Asus Eee PC Disney NETPAL User Manual Download Page 1

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E4847

15G06Q161100

Summary of Contents for Eee PC Disney NETPAL

Page 2: ... 1 8 Front Side 1 9 Keyboard Usage 1 10 Special Function Keys 1 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering on your Disney Netpal 2 2 First time Startup 2 3 Desktop 2 4 Parental Control 2 5 Setting the master password andcreating an account 2 5 Disney Desktop 2 10 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 2 13 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2 13 Adjusting the display resolution 2 14 Network Connection 2 15 Configuring a ...

Page 3: ...line 3 7 Disney Pix 3 8 Drawing and editing pictures 3 8 Browsing albums 3 9 Creating Bobble Head videos and postcards 3 9 Disney Theme 3 10 Applying Hypersuite 3 10 Radio Disney 3 11 Listening to Radio Disney 3 11 Last 10 Songs 3 12 Lyrics 3 12 Skins 3 12 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 O...

Page 4: ...ty R TTE directive 1999 5 EC A 4 CE Mark Warning A 4 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada A 4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A 6 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands A 6 UL Safety Notices A 7 REACH A 8 Power Safety Requirement A 8 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries A 9 Copyright Information A 11 Limitation of Liability A 12 Service and Support A 12 ...

Page 5: ...ou information 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 Disney Netpal and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Disney Netpal as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide allowing you to com...

Page 6: ...urfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Disney Netpal Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Disney Netpal Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Disconnect the AC power before clean...

Page 7: ...ned to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling The 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 DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the b...

Page 8: ...ower adapter charges the battery pack as long as 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 Disney Netpal is in use Remember to fully charge the battery 8 hours or more before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life The battery reaches its maximmum capacity after a few full charging and dischar...

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

Page 10: ...the Parts 1 2 Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal The top side may vary in appearance depending on model The keyboard differs for each territory 3 5 4 6 7 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...The battery charge indicator LED shows the battery charging status as follows 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 p...

Page 12: ...pal and recovering from Save to RAM Suspend mode Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Disney Netpal 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 The keyboard differs depending on model Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its but...

Page 13: ... bottom of the Disney Netpal can get very hot Be careful when handling the Disney Netpal 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 Disney Netpal ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT 1 3 2 ...

Page 14: ...BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Disney Netpal Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Disney Netpal to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Reset Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF the reset button can be depressed with ...

Page 15: ...Port The Kensington lock port allows the Disney Netpal to be secured using Kensington compatible security products 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 Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied thr...

Page 16: ...a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters USB Port 2 0 1 1 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for Skype voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Output Jack The 1 8 stereo headphone jack 3 5mm connects the Disney Netpal s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack autom...

Page 17: ...ghts when the Disney Netpal is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Disney Netpal is in the Save to RAM Suspend mode This indicator is OFF when the Disney Netpal is turned OFF Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator LED shows the status of the battery s power Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Disney Netpal 2 3 ...

Page 18: ... key locations do not match the manual ZZ Icon F1 Places the Disney Netpal 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 Touchpad F3 Toggles the touchpad ON OFF Resolution Se...

Page 19: ... 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 line End Press to ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Knowing the Parts 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...Powering on your Disney Netpal First time Startup Desktop ASUS EeePC Tray Utility Network Connection 2 Getting Started ...

Page 22: ...and power adapters supplied with this Disney Netpal or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Disney Netpal The output voltage of this adapter is 12Vdc 3A Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life 2 Turn ON the Disney Netpal Damage may occur if you use a different ...

Page 23: ...tion Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization 2 Select your system settings by specifying the region you are in the language you use and the keyboard type you use Click Next to continue 1 The Welcome message appears Click Next to continue 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 contin...

Page 24: ...name box and click Next to continue 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization 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 The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different mode...

Page 25: ...hildren when they go online Setting the master password and creating an account 1 Double click the Parental Control icon on the desktop to start the program After the Windows initialization you will be asked to configure Parental Control You can configure the settings whenever you want by clicking the shortcut on the desktop 2 Click Windows Control Panel on the left pane to set the administrator p...

Page 26: ... Started 2 6 3 In the Control Panel window click User Accounts 4 Click Computer administrator 5 Enter a password for your account and enter again to confirm it Click Create Password 6 Click Yes Make Private to continue ...

Page 27: ...master password in the Password field and enter again in the Confirm Password field Click OK to continue Password Reminder Question is optional It functions to give you the correct password in case you forget yours The Master Password which allows you to access Disney Parental Control functions differently from the system administrator password These two password can be set the same ...

Page 28: ...ount Click OK to continue 12 Select from two options for users desktop environment The first option Disney Desktop is recommended for kids and it includes kid friendly applications parental controls and restrictions The second option Standard Desktop allows users to access Windows Click NEXT to continue 10 Click CREATE NEW USER ...

Page 29: ...dd to the APPROVED PROGRAMS field Click NEXT to continue 14 In the APPROVED PROGRAMS field select the application that you want to restrict access to and tick the specific day and time that you would like to implement the application usage policy Click NEXT to continue 15 Click WINDOWS INTERNET SETTINGS to configure the Internet settings including Security Privacy etc Click FINISH to finish config...

