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Page 1: User Guide
E4294 Eee PC User Guide Eee PC 701SDX Series October 2008 15G06Q087001... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC About This User’s Manual ................1-2 Notes for This Manual ................... 1-3 Safety Precautions ..................1-4 Transportation Precautions ..............1-6 Charging Your Batteries ................1-6 Airplane Precautions ................... 1-6 Preparing your Eee PC .................. 1-7 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side ...................... - Page 3 Boot Booster ....................A-3 Declarations and Safety Statements ............A-4 Federal Communications Commission Statement ......A-4 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ....A-5 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) ....A-6 CE Mark Warning ...................A-6 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ........A-6 ASUS Eee PC...
- Page 4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ......A-8 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ........A-8 UL Safety Notices ..................A-10 Power Safety Requirement ..............A-10 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...... A-11 GNU General Public License ..............A-12 Copyright Information ................A-23 Limitation of Liability .................
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Eee Pc
About This User’s Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing Your Eee PC Introducing the Eee PC... -
Page 6: 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: 1. Introducing the Eee PC Introduces the Eee PC and this User’s Manual. -
Page 7: Notes For This Manual
WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for completing tasks. NOTE: Information for special situations. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Eee PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. - Page 9 Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Eee PC...
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Page 10: Transportation Precautions
Transportation Precautions To prepare the Eee PC for transport, you should close the display panel to protect the keyboard and display panel. The Eee PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape surfaces when transporting your Eee PC. You can put your Eee PC in a carrying case for protection from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. -
Page 11: Preparing Your Eee Pc
Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC... - Page 12 3. Open the display panel 4. Turn ON the Eee PC When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Eee PC by the display panel! Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC...
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Page 13: Chapter 2: Knowing The Parts
Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts... -
Page 14: Top Side
Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts... - Page 15 The left and right buttons below the pad equal to the left and right buttons on a mouse respectively. Scrolling is available to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC...
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Page 16: Power Indicator
Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Save-to- RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery’s power as follows:... -
Page 17: Bottom Side
DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may block the vents. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. ASUS Eee PC... - Page 18 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. Battery Pack The 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.
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Page 19: Right Side
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. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 20: Left Side
Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 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. -
Page 21: Rear Side
To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. ASUS Eee PC... - Page 22 2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts...
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Page 23: Chapter 3: Getting Started
Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown Getting Started... -
Page 24: Power System
Power System Using AC Power The Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Eee PC. Your Eee PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter for connection to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. -
Page 25: Using Battery Power
Eee PC. • Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 26: Battery Care
Battery Care The Eee PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Eee PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). -
Page 27: Power Mode
The selected mode is shown on the display. Auto High Performance mode is available only when you apply the power adapter to the Eee PC and Auto Power-Saving mode is available only when you remove the power adapter. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 28: Touchpad Usage
Touchpad Usage Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. -
Page 29: Keyboard Usage
LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F7): Mutes the speaker. ASUS Eee PC... - Page 30 Num Lk (F11): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (F12): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation.
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Page 31: First Run Wizard
Adjust the correct date and your local time. Click Next to continue. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click Finish to restart the system, or click Back to make changes. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 32: Operating Mode
Operating Mode The system is designed with an operating mode that is function- oriented and clearly divides functions into six categories, Internet, Work, Learn, Play, Settings, Favorites. The lucid desktop categorization is convenient for first-time users to operate this Eee PC and enables sophisticated users to more easily locate and initiate applications. -
Page 33: Chapter 4: Using The Eee Pc
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Page 34: Internet
Internet Configuring a wireless network connection Press (<Fn> + <F2>) to activate the wireless LAN function. Click Wireless Networks from Internet tab. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked. - Page 35 6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. 7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes. Contact your service provider if you have problem connecting to the internet. ASUS Eee PC...
