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15G06Q142001

Eee PC  

User Manual

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Eee PC T91

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Summary of Contents for Eee PC T91

Page 1: ... Prt Sc Insert Delete Enter Backspace 0 9 8 7 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 5 4 3 2 Shift Shift 1 6 Num LK Home PgUp PgDn End Scr LK SysRq E4887 ESC Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P L K Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Fn J H G F D S A B V M N C X Z Caps Lock F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Break Prt Sc Insert Delete Enter Backspace 0 9 8 7 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 5 4 3 2 Shift Shift 1 6 Num LK Home PgUp PgDn End Scr LK S...

Page 2: ...ystem Standby 1 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC 2 2 First time Startup 2 3 Desktop 2 4 Touch Panel Calibration 2 5 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 2 6 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2 6 Adjusting the display resolution 2 7 Network Connection 2 8 Configuring a wireless network connection 2 8 Local Area Network 2 9 Browsing web pages 2 12 Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC ASUS Update 3 2 Updat...

Page 3: ...Mode 3 12 Changing Function Shortcuts 3 13 Switching to Widgets Mode 3 14 Microsoft Office Trial 3 15 Chapter 4 Support DVD System Recovery Support DVD information 4 2 Running the support DVD 4 2 Drivers menu 4 3 Utilities menu 4 3 Contact 4 3 Other information 4 3 System Recovery 4 4 Using the Support DVD 4 4 Boot Booster 4 6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A 2 Copyright Information A...

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: ...eak 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 place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Eee PC DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign object...

Page 6: ...n 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 your Eee PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to pr...

Page 7: ...g and discharging cycles Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Eee PC on the airplane Most airlines have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on peopl...

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

Page 9: ...Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Front Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage Tablet PC Mode 1 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 10: ...ng the Parts 1 2 Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC The top side may vary in appearance depending on model The keyboard differs for each territory 4 7 5 6 8 3 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...standby mode Slide and release the switch to turn ON or slide and hold it to turn OFF the Eee 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 Home Key Shortly Press this key to launch the Tou...

Page 12: ... blinks when data is written to or read from the storage device 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 Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel depth at which ...

Page 13: ... diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model 2 1 4 4 3 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 hinder heat ...

Page 14: ...ed 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 4 The embedded battery pack is replaceable only by trained service personnel Audio Speaker System 3 ...

Page 15: ...ed speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for Skype voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras and storage devices connected in a serie...

Page 16: ... 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 USB Port 2 0 1 1 Disk expander Slot The built in disk expander slot allows you to expand the system drive capacity using an MMC SD SDHC memory card CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE AD...

Page 17: ...ASUS Eee PC 1 9 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC 1 Memory Card Slot The built in memory card reader can read MMC SD SDHC cards 1 ...

Page 18: ... be removed from a fixed object 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 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator LED shows the status of the battery s power Refer to the LED status table on pages 1 3 to 1 4 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when ...

Page 19: ...FF 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 display brightness LCD Monitor Icons F5 Toggles between the Eee PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series LCD Only CRT Only External Monitor LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT Extended ...

Page 20: ...r Lk F12 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 the pointer to the end of the line Windows icon Displays the start menu Menu with pointer i...

Page 21: ... 180 angle 1 Firmly hold the edge of your Eee PC and then open the display panel to a 90 angle as shown in the following figure 3 Close down the display panel 4 Press and hold the Home Key to preview desktop rotation and then release the key to finish desktop rotation Some applications may not work properly under the desktop rotation angle of 90 and 270 ...

Page 22: ...8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Break Prt Sc Insert Delete Enter Backspace 0 9 8 7 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 5 4 3 2 Shift Shift 1 6 Num LK Home PgUp PgDn End Scr LK SysRq ESC Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P L K Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Fn J H G F D S A B V M N C X Z Caps Lock F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Pause Break Prt Sc Insert Delete Enter Backspace 0 9 8 7 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 0 2 3 5 4 3 2 Shift Shift 1 6 Num LK Home ...

Page 23: ...Powering on your Eee PC First time Startup Desktop Touch Panel Calibration ASUS EeePC Tray Utility Network Connection 2 Getting Started ...

Page 24: ... adapter to power the Eee PC You may damage both your battery pack and the Eee PC with a faulty AC DC adapter 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 Only use power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may oc...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...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 27: ...everal blinking symbols appear on the screen Use the touch pen to tap the blinking symbols for touch screen calibration You can also configure further touch panel settings using the Touch Panel Tool utility To launch the utility click Start All Programs Touch Panel Tool Touch Panel Tool Your Eee PC touch screen panel supports right mouse button emulation To use the right mouse button function pres...

Page 28: ...Disabling 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 Bluetooth 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 un...

