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E4327
Eee PC
User's Guide
Eee PC 900SD Series
December 2008
15G06Q108000

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  • Page 1 E4327 Eee PC User’s Guide Eee PC 900SD Series December 2008 15G06Q108000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This User’s Manual ................iv Notes for This Manual ..................iv Safety Precautions ....................v Transportation Precautions ................. vi Charging Your Batteries ................vii Airplane Precautions ..................vii Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Top Side ......................1-2 Bottom Side ......................
  • Page 3 UL Safety Notices ..................A-9 Power Safety Requirement ..............A-10 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...... A-11 GNU General Public License ..............A-12 Copyright Information ................A-23 Limitation of Liability ................. A-24 Service and Support ................... A-24 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: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC’s components.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC INPUT RATING: Refer to the should only be used in rating label on the bottom environments with ambient of the Eee PC and be sure temperatures between 5°C that your power adapter (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) complies with the rating.

  • 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 Right Side Left Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage Knowing the Parts...

  • Page 10: Top Side

    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 model. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...

  • Page 11: Power Indicator

    Description The Eee PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected. The Eee PC’s battery is charged or completely drained. Battery power is less than 10% and AC Blinking power is not connected. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 12 Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive. Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator lights.

  • Page 13: Bottom Side

    DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 14 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. 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.

  • Page 15: Right Side

    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. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 16: Left Side

    Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 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.

  • Page 17: Rear Side

    To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 18: Keyboard Usage

    Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation.
  • Page 19 ): Press to move the pointer to the end of → the line. House icon: Returns to the main menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
  • Page 20 1-12 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Powering on your Eee PC First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown Configuring a network connection Browsing web pages Eee PC Help Getting Started...

  • Page 22: Powering On Your Eee Pc

    Powering on your Eee PC 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC power adapter • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Eee PC. The output voltage of this adapter is +12Vdc, 3A.
  • Page 23 Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 24: First Run Wizard

    First Run Wizard For the first time you start your Eee PC, the First Run Wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initiation. Toggle I agree with this license and click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 Adjust the correct date and your local time. Click Next to continue. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click Finish to restart the system, or click Back to make changes. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 26: Operating Mode

    Operating Mode The system is designed with an operating mode that is function- oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, Settings, Favorites. The lucid desktop categorization is convenient for first-time users to operate this Eee PC and enables sophisticated users to more easily locate and initiate applications.

  • Page 27: Configuring A Network Connection

    Click Network Setup from Settings tab. Click Wireless Networks. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 28 When connecting, you may have to enter a password. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. You can see the wireless signal strength bars in the Notification area. In Windows XP environment, the wireless connection icon disappears when you disable the wireless LAN by pressing (<Fn>...

  • Page 29: Configuring A Network Connection

    Eee PC. Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Local Area Network Using a dynamic IP: 1. Click Network Setup from Settings tab and click Network Settings to configure. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 30 2. Click Create to create a network connection. 3. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next. 4. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. 5. Toggle the first option Dynamic IP address (DHCP) and click Next.
  • Page 31 1. Repeat the step 1–4 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. 2. Toggle the second option Static IP address and click Next. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. ASUS Eee PC 2-11...
  • Page 32 4. There is no need to enter the DNS and WINS address unless you want to override the server provided DNS server address. If so, enter the preferred DNS Server address, alternative address and WINS address of your service provider. 5.

  • Page 33: Wireless Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet

    Next. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. Click the Browse Wireless Networks button to search for the network point you would like to connect. ASUS Eee PC 2-13...
  • Page 34 Enter the wireless channel information from your service provider and click Next. Set the encryption information for the wireless connection and click Next. Enter your user name and password and click Next. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

  • Page 35: Browsing Web Pages

    Launches the Mozilla Firefox web browser 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. If you think the browser font size too small to read, click Text Size on View tab to adjust.
  • Page 36 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting Started...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    Touchpad Usage Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage Add/Remove Software Using the Eee PC...

  • Page 38: Touchpad Usage

    Touchpad Usage Single-finger gesture input Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select.