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Page 36: Wireless Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the PPPoE network configuration. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. -
Page 37: Browsing Web Pages
Launches the Mozilla Firefox web browser 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. If you think the browser font size too small to read, go to View >... -
Page 38: Enjoying Free Resources
Enjoying free resources Eee PC thoughtfully builds several resources shortcuts, including iGoogle, Google Docs, Wikipedia, Mediayou, vTap, and Google Map. Click an item and enjoy a charge-free service through Mozilla Firefox web browser. Icon Description Connects to iGoogle. Connects to Google Search. Connects to Google Docs. -
Page 39: Controlling Your Eee Pc Afar
If you click the Ask whenever receives connection request box on the other Eee PC, you would need to wait for the permission. When the connection is successfully built, you can control the other Eee PC from the Localhost Remote Desktop connection screen. ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 40: Using Eee Storage
Using Eee Storage Eee PC users can enjoy free online space. With Internet connection, you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are. The content of the free service provided to you is subject to Eee Eee Storage Storage Web Hard Drive Service Agreement on official website. -
Page 41: Using Eee Download
Using Eee Download Eee Download offers various software applications, and multimedia enjoyment online. Visit Eee Download website (http://eeedownload. asus.com) for more details. Icon Description Connects to Eee Download website. Preview is unavailable. You need to download the software applications or multimedia files before enjoying them. -
Page 42: Accessories And World Clock
Icon Description Mail: The Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client allows to import preferences, account settings, address books, and other data from an existing account in your original personal computer or notebook. Follow the Account Wizard for new account setup. Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e-mail account. -
Page 43: Management Software
To remove your connecting the USB device, right click the USB icon in the Notification area and select Safely remove. Eee PC supports file compression in a zip and tgz file format only, and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats. ASUS Eee PC 4-11... -
Page 44: Learn
Learn Icon Description After entering Science, you will find the options of the interactive Periodic Table and Stellarium. Move the pointer over and start your science learning. Several English learning games are included in Language, providing entertaining exercises for English typing and spelling. Math: Study fractions with your personal tutor in Eee PC. -
Page 45: Play
ASUS Eee PC supports video and audio files in the following format: wmv, MPEG1, Xvid, mp3, wma, ogg, wav, PCM format. The actual supported codecs vary depending on model. -
Page 46: Settings
Settings icon Description The Desktop Mode allows you to select the display mode and adjust your Eee PC display resolution. You can use both external and internal displays, external display only or internal display only. If an external display is not connected, the first two options will be dimmed. - Page 47 PC disk condition including total disk space, the used space, and the remaining space. Click the tabs to switch the displayed disk drive. • Extra Drive may not be available for all Eee PC models. • The disk space varies depending on model. ASUS Eee PC 4-15...
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Page 48: Add/Remove Software
Add/Remove Software You can download and install software from our server with network access. Follow the instructions below to install software. You can remove the software you install from our server later when they are no longer needed. Removing the pre-installed software is not allowed. To install new software or update the existing software: Ensure that you have connected to network. - Page 49 Updates icon in the Notification area and select Check for Updates to manually search for the latest available updates. Settings Right-click the Software Updates icon in the Notification area and select Preferences to customize your preferred configurations. ASUS Eee PC 4-17...
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Page 50: Diagnostic Tools
If you can't find a solution to your problem after the system test, you can visit our support website or click Send Feedback with System Log to send the test log to ASUS support team. Our technical personnel would help you with the problems. -
Page 51: Add/Remove Keyboard
We do not recommend you use Task Manager to stop the applications that are working on your important data. Or, back up your important data before using Task Manager. ASUS Eee PC 4-19... -
Page 52: Favorites
Favorites Icon Description Click to link to ASUS VIP and give suggestions. Click to link to ASUS website for the latest product information. Customize Customize your favorites on the Favorites tab. Click Customize and start to add or remove your favorites. -
Page 53: Chapter 5: System Recovery
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Page 54: Using Hidden Partition
System Recovery There are three ways to perform the system recovery. Refer to the following sections for details. The OS image file bundled in the Recovery DVD may be not the latest version. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Settings tab to update your OS. -
Page 55: Appendix
Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Boot Booster Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix... - Page 56 All other services and logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Qualified Vendor List The Linux-based Eee PC may not support all PC peripherals. Visit our ASUS website for the latest qualified vendor list before you purchase peripherals for your Eee PC. Appendix...
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Page 57: Boot Booster
Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Press <F10> to save the configuration and restart Eee PC. Remember to enable Boot Booster after you complete hardware change or system recovery. ASUS Eee PC... -
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: Fcc Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.097 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.062 W/kg ASUS Eee PC... -
Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity(R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec
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 Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.097 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.062 W/kg ASUS Eee PC...
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Page 62: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: •... - Page 63 This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. ASUS Eee PC...
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Page 64: Ul Safety Notices
UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). -
Page 65: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av Norwegian batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. Japanese ASUS Eee PC A-11... -
Page 66: Gnu General Public License
GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control compilation and installation of the object code. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. For more information on how you can obtain our open source code, visit our website (http://support.asus.com.tw/download/). A-12 Appendix... - Page 67 You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights. ASUS Eee PC A-13...
- Page 68 We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
- Page 69 License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) ASUS Eee PC A-15...
- Page 70 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
- Page 71 Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. ASUS Eee PC A-17...
- Page 72 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein.
- Page 73 Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. ASUS Eee PC A-19...
- Page 74 NO WARRANTY 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- Page 75 Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions; type `show c' for details. ASUS Eee PC A-21...
- Page 76 The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c'; they could even be mouse-clicks or menu items-- whatever suits your program.
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Page 77: 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, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES... -
Page 78: Limitation Of Liability
ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringement under this 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.