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Eee PC

User Manual

Windows

XP Edition

Eee PC S101

E4652

15G06Q119001

Summary of Contents for Eee PC S101 XP

Page 1: ...Eee PC User Manual Windows XP Edition Eee PC S101 E4652 15G06Q119001 ...

Page 2: ... 2 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC 2 2 First time Startup 2 3 Desktop 2 4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 2 5 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2 5 Adjusting the display resolution 2 6 Network Connection 2 7 Configuring a wireless network connection 2 7 Local Area Network 2 8 Browsing web pages 2 11 Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update 3 2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 3 2 Updating the BIO...

Page 3: ...rt DVD 4 2 Drivers menu 4 3 Utilities menu 4 3 Contact 4 3 Other information 4 3 System Recovery 4 4 Using the Support DVD 4 4 Using the Recovery Partition 4 6 Boot Booster 4 7 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A 2 Copyright Information A 11 Limitation of Liability A 12 Service and Support A 12 ...

Page 4: ...ion 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 safel...

Page 5: ...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 panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Eee PC DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work sur...

Page 6: ...led 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 battery should not be placed in municipal waste Transportation Precautions To prepare...

Page 7: ...acity after a few 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 ma...

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

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

Page 10: ...ng 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 The top side may vary in appearance depending on model PC 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ... PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Save to RAM Suspend mode This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator LED shows the battery charging status as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Powered O...

Page 12: ...cator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Wireless Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN Bluetooth is enabled this indicator lights Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel depth at which...

Page 13: ...ly 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 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock When removing the b...

Page 14: ...ked 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 Reset Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC Audio Speaker...

Page 15: ...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 function 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 Eee PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones U...

Page 16: ...8 6 Memory Card Slot The built in memory card reader can read MMC SD and MS PRO cards 1 2 3 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 LAN Port The eight pin RJ 45 LAN port 10 100M bit supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in conn...

Page 17: ...ington compatible security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee PC Ensure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur Battery Charge Indicator The battery charg...

Page 18: ...in 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 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 T...

Page 19: ...ber 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 move...

Page 20: ...r gesture Applications Two finger zooming in out StarOffice Writer Impress Adobe reader Photomanager 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 Zoom in Zoom out ...

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

Page 22: ...lay panel do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically 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 12Vdc 3A Never attempt to remove the battery pack while th...

Page 23: ... Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization 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 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 continue ...

Page 24: ...ame box and click Next to continue 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization Desktop There 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 mod...

Page 25: ...g 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 26: ...mpress 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 Eee PC is CRT Only and the power mode is Power Saving DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels D...

Page 27: ... 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 network...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ... 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 9 Select your connection type and click Next 10 Enter your ISP Name and click Next ...

Page 30: ... step 1 3 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 address 5 After entering all the related values click OK to build the network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have p...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 12 ...

Page 33: ...ASUS Update Blutooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage 3 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...rough 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 ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from file from the drop down menu then click Next 3 Locate the BIOS file ...

Page 36: ...ones 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 and follow the onscreen instructions to finish initialization Click Next to continue 4 To decide the Bluetooth services this device offers click Next to continue 5 Select the service you would like to offer from the list and cli...

Page 37: ...nection 7 Select a Bluetooth enabled device from the list and click Next 8 Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing 9 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 38: ...C 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 at a...

Page 39: ...ble click the Eee Storage shortcut on the desktop and read the service agreement before clicking Yes to continue The content of the free service provided to you is subject to Eee Storage Web Hard Drive Service Agreement on Eee Storage official website Eee Storage reserves the rights to modify or discontinue the provided web storage service with or without further notice Visit the official website ...

Page 40: ... the Web Storage folder to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer 3 You can easily drag and drop to upload files onto your free online space ...

Page 41: ...Support DVD information System Recovery Boot Booster 4 Support DVD and System Recovery ...

Page 42: ...ptical 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 Click...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...o USB storage devices 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 labeled as the ODD brand name to boot from the op...

Page 45: ... data during the system recovery Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system 4 Click OK in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box 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 46: ...e used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition 2 Click the check mark button to start the system recovery 3 The system starts system recovery automatically and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process For models that come with a multi la...

Page 47: ...Y 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 as the first boot device If you fail to see t...

Page 48: ...Chapter 4 System Recovery 4 8 ...

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: ...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 transmi...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...s is subject to licensing Eee PC S101 Series Max SAR Measurement 1g NE766 SAR Value 0 013 W kg NE771 SAR Value 0 134 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 apparei...

Page 54: ...ities for outdoor use 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 au...

Page 55: ...for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended 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 th...

Page 56: ...eries 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 weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to H05VV F 3G 0 75mm2 or H05VV F 2G 0 75mm2 This symb...

Page 57: ...stausch 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 batteribyt...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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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