  • Page 39: Super Hybrid Engine

    High Performance Super Performance Auto Power-Saving Auto High-Performance Auto High Performance mode is available only when you apply the power adapter to the Eee PC and Auto Power-Saving mode is available only when you remove the power adapter. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 40: Eee Storage

    Eee Storage 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 content of the free service provided to you is subject to Eee Storage Web Hard Drive Service Agreement on Eee Storage official website.
  • Page 41 Account.sh to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions such as Group Share. This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 42: Add/Remove Software

    Add/Remove Software You can download and install software from our server with network access. Follow the instructions below to install software. You can remove the software you install from our server later when they are no longer needed. Removing the pre-installed software is not allowed. To install new software or update the existing software: Ensure that you have connected to network.

  • Page 43: Bios Update

    Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area and select Check for Updates to manually search for the latest available updates. Settings Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area and select Preferences to customize your preferred configurations. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: System Recovery

    System Recovery System Recovery...

  • Page 46: Using Hidden Partition

    System Recovery There are three ways to perform the system recovery. Refer to the following sections for details. The OS image file bundled in the Recovery DVD may be not the latest version. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Settings tab to update your OS.

  • Page 47: Using The Recovery Dvd

    Ready. Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to reboot. When the recovery is completed, press <Enter> to reboot the system. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 48: Using Usb Flash Disk

    Connect your USB flash disk (size larger than 2GB) to another PC/NB (bundled with Windows XP or later version) and insert the Support CD to that PC/NB at the same time. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. Select Copy Eee PC image files to USB flash and make it bootable.
  • Page 49 Click Yes to continue. The system starts formatting your USB flash disk. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC/NB. Click Retry to continue. Click OK to complete the process. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 50 Connect the USB flash disk to your Eee PC. Restart the system and press <ESC> on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be labeled as the USB flash brand name) to boot from the USB flash disk drive.
  • Page 51 Connect your USB flash disk to another PC/NB and insert the Support CD to that PC/NB at the same time. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. Select Format the USB flash disk back to Windows format (FAT16) and click Run.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: System Recovery...

  • Page 53: Preparing To Install Windows® Xp

    Preparing to Install Windows® XP Installing Windows® XP Support CD Information ® Installing Windows...

  • Page 54: Chapter 5: Installing Windows Xp

    • The official Windows® XP Service Pack 2 disc from Microsoft® • A USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) or external hard disk drive • ASUS Eee PC support CD • The older version of Windows® OS does not support USB DVD- ROM.
  • Page 55 Windows® XP OS setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard to install all drivers. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 56: Support Cd Information

    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 CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 58 All other services and logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Qualified Vendor List The Linux-based Eee PC may not support all PC peripherals. Visit our ASUS website (http://support.asus.com/download) for the latest qualified vendor list before you purchase peripherals for your Eee PC. Appendix...

  • Page 59: Declarations And Safety Statements

    Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 60: Fcc Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement

    (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 61: Declaration Of Conformity(R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 62 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Eee PC 900SD Series Max.

  • Page 63: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 64 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France.

  • Page 65: Ul Safety Notices

    Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 66: Power Safety Requirement

    Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury- containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.

  • Page 67: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) ASUS Eee PC A-11...

  • Page 68: Gnu General Public License

    GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control compilation and installation of the object code. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. For more information on how you can obtain our open source code, visit our website (http://support.asus.com.tw/download/). A-12 Appendix...
  • Page 69 You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights. ASUS Eee PC A-13...
  • Page 70 We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 71 License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) ASUS Eee PC A-15...
  • Page 72 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 73 Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. ASUS Eee PC A-17...
  • Page 74 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein.
  • Page 75 Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. ASUS Eee PC A-19...
  • Page 76 NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 77 Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions; type `show c' for details. ASUS Eee PC A-21...
  • Page 78 The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c'; they could even be mouse-clicks or menu items-- whatever suits your program.

  • Page 79: 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, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...

  • Page 80: Limitation Of Liability

    ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this 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.

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