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2-2Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCInternetConfiguring a wireless network connection1. Press + (<Fn> + <F2>) to activate the wireless LAN fu

ASUS Eee PC2-35. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list.6. You can see the wireless signal strength bars in th

2-4Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCConfiguring a network connectionIf you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on

ASUS Eee PC2-53. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.5. Toggle the first option Dynamic IP address (DHCP) and click Next.2. C

2-6Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.Using a static IP:1. Repeat the step 1–4 of Using

ASUS Eee PC2-7Contact your service provider if you have problem connecting to the internet.4. There is no need to enter the DNS and WINS address unle

2-8Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCPoint-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)1. Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the PPPoE network con

ASUS Eee PC2-96. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.Select Connect automatically at system startup or Start this connec

2-10Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC5. Enter the wireless channel information and click Next.6. Set the encryption information for the wireless connectio

ASUS Eee PC2-11Browsing web pagesAfter you finish the network setup, click Web from the Internet tab to launch the Mozilla Firefox web browser and star

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

2-12Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCEnjoying free resourcesEee PC thoughtfully builds several resources shortcuts, including iGoogle, Google Docs, Wikipedi

ASUS Eee PC2-13Controlling your Eee PC afarEee Connect allows you to control one Eee PC with another Eee PC remotely. To start using Eee ConnectEnsure

2-14Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCUsing web storageEee PC users can enjoy free online space. With Internet connection, you can access and share any files

ASUS Eee PC2-152. Enter the YOStore account activation code enclosed in the package and your basic information to create your own account.3. After y

2-16Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCChatting with friends1. Select Messenger from the Internet tab and the Welcome to Pidgin screen displays. Press the Ad

ASUS Eee PC2-17WorkIf you have problems using these applications, click Help on the top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions.Sta

2-18Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCAccessing filesThe following example describes how to locate and open your document from the connected external storage

ASUS Eee PC2-194. Select the desired file, and click Open to open.5. After the file is opened, you can start editing your document and doing your job.

2-20Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCMailThe Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client allows to import preferences, account settings, address books, and other data

ASUS Eee PC2-21Management softwareYour Eee PC includes two management-related applications.I. File Manager provides an overview of all your files and

ASUS Eee PCiiiWebcam ...2-30Sound Recorder...

2-22Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC3. All the files and folders in your USB external storage device are shown in the right pane. Locate the desired file an

ASUS Eee PC2-23Accessories & DictionaryThe bundled accessories, Calculator and Screen Capture, are convenient and easy to use; the built-in Dictio

2-24Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCLearn1. Periodic Table provides miscellaneous information, including picture, energy information, chemical data, and a

ASUS Eee PC2-25LanguageSeveral English learning games are included in Language, providing entertaining exercises for English typing and spelling. Math

2-26Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCPaintPaint includes an image editing program (Paint) and a drawing program (Tux Paint).Web Learn This is a shortcut

ASUS Eee PC2-27PlayMove the pointer over the items on the user interface, and the pop out message would show the function of the button or the slider.

2-28Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCMusic ManagerThe built-in music manager helps you arrange your multi-media data in a well-organized fashion.• Closing

ASUS Eee PC2-29Photo ManagerManage, view, and edit image files with the Photo Manager. Photo Manager supports image files in PNG, JPG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, B

2-30Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCWebcamClick Webcam and start video recording or image capture.Activates Webcam.Sound RecorderAllows you to record a sou

ASUS Eee PC2-31SettingsBluetooth (on selected models)Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Exa

ivTable of ContentsRunning the support CD ... 4-4Drivers menu ...

