press <F9>...
  • Page 45 Back to backup your important data. You will lose all your data on the selected USB storage device. Ensure to back up your important data beforehand The system backup starts and click OK when done. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 46 “C” and a data partition as drive “D“. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please select boot device: HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device to continue.
  • Page 47: Boot Booster

    Boot Booster v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Press <F10> to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Remember to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change or system recovery. ASUS Eee PC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 50: Declarations And Safety Statements

    Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 51: Fcc Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement

    Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default.
  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity(R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950] •...
  • Page 53: Ic Radiation Exposure Statement For Canada

    Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 54: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) •...
  • Page 55: Ul Safety Notices

    DO NOT use the Eee PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • DO NOT use the Eee PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. ASUS Eee PC 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 75 Paris...
  • Page 56: Reach Notice

    3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm REACH Notice Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http:// green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix...
  • Page 57: Global Environmental Regulation Compliance And Declaration

    Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 58: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato.
  • Page 59 Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) ВНИМАНИЕ! При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного типа возможно его возгорание. Утилизируйте аккумулятор в соответствии с инструкциями производителя. (Russian) ASUS Eee PC A-11...
  • Page 60: Copyright Information

    KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
  • Page 61: Limitation Of Liability

    Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES;...
  • Page 62 Manufacturer Address, City Country Authorized Representative in Europe Address, City Country A-14 ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Appendix...

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