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    E4178 Eee PCUser's Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 701SD Series August 2008
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    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 ...3-15 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 3-16 Shutdown...3-18 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC Network Connection
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    the support DVD 5-2 Drivers menu 5-2 Utilities menu 5-3 Contact ...5-4 Other information 5-4 System Recovery 5-5 Using the Support DVD 5-5 Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements A-2 Copyright Information A-11 Limitation of Liability A-12 Service and Support A-12 ASUS Eee PC iii
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    iv Table of Contents
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    About This User's Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing Your Eee PC 1 Introducing the Eee PC
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    Windows® XP on your Eee PC and the content of the support CD. 7. Appendix Provides you QVL and gives safety statements. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories. There may be differences between your Eee PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Eee PC as
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    Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for completing tasks. NOTE: Information for special situations. ASUS Eee PC 1-3
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    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
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    such as a carrying bag. Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC. DO NOT throw the Eee PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Eee PC 1-5
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    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. Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully
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    Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for u1sing your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for detailed information. 1. Install discharging cycles. The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with your national standard. The illustration
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    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! 1-8 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC
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    Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side 2 Knowing the Parts
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    Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The keyboard differs for each territory. 2-2 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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    video recording. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Eee PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike . Scrolling is available to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC 2-3
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    Off Battery charge is less than 10% Orange Blinking Quickly Off The Battery Charge Indicator will not light when the battery is removed from your Eee PC. Solid-State disk (SSD) Indicator The solid-state disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive. Wireless
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    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. ASUS Eee PC 2-5
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    moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Battery Lock - Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the
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    a larger external display. 4 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. ASUS Eee PC 2-7
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    Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 34 1 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
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    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. 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 2-9
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    2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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    Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First-time Startup Desktop ASUS EeePC Tray Utility Shutdown 3 Getting Started
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    outlet to the DC power required by the Eee PC. Your Eee PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter for Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. prong-plug adapter Follow the instructions below to install the prong-plug adapter if needed.
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    Eee PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. ASUS Eee PC
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    the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life.The battery
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    by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. Emergency Shutdown In case Eee PC: Hold the power button until the system shuts down. DO NOT use emergency shutdown/reset while data is being written or read; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. ASUS Eee PC
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    Power Mode Your Eee PC is equipped with a smart power system.The powersaving Battery mode lowers down the CPU frequency and decreases the power consumption to maximize the battery life.
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    program. If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. The following 2 illustrations produce the same results. ASUS Eee PC 3-7
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    Dragging - 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 select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the pointer to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item
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    Extend. LCD + CRT Clone mode only supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Set your Eee PC to High Performance or Super Performance mode if you want to use a higher resolution with a connected external monitor. Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 3-9
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    rs, and Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F7): Mutes the speaker. Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Speaker Up Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume. Num Lk (
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    Windows icon: Displays the start menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object. ASUS Eee PC 3-11
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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. The Welcome message appears. Click Next to continue.
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    3 Select the time zone you are in and click Next to continue. 4. Read the end user license agreement and click Yes, I accept. Click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC 3-13
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    5. Click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now to get the latest important updates and click Next to continue. 6. Type your computer's name in the Computer name box and click Next to continue. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the
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    Desktop The are several shortcuts on the desktop. Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications and enter the specified folders. Some applications would form minimized icons in the Notification area. ASUS Eee PC 3-15
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    off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. To disable or enable devices: 1. Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area, and the utility shows the available options: Disable WLAN: Enable or disable the wireless LAN
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    To adjust the display resolution: • Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Select the resolution based on your needs bottom of the screen. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode. ASUS Eee PC 3-17
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    Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC. 1. Click the start button to display the start menu. 2. Select Turn Off Computer from the list. 2 1 3. Select Turn Off to power off your Eee PC. 3 3-18 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    Network Connection ASUS Update Outlook Express Skype™ Windows® Works Super Hybrid Engine Eee Storage 4 Using the Eee PC
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    , click Refresh network list in the left pane and search in the list again. 3. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 4-2 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    4. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. 5. You can see the wireless network icon in the Notification area. The wireless connection icon disappears when you Press + ( + ) to disable the WLAN function. ASUS Eee PC 4-3
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    connected to a network hub or switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. Connect to network before enjoying all the network services and functions in Eee PC. Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Local Area Network Using a dynamic IP: 1. Right-click the network icon
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    2. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. 3. Highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. ASUS Eee PC 4-5
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    5. Click Create a new connection to start the New Connection Wizard. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Connect to the Internet and click Next. 8. Click Set up my connection manually. 4-6 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    9. Select your connection type and click Next. 10. Enter your ISP Name and click Next. 11. Enter your User name and Password. Click Next. 12. Click Finish to finish the configuration. ASUS Eee PC 4-7
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    13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network. 4-8 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. 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 4-9
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    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. 4-10 Chapter 4: Using the
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    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
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    2. Select Update BIOS from Internet from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-12 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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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
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    or notebook. To launch Outlook Express: 1. Click Start > Programs > Outlook Express. 2. Follow the Wizard to finish a new account setup. Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e-mail account. 3. The Outlook Express main window appears as
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    a Skype account, click Cancel to sign in directly. 3. Enter your Skype Name and Password in the box and click Sign in to start using Skype. ASUS Eee PC 4-15
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    select Yes to help improve the quality, reliability and performance of this software. Either Yes or No can finish the initialization. 4-16 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    the left pane 4. Select Blank Word Processor document in the right pane. Choose other templates you want to use in the right pane if needed. 2 3 4 ASUS Eee PC 4-17
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    5. Under the File menu, click Open. Or press + directly. 6. In the Open dialog box, click Look in and locate your file. You can also shorten the process by sorting the files by file types. 4-18 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    History The history screen helps you track the history you use the Microsoft® Works software. You can either sort by names, dates, templates or programs. ASUS Eee PC 4-19
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    . 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. • Right-click the Super Hybrid Engine icon
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    service with or without further notice. Visit the official website (http://www.eeestorage. com) for details. To use Eee Storage 1. Double-click the Eee Storage shortcut on the desktop and double-click Eee Storage in My Computer. Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet. ASUS Eee PC
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    space. Double-click Setup Your Eee Storage Account to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions such as Group Share. This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer. 4-22 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Support DVD System Recovery 5 Support DVD & System Recovery
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    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
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    Click to go to the previous page Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports. Click to go to the next page ASUS Eee PC 5-3
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    to the previous page 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. System
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    ). 1. Connect an external optical drive to your Eee PC and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive (System needs to ASUS-PHISON SSD USB:XXXXXXXX ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device 3. Press any key to boot from the optical drive. Press any key to boot from CD... ASUS Eee PC
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    your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. 6. After the system recovery is completed, eject the Support DVD from the optical drive and click OK to restart the Eee PC. 5-6 Chapter 5: Support DVD & System Recovery
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    Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    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 A-3
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    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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference
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    To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide 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 A-5
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    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
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    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 A-7
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    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
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    the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. ASUS Eee PC A-9
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    replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Italian ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale
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    NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY 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 © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ASUS Eee PC A-11
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    DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR (3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC 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
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Eee PC
User’s Manual
Windows® XP Edition
Eee PC 701SD Series
August 2008
E4178