Asus Eee PC 904- User Manual

1-2 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Eee PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual: 1. Introducing the Eee PC Intro...

ASUS Eee PC 1-3 NOTE : Information for special situations. TIP : Tips for completing tasks. WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. Notes for This Manual A few notes...

1-4 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC 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 oth...

1-6 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Eee PC for transport, you should close the display panel to protect the keyboard and display panel. The Eee PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transport...

ASUS Eee PC 1-7 Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for detailed information. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC power adapter Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. If a thr...

1-8 Chapter 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! 1.3 MEGA PIXELS 1.3 MEGA PIXELS Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

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 6 7 5 8 4 The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Built-in Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, th...

2-4 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition. The default definition is for launching Skype. 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 E...

ASUS Eee PC 2-5 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: Powered ON AC Mode Battery Mode Battery charge is between 100%–80% Orange ON Green ON Battery charge is between 80%–10% Orange Blinking Slowly Green Blinking Slowly Battery...

2-6 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Eee PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Eee PC while it is in operation or re...

ASUS Eee PC 2-7 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected 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...

2-8 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. 2.0 USB Port (...

2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts 2 1 3 4 5 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. These security products usually...

ASUS Eee PC 2-11 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 5 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side...

Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown 3 Getting Started Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

3-2 Chapter 3: Getting Started This Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory to fit your wall outlet. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee PC. THE POWER ADAPTER ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-3 Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the Eee PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. Yo...

3-4 Chapter 3: Getting Started For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center....

ASUS Eee PC 3-5 Emergency Shutdown & Reset In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are additional ways to shutdown and reset your Eee PC: Shutdown: Hold the power button until the system shuts down. DO NOT use emergency shutdown/reset while data is being written ...

3-6 Chapter 3: Getting Started Touchpad Usage Single-finger gesture input Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-7 Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the pointer over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the pointer to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-ta...

3-8 Chapter 3: Getting Started Two-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up or down on the touchpad to scroll a window up or down. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Zoom in Zoom out Multi-finger gesture input Two-finger zoom...

ASUS Eee PC 3-9 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 Notificati...

3-10 Chapter 3: Getting Started LCD + CRT Clone mode only supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Set your Eee PC to High Performance or Super Performance mode if you want to use a higher resolution with a connected external monitor. Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-11 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 icon : Activates the properti...

3-14 Chapter 3: Getting Started First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization: 1. The Welcome message a...

ASUS Eee PC 3-15 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. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

3-16 Chapter 3: Getting Started 5. Click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now to get the latest important updates and click Next to continue. 6. Type your computer’s name in the Computer name box and click Next to continue. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Micro...

ASUS Eee PC 3-17 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. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

3-18 Chapter 3: Getting Started ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices 1. Right-click the ASUS ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-19 Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Select the resolution based on your needs. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode . When you select LCD 1024 x 768...

3-20 Chapter 3: Getting Started Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC. 1. Click the start button to display the start menu. 2. Click Turn Off Computer . 1 2 3. Select Turn Off to power off your Eee PC. 3 Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

4-2 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection 1. Double-click the crossed wireless network icon in the Notification area. 3. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 2. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and ...

ASUS Eee PC 4-3 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. Downloaded from LpManua...

4-4 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Configuring a network connection If you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the Eee PC and the other end to a hub or switch. The illustration below is the example of your Eee PC connected ...

ASUS Eee PC 4-5 3. Highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties . 4. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties . Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

4-6 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC 5. Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Connect to the Internet and click Next . 8. Click Set up my connection manually . Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

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. Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

ASUS Eee PC 4-9 Using a static IP: 1. Repeat the step 1–3 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. 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 a...

4-10 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC 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 ...

ASUS Eee PC 4-11 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 an updated BIOS ...

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 . Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

ASUS Eee PC 4-13 4. From the FTP site, select the desired BIOS version and click Next . 5. 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...

4-14 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) 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 ...

4-16 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC ASUS Instant Key ASUS Instant Key allows you customized definitions to launch frequently used applications with one touch of a button. 1. Click start > All Programs > ASUS > EeePC > ASUSInstantKey > ASUSInstantKey . 3. Locate and select a preferred app...

ASUS Eee PC 4-17 Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The assigned instant key toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of your Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The selected mode is shown...

4-18 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC 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...

ASUS Eee PC 4-19 Double-click Setup Your Eee Storage Account to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions such as Group Share . This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer. 3. You can easily drag a...

4-20 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Video Conferencing Skype enables users to make free calls to other Skype users or cheaper calls to landlines or mobile phones with Internet access. It also offers instant messaging and video conferencing function, which users can use to chat online. To start using Sk...

Support DVD System Recovery 5 Support DVD & System Recovery Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

5-2 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all the features. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of th...

ASUS Eee PC 5-3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Click to go to the previous page Click to go to the next page Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

5-4 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery Click to go to the previous page 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....

ASUS Eee PC 5-5 System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory. The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your sys...

5-6 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. 5. Click Yes to start the system recovery. 4. Click OK in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box. 6. After the system recov...

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

A-2 Appendix 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...

A-4 Appendix 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...

A-6 Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst...

A-8 Appendix UL Safety Notices Required 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...

ASUS Eee PC A-9 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, 0.75mm 2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm 2 . This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electr...

A-12 Appendix 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 back...

ASUS Eee PC A-13 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...