Asus Eee PC R051PW- 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 m...

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. 4 7 10 5 8 9 2 3 1 6

ASUS Eee PC 1-5 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 SOFAS OR BEDS, WHICH MAY BLOCK THE vENTS. DO NOT PUT T...

Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1-6 3 Battery Pack Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. Battery Lock The battery lock secures the battery pack. When the battery pack is properly installed,...

ASUS Eee PC 1-7 2 1 5 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 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for...

Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1-8 1 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges t...

ASUS Eee PC 1-9 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...

ASUS Eee PC 1-11 Touchpad Usage 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. The following 2 illustrations produce the ...

Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started

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 Boingo Microsoft® Office Trial 3 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC

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 . 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window,...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-4 Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) This device contains FCC ID: QDS-BRCM1043/PPD-AR5B195/ QDS-BRCM1051 and IC ID: 4324A-BRCM1043/4104A-AR5B195/4324A-BRCM1051. Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-6 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. Applying or...

ASUS Eee PC 3-7 Eee Docking Eee Docking contains multiple useful applications. The Eee Docking tool bar is at the top of the desktop. Access ASUS @vibe ASUS @Vibe allows you to enjoy online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for eac...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-8 Sharing YouCam / E-Cam YouCam / E-Cam provides interesting effects and useful add-ons for your webcam. Syncables The syncables desktop application makes it easier than ever to keep all your photos, music, videos, documents, bookmarks, and more in sync and up to date a...

ASUS Eee PC 3-9 Boingo (on selected models) Boingo gives you easy access to global Wi-Fi services with a special price via the Boingo utility. Use one account at more than 100,000 hotspots around the world, including airports, hotels, cafes and restaurants. Font Resizer Font Resizer allows you to ad...

Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC 3-10 Microsoft ® Office Trial (on selected models) Microsoft® Office Starter is installed on some models instead of 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. Ens...

ASUS Eee PC 4-3 2. Connect a USB storage device to your Eee PC and click Backup in the Recovery System dialog box to start the recovery files backup. • The size of the connected USB storage device should be larger than 16GB. • Memory cards are not supported for this function. • A dialog box appears ...

Chapter 4: System Recovery 4-4 Using the USB storage device (USB recovery) 1. Connect the USB storage device that you backup the system recovery files. 2. Press <ESC> on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Select USB:XXXXXX to boot from the connected USB storage device. Pl...

Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix

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...

Appendix A-6 CE 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. CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the r...

Appendix A-8 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 ch...

ASUS Eee PC A-9 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...

Appendix A-10 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose...

ASUS Eee PC A-13 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-14 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...