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Summary of Contents for Eee PC 1000 XP

Page 1: ...Eee PC User s Manual Windows XP Edition Eee PC 901 Series ...

Page 2: ...p Side 2 2 Bottom Side 2 6 Right Side 2 8 Left Side 2 10 Rear Side 2 11 Chapter 3 Getting Started Power System 3 2 Using AC Power 3 2 Using Battery Power 3 3 Battery Care 3 4 Power Mode 3 4 Emergency Shutdown 3 5 Touchpad Usage 3 6 Single ﬁnger gesture input 3 6 Multi ﬁnger gesture input 3 7 Keyboard Usage 3 8 Special Function Keys 3 8 First time Startup 3 11 Desktop 3 14 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3...

Page 3: ...e 4 13 Bluetooth Connection 4 14 ASUS Instant Key 4 16 Super Hybrid Engine 4 17 Super Hybrid Engine Modes 4 17 YOStore 4 18 Video Conferencing 4 20 Chapter 5 Support DVD System Recovery Support DVD information 5 2 Running the support DVD 5 2 Drivers menu 5 2 Utilities menu 5 3 Contact 5 4 Other information 5 4 System Recovery 5 5 Using the Support DVD 5 5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statement...

Page 4: ...iv Table of Contents ...

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

Page 6: ...roduces the Eee PC and this User s Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC s components 3 Getting Started Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC 4 Using the Eee PC Provides information on using the Eee PC s utilities 5 System Recovery Gives you information on system recovery 6 Installing Windows XP Gives you information on how to install Windows XP on your Ee...

Page 7: ...be followed for safe operation IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively These notes have different degrees of importance as follows ...

Page 8: ...EMP This Eee 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 ob...

Page 9: ...ged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in use 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 air...

Page 10: ...lowing chapters for detailed information 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC power adapter Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee PC 1 3 2 ...

Page 11: ...e PC 1 7 3 Open the display panel 4 Turn ON the Eee PC When you open the display panel do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel 1 3 MEGA PIXELS ...

Page 12: ...1 8 Chapter 1 Introducing the Eee PC ...

Page 13: ...Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 14: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC The keyboard differs for each territory 2 3 1 6 7 5 8 4 ...

Page 15: ...t in The built in array microphone is more clear and echo free compared with traditional single microphones and can be used for video conferencing voice narrations audio recordings and multimedia applications Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button 1 2 3 4 Backlight Key Pressing this key turns off the LCD monitor backlight Any action on ...

Page 16: ... The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse Multi ﬁnger gesture input is available to allow easy web and document navigati...

Page 17: ...ry Mode Battery charge is between 100 80 Orange ON Green ON Battery charge is between 80 10 Orange Blinking Slowly Green Blinking Slowly Battery charge is less than 10 Orange Blinking Quickly Green Blinking Quickly S3 S5 Mode Orange Blinking Quickly Off Solid State disk SSD Indicator The solid state disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive Wireless Bluetooth ...

Page 18: ... recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation 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 1 2 2 1 3 4 5 5 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically l...

Page 19: ...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 Solid State Disk Memory Compartment The solid state disk drive and memory are secured in a dedicated compartment Audio Speaker System The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without addit...

Page 20: ... 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 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs Also the USB supports hot swapping function Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub m...

Page 21: ...this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY ...

Page 22: ... cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters 2 0 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 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on ...

Page 23: ...llustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC 1 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 a...

Page 24: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 25: ...Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown 3 Getting Started ...

Page 26: ...o any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require an adapter to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages before travelling...

Page 27: ...f a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer Remember to fully charge the battery before ﬁrst use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life The battery reaches its maximum capacity after a few charging and discharging cycles Installi...

Page 28: ...also take into account that the Eee PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Eee PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to...

Page 29: ... cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Eee PC Hold the power button until the system shuts down DO NOT use emergency shutdown reset while data is being written or read doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data ...

Page 30: ... The following 2 illustrations produce the same results Double clicking Double tapping This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select Move the pointer over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long...

Page 31: ... the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your ﬁngertip The following illustrations produce the same results Multi ﬁnger gesture input Two ﬁnger scrolling Use two ﬁngertips to slide up or down on the touchpad to scroll a window up or down If your display window includes several sub windows move the pointer on that p...

Page 32: ...atch the manual zzZ Icon F1 Places the Eee PC in suspend mode Save to RAM Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth 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 Sun Down Icon F3 Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon F4 Increases the dis...

Page 33: ... a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk F12 Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Prt Sc Ins Toggles the Print Screen key to initiate screen capture utility to capture save or print the contents of entire desktop Pg Up B Press to scroll up in documents or the web browser Pg Dn Press to scroll down in documents...

Page 34: ...3 10 Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows icon Displays the start menu Menu with pointer icon Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right clicking the touchpad mouse on an object ...

Page 35: ...d lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information Follow the wizard instructions to ﬁnish the initialization 1 The Welcome message appears Click Next to continue 2 Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in the language you use and the keyboard type you use Click Next to continue ...

Page 36: ...3 12 Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue 4 Read the end user license agreement and click Yes I accept Click Next to continue ...

Page 37: ...n Automatic Updates now to get the latest important updates and click Next to continue 6 Type your computer s name in the Computer name box and click Next to continue 7 Follow the on screen instructions to register with Microsoft and ﬁnish the initialization ...

Page 38: ...ting Started Desktop The are several shortcuts on the desktop Double click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the speciﬁed folders Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notiﬁcation area ...

Page 39: ...ng Devices To disable or enable devices 1 Right click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notiﬁcation area and the utility shows the available options Disable WLAN Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection Disable Blue Tooth Turns on and off the Bluetooth connection Disable Camera Enable or disable the built in camera 2 Select an option to turn it on or off based on your needs The unavailab...

