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    Eee PC User's Manual Eee PC 4G (701) Eee PC 4G Surf Eee PC 8G October 2007
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    Table of Contents Chaper 1: Introducing the Eee PC About This User's Manual 1-2 Notes for This Manual 1-3 Safety Precautions 1-4 Transportation Precautions 1-5 Charging Your Batteries 1-5 Airplane Precautions 1-5 Preparing your Eee PC 1-6 Chaper 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side...2-2 Bottom Side
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    Info...4-38 Date & Time 4-38 Personalization 4-39 Add/Remove Software 4-39 Touchpad...4-42 Disk Utility...4-42 Diagnostic Tools 4-43 Desktop Mode 4-44 Voice Command 4-45 ASUS Eee PC iii
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    Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 5-2 Installing Windows® XP 5-2 Optimizing Windows® XP 5-4 Changing Virtual Memory 5-4 6: Support DVD & System Recovery Support DVD information 6-2 Running the support DVD 6-2 Drivers menu 6-3 Utilities menu 6-4 Manual ...6-5
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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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    information on getting started with the Eee PC. 4. Using the Eee PC Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP Gives you information on how to install and optimize Windows® XP on your Eee PC. 6. Support DVD & System Recovery Gives you information
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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-
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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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    transport.Therefore, you should not transport the Eee PC while the power is still ON. Close 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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    Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for detailed inform1ation. 1. Install the battery pack 2 1 2 2. Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 The wall outlet differs in type by country.Your Eee PC ships with an adapter compliant with
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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! ASUS Eee PC 1-
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    1- 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 diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The keyboard will differ for each territory. 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. mouse. Scrolling is available to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC 2-
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    Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: The Eee PC's battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Eee PC's battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and AC power is not connected
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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-
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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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    on a larger external display. 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-
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    Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 12 3 45 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-
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    2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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    Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode 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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    to the Eee PC. 3 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. 3- Chapter
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    operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are additional ways to shutdown and reset your Eee PC: Shutdown: Hold the power button until the system shuts down. Reset: Press the reset button your data. The reset button is not provided on Eee PC 4G Surf model. ASUS Eee PC 3-
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    Touchpad Usage Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor 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. The following 2 illustrations produce the same results.
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    of the touchpad to scroll a window up or down. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the cursor on that pane before scrolling. ASUS Eee PC 3-
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    your hot key locations do not match the manual. zzZ Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC in suspend mode (Save-to-RAM). Radio Eee PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Eee PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. Dual display mode does not work in 256 Colors, and supports
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    browser. Home (←): Press to move the cursor to the beginning of the line. End (→): Press to move the cursor to the end of the line. ASUS Eee PC 3-
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    window If the application window is not in the center of the screen and you want to adjust the position of the window, follow the instructions below to adjust the window position. 1. Hold and the touchpad left button to turn the cursor into a cross arrow. 2. Use the other finger to
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    up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initiation. 1. Toggle I agree with this license and click Next to continue. 2. Select your keyboard type and click Next to continue. 3. Enter your User Name. Click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC 3-11
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    mind! You have to pass the password check every time you start up your Eee PC if you select not to login automatically. 5. Click to expand the drop-down menu 6. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click Finish to restart the system, or click Back to make changes. 3-12 Chapter 3:
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    selected category and shows pertinent items. Refer to Eee PC Help for detailed instructions for using your Eee PC Returns to the desktop Displays the wireless network manager Shows the Eee PC Tips Shuts down, restarts, or recall Task Manager Hides or displays the taskbar ASUS Eee PC 3-13
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    Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC. 1. Click the red power switch on the taskbar. Or, click Instant Shutdown from the Settings tab and select Shutdown. Or, press the power switch of the Eee PC directly. 2. Select Shut Down from the dialog box. 3. Select OK to proceed. 1
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    Internet Work Learn Play Settings Favorites 4 Using the Eee PC
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    Connect to build the connection. Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked. 4. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 4- Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    6. You can see the wireless signal strength bars on the OS taskbar. In Windows XP environment, the wireless connection icon disappears when you disable the wireless LAN by pressing + ( + ). Activate the wireless LAN function before configuring a wireless network connection. ASUS Eee PC 4-
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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. From the Internet tab, select
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    2. Click Create to create a network connection. 3. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next. 4. Toggle the first option Dynamic IP address (DHCP) and click Next. 5. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. ASUS Eee PC 4-
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    the static IP network configuraton. 2. Toggle the second option Static IP address and click Next. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4- Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    so, enter the preferred DNS Server address, alternative address and WINS address of your service provider. 5. Enter the DNS domain name for your network or click Next to click Back to make changes. Contact your service provider if you have problem connecting to the internet. ASUS Eee PC 4-
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    your connection and click Next. 4. Enter your user name and password and click Next. 5. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. 4- Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    the type of connection you are using and click Next. 3. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. ASUS Eee PC 4-
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    Next. 8. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. 9. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes. 4-10 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    -up (Optional) The telephone wire used to connect the Eee PC's internal modem should have either two or four wires ( not support voltages used in digital phone systems. DO NOT connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur! ASUS Eee PC 4-11
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    . 3. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. 4. Enter the phone number required to connect to your internet service provider and click Next. 5. Enter your user name and password and click Next. 4-12 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. 7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes. ASUS Eee PC 4-13
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    browser and start enjoying net surfing. 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
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    PC thoughtfully builds serveral resources shortcuts, including iGoogle, Google Docs, and Wikipedia. Click an item and enjoy a charge-free service through Mozilla Firefox web browser. Connects to iGoogle (www. igoogle.com) Connects to Wikipedia Connects to Google Docs (docs.google. com) ASUS Eee PC
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    Select Web Mail to display the webmail accesses, including Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. Opens the built-in webmail list Select your e-mail service provider. If you do not use any of the displayed e-mail provider, click the Back to Internet tab button and select Web to log onto
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    information to login your account. Select an instant messaging service If you do not have an IM account, apply one from the service providers. If you have multiple IM accounts from different service providers, press Add button again to add and configure more IM accounts. ASUS Eee PC 4-17
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    to the end user license agreement. 3. Enter your Skype name and password to login. Click to select language Press to continue 4-18 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    map, the screen automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever you leave the cursor. The city name and respective local time appears ASUS Eee PC 4-19
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    to perform calculation and manage information Starts the application to create, and share presentations Starts the Adobe® PDF reader If you have problems using these applications, click Help on the top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions. 4-20 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    select Removable Disk (may be labled as your USB storage brand name) to enter the sub-directory (may be labeled as FLASH or partition1, etc.). ASUS Eee PC 4-21
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    can start editing your document and doing your job. For other office applications, follow the general steps above to access files. 4-22 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    notebook. Follow the Account Wizard for new account setup. Starts the Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client Local folders pane Preview pane Mail list pane Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e-mail account. ASUS Eee PC 4-23
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    two management-related applications. I. File Manager provides an overview of all your files and enables easy management of data. Starts the File Manager Eee PC supports file compression in a zip and tgz file format only, and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats. To locate and open
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    if numerous folders are listed. • To remove your connecting the USB device, right click the USB icon on the OS taskbar and select Safely remove. ASUS Eee PC 4-25
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    II. PIM (Personal Information Manager) helps manage personal information like appointments, to-do items and contacts. Click to open the Accessories Click to return to the Work tab Select PIM to initiate KDE Personal Information Manager 4-26 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Runs the Screen capture application Opens the calculator Press + ( + ) to initiate the screen capture tool directly and capture the full screen. Dictionary ASUS Eee PC Starts the Dictionary 4-27
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    marks constellations with latitude and longitude. Click to return to the Learn tab Activates the Planetarium Opens the interactive Periodic table 4-28 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    spelling game Starts the typing practice tool Math Study fractions with your personal tutor in Eee PC. Fraction Tutorial clearly demonstrates and teaches you fractions. TuxMath teaches math more fun, the interactive Geometry tool Starts the TuxMath Starts the Fraction Tutorial ASUS Eee PC 4-29
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    is a shortcut to Skoool. Double-click the item to link to Skoool interactive learning site (www.skoool.ie). Links to Skoool 4-30 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Move the cursor over the items on the user interface, and the pop out message would show the function of the button or the slider. ASUS Eee PC 4-31
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    device Locates your media files Shows your playlists Displays your collection Shows the track playing, newest albums and favorite albums Connect your iPod to your Eee PC and click the Media Device tab to show the playlists in your iPod. You can drag and drop the wanted files to create your playlist
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    image files with the Photo Manager. Starts the Photo Manager Preview pane Adds your comments Locates pictures in folders Displays folders and files Photo Manager supports image files in PNG, JPG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, XPM, PPM, PNM, XCT, PCX format. ASUS Eee PC 4-33
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    the selected item to trash can Shows the properties of the selected item Switches to tree display Changes the display window Changes the view mode ASUS Eee PC supports video and audio files in the following format: wmv, DVD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 SP, Xvid, mp3, wma, ogg, wav, MPEG4 AAC, PCM, Dolby
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    Sound Recorder Allows you to record a sound clip. Initiates Sound Recorder Switches to new buffer Starts recording Stops recording Playback Review Advance Turns on/off monitor Games Select an available game and have fun. Click to return to the Play tab ASUS Eee PC 4-35
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    Settings Anti-Virus From the Settings tab, select Anti-Virus and perform virus scanning to protect your Eee PC. Click to start the anti-virus application Volume Click the speakers icon to open the control panel. Adjust the system volume and balance by moving
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    . The installed printers display in the window. Refer to the QVL in Appendix or visit our website for the latest qualified vendor for the printers. ASUS Eee PC 4-37
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    System Info This option displays the system information of your Eee PC. The displayed system information differs depending on model. Date & Time Adjusts the system date and time of your Eee PC. 4-38 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    network access. Follow the instructions below to install software update. 4. Click the Install/Update button to install/update the selected software. Click to switch the 2 category 3 4 Press the Update button to update the software Locate the software you want to install/update ASUS Eee PC
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    5. Click OK to confirm the installation/update. 6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from our server.. 7. Click Yes to restart the system for the installed/updated application to work properly. 4-40 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    the Settings tab on the top to switch the category. 4. Click the Open button in BIOS Updates Click to switch the 3 category 4 Click to display the available BIOS updates 5. Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to update the BIOS. Click to install the BIOS ASUS Eee PC 4-41
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    5. Click OK to reboot and update the BIOS. Touchpad Edit your touchpad preferences by clicking Touchpad. You can adjust touchpad sensitivity, tapping time, and scrolling settings. Disk Utility Selecting Disk Utility allows you to check your Eee PC SSD condition including total disk space, the used
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    Diagnostic Tools The Diagnostic Tool helps you with easy trouble-shooting. System Info. Click the System Info. button on the left to display the system information. Click to start the system checkup. Select the item you want to test and follow the wizard to complete the test. ASUS Eee PC 4-43
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    on the left to send the test log to ASUS support team. Our technical personnel would help you with the problems. Before you send the log, remember to external monitor before booting up the Eee PC. If you have installed Windows XP to your Eee PC, right-click the ASUS Eee PC Utitlity icon on the OS
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    Voice Command Operate your Eee PC hands-free. With voice command, you can launch Eee PC utilities without utilizing the keyboard. Just let your lips do the service. Follow the instructions below to use voice command: 1. Double-click VoiceCommand from the Settings tab. 2. Right click the voice
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    Task Manager The Task Manager displays the application processes. Tweak your Eee PC up if it is running slow by killing the application with Task Manager. Follow the instructions below to teminate applications: 1. Double click the SOS icon on the OS taskbar to display the running applications. Or,
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    or remove The available favorites are listed in alphabetical order The item order in the list corresponds to the display order on the Favorites tab. ASUS Eee PC 4-47
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    Preparing to Install Windows® XP Installing Windows® XP Optimizing Windows® XP 5 Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP
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    • A USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) or external hard disk drive • ASUS Eee PC support DVD • The older version of Windows® OS does not support USB DVDROM. Ensure the disc you have is Windows® XP Service Pack 2. • Your Eee PC might not be able to detect all the USB flash disks. We recommend you
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    XP to your Eee PC. 8. Press and select Format the partition using the NTFS file system to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions insert the Support DVD to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard to install all drivers. ASUS Eee PC 5-
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    the best performance of your Eee PC with Windows XP operating system, follow some quick steps below to make your Eee PC run faster. Changing Virtual Memory ASUS Eee PC supprt DVD will by default set the virtual button to change the virtual memory. 5- Chapter 5: Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP
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    Restore Though System Restore can track and reverse changes to your computer, it consumes system resources. Follow the instructions to turn off System Restore. 1. Go to Control Panel > System. 2. Click System Restore tab on the top. 3. Click the box before Turn off System Restore. ASUS Eee PC 5-
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    , right-click My Documents and select Properties. 2. Click Move and select a destination in another partition. 3. Click OK to relocate My Documents. 5- Chapter 5: Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP
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    IE Temporary Internet Files 1. Launch Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools on the top and select Internet Options. 3. Click Settings in Temporary Internet files area. 4. Click Move Folders and select a destination in another partition. 5. Click OK to relocate Temporary Internet Files. ASUS Eee PC 5-
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    Data 1. Go to All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. 2. Key in sfc.exe/purgecache. 3. Press to clear the system backup data. 5- Chapter 5: Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP
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    a USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) or a USB hard disk drive to your Eee PC for to back up the files you want to delete. 5. Refer to the table on the files. If your Eee PC malfunctions after the system file removal, use the backup disk you made in step 4 to restore the files. ASUS Eee PC 5-
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    Help Files Windows\Help All files WinXP help files Unused Driver Files Windows\System32\Dllcache All files Backup DLL files for recovery Windows Service Pack 2 and Hot Fix Files Windows\ KB*.txt files on bootup and log on in Safe Mode. 5-10 Chapter 5: Installing & Optimizing Windows® XP
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    Support DVD System Recovery 6 Support DVD & System Recovery
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    appear only in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. 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
