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 .................. 3-4 Super Hybrid Engine ..................3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes ..............3-6 Eee Storage .......................
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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 Mark Warning ...................A-4 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ........A-4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ......A-6...
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: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC’s components.
Wipe the Eee PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or DO NOT place or drop unstable work surfaces.
The Eee PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC. You can put your Eee PC in a carrying case for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.
Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in use.
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 model. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
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The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened.
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(11%–94%) Low battery power Orange Blinking (0%–10%) The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from your Eee PC. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive.
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.
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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. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC.
Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0).
Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. USB Port (2.0/1.1) Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD and MS-PRO cards.
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Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC. Ensure that pa per, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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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Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. 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” ON and OFF.
StarOffice Writer/Impress, Two-finger zooming in/out Adobe reader, Photomanager 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. Zoom in Zoom out...
• 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! • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Eee PC.
First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization: The Welcome message Select you system settings appears.
Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization. Desktop The 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.
Disable WLAN: Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on and off the Bluetooth connection. Disable Camera: Enable or disable the built-in camera. Select an option to turn it on or off based on your needs. The unavailable options are dimmed. ASUS Eee PC...
The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. When you select LCD 1024 x 768, move the pointer to scroll up and down the screen. Scroll up to see the top of the screen. Scroll down to see the bottom of the screen.
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...
Local Area Network To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: Using a dynamic IP: Right-click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle on the Windows® taskbar and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
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Click Next. 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. click Next. ASUS Eee PC...
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Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Using a static IP: Repeat the step 1–3 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider.
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.
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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:...
AWBT253. 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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Select a Bluetooth-enabled Enter the Bluetooth security device from the list and click code and start pairing. Next. After the paired relationship 10. A message appears to show is built, select the service you that the selected shortcuts are interested in from the list have been created on the and click Next to continue.
If your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, press <Fn> + <F5> repeatedly to switch the display mode to LCD Only or LCD + CRT Clone and reset the power mode to High Performance or Super Performance.
The content of the free service provided to you is subject to Eee Storage Web Hard Drive Service Agreement on Eee Storage official website. Eee Storage reserves the rights to modify or discontinue the provided web storage service with or without further notice.
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You can easily drag and drop to upload files onto your free online space. Double-click Setup Your Eee Storage Account information in the Web Storage folder to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions. This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer.
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.
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.
Before using the Support DVD, copy your data files to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Support DVD from the optical drive and click OK to restart the Eee PC.
Start the system and press <F2> on bootup to show the POST screen. Press <F2> again to enter the BIOS setup. If you fail to see the POST screen or enter the BIOS setup by doing the instruction above, restart the system and try pressing <F2>...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
“The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2.4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA.” This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] 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.
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11b: 0.094 W/kg 11n 20M: 0.161 W/kg 11n 40M: 0.121 W/kg This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA.
10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on...
• Do not dispose the Eee PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion.
(English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
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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. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this 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.