Asus Eee PC 901/Linux User Manual

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1-6Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC3. Open the display panel4. Turn ON the Eee PCWhen you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table

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 Parts8 User-defined Key This key is reserved for customized definition. The default definition is for launching Skype. Powe

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

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

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

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 StartedThis Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory to fit your wall outlet. If a three-pron

ASUS Eee PC3-3Damage 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 th

3-4Chapter 3: Getting StartedFor safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the batter

ASUS Eee PC3-5Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is an additional way to shutdown your Eee PC:

3-6Chapter 3: Getting StartedTouchpad UsageSingle-finger gesture inputClicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use yo

ASUS Eee PC3-7Dragging - 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

ASUS Eee PCiiiAppendixTrademark Statements ...A-2Qualified Vendor List ..

3-8Chapter 3: Getting StartedKeyboard UsageSpecial Function KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored comman

ASUS Eee PC3-9 Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed

3-10Chapter 3: Getting Started House icon: Returns to the main menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivale

ASUS Eee PC3-11First Run WizardFor the first time you start your Eee PC, the First Run Wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up

3-12Chapter 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 PC3-13Operating ModeThe system is designed with an operating mode that is function-oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories

3-14Chapter 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

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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

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

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

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

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-19GNU General Public LicenseLicensing InformationThis product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the G

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

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-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

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

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

1-4Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PCTransportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Eee PC for transport, you should close the display panel to protect the k

ASUS Eee PC1-5Preparing your Eee PCThese are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for detailed information.1. I