Asus 1225 Series User Manual

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ASUS 1225/R252 Series

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  • Page 1 E7100 User Manual ® Windows 7 Edition ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Special Function Keys ..................1-10 Touchpad Usage ........................1-12 Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models) ........1-12 Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series..............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...
  • Page 3 ® Microsoft Office Starter 2010 ...................3-9 Chapter 4: System Recovery System Recovery (for models with Windows 7 OS only) .........4-2 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements ................A-2 Copyright Information ......................A-13 Limitation of Liability ......................A-14 Service and Support ......................A-14 ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 4: About This User Manual

    About This User Manual You are reading the ASUS 1225/R252 Series User Manual. This User Manual provides information regarding the various components in your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User Manual: Knowing the Parts Provides information on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series’s components.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    Your ASUS 1225/R252 Series surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. You can put your ASUS 1225/R252 Series in a carrying case for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.
  • Page 7: Charging Your Batteries

    Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use your ASUS 1225/R252 Series on the airplane. Most airlines have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings.
  • Page 8 viii Table of Contents...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: 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 your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. • The top side's appearance varies with models. • The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 11 The power switch allows powering ON and OFF your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series and recovering from standby mode. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened.
  • Page 12 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned ON and blinks slowly when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the ASUS 1225/R252 Series is turned OFF.
  • Page 13 This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/ Bluetooth (on selected models). When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator lights. Capital Lock Indicator When this indicator lights up, it indicates that the keyboard is in capital lock mode. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 14: Bottom Side

    ASUS 1225/R252 Series. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The bottom of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series can get very hot. Be careful when handling your ASUS 1225/R252 Series while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation.
  • Page 15: Front Side

    Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 16: Right Side

    The Kensington® lock port allows your ASUS 1225/R252 Series to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent your ASUS 1225/R252 Series to be removed from a fixed object. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC cards.
  • Page 17: Left Side

    The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter.
  • Page 18: Keyboard Usage

    Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series’ keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.
  • Page 19 Camera: Toggles the camera application on/off. Screensaver: Toggles the screensaver on/off. Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon: Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object. ASUS 1225/R252 Series 1-11...
  • Page 20: Touchpad Usage

    Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models) 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 Two-finger rotating- Fix one fingertip on the touchpad and make an arc with the other to rotate...
  • Page 21 Two-finger scroll wheel- Use two Three-finger right-click- Use fingers to tap the touchpad. This three fingers to tap the touchpad. action simulates the click on the This action mimics the right-click scroll wheel of a mouse. function of a mouse. ASUS 1225/R252 Series 1-13...
  • Page 22 1-14 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Powering on your ASUS 1225/R252 Series First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 24: Powering On Your Asus 1225/R252 Series

    AC-DC adapter. • When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift your ASUS 1225/R252 Series by the display panel! • Only use your ASUS 1225/R252 Series bundled battery packs and power adapters supplied with this ASUS 1225/R252 Series.
  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    First-time Startup For the first time you start your ASUS 1225/R252 Series, 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: Select the language you use.
  • Page 26 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. Connect to a wireless Specify the time zone you network and click Next to are in and the local date and continue, or click Skip to set...
  • 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 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 28: Network Connection

    Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows® Notification area. If the wireless network icon with an orange star does not show in the Notification area, activate the wireless LAN function by pressing (<Fn>...
  • Page 29: Local Area Network

    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 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 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 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 32: Browsing Web Pages

    After you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing. Visit our ASUS 1225/R252 Series homepage (http://eeepc.asus. com) to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip. asus.com for full service of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using Your Asus 1225/R252 Series

    Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking OS Switch (on selected models) Instant On (on selected models) Smart Camera (on selected models) Media Sharing (on selected models) WiSharing (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 34: Bluetooth Connection (On Selected Models)

    From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select view Bluetooth Network Devices. Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 35 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 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 36: Super Hybrid Engine

    Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of your ASUS 1225/R252 Series to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode.
  • Page 37: Eee Docking

    ASUS 1225/R252 Series 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 ASUS 1225/R252 Series connects to the Internet.
  • Page 38: Sharing

    Experience Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to adjust the font/text size on your ASUS 1225/ R252 Series screen. Tools Live Update Live Update keeps your ASUS 1225/R252 Series up-to-date by checking the online updates.
  • Page 39: Instant On (On Selected Models)

    During WINDOWS UPDATE, the “Instant On” feature will be automatically disabled so the SHUT DOWN button in the Start Menu will not be changed to the SLEEP function before all updates are completed. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 40: Smart Camera(On Selected Models)

    Smart Camera (on selected models) ASUS Smart Camera provides an easy way to zoom in or zoom out your built-in camera view. Slide the Smart Camera switch above the built-in camera to the right end to show the camera zoom indicator. Slide the switch repeatedly to switch the camera zoom level from 1x to 4x.
  • Page 41: Microsoft ® Office Starter 2010

    Do the following instructions for Office Starter 2010 first- time start-up. Click Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office 2010. In the Microsoft Office 2010 window, click Use. Click Open to continue. Your ASUS 1225/R252 Series starts installing Microsoft Office Starter 2010 programs. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 42 Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office Starter to select a desired program. • To activate or purchase a complete version of Microsoft Office 2010, click Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office 2010. 3-10 Chapter 3: Using your ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 43: Chapter 4: System Recovery

    System Recovery Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 44: System Recovery (For Models With Windows 7 Os Only)

    System Recovery (for models with Windows 7 OS only) Ensure to connect your ASUS 1225/R252 Series to the AC power adapter before using F9 recovery to avoid recovery failure. Using recovery partition (F9 Recovery) Press <F9> during bootup. Ensure to press <F9> only once during bootup.
  • Page 45 Back up the recovery files Repeat the step 1—2 in the previous section. Connect a USB storage device to your ASUS 1225/R252 Series and click Backup in the Recovery System dialog box to start the recovery files backup. • The size of the connected USB storage device should be equal to or larger than 16GB.
  • Page 46 Please use the USB 2.0 port for USB recovery. Connect the USB storage device that you backup the system Please select boot device: recovery files. HDD:SM-ASUS-PHISON SSD Press <ESC> on bootup and USB:XXXXXXXX the Please select boot device screen appears. Select USB: XXXXXX to boot from the ↑...
  • Page 47 • Recover system to entire HD. This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive “C” and a data partition as drive “D“. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 50: Declarations And Safety Statements

    Declarations and Safety Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 51: Rf Exposure Warning

    Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions. Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 52 Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC) Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 54: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    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: •...
  • Page 55: Ul Safety Notices

    DO NOT use your ASUS 1225/R252 Series during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • DO NOT use your ASUS 1225/R252 Series in the vicinity of a gas leak. ASUS 1225/R252 Series...
  • Page 56: Power Safety Requirement

    • Do not dispose your ASUS 1225/R252 Series 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.
  • Page 57: Energy Star Complied Product

    Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default.
  • Page 58 Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 59 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 1225/R252 Series A-11...
  • 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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