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ASUS Eee PC

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Drivers menu

The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system 
detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the 
devices.

InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs all the drivers.

ASUS ACPI Driver and Utility

Installs ASUS ACPI driver before all the drivers if you are not using 
InstAll Wizard.

Chipset Driver

Installs the chipset driver.

Audio Driver

Installs the audio driver.

Ethernet Adapter Driver

Installs the Ethernet driver.

Wireless LAN Driver

Installs the wireless LAN driver.

Graphics Driver

Installs the Graphics driver.

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Summary of Contents for Eee PC 4G Surf

Page 1: ...Eee PCUser s Manual Windows XP Edition Eee PC 8G Eee PC 4G Eee PC 4G Surf February 2008 ...

Page 2: ...ttom Side 2 5 Right Side 2 7 Left Side 2 8 Rear Side 2 9 Getting Started Power System 3 2 Using AC Power 3 2 Using Battery Power 3 4 Touchpad Usage 3 6 Keyboard Usage 3 8 Special Function Keys 3 8 First time Startup 3 11 Desktop 3 11 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3 12 Shutdown 3 14 Using the Eee PC Network Connection 4 2 Configuring a wireless network connection 4 2 Configuring a network connection 4 4 ...

Page 3: ...ort DVD System Recovery Support DVD information 5 2 Running the support DVD 5 2 Drivers menu 5 3 Utilities menu 5 5 Contact 5 6 Other information 5 7 System Recovery 5 8 Using the Support DVD 5 8 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A 2 Copyright Information A 13 Limitation of Liability A 14 Service and Support A 14 ...

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: ...d with the Eee PC 4 Using the Eee PC Provides information on using the Eee PC s utilities 5 Support DVD System Recovery Gives you information on the support DVD and system recovery 6 Appendix Provides you 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 mus...

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: ... it is plugged 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 t...

Page 9: ...led information 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC power adapter 1 1 2 1 3 2 The wall outlet differs in type by country Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your national standard The illustration above is for reference only and may not exactly show your specific configuration Refer to page 3 2 for more details ...

Page 10: ...er 1 Introducing the Eee PC 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 ...

Page 11: ...Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 12: ...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 5 4 6 ...

Page 13: ...e display panel Power Switch 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 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...

Page 14: ...ows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Eee PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Eee PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and AC power is not connected Solid State disk SSD Indicator The solid state disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive Wireless Indicator This is only ap...

Page 15: ...l The bottom of the Eee PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or 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 2 1 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 16: ...ry 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 Solid State Disk Memory Compartment The solid state disk drive and memory are secured in a dedicated compartment The memory module in Eee PC Easy DIMM is for us...

Page 17: ... 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 monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display ...

Page 18: ...s 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 it supports hot swapping function Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for Skype voice narr...

Page 19: ...ry 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 Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with 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 ...

Page 20: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 21: ...Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First time Startup Desktop ASUS EeePC Tray Utility Shutdown 3 Getting Started ...

Page 22: ...al AC DC adapter for connection to 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 ...

Page 23: ...g Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Eee PC with a faulty AC DC adapter This Eee PC may come with either a two or three prong plug adapter depending on territory to fit your wall outlet 2 Align the plug and snap it in place Removing the prong plug adapter Follow the instruction below to remove the prong plug adapter if needed Press ...

Page 24: ...l 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 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Eee PC may not have its battery pack installed If not use the following procedures to install the battery pack To install the b...

Page 25: ...set your Eee PC Shutdown 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 Use a pin or a straightened paper clip to press the reset button Reset Press the reset button The reset button is unavailable on Eee PC 4G Surf model ...

Page 26: ...ng 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 the operati...

Page 27: ...the pointer to 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 Scrolling Slide you finger up or down on the right side of the touchpad to scroll a window up or down If your display window includes several sub windows move the pointer on that pane before sc...

Page 28: ...nctions should remain the same Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual zzZ Icon F1 Places the Eee PC in suspend mode Save to RAM Radio Tower F2 Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Sun Down Icon F3 Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon F4 Increases the display brigh...

Page 29: ...use of 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 Press to scroll up in documents or the web browser Pg Dn Press to scroll down in docum...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...nitialization 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 on the OS taskbar Displays the start menu Displays the time Displays the network connection status Displays USB connction Indicates the power status Adjusts the display resolution Adjusts the volume Di...

Page 32: ... the display resolution easily To disable or enable devices 1 Right click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon on the OS taskbar and the utility shows the available options Camera Power On Enable or disable the built in camera WLAN Power On Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection 2 Select an option to turn it on or off based on your needs The unavailable options will be grayed out ...

