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    E5050 Eee PC User Manual Windows® 7 Edition Eee PC 1201 Series 15G06Q191000
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    2: Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC...2-2 First-time Startup...2-3 Desktop...2-5 Network Connection...2-6 Configuring a wireless network connection 2-6 Local Area Network 2-7 Browsing web pages 2-10 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC ASUS Update...3-2 Updating the BIOS through the
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    Domains A-6 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands A-6 UL Safety Notices...A-7 REACH Notice...A-8 Power Safety Requirement A-8 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries A-9 Copyright Information...A-11 Limitation of Liability...A-12 Service and Support...A-12 ASUS Eee PC iii
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    major sections of this User's Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 2. Getting Started Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. Using the Eee PC Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 4. Support DVD and System Recovery Gives
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    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
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    indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Transportation Precautions To prepare your Eee PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF
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    to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in
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    viii Table of Contents
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    Top Side Bottom Side Front Side Right Side Left Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad Usage 1 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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    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 models. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The keyboard differs for each territory. 1-2 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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    The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery charging status as follows: Powered ON With Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Orange Blinking ASUS Eee PC 1-3
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    Adapter High battery power (95%-100%) Green ON Medium battery power (11%-94%) Orange ON Low battery power (0%-10%) Orange Blinking Without Adapter Off Off Off Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. 1-4 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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    . High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. 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. 1 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep
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    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.The battery pack cannot be disassembled
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    the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1201HA 1 1201N/T 23 4 5 6 1 4 23 4 5 6 1 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 2 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or
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    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. 6 Kensington® Lock port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security
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    to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1201HA 1 4 23 4 5 6 1 1 2 1201N 4 23 4 5 6 3 4 HDMI 12 4 12 4 1201T 3 5 HDMI 35 1 2 4 3 1 D1isplay (M2onitor) Outpu4t 3 The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as a monitor or
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    2 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.To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. THE
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    icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. Zz Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Radio Tower (F2 the display brightness. Crossed Screen Icon (F7): Turns off the display backlight. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Eee PC's LCD display and
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    power saving modes. The selected mode is shown on the display. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. CD Toggles the screensaver ON. Windows icon: Displays the start
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    finger scrolling up/down or left/right Three-finger page up/down Applications Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel make a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation based on your needs. ASUS Eee PC 1-13
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    fingertips to slide up/down or left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down or left/ right. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Three-finger page up/down left to return to the previous pages. 1-14 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
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    Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started
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    instructions for using your Eee PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC power adapter 3 2 1 2 1 3 110V-220V 3. 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 ACDC adapter
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    First-time Startup For the first time you start your Eee PC, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization: 1. Select the language you use. 2. Select you system
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    5. Read the end user license 6. Click Use recommended agreement and check the settings to get the latest two boxs before I accept the important updates. license terms. Click Next to continue. 7. Specify the time zone you are 8. Connect to a wireless network in and the local date and time.
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    -click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models. ASUS Eee PC 2-5
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    Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection 1. Click the wireless network icon with an orange star Windows® Notification area. in the If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area, activate the wireless LAN function by pressing + ( + )
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    IP / PPPoE network connection: 1. Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. ASUS Eee PC 2-7
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    4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. (Continue the following steps if using PPPoE) 6. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting
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    icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 12. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. ASUS Eee PC 2-9
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    connection. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network. 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
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    ASUS Update Bluetooth Connection Super Hybrid Engine Eee Docking Microsoft® Office Trial Digital Zoom Control 3 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC
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    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
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    > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for EeePC> ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS Eee PC 3-3
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    -enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. To connect to a Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices. 3-4 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC
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    4. Click Add a device to look for 5. Select a Bluetooth-enabled new devices. device from the list and click Next. 6. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing. 7. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting. ASUS Eee PC 3-5
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    Hybrid Engine offers different power modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of your 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
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    online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Games, etc. The ASUS @Vibe service contents differ for each territory. Game Park Game Park includes multiple interesting games. ASUS AP Bank ASUS AP Bank offers various software applications and multimedia enjoyment online. ASUS Eee PC 3-7
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    and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are. The ASUS WebStorage help file is accessible only when your Eee PC connects to the Internet. Eee Xperience Eee Splendid Eee Splendid helps improve your Eee PC display in terms of the contrast, brightness, skin tone, and color saturation
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    PC screen. LocaleMe LocaleMe is a web mapping service application, offering easy search for streets or companies sorted by multiple categories all over the world. System Setting System Setting offers you quick access to the configuration of the desktop background and the Ad-hoc mode. ASUS Eee PC
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    can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Do the following instructions to start the free trial. 1. Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet and doubleclick Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial - Online on the desktop. 2. Click TRY NOW. 3. Enter your E-mail address and click
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    call or having a video chat. Press + to zoom in and + to zoom out. Press + to pan left and + to pan right. ASUS Eee PC 3-11
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    Press + to tilt up. Press + to tilt down. Panning and tilting is only available when you have zoomed in the camera. 3-12 Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC
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    Support DVD information System Recovery Boot Booster 4 Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery
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    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. Click an icon to display support DVD/ Eee PC information Click an item to install If Autorun is
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    drivers to activate the devices. 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
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    Partition The Recovery Partition is a space reserved on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory. Ensure to connect your Eee PC to the AC power adapter before using F9 recovery to avoid recovery failure. Using the
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    system recovery is completed, restart the computer. 6. Set up your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to enter the Windows® OS. This support DVD is for Eee PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for any updates. ASUS Eee PC 4-5
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    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: 1. Start the system and press on bootup to show the POST screen. Press
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    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix
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    a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio TV technician for help. The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and
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    (Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Eee PC A-3
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    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] •
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    transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to NMB-003 du Canada ASUS Eee PC A-5
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    authorized power of 100mW power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400-2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain 05 Hautes Alpes 11 Aude 24 Dordogne 32 Gers 41 Loir et Cher 55 Meuse 60 Oise 64
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    , for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • 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 A-7
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    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
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    . 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 A-9
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    type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte
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    Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS Eee PC
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    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit our multi-language web site at http://www.asus.com Manufacturer Address, City Country Authorized Representative in Europe Address
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Eee PC
User Manual
Windows
®
7 Edition
Eee PC 1201 Series
E5050
15G06Q191000