Page 30: ...al ready for playing games learning and school 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 All Programs All the programs available for use 2 Personalize Personalizes your desktop 3 Files Documents Displays your files 4 Gadgets Useful little tools 5 Start Button Shuts down or restart Disney Netpal 6 Desktop Button Shows desktop or open programs Desktop ...

Page 31: ...your favorite programs to the desktop or open the programs here Personalize DesktopTheme Change the desktop theme you like Gadgets Select the gadgets you would like to use and place them on the desktop Trays Select your style of the desktop tray ...

Page 32: ...s by Name Size Type and Changed makes you locate the desired files more easily Or simply enter the file name in the search box and search it directly System Manager System Manager allows you to manage your Disney Netpal and the programs running on it It also displays the current system resources ...

Page 33: ...ing 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 unavail...

Page 34: ...ess 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 When the display mode of your Disney Netpal is CRT Only and the power mode is Power Saving DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixe...

Page 35: ...f 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 in the Notification area Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing Fn F2 before configuring a wireless network connection 4 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 5 You can see the wireless networ...

Page 36: ...w Using a dynamic IP 1 Right click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle on the Windows taskbar and select Open Network Connections 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK ...

Page 37: ...e 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 address 5 After entering all the related values click OK to build the network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have problems connecting to the network ...

Page 38: ...you finish the network setup click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing Visit our Disney Netpal homepage http eeepc asus com to obtain the latest information and register at http vip asus com for full service of your Disney Netpal ...

Page 39: ...ASUS Update Super Hybrid Engine Microsoft Office Trial Disney Mix Central Disney Pix Disney Theme Radio Disney 3 Using the Disney Netpal ...

Page 40: ... BIOS version information This utility is pre loaded in your Disney Netpal and is also available in the support DVD that comes with the Disney Netpal 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 ...

Page 41: ...Open 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 A...

Page 42: ... ASUS SuperHybridEngine SuperHybridEngine Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes 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 your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ... A Disney Mix Central 1 0 User Registration screen appears 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to register or click Cancel to continue The registration is voluntary 4 The main control panel appears Listening to music You can easily manage your albums with Disney Mix Central such as ceating your own playlist rating your favorite songs or playing and listening to the songs from the connected optical ...

Page 45: ...ing images Click the Camera icon on the top and browse your pictures Watching videos Click the Video icon on the top to select videos to watch Shopping online Click the Shopping bag icon on the top and start shopping online ...

Page 46: ...ktop 2 A Pix 3 1 Registration screen appears 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to register or click Cancel to continue The registration is voluntary 4 The main control panel appears Drawing and editing pictures You can use the tools on the left to draw a picture directly on the blank sheet Or you can import pictures and add your own designs and Disney characters to the images ...

Page 47: ...Browsing albums You can easily open and browse your albums Creating Bobble Head videos and postcards You can put yourself your friends and your family into videos and postcards with fun special effects Then share the fun ...

Page 48: ... Netpal appearance Applying Hypersuite 1 Click Hypertheme Icon Set or Wallpaper to select a desired theme 2 Click the check mark button before each option to turn it off if you do not want to apply some specific theme Click it again to turn it on 3 Click Apply Hypersuite to apply your selected theme If you do not want to use Hyperdesk themes click Restore Windows XP to switch back the normal Windo...

Page 49: ...esktop Ensure that your Disney Netpal has connected to the Internet 2 The Radio Disney playback appears and connect to the Radio Disney automatically You can see the information of the song playing at the time including the title artist album ect 3 Move the slider to adjust the radio volume or click the PAUSE button whenever you want to stop listening to the radio Click to PLAY or PAUSE Move to ad...

Page 50: ...10 Songs Click the LAST 10 SONGS tab to see the last ten songs playing on Radio Disney Lyrics Click the LYRICS button to see the lyrics of the song playing on Radio Disney Skins Click the SKINS tab to change the skin of the Radio Disney playback ...

Page 51: ...Support DVD information System Recovery 4 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 52: ...mputer 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 Connect an external USB optical drive to your Disney Netpal before you install drivers or perform system recovery with the support DVD The external USB optical drive is not included in the package The drivers an...

Page 53: ...ities menu shows the applications that the Disney Netpal 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 Disney Netpal and the contents of the support DVD Click an icon to display the specified information File list Technical support DVD content System information ...

Page 54: ...is in good working order Before using the Support DVD copy your data files to a USB storage device 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 Disney Netpal 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 scree...

Page 55: ...cal drive or hidden partition Refer to the end of this chapter for details The recovery partition is only available on the model that comes with a hard disk drive About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Disney Netpal at the factory Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 ...

Page 56: ...5 2005 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 dri...

Page 57: ...Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...he 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 transmitting End users ...

Page 60: ... 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 direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF ex...

Page 61: ...y 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 Disney Netpal MK90H Max SAR Measurement 1g 802 11b 0 032 W kg 802 11g 0 021 W kg 802 11n 20MHz 0 019 W kg 40MHz 0 008 W kg ...

Page 62: ...e On private 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 outdo...

Page 63: ...e National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Disney Netpal modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following DO NOT use the Disney Netpal near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool DO NOT use the Disney Netpal during an elec...

Page 64: ...pecial 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 w...

Page 65: ...ustausch 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 batteriby...

Page 66: ...gées 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 соответств...

Page 67: ...ENTIAL 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 us...

Page 68: ...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 PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT...

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