Asus Eee PC 1201PN- User Manual

ASUS Eee PC v Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Eee PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not u...

vi Table of Contents SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Eee PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in mu...

ASUS Eee PC vii Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack before going on long trips. Remember that the power 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 lo...

Chapter 1: Knowing 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 models. The keyboard differs for each territory. 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 2 1 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

ASUS Eee PC 1-5 Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 4 2 1 3 1201HA/N/NL/PN 1 2 2 1 3 4 1201T/X Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 1 Audio Speaker System Audio features are software controlled. 3 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled...

Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1-8 2 1 4 3 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. Headphone Output Jack The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio ...

ASUS Eee PC 1-9 6 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® 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. Left Side Refer to the diagram b...

ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Some function icons appear in the Notificat...

ASUS Eee PC 1-13 Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture input Finger gesture Applications Two-finger zooming in/out Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Two-finger rotating Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Two-finger scrolling up/down or left/right Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel Three-finger page up/d...

Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-2 Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC power 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 ...

ASUS Eee PC 2-5 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 models. 9. ...

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-6 Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection 1. Click the wireless network icon with an orange star in the Windows® Notification area. 3. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 4. After a connection has been established, the connection is sh...

ASUS Eee PC 2-7 Local Area Network To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: Using a dynamic IP / PPPoE network connection: 1. Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center . 2. Click Change adapt...

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-10 Browsing web pages After you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing. Visit our Eee PC homepage ( http://eeepc.asus.com ) to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip.asus.com for full service of y...

ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Trial Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) 3 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-2 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from a...

ASUS Eee PC 3-3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next . 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete t...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-4 Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device:1. Press <Fn...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-6 Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power-Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter. Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of your Eee PC ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-7 Eee Docking (on selected models) Eee Docking contains multiple useful applications. The Eee Docking tool bar is at the top of the desktop. Eee Amuse ASUS @Vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you to enjoy online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. The ASUS @Vibe service...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-8 Eee Sharing ASUS WebStorage (on selected models) Eee PC users can enjoy free online space. With Internet connection, you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are. The ASUS WebStorage help file is accessible only when your Eee PC connects t...

ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Eee Tools Live Update Live Update keeps your Eee PC up-to-date by checking the online updates. Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to adjust the font/text size on your Eee PC screen. LocaleMe (on selected models) LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search fo...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-10 Microsoft ® Office Trial Eee PC users can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Do the following instructions to start the free trial. 1. Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet and double-click Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial - Online on th...

ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Digital Zoom Control (on selected models) Digital Zoom Control is a software that helps you control your built-in camera whenever it is in use. You can zoom, pan or tilt the camera with Digital Zoom Control. Function keys Press <Fn> + <1> to zoom in and <Fn> + <...

Chapter 4: System Recovery 4-2 System Recovery Using Recovery Partition (F9 Recovery) About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. Ensure to connec...

Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Appendix A-2 Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, in...

Appendix A-4 Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for electric safety accordin...

ASUS Eee PC A-5 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 transmitt...

ASUS Eee PC A-7 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please...

Appendix A-8 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 ce...

ASUS Eee PC A-11 Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for b...

Appendix A-12 Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is liable for no more th...