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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 1 1 2 1 3 2 Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territo...

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!

Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts

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 5 4 6

ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Built-in Camera (on selected models) 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...

2-4 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Status Indicators (front) 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. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge ...

ASUS Eee PC 2-5 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 recently been in op...

2-6 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts 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 battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is au...

ASUS Eee PC 2-7 Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 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 (2.0/1.1) The US...

2-8 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 4 5 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. DO NOT connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur...

ASUS Eee PC 2-9 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 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 movi...

Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown 3 Getting Started

3-2 Chapter 3: Getting Started THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. Power System Using AC Power The Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power...

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 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Eee PC may not have its battery pack installed. If not, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: • Only use battery packs and...

ASUS Eee PC 3-5 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. Battery Care T...

3-6 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power Mode Your Eee PC is equipped with a smart power system. The power-saving Battery mode lowers down the CPU frequency and decreases the power consumption to maximize the battery life. The AC mode enables the CPU to run at the full speed and to obtain the best perfo...

ASUS Eee PC 3-7 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 s...

3-8 Chapter 3: Getting Started 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 s...

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...

ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Adjust the window If the application window is not in the center of the screen and you want to adjust the position of the window, follow the instructions below to adjust the window position. 1. Hold <Alt> and the touchpad left button to turn the pointer into a cross arrow. 2. ...

3-12 Chapter 3: Getting Started First Run Wizard For the first time you start your Eee PC, the First Run Wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initiation. 1. Toggle I agree with this ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-13 5. Click to expand the drop-down menu and locate the city you are in or the nearest city in your time zone. Adjust the correct date and your local time. Click Next to continue. 6. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click Finish to restart the system, or click Back to ma...

3-14 Chapter 3: Getting Started Operating Mode The system is designed with an operating mode that is function-oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories, Internet , Work , Learn , Play , Settings , Favorites . The lucid desktop categorization is convenient for first-time users to ope...

Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix

A-2 Appendix Trademark Statements Google Talk service and its logos are trademarks of Google Inc.. GroupWise service and its logos are trademarks of Novell Inc.. MSN service and its logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. QQ service and its logos are trademarks of Tencent Inc.. Yahoo! service...

ASUS Eee PC A-3 Qualified Vendor List The Linux-based Eee PC may not support all PC peripherals. Visit our ASUS website (http://support.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor list before you purchase peripherals for your Eee PC. Bluetooth Adapter Devices Type Model USB1.1 OMIZ Bluetooth V2.0 Dong...

ASUS Eee PC A-7 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,...

ASUS Eee PC A-9 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 accor...

ASUS Eee PC A-11 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 w...

ASUS Eee PC A-13 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 use...

A-14 Appendix 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 (electric...

ASUS Eee PC A-15 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) English CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ATTENZI...

A-18 Appendix All listed software packages are copyright by their respective authors. Refer to the source code for detailed information. ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control compilation and installation of the object co...

ASUS Eee PC A-19 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. ...

A-20 Appendix We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there i...

A-26 Appendix NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF AN...

ASUS Eee PC A-27 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these t...

A-28 Appendix The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c'; they could even be mouse-clicks or menu items--whatever suits your program. You sho...

ASUS Eee PC A-29 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...

A-30 Appendix 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...

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 1 1 2 1 3 2 Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territo...

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!

Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts

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 5 4 6

ASUS Eee PC 2-3 Built-in Camera (on selected models) 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...

2-4 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Status Indicators (front) 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. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge ...

ASUS Eee PC 2-5 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 recently been in op...

2-6 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts 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 battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The battery pack is au...

ASUS Eee PC 2-7 Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 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 (2.0/1.1) The US...

2-8 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts 1 2 3 4 5 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. DO NOT connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur...

ASUS Eee PC 2-9 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 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 movi...

Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown 3 Getting Started

3-2 Chapter 3: Getting Started THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. Power System Using AC Power The Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power...

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 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 2 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Eee PC may not have its battery pack installed. If not, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack: • Only use battery packs and...

ASUS Eee PC 3-5 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. Battery Care T...

3-6 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power Mode Your Eee PC is equipped with a smart power system. The power-saving Battery mode lowers down the CPU frequency and decreases the power consumption to maximize the battery life. The AC mode enables the CPU to run at the full speed and to obtain the best perfo...

ASUS Eee PC 3-7 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 s...

3-8 Chapter 3: Getting Started 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 s...

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...

ASUS Eee PC 3-11 Adjust the window If the application window is not in the center of the screen and you want to adjust the position of the window, follow the instructions below to adjust the window position. 1. Hold <Alt> and the touchpad left button to turn the pointer into a cross arrow. 2. ...

3-12 Chapter 3: Getting Started First Run Wizard For the first time you start your Eee PC, the First Run Wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initiation. 1. Toggle I agree with this ...

ASUS Eee PC 3-13 5. Click to expand the drop-down menu and locate the city you are in or the nearest city in your time zone. Adjust the correct date and your local time. Click Next to continue. 6. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click Finish to restart the system, or click Back to ma...

3-14 Chapter 3: Getting Started Operating Mode The system is designed with an operating mode that is function-oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories, Internet , Work , Learn , Play , Settings , Favorites . The lucid desktop categorization is convenient for first-time users to ope...

Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix

A-2 Appendix Trademark Statements Google Talk service and its logos are trademarks of Google Inc.. GroupWise service and its logos are trademarks of Novell Inc.. MSN service and its logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. QQ service and its logos are trademarks of Tencent Inc.. Yahoo! service...

ASUS Eee PC A-3 Qualified Vendor List The Linux-based Eee PC may not support all PC peripherals. Visit our ASUS website (http://support.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor list before you purchase peripherals for your Eee PC. Bluetooth Adapter Devices Type Model USB1.1 OMIZ Bluetooth V2.0 Dong...

ASUS Eee PC A-7 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,...

ASUS Eee PC A-9 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 accor...

ASUS Eee PC A-11 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 w...

ASUS Eee PC A-13 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 use...

A-14 Appendix 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 (electric...

ASUS Eee PC A-15 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) English CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ATTENZI...

A-18 Appendix All listed software packages are copyright by their respective authors. Refer to the source code for detailed information. ASUSTeK COMPUTER Inc. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control compilation and installation of the object co...

ASUS Eee PC A-19 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. ...

A-20 Appendix We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there i...

A-26 Appendix NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF AN...

ASUS Eee PC A-27 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these t...

A-28 Appendix The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c'; they could even be mouse-clicks or menu items--whatever suits your program. You sho...

ASUS Eee PC A-29 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...

A-30 Appendix 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...