Page 33: ...djust the display resolution Select the resolution based on your needs 2 When you select LCD 800 x 600 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 34: ...tting Started Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC 1 Click the start button to display the start menu 2 Select Turn Off Computer from the list 1 2 3 Select Turn Off to power off your Eee PC 3 ...

Page 35: ...Network Connection ASUS Update Outlook Express Microsoft Works 4 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 36: ...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 connecti...

Page 37: ...ter a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 5 You can see the wireless network icon on the OS taskbar The wireless connection icon disappears when you press Fn F2 to disable the WLAN function ...

Page 38: ...he 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 on the Windows taskbar and select Open Network Connections Local Area Network Network hub or switch ...

Page 39: ...US Eee PC 4 5 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Toggle the first option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties ...

Page 40: ...4 6 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC 5 Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard 6 Click Next 7 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 8 Select Set up my connection manually ...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...bnet 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 Toggle the second option Use the following IP address Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network ...

Page 44: ... network setup click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing Launches the Internet Explorer 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 ...

Page 45: ...y from 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 th...

Page 46: ...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 47: ... 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 t...

Page 48: ...ta from an existing account in your original personal computer or notebook To launch Outlook Express 1 Click Start Programs Outlook Express 2 Follow the Wizard to finish a new account setup Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e mail account 3 The Outlook Express main window appears as follows ...

Page 49: ...ialize the software before use 2 When the Help us make Works better screen appears toggle Yes or No and click Next to continue We commend you select Yes to help improve the quality reliability and performance of this software Either Yes or No can lead to the next step Initializing Microsoft Works 1 When the Microsoft Software License Terms screen appears toggle I Agree and click Next ...

Page 50: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC 3 Select Download and install updates from Microsoft Update when available Recommend to keep the software updated and click Finish to complete the initialization ...

Page 51: ...ft Works provides various office applications for different jobs Select other desired task categories from the list on the left and get your work done more efficiently 1 Double click the Microsoft Works shortcut on the desktop 2 Click Programs on the top to switch screens 3 Click Works Word Processor from the list in the left pane 4 Select Blank Word Processor document in the right pane Choose oth...

Page 52: ...ter 4 Using the Eee PC 6 At the prompt click Look in and locate your file from the drop down list You can also shorten the process by sorting the files by file types 5 Click File and select Open or press Ctrl O ...

Page 53: ...een provides templates for different tasks Select a task category from the list on the left and start using the built in templates Microsoft Works Projects The Microsoft Works Projects helps you smartly manage your projects Microsoft Works History The history screeen helps you track the history you use the Microsoft Works software You can either sort by names dates templates or programs ...

Page 54: ...4 20 Chapter 4 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 55: ...Support DVD System Recovery 5 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 56: ... 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 Click an item to install 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 Click an icon to display suppor...

Page 57: ...zard Installs all the drivers ASUS ACPI Driver and Utility Installs ASUS ACPI driver before all the drivers if you are not using InstAll Wizard Chipset Driver Installs the chipset driver Audio Driver Installs the audio driver Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the Ethernet driver Wireless LAN Driver Installs the wireless LAN driver Graphics Driver Installs the Graphics driver Click to go to the next...

Page 58: ...5 4 Chapter 5 Support DVD System Recovery TouchPad Driver Installs the touchpad driver Click to go to the previous page ...

Page 59: ... Reader V8 1 1 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open view and print documents in Portable Document Format PDF Ethernet Utility Installs the Ethernet utility ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the Eee PC BIOS in the Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ...

Page 60: ...5 6 Chapter 5 Support DVD System Recovery Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information ...

Page 61: ...he 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 System information DVD content Technical support File list ...

Page 62: ...pport DVD into the optical drive System needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the system and press F2 on bootup to enter the BIOS setup Go to Boot Boot Device Priority and select the optical drive may be labeled as USB XXXX as the 1st Boot Device 3 Press F10 to save the configuration and reboot from the Support DVD 4 Click OK when the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box appears 5 Click Yes to start t...

Page 63: ... 9 Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive 10 Click ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers It may take some time to reinstall all the drivers If the screensaver starts press any key to bring back the installation screen ...

Page 64: ...5 10 Chapter 5 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 65: ...Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 The manufacture declares that this device is limited to Channels 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware co...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...d away from windows 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 SAR Value 0 085 W kg ...

Page 70: ... 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 71: ... 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 72: ... 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 or...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...n ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laiteva...

Page 75: ...ASUS Eee PC A 11 CTR 21 Approval for Eee PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ...

Page 76: ...A 12 Appendix Spanish Swedish ...

Page 77: ...NTIAL 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 use...

Page 78: ...act 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 PAR...

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