Asus Eee PC T91 User Manual

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E4887
Eee PC
User Manual
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Windows
XP Edition
Eee PC T91
15G06Q142001

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  • Page 1 E4887 Eee PC User Manual ® Windows XP Edition Eee PC T91 15G06Q142001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2: Powering on your Eee PC ...2-2 First-time Startup ...2-3 Desktop ...2-4 Touch Panel Calibration ...2-5 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility ...2-6 Enabling and Disabling Devices ...2-6 Adjusting the display resolution ...2-7 Network Connection ...2-8 Configuring a wireless network connection...2-8 Local Area Network ...2-9...
  • Page 3 Drivers menu ...4-3 Utilities menu ...4-3 Contact ...4-3 Other information ...4-3 System Recovery...4-4 Using the Support DVD ...4-4 Boot Booster...4-6 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements ...A-2 Copyright Information ...A-11 Limitation of Liability ...A-12 Service and Support ...A-12 ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 4: About This User's Manual

    About This User’s Manual You are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Eee PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual: Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC’s components.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    DO NOT leave the Eee PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. ASUS Eee PC DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC.
  • Page 6: Transportation Precautions

    DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
  • Page 7: Charging Your Batteries

    You can send your Eee PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Eee PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. ASUS Eee PC...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Knowing The Parts

    Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Front Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage Tablet PC Mode Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 10: Top Side

    Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 11 Shortly Press this key to launch the Touch Gate touch screen interface. Press and hold this key to preview desktop rotation, and then release the key to finish desktop rotation. Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 12 Powered ON / Standby mode High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (10%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%) Powered OFF High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%) Storage Device Indicator The storage device indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the storage device.
  • Page 13: Bottom Side

    In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC. Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 14 Embedded Battery Pack The embedded 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 moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC.
  • Page 15: Right Side

    480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function. LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 16: Left Side

    Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.
  • Page 17: Front Side

    Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD/SDHC cards. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 18: Rear Side

    Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object.
  • Page 19: Keyboard Usage

    LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extended. Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. ASUS Eee PC 1-11...
  • Page 20 Crossed Speaker Icon (F7): Mutes the speaker. Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Speaker Up Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume. Num Lk (F11): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.
  • Page 21: Tablet Pc Mode

    Close down the display panel. Some applications may not work properly under the desktop rotation angle of 90 ASUS Eee PC Rotate the display panel clockwise and vertically to a 180° angle. Press and hold the Home Key rotation, and then release the key to finish desktop rotation.
  • Page 22: Quick System Standby

    Quick System Standby You can quickly put your Eee PC into standby mode by swinging the touch pen nib above the hidden magnet near the status indicators. PgDn Home Ctrl PgUp Shift < Enter Backspace SysRq Break Insert Delete Pause Slide rightward the power switch to wake up your Eee PC from standby mode.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Touch Panel Calibration ASUS EeePC Tray Utility Network Connection Getting Started...
  • Page 24: Powering On Your Eee Pc

    Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Connect the AC power adapter • Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your battery pack and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.
  • Page 25: First-Time Startup

    Click Next to continue. Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the language you use and the keyboard type you use.
  • Page 26: Desktop

    Click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now to get the latest important updates and click Next to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization. Desktop The are several shortcuts on the desktop. Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders.
  • Page 27: Touch Panel Calibration

    Tool > Touch Panel Tool. Your Eee PC touch screen panel supports right mouse button emulation. To use the right mouse button function, press and hold the touch screen for a few seconds and release the screen. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 28: Asus Eeepc Tray Utility

    ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area and the utility shows the available options: Disable WLAN: Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Display Resolution

    Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Select the resolution based on your needs. The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. When the display mode of your Eee PC is CRT Only and the power mode is Power Saving, DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels.
  • Page 30: Network Connection

    Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection This device contains FCC ID: MSQT91NE785H and IC ID: 3568A-T91NE785H. Double-click the crossed wireless network icon Notification area. If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area. Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing + <F2>) before configuring a wireless network connection.
  • Page 31: Local Area Network

    Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ASUS Eee PC Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
  • Page 32 Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select your connection type and click Next. 2-10 Click Next. Select Set up my connection manually. 10. Enter your ISP Name and click Next.
  • Page 33 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. ASUS Eee PC Click Finish to finish the configuration. 2-11...
  • Page 34: Browsing Web Pages

    Some useful touch screen tools are provided for easy web-surfing experience. Click to launch the web page zooming bar Visit our Eee PC homepage at http://eeepc.asus.com to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip.asus.com for full service of your Eee PC. 2-12...
  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Using The Eee Pc

    ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage Eee Docking Touch Tool Bar Touch Gate Mode Microsoft® Office Trial Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 36: Asus Update

    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 •...
  • Page 37: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    BIOS version and click Next. 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...
  • Page 38: Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth Connection This device contains FCC ID: TLZ-BT253 and IC ID:6100A-AWBT253. Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device: Press <Fn>...
  • Page 39 Next to continue. 11. Click Skip to set up connection later and continue. ASUS Eee PC Enter the Bluetooth security code and start pairing. 10. A message appears to show that the selected shortcuts...
  • Page 40: Super Hybrid Engine

    Eee PC to maximize performance versus battery time. The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > EeePC > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Right-click the Super Hybrid...
  • Page 41: Eee Storage

    Visit the official website for details. To use Eee Storage Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Eee Storage > Eee Storage and read the service agreement before clicking Yes to continue.
  • Page 42 You can easily drag and drop to upload files onto your free online space. Double-click Setup Your Eee Storage Account information to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions. This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer.
  • Page 43: Eee Docking Touch Tool Bar

    Memos allows you to create a digital sticky note and post it to your desktop. Notepad Notepad allows you to create a quick note using different pen tools. You can save and print your notes, export them to txt, jpg or pdf files, or send them via E-mail. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 44: Eee @Vibe

    Internet Radio Internet Radio allows you to enjoy music from online radio channels all over the world. Internet Radio requires an Internet connection. Calculator You can switch the calculator between normal mode and engineering mode. In normal mode, a useful digital sticky note is provided for you to take quick note during your calculation.
  • Page 45: Eee Xperience

    Refer to the help file in each function for more detailed instructions. Settings Allows you to configure detail settings of the Eee Docking Touch tool bar. Touch Gate Mode Tap this icon to switch your desktop to Touch Gate Mode. ASUS Eee PC 3-11...
  • Page 46: Touch Gate Mode

    Touch Gate Mode Eee PC Touch provides a easy-to-use Touch Gate mode with many useful functions. You can launch the touch mode in two ways: • Tap the Touch Gate Mode icon ( tool bar. Press the Home Key ( •...
  • Page 47: Changing Function Shortcuts

    To remove a function from the list, simply drag the icon to an empty desktop space and release the icon. ASUS Eee PC Rotate the function list leftward or rightward to select the function you need. Drag the function icon to an empty slot above the function list.
  • Page 48: Switching To Widgets Mode

    Switching to Widgets Mode To switch to Widgets mode: Slide leftward on any empty area of the Touch Gate main screen. Once connected to the Internet, the weather widget automatically shows local weather status. Tab the “+” icon below to show and use more widgets.
  • Page 49: Microsoft ® Office Trial

    If you want to use other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite, click start and point to All Programs > Microsoft Office to select a desired application. ASUS Eee PC 3-15...
  • Page 50 3-16 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC...
  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Support Dvd & System Recovery

    Support DVD information System Recovery Boot Booster Support DVD & System Recovery...
  • Page 52: Support Dvd Information

    Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all the features. Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 53: Drivers Menu

    Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the Eee PC and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
  • Page 54: System Recovery

    Click OK in the Recovery System for Eee PC dialog box. Click Yes to start the system recovery. Please select boot device: SATA:PM-ASUS-JM S41 SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device Press any key to boot from CD...
  • Page 55 You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Support DVD from the optical drive and click OK to restart the Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 56: Boot Booster

    Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Eee PC bootup time. However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you change any Eee PC components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Follow the instructions below to disable Boot Booster: Start the system and press <F2>...
  • Page 57: Appendix

    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 58: Declarations And Safety Statements

    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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 59 The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The measured SAR levels evaluated are incompliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Eee PC T91 Max. SAR Measurement (1g) AR5B95 (AW-NE785H) 11b: 0.844 W/kg 11g: 0.457 W/kg...
  • Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 according to [EN 60950] •...
  • Page 61 Eee PC T91 Max. SAR Measurement (1g) AR5B95 (AW-NE785H) 11b: 0.844 W/kg 11g: 0.457 W/kg 11n 20M: 0.314 W/kg 11n 40M: 0.258 W/kg This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 62: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) •...
  • Page 63: Ul Safety Notices

    DO NOT use the Eee PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • DO NOT use the Eee PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. ASUS Eee PC 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 75 Paris...
  • Page 64: Power Safety Requirement

    3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm REACH Notice Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http:// green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix...
  • Page 65 Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 66 ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
  • Page 67: Copyright Information

    KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
  • Page 68: Limitation Of Liability

    Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES;...

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