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Eee PC 

Software Manual

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Summary of Contents for 1000H - Eee PC - Atom 1.6 GHz

Page 1: ...Eee PC Software Manual Eee PC 901 Series Eee PC 903 Series ...

Page 2: ...int Protocol over Ethernet 2 9 Browsing web pages 2 11 Accessing E mail 2 12 Enjoying free resources 2 12 Controlling your Eee PC afar 2 13 Using web storage 2 14 Chatting with friends 2 16 Work 2 17 Office applications 2 17 Management software 2 21 Accessories Dictionary 2 23 Learn 2 24 Science 2 24 Language 2 25 Math 2 25 Paint 2 26 Web Learn 2 26 Mebook 2 26 Kids Game 2 26 Go Chinese 2 26 Play ...

Page 3: ...ftware 2 37 Touchpad 2 41 Disk Utility 2 41 Diagnostic Tools 2 42 EeeAP 2 44 Instant Key on selected models 2 45 Voice Command in selected territories 2 46 Task Manager 2 47 Favorites 2 48 Customize 2 48 System Recovery 3 1 Chapter 3 System Recovery System Recovery 3 2 Using Hidden Partition 3 2 Using the Recovery DVD 3 3 Using USB Flash Disk 3 4 Chapter 4 InstallingWindows XP Preparing to install...

Page 4: ...e support CD 4 4 Drivers menu 4 4 Utilities menu 4 5 Contact 4 6 Other information 4 6 Appendix Trademark Statements A 2 GNU General Public License A 3 Copyright Information A 14 Limitation of Liability A 15 Service and Support A 15 ...

Page 5: ...About This User s Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions 1 Introducing the Eee PC ...

Page 6: ...u information on how to install Windows XP on your Eee PC and the content of the support CD 4 Appendix Provides you QVL and gives safety statements NOTE Information for special situations TIP Tips for completing tasks WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons Notes for Thi...

Page 7: ...e PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on ...

Page 8: ...1 4 Chapter 1 Introducing the Eee PC ...

Page 9: ...Internet Work Learn Play Settings Favorites 2 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 10: ...o activate the wireless LAN function 2 Click Wireless Networks from Internet tab 4 When connecting you may have to enter a password 3 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...er end to a hub or switch The illustration below is the example of your Eee PC connected to a network hub or switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Connect to network before enjoying all the network services and functions in Eee PC Using a dynamic IP 1 From the Internet tab select Network to start the configuration Local Area Network Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ 45 con...

Page 13: ...ng and click Next 5 Toggle the first option Dynamic IP address DHCP and click Next 2 Click Create to create a network connection 6 Enter a name for this connection and click Next 4 Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next ...

Page 14: ...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 Click the box before Connect automatically at system startup or before the box Start this connection when finished based on your needs ...

Page 15: ...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 Enter the DNS domain name for your network or click Next to proceed directly 6 Enter a name for this connection and click Next 7 Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes ...

Page 16: ...Using a static IP to start the PPPoE network configuration 2 Select the type of connection you are using and click Next 3 Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next 5 Enter a name for this connection and click Next 4 Enter your user name and password and click Next ...

Page 17: ...onfiguration Wireless Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet 1 Repeat the step 1 2 of Using a static IP to start the wireless PPPoE network configuration 2 Select the type of connection you are using and click Next 3 Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next 4 Click the Browse Wireless Networks button to search for the network point you would like to connect ...

Page 18: ...rmation and click Next 6 Set the encryption information for the wireless connection and click Next 7 Enter your user name and password and click Next 8 Enter a name for this connection and click Next 9 Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes ...

Page 19: ...la Firefox web browser and start enjoying net surfing 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 Text Size to adjust ...

Page 20: ...b Mail to display the webmail accesses including Gmail Hotmail Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail Select your e mail service provider and click it to link to the webmail homepage If you do not use any of the displayed e mail provider click the Back to Internet tab button and select Web to log onto your own e mail account Connects to iGoogle Connects to Google Docs Connects to Wikipedia Connects to Google Con...

Page 21: ... PC Assist account is shown on the screen Click Close to leave 3 Click Eee Connect from the Internet tab again Click Accept from to set up the Eee PC you want to connect 4 Enter an Authentication code and click Connect DO NOT click the Ask whenever receives connection request box if you want to freely connect to this Eee PC 1 Click Eee Connect from the Internet tab and enter your e mail to activat...

Page 22: ... in the Notification area 6 Repeat the step 1 2 on another Eee PC to generate another account and click Connect to 7 Enter the account you want to connect and the authentication code then click Connect If you click the Ask whenever receives connection request box on the other Eee PC you would need to wait for the permission 8 When the connection is successfully built you can control the other Eee ...