2-32Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC5. The colored buttons are the available services, and the unavailable ones will be dimmed.6. To transfer files to the

ASUS Eee PC2-33If you set your display resolution to 600x480 or below, use the touchpad to scroll up and down the screen.Connect an external monitor b

2-34Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCAnti-VirusFrom the Settings tab, select Anti-Virus and perform virus scanning to protect your Eee PC.VolumeClick the sp

ASUS Eee PC2-35Instant ShutdownClick Instant Shutdown and select an action from the dialog box shown below. You can activate the task manager, put the

2-36Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCSystem InfoThis option displays the system information of your Eee PC.Date & TimeAdjusts the system date and time o

ASUS Eee PC2-37PersonalizationSelect Personalization to renew your information or change your preferences.Add/Remove SoftwareYou can download and inst

2-38Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC5. Click OK to confirm the installation.6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software

ASUS Eee PC2-39BIOS updateTo update the BIOS:DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Doing so would cau

2-40Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC6. Click OK to reboot and update the BIOS.Check for UpdatesRight-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification ar

ASUS Eee PC2-41TouchpadEdit your touchpad preferences by clicking Touchpad. You can adjust all touchpad settings.Disk UtilitySelecting Disk Utility al

About This User’s ManualNotes for This ManualSafety Precautions1Introducing the Eee PC

2-42Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCDiagnostic ToolsThe Diagnostic Tool helps you with easy trouble-shooting.System Info.Click the System Info. button on t

ASUS Eee PC2-43Contact usIf you can't find a solution to your problem after the system test, you can visit our support website or click Send Feedb

2-44Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCEeeAPEeeAP allows you to connect to EeeAP wireless network easily.Click to start EeeAP.1. Click EeeAP to start the Eee

ASUS Eee PC2-453. Select a preferred application for the instant key and click OK.4. Click EXIT to finish the instant key setup.Instant Key (on selec

2-46Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCVoice Command (in selected territories)Operate your Eee PC hands-free. With voice command, you can launch Eee PC utilit

ASUS Eee PC2-47Task ManagerThe Task Manager displays the application processes. Tweak your Eee PC up if it is running slow by killing the application

2-48Chapter 2: Using the Eee PCFavoritesClick to link to ASUS VIP and give suggestions.Click to link to ASUS website for the latest product informatio

System Recovery3System Recovery

3-2Chapter 3: System RecoverySystem RecoveryThere are three ways to perform the system recovery. Refer to the following sections for details.Use the ↑

ASUS Eee PC3-3Using the Recovery DVD1. Connect an external DVD optical drive to your Eee PC and insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (Syst

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 about ho

3-4Chapter 3: System RecoveryUsing USB Flash DiskYou need another PC and a USB flash disk (larger than 2GB) for Eee PC system recovery.You will lose al

ASUS Eee PC3-56. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC/NB. Click Retry to continue.7. Click O

3-6Chapter 3: System Recovery8. Connect the USB flash disk to your Eee PC.9. Restart the system and press <ESC> on bootup and the Please sele

ASUS Eee PC3-7Reformatting the USB flash diskTo use the USB disk on your Windows operating system normally, follow the instructions below to reformat y

3-8Chapter 3: System Recovery

Preparing to Install Windows® XPInstalling Windows® XPSupport CD Information4Installing Windows® XP

4-2Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XPPreparing to install Windows® XPBefore installing Windows® XP operating system to your Eee PC, you need the follow

ASUS Eee PC4-34. After the Windows® XP installation screen appears. Delete any existing partitions.You will lose all your data after deleting all exi

4-4Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XPSupport CD informationThe support CD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software application

ASUS Eee PC4-5Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Click to go to the next pageClick to go to the previou

ASUS Eee PC1-3Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Eee PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except

4-6Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XPContactClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.Other informationThe icons on the top right c

Trademark StatementsGNU General Public LicenseCopyright InformationLimitation of LiabilityService and SupportAAppendix

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-3GNU General Public LicenseLicensing InformationThis product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GN

A-4AppendixGNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.,51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Bos

ASUS Eee PCA-5We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to co

A-6Appendix1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspi

ASUS Eee PCA-7These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can

A-8Appendix c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed

ASUS Eee PCA-96. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the or

1-4Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC

A-10AppendixThis 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-11NO WARRANTY11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICA

A-12AppendixEND 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-13The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course,

A-14AppendixCopyright InformationNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcri

ASUS Eee PCA-15Limitation of LiabilityCircumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover

A-16Appendix

InternetWorkLearnPlaySettingsFavorites2Using the Eee PC