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...
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UL Safety Notices ...A-8 Power Safety Requirement ...A-9 REACH Notice ...A-9 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ...A-10 Takeback Services...A-10 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...A-11 Copyright Information ...A-13 Limitation of Liability ...A-14 Service and Support ...A-14 ASUS Eee PC...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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.
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Powered ON High battery power (95%– 100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%) Powered OFF / Standby mode High battery power (95%– 100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive.
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Fingerprint Scanner (on selected models) The built-in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad area marked below can be used to simulate the left and right mouse buttons. ASUS Eee PC...
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.
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. ASUS Eee PC...
Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. Headphone Output Jack Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for voice narrations or simple audio recordings.
The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC 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. ASUS Eee PC...
Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation.
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Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object. ASUS Eee PC ): Press to scroll up in documents or the web ): Press to scroll down in documents or the web...
Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture input Finger gesture Two-finger zooming in/out Two-finger rotating Two-finger scrolling up/down or left/right Three-finger page up/down Two-finger zooming in/out - Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents.
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Scrolling - Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down. Scroll Up To configure touchpad settings, right-click the touchpad icon on the Windows notification area, click Pointing Device Properties, and then click the Device Settings tab. ASUS Eee PC Scroll Down 1-13...
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! •...
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.
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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.
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.
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. If the wireless network icon with an orange star does not show in the Notification area, activate the wireless LAN function by pressing (<Fn>...
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...
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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...
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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.
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.
ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking Boingo (on selected models) AuthenTec TrueSuite (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Trial Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
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 •...
BIOS version and click 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...
Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) This device contains FCC ID: QDS-BRCM1043 or PPD-AR5B195 or QDS-BRCM1051 and IC ID: 4324A-BRCM1043 or 4104A-AR5B195 or 4324A-BRCM1051. 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>...
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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...
Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of your Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.
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.
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,...
Eee PC from unauthorized users and lanuch your favorite websites and applications. Please create a password for your Windows user account within Windows Control Panel before using AuthenTec TrueSuite. ASUS Eee PC...
Microsoft (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Starter is installed on some models instead of Microsoft® Office Trial. Eee PC users can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Do the following instructions to start the free trial. Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet and double- click Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial - Online on the desktop.
System Recovery Boot Booster Chapter 4: System Recovery...
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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>...
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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...
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“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.
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...
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.
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] •...
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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...
CE Mark Warning CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/ EC “Low voltage directive” . CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of...
67 Bas Rhin 71 Saône et Loire 84 Vaucluse 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
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. ASUS Eee PC...
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.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ASUS Eee PC A-11...
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ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
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,...
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;...
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Manufacturer Address, City Country Authorized Representative in Europe Address, City Country A-16 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...