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E5872 Eee PC User Manual Windows® 7 Edition Eee PC 1015 Series
E5872 Eee PC User Manual Windows® 7 Edition Eee PC 1015 Series
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... Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection...
... Side...1-8 Keyboard Usage...1-9 Special Function Keys 1-9 Touchpad Usage...1-11 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 3-3 Bluetooth Connection...
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Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Access ...3-7 Sharing...3-8 Experience...3-8 Tools...3-8 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models 3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster...4-5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-13 Limitation of Liability...A-14 Service and Support...A-14 ASUS Eee PC iii
Super Hybrid Engine...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 3-6 Eee Docking...3-7 Access ...3-7 Sharing...3-8 Experience...3-8 Tools...3-8 Boingo (on selected models 3-9 Microsoft® Office Trial (on selected models 3-10 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery...4-2 Boot Booster...4-5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information...A-13 Limitation of Liability...A-14 Service and Support...A-14 ASUS Eee PC iii
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...! System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! iv Table of this manual. About This User's Manual You...This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them.The following are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications ...
...! System Recovery Gives you safety statements. Notes for safe operation. TIP: Tips for special situations. Using the Eee PC Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. NOTE: Information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! iv Table of this manual. About This User's Manual You...This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to use them.The following are reading the Eee PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. The actual bundled applications ...
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...the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT leave the Eee PC on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of ...or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. ASUS Eee PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth....
...the display panel. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT leave the Eee PC on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of ...or electrical fields. Follow all servicing to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. ASUS Eee PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth....
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... is still ON. Be careful not to the connectors. vi Table of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is easily dulled if not properly cared for disposal of electronic products. Close the display panel to prevent scratching... of the Eee PC and be placed in municipal waste. The Eee PC's surface is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Therefore...
... is still ON. Be careful not to the connectors. vi Table of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is easily dulled if not properly cared for disposal of electronic products. Close the display panel to prevent scratching... of the Eee PC and be placed in municipal waste. The Eee PC's surface is powered ON with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Therefore...
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...Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack before first use and whenever it is recommended that you want to use the Eee PC on the airplane. Most airlines allow electronic use . ASUS Eee PC vii Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if... you do not send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is plugged into the...
...Airplane Precautions Contact your battery pack before first use and whenever it is recommended that you want to use the Eee PC on the airplane. Most airlines allow electronic use . ASUS Eee PC vii Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your airline if... you do not send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is plugged into the...
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Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on models. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The keyboard differs for each territory. 1-2 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC.
Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on models. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The keyboard differs for each territory. 1-2 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts The top side may vary in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC.
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...cover. The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 The power switch only works when the display panel is in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is turned off, pressing this button functions as the Super Hybrid ... Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Express Gate is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) ...
...cover. The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. ASUS Eee PC 1-3 The power switch only works when the display panel is in Camera 4 Display Panel 5 Express Gate Button / Super Hybrid Power button When the Eee PC is turned off, pressing this button functions as the Super Hybrid ... Internet and key applications without entering the Windows® OS. Express Gate is turned OFF. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you to open the camera cover. 2 Microphone (Built-in) 3 Built-in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) ...
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... drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. Touchpad and Buttons Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts This indicator is OFF when the... Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth...
... drive indicator blinks when data is turned OFF. Touchpad and Buttons Status Indicators Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts This indicator is OFF when the... Eee PC is written to -RAM (Sleep) mode. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is enabled, this indicator lights. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth...
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The bottom side may block the vents. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on model. 1 2 3 The bottom of the Eee PC. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation.
The bottom side may block the vents. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on model. 1 2 3 The bottom of the Eee PC. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or recently been in appearance depending on this side of the Eee PC can get very hot. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. ASUS Eee PC 1-5 DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as sofas or beds, which may vary in operation.
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When the battery pack is secured in place. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Eee PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock The battery lock secures the battery pack. ...1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts To remove the battery pack, slide the battery lock inward. ...
When the battery pack is secured in place. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this Eee PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 2 Battery Lock The battery lock secures the battery pack. ...1 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. 1-6 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts To remove the battery pack, slide the battery lock inward. ...
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These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple ... devices, cameras, and storage devices. 5 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC...
These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. 6 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for Skype, voice narrations, or simple ... devices, cameras, and storage devices. 5 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to a local network. ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 23 4 56 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC...
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...(on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your... Eee PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. Launch the USB Charge+ application from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and ...
...(on this side of the air vents or else overheating may occur. 1-8 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to charge your mobile phones or digital audio players while your... Eee PC is sleeping, hibernating or shut down. Launch the USB Charge+ application from Eee Docking tool bar and configure related settings. 4 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and ...
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... process or terminates applications. 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 adjust the display resolution. When enabled...Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display...
... process or terminates applications. 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 adjust the display resolution. When enabled...Tower (F2) (Wireless Models Only):Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with a colored command. ASUS Eee PC 1-9 Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on -screen-display. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display...
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... execute, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - The following 2 illustrations produce the same results. This is too long, the operation will change color. Move the pointer over...
... execute, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - The following 2 illustrations produce the same results. This is too long, the operation will change color. Move the pointer over...
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Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started
Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started
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... else the hinges may break! Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your battery pack(s) and the... Eee PC with this model or else damage may occur to power the Eee PC. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use and whenever it...
... else the hinges may break! Connect the AC power adapter 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you open the display panel, do not force it is turned ON, as this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for using your battery pack(s) and the... Eee PC with this model or else damage may occur to power the Eee PC. Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! • Only use and whenever it...
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... to continue. Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you are in, and the keyboard type you want. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . Click then click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Click Next to... through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Type your user account name 4. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . Click Next to continue. 2. Next to continue.
... to continue. Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the time zone you are in, and the keyboard type you want. ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Set a password for your user and your computer's name, account if you use . Click then click Next to finish the initialization: 1. Click Next to... through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Type your user account name 4. First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you use . Click Next to continue. 2. Next to continue.
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9. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The initialization is finished. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Select the network's location. 10. Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to continue. Click Next to different models. Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders.
9. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The initialization is finished. ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Select the network's location. 10. Desktop There are several shortcuts on the desktop. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to continue. Click Next to different models. Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders.