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    Eee PCUser's Manual Eee PC 900HD Series August 2008
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    System 3-2 Using AC Power 3-2 Using Battery Power 3-3 Battery Care...3-5 Touchpad Usage 3-7 Single-finger gesture input 3-7 Multi-finger gesture input 3-8 Keyboard Usage 3-9 Special Function Keys 3-9 First Run Wizard 3-11 Operating Mode 3-13 Shutdown...3-13 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    ...4-30 Media Player 4-30 Music Manager 4-31 Photo Manager 4-32 Video Manager 4-32 Webcam ...4-33 Sound Recorder 4-33 Games ...4-33 Settings...4-34 Desktop Mode 4-34 Anti-Virus...4-35 Volume ...4-35 Instant Shutdown 4-36 Printers ...4-36 System Info...4-37 Date & Time 4-37 ASUS Eee PC iii
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    Chapter 5: System Recovery System Recovery 5-2 Using Hidden Partition 5-2 Using the Recovery DVD 5-3 Using USB Flash Disk 5-4 Chapter 6: Installing Windows® XP Preparing to install Windows® XP 6-2 Installing Windows® XP 6-2 Support CD information 6-4 Running the support CD 6-4 Drivers menu
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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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    the Eee PC Introduces the Eee PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC's components. 3. Getting Started Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 4. Using the Eee PC Provides information on using the Eee PC's utilities. 5. Support DVD & System
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    degrees of importance as follows: 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 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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    will reduce air circulation 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 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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    1 3 Preparing your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. Read the following chapters for detailed information. 1. Install the battery pack 3 2 1 2. Connect the AC power adapter Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before first use and whenever it is
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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 following illustration to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The keyboard differs for each territory. 2-2 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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    recording. 3 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 finger gesture input 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. Hard disk drive (HDD) Indicator The hard disk drive indicator blinks when data is written to or read from the disk drive. Wireless Indicator
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    PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 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. ASUS Eee PC
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    . Reset Button (Emergency) In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to restart the Eee PC. Audio Speaker System The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional
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    ) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA- compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 4 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible security products
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    Left Side Refer to the following illustration 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
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    Eee PC. 1 2 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Eee PC by the specifications for this Eee PC. The battery pack cannot be the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack.To prevent damage to the Eee PC and
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    2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts
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    Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First-time Startup Operating Mode Shutdown 3 Getting Started
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    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 to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best
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    Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC or use the 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
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    the Battery Pack Your Eee PC may not have its battery pack installed. If not, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: 3 2 1 To remove the battery pack: 2 1 3 • Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved
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    35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F). You must also take into account that the Eee PC's internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center. ASUS Eee PC 3-5
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    Emergency Shutdown & Reset In case your 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 . Use a pin or a straightened paper clip to
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    wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding 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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    command. Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual. zzZ Icon (F1): Places the Eee PC
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    Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume. Speaker Up Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume. Num Lk (F11): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (F12): Toggles the "Scroll Lock"
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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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    up your Eee PC if you select not to login automatically. 5 Click to expand the drop-down menu and locate the city you are in or the nearest city in your time zone. Adjust the correct date and your local time. Click Next to continue. 6. After you complete all the wizard instructions, click
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    to operate this Eee PC and enables sophisticated users to more easily locate and initiate applications. Switch the display category by clicking the category tabs on the top, at which time the screen changes to the selected category and shows pertinent items. Shutdown Do the following instructions
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    3-14 Chapter 3: Getting Started
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    Internet Work Learn Play Settings Favorites 4 Using the Eee PC
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    is checked. 4. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 5. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list. 4-2 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    connection. Right-click the wireless signal bar in the Notification area to quickly Connect to another network, Create new connection, or browse All Network Connections. 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 cable with RJ-45 connectors Local Area Network Using a dynamic IP: 1. From the Internet tab, select Network to start the
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    make your connection and click Next. 5. Toggle the first option Dynamic IP address (DHCP) and click Next. 6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. ASUS Eee PC 4-5
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    apply the settings or click Back to make changes. Click the box before Connect automatically at system startup or before the box Start this connection when finished based on your needs. Using Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4-6 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 4-7
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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. 4-8 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes. Select Connect automatically at system startup or Start this connection when finished based on your individual configuration. Wireless Point-to- Networks button to search for the network point you would like to connect. ASUS Eee PC 4-9
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    5. Enter the wireless channel information from your service provider and click Next. 6. Set the encryption information for the wireless connection and click Next. 7. Enter your user 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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    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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    Opens the built-in webmail list. Enjoying free resources Eee PC thoughtfully builds several resources shortcuts, including iGoogle, Google Search, Google Docs, Wikipedia, and Mediayou. Click an item and enjoy a charge-free service through Mozilla Firefox web browser. Connects to iGoogle. Connects
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    to leave 3. Click Eee Connect from the Internet tab again. Click Accept from to set up the Eee PC you want to connect. 4. Enter an Authentication code and click Connect. DO NOT click the Ask whenever receives connection request box if you want to freely connect to this Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC 4-13
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    in the Notification area. 6. Repeat the step 1-2 on another Eee PC to generate another account and click Connect to. 7. Enter the you click the Ask whenever receives connection request box on the other Eee PC, you would need to wait for the permission. 8. When the connection is successfully built, you
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    web storage service with or without further notice. Visit the official website for details. To use Eee Storage 1. Click Web Storage from the Internet tab and read the service agreement before click Yes to continue. Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet. ASUS Eee PC 4-15
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    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. 4-16 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    various software applications, and multimedia enjoyment online. Visit Eee Download website (http://eeedownload. asus.com) for more details. Connects to Eee Download website. Preview is unavailable. You need to download the software applications or multimedia files before enjoying them. ASUS Eee PC
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    along with other necessary information to login your account. 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. 4-18 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Spreadsheets/Presentations/PDF Reader The Work tab includes several office software items like Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and PDF Reader. If you have problems using these applications, click Help on the top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions. ASUS Eee PC 4-19
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    File menu, click Open, or press + . 3. At the prompt, click My Home on the left and double-click D: to enter. 4-20 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    4. Double-click the folder to display the files within. Select the desired file, and click OK to open. 5. After the file is opened, you can start editing your document and doing your job. For other office applications, follow the general steps above to access files. ASUS Eee PC 4-21
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    Follow the Account Wizard for new account setup. Starts the Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client. Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e-mail account. drawings. Opens OpenOffice Math. Opens OpenOffice Draw. 4-22 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    software Your Eee PC includes two management-related applications. I. File Manager provides an overview of all your files and enables easy management of data. Starts File Manager. Eee PC supports data to your Eee PC. 2. Highlight and select Open in File Manager at the prompt. ASUS Eee PC 4-23
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    like appointments, to-do items and contacts. Click Accessories to start using PIM. Click PIM to initiate KDE Personal Information Manager. 4-24 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    the World Clock 1. Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software. 2. Major cities and territories are marked on the map in black. When you move the pointer over the map, the screen automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever you leave the pointer. ASUS Eee PC 4-25
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    . Runs the Screen capture application. Press + ( + ) to initiate the screen capture tool directly and capture the full screen. 4-26 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    more. 2. Planetarium projects and simulates the motions of the heavenly bodies, and marks constellations with latitude and longitude. Opens the interactive Periodic table. Loads Planetarium. ASUS Eee PC 4-27
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    for English typing and spelling. Starts the typing practice tool. Starts the vocabulary spelling game. Starts the Hangman game. Math Study fractions with your personal tutor in Eee PC. Fraction Tutorial clearly demonstrates and teaches you fractions. TuxMath teaches math more fun, teaching
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    item to link to Skoool interactive learning site (www.skoool.com). Click your own country or the country you would like to visit and enter. ASUS Eee PC 4-29
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    . Move the pointer 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 supports video and audio files in the following format: wmv, wma, mp3 format.The actual