Page 40: ...ect the resolution based on your needs You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode When you select LCD 1024 x 768 move the pointer to scroll up and down the screen Scroll down to see the bottom of the screen Scroll up to see the top of the screen The CRT related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors ...

Page 41: ...US Eee PC 3 17 Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC 1 Click the start button to display the start menu 2 Click Turn Off Computer 1 2 3 Select Turn Off to power off your Eee PC 3 ...

Page 42: ...3 18 Chapter 3 Getting Started ...

Page 43: ...Network Connection ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection ASUS Instant Key Super Hybrid Engine YOStore Video Conferencing 4 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 44: ...r a password 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 Refresh network list in the left pane and search in the list again If the wireless connection icon does not show on the taskbar Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing Fn F2 before conﬁguring a wireless network connec...

Page 45: ... a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 5 You can see the wireless network icon in the Notiﬁcation area The wireless connection icon disappears when you Press Fn F2 to disable the WLAN function ...

Page 46: ...e 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 Right click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the Notiﬁcation area and select Open Network Connections Local Area Network Network hub or switch ...

Page 47: ...ASUS Eee PC 4 5 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties ...

Page 48: ...4 6 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC 5 Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard 6 Click Next 7 Click Connect to the Internet and click Next 8 Click Set up my connection manually ...

Page 49: ...ASUS Eee PC 4 7 9 Select your connection type and click Next 10 Enter your ISP Name and click Next 11 Enter your User name and Password Click Next 12 Click Finish to ﬁnish the conﬁguration ...

Page 50: ...4 8 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC 13 Enter your user name and password Click Connect to connect to the Internet Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network ...

Page 51: ...ddress Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 After entering all the related values click OK to build the network connection 2 Click Use the following IP address Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network ...

Page 52: ...es After you ﬁnish the network setup click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surﬁng Visit our Eee PC homepage http eeepc asus com to obtain the latest information and register at http vip asus com for full service of your Eee PC ...

Page 53: ...rom the Internet and 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 W...

Page 54: ...4 12 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC 2 Select Update BIOS from Internet from the drop down menu then click Next 3 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafﬁc or click Auto Select Click Next ...

Page 55: ...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 ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from ﬁle from the drop down menu then click Next 3 Locate the BIOS ﬁle from the Open window then click Open 4 Follow the...

Page 56: ...ces 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 Click My Bluetooth Places on the desktop to search for the nearby devices 3 Click Add a Bluetooth Device 4 Click Next to continue ...

Page 57: ...ce and click Next to continue 6 Enter the Bluetooth security code and click Pair Now to start pairing 7 After the paired relationship is built select the service you are interested in from the list and click Finish to use the selected service ...

Page 58: ...pplications with one touch of a button 1 Click start All Programs ASUS EeePC ASUSInstantKey ASUSInstantKey 3 Locate and select a preferred application for the instant key and click OK 4 Click EXIT to ﬁnish the instant key setup and repeat the previous steps to customize another instant key 2 Click the Change button to conﬁgure ...

Page 59: ...e power mode Click start All Programs ASUS EeePC SuperHybridEngine SuperHybridEngine or Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes The Instant Key 3 is set to launch Super Hybrid Engine by default If you reset the instant key deﬁnition use the other ways to switch power modes or Right click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notiﬁcation area and select a preferred power mode Super Hybri...

Page 60: ...ernet connection you can access and share any ﬁles whenever you want and wherever you are To use YOStore 1 Double click the YOStore shortcut on the desktop and double click YOStore in My Computer Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet 2 Click Log in 3 Click Activate my account ...

Page 61: ...ate your own account 5 Repeat the step 1 2 and enter your Account and Password to log in YOStore 6 After you have logged in successfully the YOStore will appear as a virtual disk drive in My Computer You can easily drag and drop to upload ﬁles onto your free online space 7 To log out YOStore click Log out and click OK ...

Page 62: ... account If you have already had a Skype account click Cancel to sign in directly 3 Enter your Skype Name and Password in the box and click Sign in 4 You can make a video phone call now Ensure that you have checked the Start my video automatically when I am in a call check box in Video Settings Ensure that Beam Forming in the Microphone tab in Realtek HD Audio Manager is enabled Beam Forming and A...

Page 63: ...Support DVD System Recovery 5 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 64: ...e ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE ﬁle to run the DVD Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive The DVD 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 devic...

Page 65: ...ASUS Eee PC 5 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports Click to go to the previous page Click to go to the next page ...

Page 66: ...t 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 67: ...oppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized conﬁguration settings such as network settings 1 Connect an external optical drive to your Eee PC and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive System needs to be powered ON 2 Press ESC on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears Select USB XXXXXX may be labled as the ODD brand name to boot from the optical drive P...

Page 68: ...covery Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system 5 Click Yes to start the system recovery 4 Click OK in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog 6 After the system recovery is completed eject the the Support DVD from the optical drive and click OK to restart the Eee PC ...

Page 69: ...Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 70: ... 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 ...

Page 71: ...ate this equipment The manufacture declares that this device is 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 trans...

Page 72: ...E Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid dir...

Page 73: ...s to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Because high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority in 5250 5350 MHz these radars could cause interference and or damage to license exempt LAN devices Max SAR Measurement 1g 802 11b SAR Value 0 033 W kg 802 11g SAR Value 0 055 W kg ...

Page 74: ... property or on the private 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 ...

Page 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 Please check with ART for the latest information www art telecom fr Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW ...

Page 76: ...k of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Eee PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel o...

Page 77: ...pproved power cords greater than or equal to H05VV F 3G 0 75mm2 or H05VV F 2G 0 75mm2 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 Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products ...

Page 78: ...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 79: ... type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur 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 ...

Page 80: ...TIAL 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 81: ...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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