E4100 Eee PC User Manual Windows® XP Edition Eee PC 1002HA
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................ii About This User’s Manual ............................................................................... iv Notes for This Manual ...................................................................................... iv Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................v Transportation Precautions ...............
About This User’s Manual You are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Eee PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual: 1. Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Eee PC’s components. 2. Getting Started Provides information on getting started with the Eee PC. 3. Appendix Provides you safety statements. The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories.
Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Eee PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F) INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Eee PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating. DO NOT carry or cover a Eee PC that is powered ON with any materials that 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.
Charging Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Eee PC is in use. Remember to fully charge the battery (8 hours or more) before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life.
Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage 1 Knowing the Parts
Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. 1 2 3 PC 4 5 6 7 8 The keyboard differs for each territory.
1 2 3 Built-in Camera Display Panel Array Microphone (Built-in) The built-in array microphone is more clear and echofreecompared with traditional single microphones. 4 Super Hybrid Engine Key 5 Press this key to switch among various power saving modes. The selected mode is shown on the display. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and recovering from STR. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC.
Standby Mode / Powered OFF Battery charge is 95%–100% Battery charge is between 11%–94% Battery charge is less than 0%–10% AC Mode Battery Mode Green ON Off Orange Blinking Off Orange Blinking 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. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted.
Bottom Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 4 3 1 5 2 5 The bottom of the Eee PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Eee 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.
2 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Eee PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Eee PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3 Memory Compartment The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment.
Right Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 2 3 1 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function.
Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 1 USB Port (2.0/1.1) 1 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 6 7 1 1 2 3 4 5 Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD and MS-PRO cards. 1-8 2 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGAcompatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display.
4 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Eee PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Eee PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Eee PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored 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.
Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume. Num Lk (Insert): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Delete): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF.
1-12 Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
Powering on your Eee PC First-time Startup Desktop Network Connection Browsing web pages 2 Getting Started
Powering on your Eee PC These are only quick instructions for using your Eee PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC power adapter 1 3 2 3. Turn ON the Eee PC Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Eee PC. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Eee PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.
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. 2. Select you system settings by specifying the region you are in, the language you use and the keyboard type you use. Click Next to continue.
2-4 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.
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 on-screen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization.
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. The actual Desktop screen may vary according to different models.
ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices 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: Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection. Disable Blue Tooth: Turns on and off the Bluetooth connection.
Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Select the resolution based on your needs. The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. When you select LCD 1024 x 768, move the pointer to scroll up and down the screen. Scroll up to see the top of the screen. Scroll down to see the bottom of the screen. You need not scroll up and down the screen when you select LCD Compress Mode.
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection 1. Double-click the crossed wireless network icon Notification area. in the If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification + area. Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing ( + ) before configuring a wireless network connection. 2. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.
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.
Local Area Network To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: Using a dynamic IP: 1. Right-click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle on the Windows® taskbar and select Open Network Connections. 2. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. 3. Click Internet Protocol 4. (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ASUS Eee PC Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
2-12 5. Click Create a new 6. connection to start the New Connection Wizard. Click Next. 7. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 8. Select Set up my connection manually. 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. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Using a static IP: 1. 2 3. 4. 5. Repeat the step 1–3 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address.
Browsing web pages After you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing. Visit our Eee PC homepage (http://eeepc.asus.com) to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip.asus.com for full service of your Eee PC. Downloading the full manual Refer to the full manual for further information at http://support. asus.com.
Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix
Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • • • • • • • • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • • 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.
82 Tarn et Garonne 89 Yonne 94 Val de Marne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 90 Territoire de Belfort This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
• • Do not dispose the Eee PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers.
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 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 o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nell’ambiente.
ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’ un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Limitation of Liability Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS’ part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS.
