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1-6Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PCTransportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Eee PC for transport, you should close the display panel to protect the k

ASUS Eee PC1-7There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (use

1-8Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PCPreparing your Eee PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for deta

ASUS Eee PC1-93. Open the display panel4. Turn ON the Eee PCWhen you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges ma

1-10Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC

Top SideBottom SideRight SideLeft SideRear Side2Knowing the Parts

2-2Chapter 2: Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.The keyboard differs for

ASUS Eee PC2-3 Built-in Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Display Panel The display panel functions the same a

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

ASUS Eee PC2-5 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: Powered ONAC Mode Ba

iiTable of ContentsTable of ContentsChatper 1: Introducing the Eee PCAbout This User’s Manual ...

2-6Chapter 2: Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.The bottom side may va

ASUS Eee PC2-7 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Eee PC when AC

2-8Chapter 2: Knowing the PartsRight SideRefer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.123 4 Memory Card Slot

ASUS Eee PC2-94 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack s

2-10Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts213 4 5Left SideRefer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Kensington® Lo

ASUS Eee PC2-11 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headpho

2-12Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts

Power SystemTouchpad UsageKeyboard UsageFirst Run WizardOperating ModeShutdown3Getting Started

3-2Chapter 3: Getting StartedPower SystemUsing AC PowerThe Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power

ASUS Eee PC3-3THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.This Eee PC may c

ASUS Eee PCiiiTable of ContentsQualified Vendor List ...A-3Declaratio

3-4Chapter 3: Getting StartedUsing Battery PowerThe Eee PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of ba

ASUS Eee PC3-5For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is

3-6Chapter 3: Getting StartedSuper Hybrid EngineSuper Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The assigned instant key toggles power savings betwe

ASUS Eee PC3-7Emergency Shutdown & ResetIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are additional ways to shutdown a

3-8Chapter 3: Getting StartedTouchpad UsageSingle-finger gesture inputClicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use yo

ASUS Eee PC3-9Dragging - 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 se

3-10Chapter 3: Getting StartedTwo-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up or down on the touchpad to scroll a window up or down. If your displ

ASUS Eee PC3-11Keyboard UsageSpecial Function KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be

3-12Chapter 3: Getting Started Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applicatio

ASUS Eee PC3-13 House icon: Returns to the main menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-cli

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3-14Chapter 3: Getting Started Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applicatio

ASUS Eee PC3-15First Run WizardFor the first time you start your Eee PC, the First Run Wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up

3-16Chapter 3: Getting Started4. Enter your Password and enter again to confirm the password. Click Next to continue.5 Click to expand the drop-down

ASUS Eee PC3-17Operating ModeThe system is designed with an operating mode that is function-oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories

3-18Chapter 3: Getting Started

Trademark StatementsQualified Vendor ListDeclarations and Safety StatementsGNU General Public LicenseCopyright InformationLimitation of LiabilityServic

A-2AppendixTrademark StatementsGoogle Talk service and its logos are trademarks of Google Inc..GroupWise service and its logos are trademarks of Novel

ASUS Eee PCA-3Qualied Vendor ListThe Linux-based Eee PC may not support all PC peripherals. Visit our ASUS website for the latest qualified vendor lis

A-4AppendixD-Sub Hannsg HG281DHannsg HW216HP W2408HLG 32LB9DLG L1390BLG L245WPPhilips 150P2Philips 170B5Philips 190B6D-Sub Philips 220EW8Philips 32PF7

ASUS Eee PCA-5Hub 3com 3C16754D-Link DFE908DXSwitch 3com 3C16792AASUS GIGAX1116ASUS GIGAX2024ASUS GIGAX2124XCISCO WS-C2950T24D-Link DGS-1005DD-Link DG

About This User’s ManualNotes for This ManualSafety PrecautionsPreparing Your Eee PC1Introducing the Eee PC

A-6AppendixM.O. DevicesType Model USB 1.1 Imation MO1064-UBUSB 2.0 Buffalo MOUZ-P640RFujitsu U2 MO 2.3GI-O Data MOA-i640SMicrophone Devices

ASUS Eee PCA-7PC Camera DevicesType Model USB 2.0 V-Gear MaxCam480Microsoft-VX1000Microsoft VX-7000Logitech Pro9000Logitech VUBG35Logitech VUAR38PDA /

A-8AppendixSD Apacer SD/60x/1GApacer SD/60x/2GKingston Mini SD/2GBKingston Mini SD/4GBKingston SD/2GBKingston SD 512MSanDisk UltraII 2GBTranscend TS2G

ASUS Eee PCA-9Wireless Lan Access Point Type Model AP ASUS WL-500WASUS WL-5

A-10AppendixDeclarations and Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is sub

ASUS Eee PCA-11(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives

A-12AppendixDeclaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient:• E

ASUS Eee PCA-13To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated

A-14AppendixWireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsN. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch1

ASUS Eee PCA-15 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Sa

1-2Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PCAbout This User’s ManualYou are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regardin

A-16AppendixUL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecom

ASUS Eee PCA-17Power Safety RequirementProducts with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords grea

A-18AppendixNordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

ASUS Eee PCA-19All listed software packages are copyright by their respective authors. Refer to the source code for detailed information.ASUSTeK COMPU

A-20AppendixGNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.,51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Bo

ASUS Eee PCA-21We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to c

A-22Appendix1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you consp

ASUS Eee PCA-23These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can

A-24Appendix c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowe

ASUS Eee PCA-256. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the o

ASUS Eee PC1-3NOTE: Information for special situations.TIP: Tips for completing tasks.WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe o

A-26AppendixThis section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License.8. If the distribution

ASUS Eee PCA-27NO WARRANTY11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICA

A-28AppendixEND OF TERMS AND CONDITIONSHow to Apply These Terms to Your New ProgramsIf you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greates

ASUS Eee PCA-29The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course,

A-30AppendixCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcri

ASUS Eee PCA-31Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover

A-32Appendix

1-4Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PCSafety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Eee PC. Follow all precautions an

ASUS Eee PC1-5SAFE 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: Ref