Page 23: ...package and your basic information to create your own account 3 After your YOStore account is successfully created this screen appears 4 Click Login sh and enter your Account and Password to login YOStore 5 You can easily drag and drop to upload files onto your free online space ...

Page 24: ...ant messaging account 2 Select an instant messaging service you are using from the drop down list and fill out your password along with other necessary information to login your account If you do not have an IM account apply one from the service providers If you have multiple IM accounts from different service providers press Add button again to add and configure more IM accounts ...

Page 25: ...arts the application to create and share presentations Starts the word processor to edit documents Office applications Documents Spreadsheets Presentations PDF Reader The Work tab includes several office software items like Documents Spreadsheets Presentations and PDF Reader Some applications may require setup before use Follow the steps as provided by the respective wizard to finish the initializ...

Page 26: ...mple describes how to locate and open your document from the connected external storage device 1 Double click Documents to start StarOffice Writer 2 On the File menu click Open or press Ctrl O 3 At the prompt click My Home on the left Select D and click Open to enter ...

Page 27: ... 2 19 4 Select the desired file and click Open to open 5 After the file is opened you can start editing your document and doing your job For other office applications follow the general steps above to access files ...

Page 28: ...going server address of your e mail account Notes Notes allows you to write down important messages as a reminder You can have several memos at a time Opens a post it on like sticker to leave messages Draw StarOffice Draw is an illustration tool that you can use to export and share drawings Opens StarOffice Draw Math StarOffice Math is convenient for you to create equations and formulas in reports...

Page 29: ...s easy management of data To locate and open your file 1 Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk drive containing desired data to your Eee PC 2 Highlight and select Open in File Manager at the prompt Eee PC supports file compression in a zip and tgz file format only and file extraction from zip gz tar and rar formats Starts File Manager ...

Page 30: ...e in the left pane to locate files more quickly if numerous folders are listed To remove your connecting the USB device right click the USB icon in the Notification area and select Safely remove II PIM Personal Information Manager helps manage personal information like appointments to do items and contacts Click Accessories to start using PIM Click PIM to initiate KDE Personal Information Manager ...

Page 31: ...essories to start using the following applications Dictionary in selected territories Press Fn Prt Sc to initiate the screen capture tool directly and capture the full screen Opens the calculator Runs the Screen capture application Starts the Dictionary Dictionary is only available in selected territories by default but users in other areas can still obtain this application from ASUS server throug...

Page 32: ...Click any wanted element and know more 2 Star Map provides a panoramic view of the stars and constellations You can check the star map even in daytime Science After entering Science you will find the options of the interactive Periodic Table Planetarium and Star Map Move the pointer over and start your science learning Loads Stellarium Opens the interactive Periodic table ...

Page 33: ...ches math more fun teaching math by incorporating a shooting game The Geometry tool allows drawing objects like points lines polygons etc to construct spatial objects Function Plotter is a useful tool to plot different function expressions You can zoom in and out the corresponding graph Starts the typing practice tool Starts the vocabulary spelling game Starts the Hangman game Starts Fraction Tuto...

Page 34: ... to Skoool interactive learning site www skoool com Click your own country or the country you would like to visit and enter Starts mtPaint Starts Tux Paint Kids Game Learn through games Mebook Starts the MeReader for e books reading Go Chinese It will not be all Chinese to you anymore IQ Chinese provides both traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese classes with live pronunciation ...

Page 35: ...e pop out message would show the function of the button or the slider DVD Player Starts DVD Player Media Player Enjoy your music and movies with Media Player The Eee PC package does not include an external optical disk drive Purchase an optional optical disk drive based on your needs ...

Page 36: ...ation area Quit the music manager by clicking Actions Quit All rights of the built in music samples are reserved by Michelle Chen Unauthorized copy reproduction broadcasting and public performance are prohibited Connect your iPod to your Eee PC and click the Media Device tab to show the playlists in your iPod You can drag and drop the desired files to create your playlist in the right pane Starts ...

Page 37: ...age files in PNG JPG TIF TIFF GIF BMP XPM PPM PNM XCT PCX format Video Manager Starts Photo Manager ASUS Eee PC supports video and audio files in the following format wmv DVD MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 SP Xvid mp3 wma ogg wav MPEG4 AAC PCM Dolby digital 2 0 decode format The actual supported codecs vary depending on model ...

Page 38: ...m and start video recording or image capture Activates Webcam Sound Recorder Allows you to record a sound clip Initiates Sound Recorder Picasa Allows you to manage and upload your photos easily Starts Picasa2 Games Select an available game and have fun ...

