Asus Eee PC 1201N User Manual

Asus Eee PC 1201N User Manual

Windows 7 edition eee pc 1201 series
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E5050
Eee PC
User Manual
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Windows
7 Edition
Eee PC 1201 Series
15G06Q191000

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  • Page 1 E5050 Eee PC User Manual ® Windows 7 Edition Eee PC 1201 Series 15G06Q191000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ...3-4 Super Hybrid Engine ...3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes...3-6...
  • Page 3 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ...A-6 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ...A-6 UL Safety Notices ...A-7 REACH Notice ...A-8 Power Safety Requirement ...A-8 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...A-9 Copyright Information ...A-11 Limitation of Liability ...A-12 Service and Support ...A-12 ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 4: About This User's Manual

    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.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    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.
  • Page 7: Charging Your Batteries

    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...
  • Page 8 viii Table of Contents...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Knowing The Parts

    Top Side Bottom Side Front Side Right Side Left Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad Usage Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 10: Top Side

    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...
  • Page 11 The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%) ASUS Eee PC With Adapter Without Adapter Green ON Orange ON Orange Blinking Orange Blinking...
  • Page 12 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. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models).
  • Page 13: Bottom Side

    The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 14: Front Side

    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.
  • Page 15: Right Side

    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). Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. ASUS Eee PC HDMI...
  • Page 16 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. Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington®...
  • Page 17: Left Side

    Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1201HA 1201N 1201T Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. ASUS Eee PC HDMI HDMI...
  • Page 18 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. To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.
  • Page 19: Keyboard Usage

    LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC’s LCD display and an external monitor. Touchpad (F9): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
  • Page 20 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. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Delete): Toggles the “Scroll Lock”...
  • Page 21: Touchpad Usage

    You can make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. ASUS Eee PC Applications Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 24: Powering On Your Eee Pc

    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! •...
  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Desktop

    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.
  • Page 28: Network Connection

    Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® 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.
  • Page 29: Local Area Network

    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...
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Browsing Web Pages

    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.
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking Microsoft® Office Trial Digital Zoom Control Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 34: Asus Update

    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 •...
  • Page 35: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    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 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:...
  • Page 36: Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth Connection 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 & Bluetooth ON is shown.
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38: Super Hybrid Engine

    Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > EeePC > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode.
  • Page 39: Eee Docking (On Selected Models)

    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.
  • Page 40: Eee Sharing

    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.
  • Page 41: Eee Tools

    LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for streets or companies sorted by multiple categories all over the world. System Setting System Setting offers you quick access to the configuration of the desktop background and the Ad-hoc mode. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 42: Microsoft ® Office Trial

    Microsoft 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.
  • Page 43: Digital Zoom Control

    Press <Fn> + <1> to zoom in and <Fn> + <2> to zoom out. ASUS Eee PC Zoom in or out Pan or tilt Press <Fn> + <S> to pan left and <Fn> + <F> to pan right.
  • Page 44 Press <Fn> + <E> to tilt up. Press <Fn> + <D> to tilt down. Panning and tilting is only available when you have zoomed in the camera. 3-12 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Support Dvd & System Recovery

    Support DVD information System Recovery Boot Booster Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery...
  • Page 46: Support Dvd Information

    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.
  • Page 47: Drivers Menu

    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.
  • Page 48: System Recovery

    System Recovery Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before you perform system recovery from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Refer to the end of this chapter for details. Using Recovery Partition (F9 Recovery) About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory.
  • Page 49 Set up your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to enter the Windows® OS. This support DVD is for Eee PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for any updates. ASUS Eee PC Please select boot device:...
  • Page 50: Boot Booster

    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>...
  • Page 51: Appendix

    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 52: Declarations And Safety Statements

    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.
  • Page 53: Fcc Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity(R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    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] •...
  • Page 55: Ic Radiation Exposure Statement For Canada

    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...
  • Page 56: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) •...
  • Page 57: Ul Safety Notices

    DO NOT use the Eee PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • DO NOT use the Eee PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. ASUS Eee PC 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 75 Paris...
  • Page 58: Reach Notice

    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. Appendix...
  • Page 59: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries

    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...
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61: Copyright Information

    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,...
  • Page 62: Limitation Of Liability

    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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