Page 29: ...ution Select the resolution based on your needs 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 Doing so would make the connected external monitor function abnormally The CRT related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors ...

Page 30: ...nnection If you cannot find the desired access point click Refresh network list in the left pane and search in the list again 4 After 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 Network Connection Configuring a wireless...

Page 31: ... dynamic IP 1 Right click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the notification area and select Open Network Connections 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK ...

Page 32: ... your connection type and click Next 10 Enter your ISP Name and click Next 7 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next 8 Select Set up my connection manually 5 Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard 6 Click Next ...

Page 33: ... 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 problems...

Page 34: ...ng Some useful touch screen tools are provided for easy web surfing experience Visit our Eee PC homepage at http eeepc asus com to obtain the latest information and register at http vip asus com for full service of your Eee PC Click to launch Handwriting Keyboard Click to switch between different browser windows Click to launch the web page zooming bar ...

Page 35: ...ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage Eee Docking Touch Tool Bar Touch Gate Mode Microsoft Office Trial 3 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...pen 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate for EeePC ASUSUpdate The AS...

Page 38: ... 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 3 Name your Eee PC and select the device type Click Next to continue 5 Select the service you w...

Page 39: ...ship is built select the service you are interested in from the list and click Next to continue 10 A message appears to show that the selected shortcuts have been created on the My Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer Click Ok to continue 11 Click Skip to set up connection later and continue 12 Click Finish to complete the initial bluetooth configuration ...

Page 40: ...ce versus battery time The selected mode is shown on the display To change the power mode Click Start All Programs ASUS EeePC SuperHybridEngine SuperHybridEngine Right click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area and select a preferred power mode If your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher press Fn F5 repeatedly t...

Page 41: ...k Start All Programs ASUS Eee Storage Eee Storage and read the service agreement before clicking Yes to continue 2 Double click Eee Internet Storage 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 furthe...

Page 42: ...s onto your free online space Double click Setup Your Eee Storage Account information 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 ...

Page 43: ... e M o d e H i d e t o o l b a r Fun Touch FotoFun FotoFun allows you to view images stored in your Eee PC and external storage devices You can print rotate zoom adjust brightness and contrast and save these changes to your images You can also create albums to classify your images Memos Memos allows you to create a digital sticky note and post it to your desktop Notepad Notepad allows you to creat...

Page 44: ... Launches the full screen Widget mode Eee Vibe Eee Download Eee Download offers various software applications and multimedia enjoyment online Refer to the help file in each function for more detailed instructions Eee Sharing Data Sync Data Sync allows you to easily synchronize the data on your Eee PC with another PC station PC at home or in the office under the same network segment Eee Storage Eee...

Page 45: ...een Handwriting Keyboard The handwriting utility allows you to enter texts on the touch screen with the touch pen or your finger There is also a virtual keyboard available for you to type Refer to the help file in each function for more detailed instructions Settings Allows you to configure detail settings of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar Touch Gate Mode Tap this icon to switch your desktop to To...

Page 46: ...uch tool bar Press the Home Key Using Touch Gate Mode Tap the on screen icons to operate the Touch Gate functions The screen captures shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Power switch Time format Device switch and messages Battery status and Super Hybrid Engine switch Function shortcuts Slide upward to show more functions Show ...

Page 47: ...o do this 1 Slide upward the function switch to show all hidden functions 2 Rotate the function list leftward or rightward to select the function you need 4 Drag the function icon to an empty slot above the function list 3 To remove a function from the list simply drag the icon to an empty desktop space and release the icon ...

Page 48: ...y area of the Touch Gate main screen 2 The desktop switches to Widget mode 4 You can freely switch your desktop from Windows mode Widget mode and Touch Gate mode Slide rightward to Windows mode Tap the Touch Gate Mode icon from the Eee Docking Touch tool bar or Press the Home key to Touch Gate mode Slide leftward to Widget mode Slide rightward to Touch Gate mode Slide leftward to Windows mode Tap ...

Page 49: ...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 Microsoft Of...

Page 50: ...Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC 3 16 ...

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

Page 52: ...rnal optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE file to run the DVD The drivers and utilities bundled in the support DVD may vary by models and are subject to change without notice...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... 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 optical drive 3 Press any key to boot from th...

Page 55: ...ll your data during the system recovery Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system 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 56: ...Remember to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change or system recovery If you fail to see the POST screen or enter the BIOS setup by doing the instruction above restart the system and try pressing F2 repeatedly on bootup v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LA...

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: ...o operate 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 The equipment must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The measured SAR levels e...

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: ...device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ...

Page 62: ...e property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the u...

Page 63: ...nded to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Eee PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including th...

Page 64: ...isposal 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 weighing ...

Page 65: ...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 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: ...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 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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