Asus Eee PC 1002HA Linux User Manual
Asus Eee PC 1002HA Linux User Manual

Asus Eee PC 1002HA Linux User Manual

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E4101
Eee PC
User's Guide
Eee PC 1002HA/S101H
December 2008
15G06Q056000

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  • Page 1 E4101 Eee PC User’s Guide Eee PC 1002HA/S101H December 2008 15G06Q056000...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This User’s Manual ................iv Notes for This Manual ..................iv Safety Precautions ....................v Transportation Precautions ................ vii Charging Your Batteries ................vii Airplane Precautions ..................viii Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts Top Side ......................1-2 Bottom Side ...................... 1-5 Right Side ......................
  • Page 3 Other information ..................5-4 Appendix Trademark Statements .................A-2 Qualified Vendor List ..................A-2 Declarations and Safety Statements ............A-3 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

    Notebook PC on your lap DO NOT throw the or any part of the body battery in fire. DO NOT to prevent discomfort short circuit the contacts. or injury from heat DO NOT disassemble the exposure. battery. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 6 SAFE TEMP: This INPUT RATING: Refer to Notebook PC should the rating label on the only be used in bottom of the Notebook environments with PC and be sure that your ambient temperatures power adapter complies between 5°C (41°F) and with the rating.
  • Page 7: Transportation Precautions

    Eee PC is in use. Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life. The battery reaches its maximum capacity after a few full charging and discharging cycles. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 8: Airplane Precautions

    Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Eee PC on the airplane. Most airlines have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Knowing The Parts

    Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad 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 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON / Standby mode With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery power Orange ON (11%–94%) Low battery power Orange Blinking (0%–10%) (Continued on the next page) ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 12: Capital Lock Indicator

    Powered OFF With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power Green ON (95%–100%) Medium battery power Orange ON (11%–94%) Low battery power Orange Blinking (0%–10%) The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from your Eee PC. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive.
  • Page 13: Bottom Side

    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...
  • Page 14 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. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.
  • Page 15: Right Side

    Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Headphone Output Jack The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 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. USB Port (2.0/1.1) Rear Side Refer to the illustration 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 and MS-PRO cards.
  • Page 17: Battery Charge Indicator

    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...
  • 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: Touchpad Usage

    Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture input Finger gesture Applications StarOffice Writer/Impress, Two-finger zooming in/out Adobe reader, Photomanager 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 1-12...
  • 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

    Connect to build the connection. Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 28 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> + <F2>). Activate the wireless LAN function before configuring a wireless network connection. Right-click the wireless signal bar in the Notification area to quickly Connect to another network, Create new connection, or browse All Network Connections.
  • Page 29: Network Connection

    Ethernet controller. Connect to network before enjoying all the network services and functions in Eee PC. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Local Area Network Using a dynamic IP: 1. From the Internet tab, select Network to start the configuration. 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. Click the Browse Wireless Networks button to search for the network point you would like to connect. Enter the wireless channel information from your service provider and click Next. ASUS Eee PC 2-13...
  • Page 34 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. 2-14 Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • 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, go to View >...
  • Page 36 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting Started...
  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    Eee Storage Super Hybrid Engine Bluetooth Add/Remove Software Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40: Super Hybrid Engine

    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 Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The selected mode is shown on the display.
  • Page 41: Bluetooth

    From the Settings tab, click Bluetooth. Click Discovery > Device Discovery, or press <F5> directly to search for the nearby devices. Select the Bluetooth-enabled device you would like to connect and click Discovery > Service Discovery to detect the available services. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 42 The colored buttons are the available services, and the unavailable ones will be dimmed. To transfer files to the selected device, click the File Transfer button and click Connect. You can also click Object Push if you want to send, get or exchange cards.
  • Page 43: Add/Remove Software

    Locate the software you want to install/update. Click the Install button to install/update the selected software. Click OK to confirm the installation. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/ updates the selected software from the server. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 44: Bios Update

    BIOS update To update the BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Doing so would cause the system boot failure! Ensure you are connected to a network. Go to Settings > Add/Remove Software. Click the Settings tab on the top to switch the category.
  • Page 45: Chapter 4: System Recovery

    System Recovery Boot Booster 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: Boot Booster

    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>...
  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Installing Windows

    Preparing to Install Windows® XP Installing Windows® XP Support CD Information ® Installing Windows...
  • Page 54 • 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 at 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 (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

    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 1002HA/S101H 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 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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