[. . . ] 1-5 Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Rear Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Keyboard Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Touchpad Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
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Getting Started
Powering on your Eee PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation.
The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual.
zzZ Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light.
The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF.
Touchpad (F3): Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight.
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LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object.
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Touchpad Usage
Multi-finger gesture input
Finger gesture
Two-finger zooming in/out
Applications
StarOffice Writer/Impress, Adobe reader, Photomanager
Two-finger zooming in/out - Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out. This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents.
Zoom in
Zoom out
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Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop ASUS Eee PC Tray Utility Network Connection
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Powering on your Eee PC
These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Connect the AC power adapter
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Turn ON the Eee PC
Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. connection to start the New Connection Wizard.
Click Next.
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Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
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Select Set up my connection manually.
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Select your connection type and click Next.
10. Repeat the step 13 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. After entering all the related values, click OK to build the network connection.
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network.
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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 your Eee PC.
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ASUS Update Blutooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage
Using the Eee PC
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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 an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the BIOS version information.
This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from Internet from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. [. . . ] 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 cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. · Do not dispose the Eee PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. [. . . ]