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Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC

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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:

 

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Save the current BIOS file

 

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Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

 

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Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

 

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Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

 

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View the BIOS version information.

This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the support 
DVD that comes with the Eee PC package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a 
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet
1. 

Launch the ASUS Update utility 
from the Windows® desktop by 
clicking 

Start > All Programs > 

ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> 
ASUSUpdate

. The ASUS Update 

main window appears.

2. 

Select 

Update BIOS from 

Internet

 from the drop-down 

menu, then click 

Next

.

Summary of Contents for 1001P-MU17-BK

Page 1: ...Eee PC User Manual Windows 7 Edition Eee PC 1005 1001 Series E5255 15G06Q206001 ...

Page 2: ... Keyboard Usage 1 9 Special Function Keys 1 9 Touchpad Usage 1 11 Multi finger gesture input on selected models 1 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC 2 2 First time Startup 2 3 Desktop 2 5 Network Connection 2 6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2 6 Local Area Network 2 7 Browsing web pages 2 10 Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update 3 2 Updating the BIOS through the Inter...

Page 3: ...ction keys 3 11 Chapter 4 Support DVD System Recovery Support DVD information 4 2 Running the support DVD 4 2 Drivers menu 4 3 Utilities menu 4 3 Contact 4 3 Other information 4 3 System Recovery 4 4 Using Recovery Partition F9 Recovery 4 4 Using the Support DVD 4 4 Boot Booster 4 6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A 2 Copyright Information A 12 Limitation of Liability A 13 Service and ...

Page 4: ...n on support DVD contents and system recovery 5 Appendix Gives you safety statements The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories There may be differences between your Eee PC and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Eee PC as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide allowing you to complete certain tasks safely ...

Page 5: ...sture with a dry cloth DO NOT leave the Eee PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms DO NOT press or touch the display ...

Page 6: ...es that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Transportation Precautions To prepare your Eee PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport your Eee PC w...

Page 7: ...ew full charging and discharging cycles 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 detector...

Page 8: ...viii Table of Contents ...

Page 9: ...Top Side Bottom Side Front Side Right Side Left Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad Usage 1 Chapter 1 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 10: ...the Parts 1 2 3 5 8 4 6 7 2 1 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 ...

Page 11: ...per Hybrid Power button The button toggles power savings between various power saving modes You can also control the function by press Fn Space Bar Power Switch Windows 7 The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Power Indicator The p...

Page 12: ...lows Powered ON With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power 95 100 Green ON Off Medium battery power 11 94 Orange ON Off Low battery power 0 10 Orange Blinking Orange Blinking Powered OFF Standby mode With Adapter Without Adapter High battery power 95 100 Green ON Off Medium battery power 11 94 Orange ON Off Low battery power 0 10 Orange Blinking Off Hard Disk Drive HDD Indicator The hard disk...

Page 13: ...OT 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 Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model 4 2 1 3 Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated...

Page 14: ...and must be purchased as a single unit Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment 2 4 Front Side Refer to the illustration ...

Page 15: ...ne Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for Skype voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras and storage devices connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 Also the USB supports hot swapping functio...

Page 16: ...PTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display USB Port 2 0 1 1 Kensington Lock port The Kensington lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington compatible security products These security products usually include a metal ca...

Page 17: ...tooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light The default setting is WLAN ON Bluetooth OFF Touchpad F3 Toggles the touchpad ON OFF Resolution Selection F4 Press to adjust the display resolution The display resolution supports up to 1024x600 pixels only under Win7 OS Applications that require higher resolution support may n...

Page 18: ... 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 ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Pg Up Press to scroll up in documents or the web browser Pg Dn Press to scroll down in documents or the web browser Home Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the...

Page 19: ...eader MS Word MS Excel Three finger page up down Adobe reader MS Word MS Excel Zoom in Zoom out 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 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 Yo...

Page 20: ...left to the right to view the next page or right to the left to return to the previous pages 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 ...

Page 21: ...Powering on your Eee PC First time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ...

Page 22: ...cifically 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 19Vdc 2 1A Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life 3 Turn ON the...

Page 23: ...the wizard instructions to finish the initialization 2 Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in the time zone you are in and the keyboard type you use Click Next to continue 1 Select the language you use Click Next to continue 4 Set a password for your user account if you want Click Next to continue 3 Type your user account name and your computer s name then click Next to con...

Page 24: ...continue 6 Click Use recommended settings to get the latest important updates 5 Read the end user license agreement and check the two boxs before I accept the license terms Click Next to continue 8 Connect to a wireless network and click Next to continue or click Skip to set up the wireless connection later ...

Page 25: ...unch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models 9 Select the network s location Click Next to continue 10 The initialization is finished ...

Page 26: ... icon in the Notification area 2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection If you cannot find the desired access point click the Refresh icon on the upper right corner to refresh and search in the list again If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area activate the wireless LAN function by pressing Fn F...