Page 39: ...p PCs mobile phones and PDAs Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility 1 Press Fn F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bluetooth ON is shown 2 From the Settings tab click Bluetooth 3 Click Discovery Device Discovery or press F5 directly to search for the nearby devices 2 3 4 Select the Bluetooth enabled device you would like to connect and click Discovery Service Discovery to detect the avail...

Page 40: ...the selected device click the FileTransfer button and click Connect 7 Enter the Passkey to create the paired relationship with the selected Bluetooth enabled device and click OK 8 After the paired relationship is successfully built you can transfer files through Bluetooth You can also click Object Push if you want to send get or exchange cards ...

Page 41: ...n in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution Click to adjust the display resolution Desktop Mode The Desktop Mode allows you to select the display mode and adjust your Eee PC display resolution You can use both external and internal displays external display only or internal display only If an external display is not connected the first two options will be grayed out You can also ma...

Page 42: ...gs tab select Anti Virus and perform virus scanning to protect your Eee PC Volume Click the speakers icon to open the control panel Adjust the system volume and balance by moving the sliders Click to start the anti virus application Click to adjust the volume ...

Page 43: ...n activate the task manager put the system in standby restart or shut down the system Printers To setup your printer double click Printers and press Add to add a new printer The installed printers display in the window Refer to the QVL in Appendix or visit our website for the latest qualified vendor for the printers ...

Page 44: ...ter 2 Using the Eee PC System Info This option displays the system information of your Eee PC Date Time Adjusts the system date and time of your Eee PC The displayed system information differs depending on model ...

Page 45: ...e 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 1 Ensure that you have connected to network 2 Click the tab on the top to switch the category and the screen will display the available software on the server 3 Locate the software you want to install update 4 Cli...

Page 46: ...2 38 Chapter 2 Using the Eee PC 5 Click OK to confirm the installation 6 Your Eee PC starts the download and installs updates the selected software from the server ...

Page 47: ... updating the BIOS Doing so would cause the system boot failure 1 Ensure you are connected to a network 2 Go to Settings Add Remove Software 3 Click the Settings tab on the top to switch the category 4 Click the Open button in BIOS Updates 4 3 5 Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to update the BIOS ...

Page 48: ...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 Easy Software Updates A software update icon in the Notification area functions as a reminder It will check for updates download and install updates depending on your preferences ...

Page 49: ...d settings Disk Utility Selecting Disk Utility allows you to check your Eee PC disk condition including total disk space the used space and the remaining space Click the tabs to switch the displayed disk drive Extra Drive may not be available for all Eee PC models The disk space varies depending on model ...

Page 50: ...n on the left to display the system information Click the Details button on the top to switch between system information summary and details The system information varies depending on model System Test Click the System Test button on the left to start the system checkup Select the item you want to test and follow the wizard to complete the test ...

Page 51: ...can visit our support website or click Send Feedback with System Log to send the test log to ASUS support team Our technical personnel would help you with the problems Before you send the log remember to set up your e mail account in the Mozilla Thunderbird client first Refer to page 4 20 for details ...

Page 52: ... detects the nearby EeeAP wireless access point and obtains SSID and password automatically Click Connect to build the connection 2 To change the EeeAP wireless access point click the Setting tab on the top and enter a preferred SSID and Password 3 Click Apply to change the configuration 4 Click the Connect tab on the top and click Connect on the bottom to create the new connection ...

Page 53: ...T to finish the instant key setup Instant Key on selected models Customize your own instant keys which allow you to launch frequently used applications with one touch of a button Click to customize the instant keys 1 Click Instant Key from the Settings tab 2 Click the Change button to configure ...

Page 54: ...ties without touching the keyboard Click to activate VoiceCommand Follow the instructions below to use voice command 1 Click VoiceCommand from the Settings tab 2 Dr E appears to teach you how to use the VoiceCommand function Dr E hides after a period of time Click the VoiceCommand icon in the Notification area or press F10 to call Dr E when needed ...

Page 55: ...area to display the running applications Or press Fn F6 directly to launch Task Manager 2 Select an unnecessary application that uses the system resources and click Kill to terminate the process Using Task Manager to terminate applications may cause damage to the files that the application is reading or editing We do not recommend you use Task Manager to stop the applications that are working on y...

Page 56: ...ites on the Favorites tab Click Customize and start to add or remove your favorites From the available favorites list in the left pane select a desired item to include in your favorites and click Add To remove a favorite from your current favorites list select an item from the right pane and click Remove The item order in the list corresponds to the display order on the Favorites tab ...

Page 57: ...System Recovery 3 System Recovery ...

Page 58: ...sk drive Contact your local RMA for support Using Hidden Partition 1 Hold F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition If you have installed WIndows XP to your Eee PC the built in hidden partition would be cleared and cannot be used for system recovery 2 Highlight Restore Factory Settings and press Enter to start the system recovery The OS image file bundled in the Recovery DVD may be not the la...