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    clicking Actions > Quit. • All rights of the built-in music samples are reserved by Michelle Chen. Unauthorized copy, reproduction, broadcasting and public performance are prohibited. ASUS Eee PC 4-31
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    Photo Manager Manage, view, and edit image files with the Photo Manager. Photo Manager supports image files in PNG, JPG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, XPM, PPM, PNM, XCT, PCX format. Video Manager Starts Photo Manager. 4-32 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Webcam Click Webcam and start video recording or image capture. Activates Webcam. Sound Recorder Allows you to record a sound clip. Initiates Sound Recorder. Games Select an available game and have fun. ASUS Eee PC 4-33
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    or below, use the touchpad to scroll up and down the screen. Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee PC. If you have installed Windows XP to your Eee PC, right-click the ASUS Eee PC Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. 4-34 Chapter 4: Using the
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    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 the sliders. Click to adjust the volume. ASUS Eee PC 4-35
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    , or shut down the system. Printers To setup your printer, double-click Printers and press Add to add a new printer. 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. 4-36 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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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. ASUS Eee PC 4-37
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    to renew your information or change your preferences. 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
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    5. Click OK to confirm the installation. 6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from the server. ASUS Eee PC 4-39
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    ! 1. Ensure you are connected to a network. 2. Go to Settings > Add/Remove Software. 3. Click the Settings tab on the top to switch the category. 4. Click the Open button in BIOS Updates 3 4 5. Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to update the BIOS. 4-40 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    -click the Software 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 4-41
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    Edit your touchpad preferences by clicking Touchpad. You can adjust all touchpad settings. Disk Utility Selecting Disk Utility allows you to check your Eee PC disk condition including total disk space, the used space, and the remaining space. Click the tabs to switch the displayed disk drive
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    Tool helps you with easy trouble-shooting. System Info. Click the System Info. button on the left to display the system information. Click the Details button on the top to switch between system information summary and details The system information varies depending on model. ASUS Eee PC 4-43
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    Feedback with System Log 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 set up your e-mail account in the Mozilla Thunderbird client first. Refer to page 4-20 for details. 4-44 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    Add/Remove Keyboard To switch to the keyboard you use 1. Click Settings and click Add/Remove Keyboard 2. The keyboard in the right pane is the current keyboard definition in use. Select your preferred keyboard in the left pane and click Add to add. ASUS Eee PC 4-45
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    to the newly-added language keyboard. Click the flag icon in the Notification area to quickly switch the keyboard if needed. 4-46 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    (in selected territories) Operate your Eee PC hands-free. With voice command, you can launch Eee PC utilities without touching the keyboard. Click to activate VoiceCommand. Follow the instructions below to use voice command: 1. Click VoiceCommand from the Settings tab. 2. Dr. E appears to teach
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    change the configuration. 4. Click the Connect tab on the top and click Connect on the bottom to create the new connection. 4-48 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    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 terminate applications: 1. Double click the data. Or, back up your important data before using Task Manager. ASUS Eee PC 4-49
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    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 . The item order in the list corresponds to the display order on the Favorites tab. 4-50 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
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    System Recovery 5 System Recovery
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    to select which entry is highlighted. Press enter to boot 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 disk drive. Contact your local RMA for support. 5-2 Chapter 5: System Recovery
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    > to continue the system recovery: ISOLINUX 3.11 2005-09-02 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin . Press for Troubleshooting Menu... Loading /boot/vmlinuz Loading /boot/initrd.gz Ready. Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to image Eee PC using build 2008.03
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    to perform system recovery: 1. Connect your USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) to another PC/NB (bundled with Windows XP or later version) and insert the Support CD to that PC/NB at the same time. 2. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. 3. Select Copy Eee PC image
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    Support CD, insert the Recovery DVD, and click Run. 5. Click Yes to continue.The system starts formatting your USB flash disk. 6. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC/NB. Click Retry to continue. 7. Click OK to complete the process. ASUS Eee
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    > to continue the system recovery. ISOLINUX 3.11 2005-09-02 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter Anvin . Press for Troubleshooting Menu... Loading /boot/vmlinuz Loading /boot/initrd.gz Ready. Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to image Eee PC using build 2008.03
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    the USB disk on your Windows operating system normally, follow the instructions below to reformat your USB disk. 1. Connect your USB flash disk to another PC/NB and insert the Support CD to that PC/NB at the same time. 2. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. 3. Select
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    5-8 Chapter 5: System Recovery