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    . Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program Installs Intel® Chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Synaptics TouchPad Driver Installs Synaptics touchpad driver. ASUS Eee PC 6-
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    to update the Eee PC BIOS in the Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility Makes a USB bootable disk with Linux system image for Eee PC system recovery. 6- Chapter 6: Support DVD
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    in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Eee PC 6-
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    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 information DVD content Technical support File list 6- Chapter 6: Support DVD & System Recovery
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    the selected OS, 'e' to edit the commands before booting, or 'c' for command-line. If the system recovery fails, there might be something wrong with your Eee PC SSD. Contact your local RMA for support. ASUS Eee PC 6-
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    DVD 1. Connect an external DVD optical drive to your Eee PC and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive (System needs to be USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) to another PC/NB (bundled with Windows XP or later version) and insert the Support DVD to that PC/NB at the same time. 6- Chapter
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    2. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. 3. Select Copy EEE PC image files to USB flash and make it bootable and click Run. Note that the disk for Eee PC recovery is correct if you have several USB flash disks connected to the PC. ASUS Eee PC 6-
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    4. Click Yes to continue.The system starts formating your USB flash disk. 5. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC/NB. Click Retry to continue. 6. Click OK to complete the process. 6-10 Chapter 6: Support DVD & System Recovery
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    disk to another PC/NB and insert the Support DVD to that PC/NB at the same time. 2. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. 3. Select Format the USB flash disk back to Windows format (FAT16) and click Run. 4. Click OK to complete the disk formatting. ASUS Eee PC 6-11
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    6-12 Chapter 6: Support DVD & System Recovery
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    Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix
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    and its logos are trademarks of Google Inc.. GroupWise service and its logos are trademarks of Novell Inc.. MSN service and its logos are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. QQ service and its logos are trademarks of Tencent Inc.. Yahoo! service and its logos are trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.. All
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    Flash Memory Card Reader/Writer Flash Memory Card Model AOC 716SW AOC L154W ASUS PW191 ASUS MB19 ASUS PW201 BenQ FP94VW BenQ FP222WH Samsung 203B Samsung 226BW Samsung SyncMaster 740BF Transcend TS4GMMC4 ADATA SDHC 2.0 8GB Transcend TS4GSDHC6 Transcend TS8GSDHC6 Toshiba M04GR4W 4G ASUS Eee PC A-
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    FS608 D-Link Di-704P D-Link Di-604+ Wireless Lan Access D-Link DI 624 Point Buffalo WZR-G300N D-Link DIR-635 ASUS WL500G ASUS WL520G ASUS WL566GM ASUS WL 530G Netcore 615GR Linksys WRT300N HUB BELKIN-F5U237 FEATARES-USB2.0 HUB Printer EPSON STYLUS-C43UX HP-7960 EPSON-STYLUS PHOTO
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    Samsung 940B Sony KDL-26S2020 ViewSonic G90f+ ViewSonic P70F ViewSonic PF775 ViewSonic PF790 ViewSonic N3206W 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. ASUS Eee PC A-
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    Internal Modem Compliancy The Eee PC with internal modem model every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network
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    . Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. ASUS Eee PC A-
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    Internal Modem Compliancy (Cont.) This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria1 Yes No Belgium Yes No Czech Republic Denmark1 No Yes Not Applicable Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No
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    may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. ASUS Eee PC A-
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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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    antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. For operation within 5.15GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges, it is restricted to indoor environment, and the antenna of this device must be integral. ASUS Eee PC A-11
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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 priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. ASUS Eee PC A-13
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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-15
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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-17
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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. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Eee PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ASUS Eee PC A-19
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    Spanish Swedish A-20 Appendix
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    product are subject to the GNU GPL: • The Linux operating system kernel • Firefox • Tux, of 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/). ASUS Eee PC
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    price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces
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    on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. ASUS Eee PC A-23
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    1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and
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    -readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, ASUS Eee PC A-25
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    c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.)
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    to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice. ASUS Eee PC A-27
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    spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives
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    OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ASUS Eee PC A-29
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    END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms. To do so,
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    linking proprietary applications with the library. If this is what you want to do, use the GNU Lesser General Public License instead of this License. ASUS Eee PC A-31
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    or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
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    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://support.asus.com ASUS Eee PC A-33
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