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... vi Charging Your Batteries vii Airplane Precautions vii Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Right Side...1-6 Left Side...1-7 Rear Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 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 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating...
... vi Charging Your Batteries vii Airplane Precautions vii Knowing the Parts Top Side...1-2 Bottom Side...1-5 Right Side...1-6 Left Side...1-7 Rear Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 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 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating...
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Bluetooth Connection...3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-7 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 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE ...
Bluetooth Connection...3-4 Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Microsoft® Office Trial...3-7 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 Using Recovery Partition 4-5 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Federal Communications Commission Statement A-2 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC A-4 CE ...
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... of this manual. Support DVD and System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Appendix Gives you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Using the Eee PC Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. IMPORTANT! NOTE...
... of this manual. Support DVD and System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Getting Started Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Appendix Gives you information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Notes for safe operation. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. TIP: Tips for special situations. Using the Eee PC Provides information on support DVD contents and system recovery. 5. IMPORTANT! NOTE...
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... or other peripherals. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ... work surfaces. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. DO NOT use damaged power ...
... or other peripherals. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with a dry cloth. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Except as described in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois ... work surfaces. Do not use the modem during a gas leak. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT expose to or use strong solvents such as a carrying bag. DO NOT use damaged power ...
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... -screen-display. You can also turn on/off the function by pressing + . Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. 1 Built-in Camera 2 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel 4 Instant keys Wireless key (Wireless Models Only) Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on /off the function by pressing + . 5 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging...
... -screen-display. You can also turn on/off the function by pressing + . Touchpad key Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. 1 Built-in Camera 2 Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free compared with traditional single microphones. 3 Display Panel 4 Instant keys Wireless key (Wireless Models Only) Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on /off the function by pressing + . 5 Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging...
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... turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is opened. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from STR. The power switch only works...
... turned OFF. 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with built-in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is opened. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from STR. The power switch only works...
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... Parts Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with external stereo headphones or speakers). The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in connector allows convenient use without additional attachments. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. Audio features are software controlled. LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable...
... Parts Microphone Jack The microphone jack is compatible with external stereo headphones or speakers). The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in connector allows convenient use without additional attachments. Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. Audio features are software controlled. LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable...
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CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage...
CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. 2 Display (Monitor) Output 3 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage...
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... the display brightness. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to adjust the display resolution. The default setting is...
... the display brightness. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with an on-screen-display. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on selected models. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Some function icons appear in suspend mode (Save-to adjust the display resolution. The default setting is...
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... power saving modes. End (→): Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the keyboard for number entering. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Allows you to scroll down in documents or the web browser. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use...
... power saving modes. End (→): Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the keyboard for number entering. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is shown on an object. 1-10 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Allows you to scroll down in documents or the web browser. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use...
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... the power mode is no connected external monitors. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on your needs. When you adjust the display resolution easily. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. The CRT-related options are...
... the power mode is no connected external monitors. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on your needs. When you adjust the display resolution easily. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode. The unavailable options are unavailable when there is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels. Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally. The CRT-related options are...
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...; View the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in your Eee PC and is a utility that comes with the Eee PC package. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
...; View the BIOS version information. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update is also available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in your Eee PC and is a utility that comes with the Eee PC package. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then...
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... to continue. 6. Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Select the service you would like to offer from the list and click Next to continue. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown. 2. Name your Eee PC and select the device type. To decide the Bluetooth services this device offers, click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee...
... to continue. 6. Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Select the service you would like to offer from the list and click Next to continue. 3. Press + repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN & Bluetooth ON is shown. 2. Name your Eee PC and select the device type. To decide the Bluetooth services this device offers, click Next to start setting up the Bluetooth connection. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee...
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A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. Click Ok to complete later and continue. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. Click Finish to continue. 11. the initial bluetooth configuration. 7. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Skip to continue. After the paired relationship is 10. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer.
A message appears to show built, select the service you are that the selected shortcuts interested in from the list and click Next. 8. Click Ok to complete later and continue. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 9. Click Finish to continue. 11. the initial bluetooth configuration. 7. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and have been created on the My click Next to set up connection 11. ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Click Skip to continue. After the paired relationship is 10. Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer.
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Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power-Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. If your external monitor functions abnormally in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes. • Right-click the...
Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power-Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. If your external monitor functions abnormally in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes. • Right-click the...
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... the external optical drive.The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to avail all the features. Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
... the external optical drive.The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE file to avail all the features. Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities...
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Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. 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. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to...
Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. 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. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to...
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... any key to boot from the optical drive. ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device 3. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working order. Connect an external optical drive to your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen...
... any key to boot from the optical drive. ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device 3. Press on your system at the factory.The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working order. Connect an external optical drive to your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup and the Please select boot device screen...
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...Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Refer to complete the recovery process. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Ensure to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to back up your important data before your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your Eee PC at the factory. The system starts system recovery...
...Recovery Partition About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is completed, eject the the Support DVD from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Refer to complete the recovery process. ASUS Eee PC 4-5 Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Ensure to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to back up your important data before your data during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition) Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before recovering your Eee PC at the factory. The system starts system recovery...
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...Megatrends, Inc. 3. Start the system and press on bootup. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 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 enable Boot Booster after you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→...
...Megatrends, Inc. 3. Start the system and press on bootup. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Boot Booster [Disabled] Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 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 enable Boot Booster after you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→...