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    Preparing to Install Windows® XP Installing Windows® XP Support CD Information 6 Installing Windows® XP
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    installing Windows® XP operating system to your Eee PC, you need the following items. • A USB 2.0 DVD-ROM • The official Windows® XP Service Pack 2 disc from Microsoft® • A USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) or external hard disk drive • ASUS Eee PC support CD The older version of Windows® OS
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    using the NTFS file system to start the Windows® XP OS setup. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process. 7. After entering Windows, insert the Support CD to the USB DVD/CD-ROM and click InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard to install all drivers. ASUS Eee PC 6-3
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    CD information The support CD that comes with the Eee PC package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all the features. All the following screens appear only in the Windows® XP SP2 environment. Running the support CD Insert the support CD in the
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    Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows available device drivers when the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary 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
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    6-6 Chapter 6: Installing Windows® XP
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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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    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. Analog TV Tuner Cards Type Model USB2.0 Leadtek WinFast PalmTop TV Upmost Mobile TV 3 Bluetooth
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    Hiawk 03-M58720 Logitech Precision PC Gaming Philips SBC HM450 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch/Hub Adapter Type Model Home Plug D-Link-DHP200 PCI-PLC-85AA Hub 3com 3C16754 D-Link DFE908DX Switch 3com 3C16792A ASUS GIGAX1116 ASUS GIGAX2024 ASUS
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    Sony MPF82E HandWriter Devices Type Model USB 1.1 PenPower Touch Pad PD8UE Joystick & Game Pad Devices Type Model USB 1.1 Logitech Dual Action GamePad Logitech Dual Action2 Logitech Driving Audio-technica AT-VD5 Mobile Phone Devices Type Model USB 1.1 PHS A91 ASUS Eee PC A-5
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    1600 HP DeskJet D2360 HP Photosmart D5160 Lexmark Z818 Samsung ML2010 Epson Stylus Photo790 HP Deskjet 995C HP Deskjet 5550 PC Camera Devices Type Model USB 2.0 Microsoft-VX1000 Logitech VUAR38 Removable H.D.D Type Model HITEC-HITC25CG iPod Video 80G NuSLIM NS320C+ Toponepower
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    Model USB 1.1 Epson Perfection 1650 Photo USB 2.0 Canon CanoScan LiDE30 Epson Stylus CX3700 Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Sound Adapters Type Model USB 2.0 Mediatek Audimax F1 ASUS Eee PC A-7
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    MyFlash Adata PD10 Apacer HA202 2G Flash Apacer AH221 Apacer AH320 ASUS Ai-FLASH V Kingston DTR PQI U172P PQI U230 Sandisk SDCZ6 ELECOM U2H-MN4BBU SANWA-206W Wireless Lan Access Point Type Model AP ASUS WL-500W ASUS WL-320GP Buffalo WHR-G54S Corega-CG WLBARAG2 D-Link DI-624
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    Wireless Ethernet Adapters Type Model USB 2.0 ASUS WL-167G PCi GW-US300MiniW 3G WLAN Adapter Type Model USB ASUS T500 Amoi H01 HUAWEI E220 PAH A91 100 BaseTx Ethernet Adapters Type Model USB 2.0 Billionton USB2AR2 ASUS Eee PC A-9
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    accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."The manufacture declares that this device is limited operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.039 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.097 W/kg ASUS Eee PC
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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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and • This device
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    service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.039 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.097 W/kg ASUS Eee PC A-13
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    : • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public
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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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    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). When using the Eee PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be
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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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    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/). ASUS Eee PC A-19
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    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 of it in new free programs; and that
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    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. If the software is Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. ASUS Eee PC A-21
  • Asus Eee PC 900HD Linux | User Manual - Page 122
    of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that the terms of this License. c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such
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    third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-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-23
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    control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the source code distributed need not include anything that is normally distributed (in either source or binary form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the
  • Asus Eee PC 900HD Linux | User Manual - Page 125
    to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up 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-25
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    other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals
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    . 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 OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ASUS Eee PC A-27
  • Asus Eee PC 900HD Linux | User Manual - Page 128
    and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied
  • Asus Eee PC 900HD Linux | User Manual - Page 129
    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 you want to do, use the GNU Lesser General Public License instead of this License. ASUS Eee PC A-29
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    AT ANY TIME WITHOUT 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 900HD Linux | User Manual - Page 131
    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-31
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Eee PC
User’s Manual
Eee PC 900HD Series
August 2008