Asus Eee PC 1201K User Manual
Asus Eee PC 1201K User Manual

Asus Eee PC 1201K User Manual

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Eee PC 1201 Series

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  • Page 1 E5448 Eee PC User Manual ® Windows XP Edition Eee PC 1201 Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Local Area Network ....................2-6 Browsing web pages .....................2-9 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(on selected models) ...............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

    Battery safety warning: DO on your lap or any part NOT throw the battery in of the body to prevent fire. DO NOT short circuit the discomfort or injury from contacts. DO NOT disassemble heat exposure. the battery. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC INPUT RATING: Refer to the should only be used rating label on the bottom in environments with of the Eee PC and be sure ambient temperatures that your power adapter between 5°C (41°F) and complies with the rating. 35°C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover a Incorrect installation of...
  • 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 Eee PC is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 12 Powered ON With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery power Orange ON (11%–94%) Low battery power Orange Blinking Orange Blinking (0%–10%) Powered OFF / Standby mode With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery power Orange ON...
  • Page 13: Bottom Side

    Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1201HA/N/NL/PN 1201T/X ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 14 1201K 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. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT USE ON SOFT SURFACES SUCH AS SOFAS OR BEDS, WHICH MAY BLOCK THE VENTS.
  • Page 15: Front Side

    Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment. 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 Eee PC...
  • Page 16: Right Side

    Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1201HA 1201N/NL/PN/T/X/K Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. Headphone Output Jack The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones.
  • Page 17: Left Side

    Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1201HA 1201N/NL/PN HDMI HDMI 1201T/X ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 18 1201K 15 pin D-Sub Display (Monitor) Output 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

    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...
  • 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 Connect the AC power adapter 1 1 0 V -2 2 Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC.
  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    Click Next to continue. Select the time zone you Read the end user license are in and click Next to agreement and click Yes, I accept. Click Next to continue. continue. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 26: Desktop

    Click Help protect my PC Type your computer’s name by turning on Automatic in the Computer name box Updates now to get the and click Next to continue. latest important updates and click Next to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization.
  • Page 27: Network Connection

    After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The wireless connection icon disappears when you Press (<Fn> + <F2>) to disable the WLAN function. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 28: Local Area Network

    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 in the notification area and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  • Page 29 Click Next. connection to start the New Connection Wizard. Select Connect to the Select Set up my connection Internet and click Next. manually. Select your connection type 10. Enter your ISP Name and click and click Next. Next. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 30 11. Enter your User name and Click Finish to finish the Password. Click Next. configuration. 13. Enter your user name and password. 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.
  • Page 31: 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 32 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Microsoft® Office Trial 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(On Selected Models)

    Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) 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 Next. Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. After the paired relationship is built, select the service you are interested in from the list and click Finish to use the selected service. ASUS Eee PC...
  • 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...
  • Page 39: Microsoft ® Office Trial

    If you want to use other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite, click start and point to All Programs > Microsoft Office to select a desired application. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4: System Recovery

    System Recovery Boot Booster Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 42: Using Recovery Partition (F9 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 43: Boot Booster

    Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Press <F10> to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Remember to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change or system recovery. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4: System Recovery...
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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...
  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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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