Page 59: ... in yes and press Enter to continue the system recovery ISOLINUX 3 11 2005 09 02 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin Press Space for Troubleshooting Menu Loading boot vmlinuz Loading boot initrd gz 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 yes 4 When the recovery is completed press ...

Page 60: ...se your USB flash disk to perform system recovery 1 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 3 Select Copy Eee PC image files to USB flash and make it bootable Note that the disk for Eee PC recovery is correct if you have several USB flash disks connected to the PC 2 Click Uti...

Page 61: ...structions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC NB Click Retry to continue 7 Click OK to complete the process 4 Eject the Support CD insert the Recovery DVD and click Run 5 Click Yes to continue The system starts formatting your USB flash disk ...

Page 62: ...oot device HDD SM ASUS PHISON SSD HDD SS ASUS PHISON SSD USB XXXXXXXX 10 Key in yes and press Enter to continue the system recovery ISOLINUX 3 11 2005 09 02 Copyright C 1994 2005 H Peter Anvin Press Space for Troubleshooting Menu Loading boot vmlinuz Loading boot initrd gz 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 ...

Page 63: ...ions below to reformat your USB disk 1 Connect your USB flash disk to another PC NB and insert the Support CD to that PC NB at the same time 2 Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility 3 Select Format the USB flash disk back to Windows format FAT16 and click Run 4 Click OK to complete the disk formatting ...

Page 64: ...3 8 Chapter 3 System Recovery ...

Page 65: ...Preparing to Install Windows XP Installing Windows XP Support CD Information 4 Installing Windows XP ...

Page 66: ...Eee PC might not be able to detect all the USB flash disks We recommend you use a USB flash disk smaller than 2 G Installing Windows XP Follow the instructions below to install Windows XP service pack 2 1 Connect the power cord to your Eee PC 2 Insert the Windows XP Service Pack 2 disc to the USB DVD ROM and connect the USB optical drive to your Eee PC 3 Press ESC on bootup and the Please select b...

Page 67: ...k up your important data before installing Windows XP to your Eee PC 5 Press Enter and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to start the Windows XP OS setup 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process 7 After entering Windows insert the Support CD to the USB DVD CD ROM and click InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard to install all drivers ...

Page 68: ...le click the ASSETUP EXE file to run the CD Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the external optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices All the following screens appear only ...

Page 69: ...ASUS Eee PC 4 5 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports Click to go to the next page Click to go to the previous page ...

Page 70: ...formation 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 System information CD content Technical support File list Click to go to the previous page ...

Page 71: ...Trademark Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 72: ... its logos are trademarks of Novell Inc MSN service and its logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation QQ service and its logos are trademarks of Tencent Inc Yahoo service and its logos are trademarks of Yahoo Inc All other services and logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ...

Page 73: ...angMan Kbruch Tux of Math Command Kig KmPlot mtPaint Tux Paint KPatience Frozen Bubble Crack Attack GNOME Sudoku KTuberling LTris The KControl Xprinters Module The KControl Clock Module GSynaptics All listed software packages are copyright by their respective authors Refer to the source code for detailed information ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software...

Page 74: ...c License instead You can apply it to your programs too When we speak of free software we are referring to freedom not price Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software and charge for this service if you wish that you receive source code or can get it if you want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new...

Page 75: ...erms and conditions for copying distribution and modification follow TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0 This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License The Program below refers to any such program or work and a work based on the Program ...

Page 76: ...et all of these conditions a You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change b You must cause any work that you distribute or publish that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License c If the modif...

Page 77: ...ctive works based on the Program In addition mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program or with a work based on the Program on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License 3 You may copy and distribute the Program or a work based on it under Section 2 in object code or executable form under the terms of S...

Page 78: ...s made by offering access to copy from a designated place then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code 4 You may not copy modify sublicense or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License Any attempt otherwise t...

Page 79: ...gram at all or example if a patent license would not permit royalty free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance the balan...

Page 80: ...t may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and any later version you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation If the Program does not specify a versio...

Page 81: ...U SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF T...

Page 82: ...neral Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation either version 2 of the License or at your option any later version This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE See the GNU General Public License for more details You should have received a copy of th...

Page 83: ...claimer for the program if necessary Here is a sample alter the names Yoyodyne Inc hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the program Gnomovision which makes passes at compilers written by James Hacker signature of Ty Coon 1 April 1989 Ty Coon President of Vice This General Public License does not permit incorporating your program into proprietary programs If your program is a subroutine libra...

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Page 85: ...ract price of each product 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 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PA...

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