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 ......................3-4 Super Hybrid Engine ......................3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes................3-6...
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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 Boot Booster..........................4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements ................A-2 Copyright Information ......................A-11 Limitation of Liability ......................A-12 Service and Support ......................A-12 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.
SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC on your lap or any part should only be used in of the body to prevent environments with ambient discomfort or injury from temperatures between 5°C heat exposure. (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) ASUS Eee PC...
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DO NOT carry or cover a INPUT RATING: Refer to the Eee PC that is powered ON rating label on the bottom with any materials that will of the Eee PC and be sure reduce air circulation such that your power adapter as a carrying bag.
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 diagram 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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Powered ON / Standby mode With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery Orange ON power (10%–94%) Orange Blinking Low battery power Orange (Powered ON) (0%–10%) Blinking Off (Standby Mode) ASUS Eee PC...
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Powered OFF With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery Orange ON power (11%–94%) Low battery power Orange Blinking (0%–10%) Storage Device Indicator The storage device indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the storage device. Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth.
In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC. Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment. ASUS Eee PC...
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Embedded Battery Pack The embedded 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.
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 diagram 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.
Front Side Refer to the diagram 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/SDHC cards. ASUS Eee PC...
Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object.
LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extended. Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
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Crossed Speaker Icon (F7): Mutes the speaker. Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Speaker Up Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume. Num Lk (F11): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.
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 1-13...
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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.
Close down the display panel. ) to preview desktop rotation, and then release the key to finish desktop rotation. Some applications may not work properly under the desktop ° °. rotation angle of 90 and 270 ASUS Eee PC 1-15...
Quick System Standby You can quickly put your Eee PC into standby mode by swinging the touch pen nib above the hidden magnet near the status indicators. PgDn Home Ctrl Ctrl PgUp Shift Shift < Lock Caps Enter Backspace & SysRq Break Insert...
Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Connect the AC power Turn ON the Eee PC adapter 1 1 0 V -2 2 • Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC.
Click Next to continue. Type your user account name Set a password for your user and your computer’s name, account if you want. Click then click Next to continue. Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC...
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Read the end user license Click Use recommended settings to get the latest agreement and check the two boxs before I accept the important updates. license terms. Click Next to continue. Specify the time zone you are Connect to a wireless network and click Next to continue, in and the local date and time.
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...
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows® Notification area. If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area, activate the wireless LAN function by pressing (<Fn>...
Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the 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...
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Click Internet Protocol Click Obtain an IP address Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and automatically and click OK. 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. Chapter 2: Getting Started...
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Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection configuration. name. Click Connect. 12. Enter your user name and 11. Click the network icon in password. Click Connect to the taskbar and click the connect to the Internet. connection you just created. 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.
ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Magic Desktop (on selected models) Eee Docking Touch Tool Bar Touch Gate Mode Microsoft® Office Trial Using the Eee PC...
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 This device contains FCC ID: TLZ-BT250 and IC ID:6100A-AWBT250. 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>...
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Click Add a device to look for Select a Bluetooth-enabled new devices. device from the list and click Next. The paired relationship is Enter the Bluetooth security successfully built. Click Close code into your device and start pairing. to finish the setting. ASUS Eee PC...
The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area, and select a preferred power mode.
To set an administrator password and create a child account Click Start > All Programs > Child Safety Control. Click Windows User Management on the left pane to set the administrator password. Click Create a password for your account. ASUS Eee PC...
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Enter a password for your account and enter again to confirm it. Click Create Password. The Computer administrator shows password protected. Close the User Account window and click Click here to assign/change your Master Password in the Child Safety Control window.
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Click Click here to create a new Windows user account for your child. Enter a user name and a password for the account of your child and select a picture for the account. Click OK to continue. ASUS Eee PC...
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10. In the Account Settings window, you may use Easy configuration by selecting an age group to quickly set up the child's account with default programs, permissions, and a desktop background and click Finish. Or, you can go step-by-step account setup by clicking Next. 11.
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In the Bonus Settings tab of the Usage Rules window, you classify program category and set progarm bonus to encourage your child to use certain programs. 12. Select the gadgets to be shown on Magic Desktop. Click Next. ASUS Eee PC 3-11...
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13. Select the games to be played on Magic Desktop. Click Next. 14. Select whether to show notification area icons on Magic Desktop. Click Next. 15. Set system operation permissions for the child account. Click Next. 16. Select which web browser to be used in Magic Desktop.
Logging on to Magic Desktop Log on to the child account you created earlier during Windows Startup to use Magic Desktop. Click the child account icon Enter the account password during Windows Startup. (if available). ASUS Eee PC 3-13...
Using Magic Desktop Desktop All Programs All the programs available for use Personalize Personalizes your desktop Files & Documents Displays your files Gadgets Useful little tools Start Button Shuts down or restart Eee PC Desktop Button Shows desktop or open programs 3-14 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
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Personalize Desktop Theme Change the desktop theme you like. Gadgets Trays Select the gadgets you would Select your style of the like to use and place them on desktop tray. the desktop. ASUS Eee PC 3-15...
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Files & Documents You can see all your files here. Sorting the files by Name, Size, Type and Changed makes you locate the desired files more easily. Or simply enter the file name in the search box and search it directly. System Manager System Manager allows you to manage your Eee PC, and the programs running on it.
The Windows Sticky Notes tool allows you to create a digital sticky note and post it to your desktop. While using the Windows Journal and Sticky Notes tools, the PenWrite function could be turned on for easy writing on the touch screen. ASUS Eee PC 3-17...
Allows you to put and arrange Windows Gadgets on the Windows desktop. 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.
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.
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PenWrite Allows you to turn on or off the PenWrite function while using Windows Journal and Sticky Notes. With PenWrite turned on, you can rest your palm on the touch screen for easy handwriting input. You may also set whether to show the PenWrite setting message everytime you launch Windows Journal and Sticky Notes.
Tap the onscreen icons to operate the Touch Gate functions. Function shortcuts Slide upward to show more functions The screen captures shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS Eee PC 3-21...
Changing Function Shortcuts You may put up to five function shortcuts on the Touch Gate mode main screen. To do this: Slide upward the function Rotate the function list switch to show all hidden leftward or rightward to select functions. the function you need.
Slide leftward or rightward on The desktop switches back to any empty area of the Touch Windows mode. Gate main screen. You may also press the Home Key ( ) to return to Windows Mode. ASUS Eee PC 3-23...
® 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.
↑ and ↓ to move selection and then press any key to ENTER to select boot device continue. The ASUS Recovery CD/DVD window appears. Select where to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will delete only the partition you select from below, allowing you to keep other partitions.
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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...
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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The measured SAR levels evaluated are incompliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Eee PC T91MT Max. SAR Measurement (1g) AR5B95 (AW-NE785H) 11b: 0.844 W/kg 11g: 0.457 W/kg 11n 20M: 0.314 W/kg 11n 40M: 0.258 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] •...
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...
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: •...
• 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...
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...
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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...
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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.
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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;...