Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC ....................2-2 First-time Startup ........................2-3 Desktop .............................2-4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility .......................2-5 Enabling and Disabling Devices ...............2-5 Adjusting the display resolution ...............2-5 Network Connection ......................2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection..........2-6 Local Area Network ....................2-7 Browsing web pages ...................2-10...
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Utilities menu ......................4-3 Contact ........................4-3 Other information ....................4-3 System Recovery........................4-4 Using the Support DVD ..................4-4 Using Recovery Partition ..................4-5 Boot Booster..........................4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements ................A-2 Copyright Information ......................A-12 Limitation of Liability ......................A-13 Service and Support ......................A-13 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.
Battery safety warning: DO on your lap or any part NOT throw the battery in of the body to prevent fire. DO NOT short circuit the discomfort or injury from contacts. DO NOT disassemble heat exposure. the battery. ASUS Eee PC...
SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC INPUT RATING: Refer to the should only be used rating label on the bottom in environments with of the Eee PC and be sure ambient temperatures that your power adapter between 5°C (41°F) and complies with the rating. 35°C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover a Incorrect installation of...
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 illustration 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 / Super Hybrid Power 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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Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON...
DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. ASUS Eee PC...
Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Eee PC when AC power is not connected.
480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. ASUS Eee PC...
Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.
Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC’s LCD display and an external monitor. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. ASUS Eee PC...
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Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. Super Hybrid Engine (Fn+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.
Two-finger rotating- Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate the photo or the document you are viewing. You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
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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.
Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Install the battery pack Connect the AC power adapter 1 1 0 V -2 2 Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC.
Click Next to continue. Select the time zone you Read the end user license are in and click Next to agreement and click Yes, continue. I accept. Click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC...
Click Help protect my PC Type your computer’s name by turning on Automatic in the Computer name box Updates now to get the and click Next to continue. latest important updates and click Next to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization.
ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Double-click the crossed wireless network icon in the 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.
Right-click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle the Windows® taskbar and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Click Obtain an IP address (TCP/IP) and click Properties. automatically and click OK. ASUS Eee PC...
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(Continue the following steps if using PPPoE) Click Next. Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard. Select Connect to the Select Set up my Internet and click Next. connection manually. Select your connection type 10. Enter your ISP Name and and click Next.
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Click Finish to finish the 11. Enter your User name and Password. Click Next. configuration. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. ASUS Eee PC...
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.
Restart your router and ensure that the router setup is correct. • Cancel the encryption key (if there’s one) and try again. • The distance from router influences the wireless signal strength. Weak signal strength may fail the connection. ASUS Eee PC 2-11...
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) 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 &...
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Bluetooth Places screen of click Next to continue. Windows Explorer. Click Ok to continue. 11. Click Skip to set up connection 11. Click Finish to complete later and continue. the initial bluetooth configuration. ASUS Eee PC...
AC mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine. Press <Fn> + <Space Bar> repeatedly • to switch power modes.
The names of the applications in Eee Docking are subject to change without notice. Eee Amuse ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you to enjoy online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. Game Park Game Park includes multiple interesting games.
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.
Boingo (on selected models) Boingo gives you easy access to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world, including airports, hotels, cafes and restaurants. ASUS Eee PC...
® 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. Click TRY NOW.
Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all the features. Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. 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. Click an icon to display the specified information.
System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory. The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your system drive is in good working order.
USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Refer to the end of this chapter for details. Click the check mark button to start the system recovery. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. ASUS Eee PC...
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 change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Follow the instructions below to disable Boot Booster: Start the system and press <F2>...
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.
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RF exposure compliance. Eee PC 1005/1001 Series Max. SAR Measurement (1g) AR5B95(AW-NE785H)/AW-GE112H 802. 11b: 0.056 W/kg 802. 11g: 0.061 W/kg 802. 11n (20M): 0.06 W/kg 802. 11n (40M): 0.048 W/kg RT3090(AW-NE762H) Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 0.073 W/kg ASUS Eee PC...
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 This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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”...
67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 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.
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...
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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.
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а к к у м у л я т о р в с о о т в е т с т в и и с и н с т р у к ц и я м и производителя. (Russian) ASUS Eee PC A-11...
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 ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C Country TAIWAN Authorized Representative ASUS COMPUTER GmbH in Europe Address, City HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY A-14 Appendix...