Page 27: ...low Using a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection 1 Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the Windows Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 3 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties ...

Page 28: ...net Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties 5 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK 6 Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network Continue the following steps if using PPPoE ...

Page 29: ... and click Next 9 Enter your User name and Password and Connection name Click Connect 10 Click Close to finish the configuration 11 Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created 12 Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the Internet ...

Page 30: ...ice of your Eee PC Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network Using a static IP 1 Repeat the step 1 4 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative addres...

Page 31: ...ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking Boingo Microsoft Office Trial 3 Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 32: ... BIOS version information This utility is pre loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking St...

Page 33: ...pen 4 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 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate for EeePC ASUSUpdate The AS...

Page 34: ...Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs To connect to a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Press Fn F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bluetooth ON is shown 2 From Control Panel go to Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane 3 Right click Bluetooth Network Connection and select Vi...

Page 35: ...o look for new devices 5 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next 6 Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing 7 The paired relationship is successfully built Click Close to finish the setting ...

Page 36: ...r mode Click Start All Programs ASUS SuperHybridEngine Press Fn Space Bar repeatedly to switch power modes Press the Super Hybrid Engine button 3 5 8 4 6 7 2 1 Right click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area and select a preferred power mode Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter If...

Page 37: ...Radio Live TV and Games etc The ASUS Vibe service contents differ for each territory Game Park Game Park includes multiple interesting games ASUS AP Bank ASUS AP Bank offers various software applications and multimedia enjoyment online Eee Amuse Eee Sharing Eee Xperience Eee Tools The applications in Eee Docking may vary depending on models The names of the applications in Eee Docking are subject ...

Page 38: ...Eee Xperience Eee Splendid Eee Splendid helps improve your Eee PC display in terms of the contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently SRS Premium Sound SRS Premium offers the rich and immerse audio experience in any listening environment Voice Command Dr Eee Dr Eee is a voice command tool which allows you to launch a commonly used function wtih your voic...

Page 39: ...multiple categories all over the world System Setting System Setting offers you quick access to the configuration of the desktop background and the Ad hoc mode Docking Setting Docking Setting allows you to configure the appearance and the position of the Eee Docking tool bar Boingo on selected models Boingo gives you easy access to global Wi Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility ...

Page 40: ...e click Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial Online on the desktop 2 Click TRY NOW 3 Enter your E mail address and click SUBMIT 4 Copy your product key and click the link 5 Enter your product key and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the activation process before starting the free trial If you want to use other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite click start and point to All Programs Micr...

Page 41: ...henever it is in use You can zoom pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control Function keys Press Fn 1 to zoom in and Fn 2 to zoom out Zoom in or out Pan or tilt The following is the example when using E Cam You can use Digital Zoom Control when making a video call or having a video chat Press Fn S to pan left and Fn F to pan right ...

Page 42: ...to tilt down Panning and tilting is only available when you have zoomed in the camera You can also open the control panel by clicking the Digital Zoom Control icon from the Notification area and directly move the sliders for the zooming panning and tilting functions ...

Page 43: ...Support DVD information System Recovery Boot Booster 4 Chapter 4 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 44: ...rnal optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE file to run the DVD The drivers and utilities bundled in the support DVD may vary by models and are subject to change without notice...

Page 45: ...e 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 File list Technical support DVD content System information ...

Page 46: ...en instructions to complete the recovery process 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 Ensure to press F9 only once during bootup Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes pure operating system drivers and utilities The Support DVD provides a comprehensiv...

Page 47: ... from your hard disk drive and restore the operating system Select and click Yes If you select Recover system to entire HD the entire hard disk drive will be a partition and the F9 recovery function will no longer exist Therefore we highly recommend that you use the F9 recovery to restore the system 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process You will lose all your data dur...

Page 48: ...05 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Boot Booster Disabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive a...

Page 49: ...Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 50: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the e...

Page 51: ... limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA 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 instruct...

Page 52: ...lies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause i...

Page 53: ...E762H Max SAR Measurement 1g 0 073 W kg This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 ...

Page 54: ...tooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic compatibility and 2006 95 EC Low voltage directive CE marking for devices with wireless LAN Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipmen...

Page 55: ...te property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the ...

Page 56: ...ed to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Eee PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the ...

Page 57: ... disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion 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 Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighin...

Page 58: ...tausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte...

Page 59: ...agées 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 ВНИМАНИЕ При замене аккумулятора на аккумулятор иного типа возможно его возгорание Утилизируйте аккумулятор в соответст...

Page 60: ...IAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used ...

Page 61: ...ntract 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 ...

Page 62: ...acturer ASUSTek COMPUTER INC Address City No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN R O C Country TAIWAN Authorized Representative in Europe ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address City HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN Country GERMANY ...

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