Touchpad Usage ...1-11 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC ...2-2 First-time Startup ...2-3 Desktop ...2-4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility ...2-5 Enabling and Disabling Devices ...2-5 Adjusting the display resolution ...2-5 Network Connection ...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection...2-6 Local Area Network ...2-7 Browsing web pages ...2-10...
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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 illustration 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...
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Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. ASUS Eee PC...
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Battery Charge Indicator 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%) Powered OFF / Standby mode High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%)
Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. ASUS Eee PC...
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.
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 illustration 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.
Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness. Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness. 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. ASUS Eee PC...
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Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. Super (Fn+Space Bar): Toggles among various power saving modes.
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 ASUS Eee PC Applications Impress, Adobe reader, Photomanager Zoom out...
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! •...
Click Next to continue. Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the language you use and the keyboard type you use.
Click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now to get the latest important updates and click Next to continue. 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.
ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility...
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Double-click the crossed wireless network icon 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.
Right-click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle the Windows® taskbar and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ASUS Eee PC Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
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Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select your connection type and click Next. Click Next. Select Set up my connection manually. 10. Enter your ISP Name and click Next.
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11. Enter your User name and Password. Click Next. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. ASUS Eee PC Click Finish to finish the configuration.
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.
Restart your router and ensure that the router setup is correct. • Cancel the encryption key (if there’s one) and try again. • The distance from router influences the wireless signal strength. Weak signal strength may fail the connection. ASUS Eee PC 2-11...
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 (on selected models) This device contains FCC ID: TLZ-BT253 and IC ID:6100A-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>...
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Next to continue. 11. Click Skip to set up connection later and continue. ASUS Eee PC Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 10. A message appears to show that the selected shortcuts...
The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes. •...
Game Park (on selected models) Game Park includes multiple interesting games. Eee Download Eee Downloadoffers various software applications and multimedia enjoyment online. Refer to the Help file in each function for more detiled instructions. ASUS Eee PC Eee Xperience Eee Tools...
Eee Sharing Data Sync Data Sync allows you to easily synchronize the data on your Eee PC with another PC (station PC) at home or in the office under the same network segment. EzMessenger EzMessenger allows you to chat and share files with another Eee PC user under the same network segment.
Font Resizer allows you to adjust the font/text size on your Eee PC screen. Easy Mode (on selected models) Easy Mode categorizes multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, and Setting, helping you find the functions easier and quicker. ASUS Eee PC...
® 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.
System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory. The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your system drive is in good working order.
USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition. Refer to the end of this chapter for details. Click the check mark button to start the system recovery. The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Eee PC 1005 Series Max. SAR Measurement (1g) AR5B95(AW-NE785H) 802. 11b: 0.056 W/kg 802. 11g: 0.061 W/kg 802. 11n (20M): 0.06 W/kg 802. 11n (40M): 0.048 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] •...
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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 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz 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) •...
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 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 82 Tarn et Garonne...
Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. 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...
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;...