Asus Eee PC 1004DN, User Manual

Page 1: ...Eee PC User Manual Windows XP Edition Eee PC 1004DN E4361 ...

Page 2: ... Usage 1 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering on your Eee PC 2 2 First time Startup 2 3 Desktop 2 4 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility 2 5 Enabling and Disabling Devices 2 5 Adjusting the display resolution 2 6 Network Connection 2 7 Configuring a wireless network connection 2 7 Local Area Network 2 8 Browsing web pages 2 11 Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC Bluetooth Connection 3 2 Fingerprint Registration 3 4 Su...

Page 3: ...r information 4 3 System Recovery 4 4 Using the Support DVD 4 4 Using Recovery Partition 4 5 Boot Booster 4 6 Appendix Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC A 2 CE Mark Warning A 2 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains A 2 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands A 2 UL Safety Notices A 4 Power Safety Requirement A 5 REACH Notice A 5 Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium i...

Page 4: ...ion on support DVD contents and system recovery 5 Appendix Gives you safety statements The actual bundled applications differ by models and territories There may be differences between your Eee PC and the pictures shown in this manual Please accept your Eee PC as being correct Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide allowing you to complete certain tasks safel...

Page 5: ...e any extra moisture with a dry cloth Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT leave the Eee PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical field...

Page 6: ...battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste Transportation Precautions To prepare your Eee PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent d...

Page 7: ...acity after a few full charging and discharging cycles Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Eee PC on the airplane Most airlines have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts ma...

Page 8: ...viii Table of Contents ...

Page 9: ...Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Keyboard Usage Touchpad Usage 1 Knowing the Parts ...

Page 10: ...he Parts 1 2 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 The keyboard differs for each territory 2 9 1 4 3 7 5 6 8 ...

Page 11: ...s in the Save to RAM Suspend mode This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands The keyboard differs depending on model Fingerprint Scanner The built in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key Touchpad ...

Page 12: ...1 94 Orange ON Off Low battery power 0 10 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 Wireless Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN...

Page 13: ...ently 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 2 1 3 4 Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock When rem...

Page 14: ... unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual lock to the locked position after inserting the battery pack 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 The reset button is available on selected models 2 3 4 Right Side Refer to the ill...

Page 15: ...n connector allows convenient use without additional adapters 3 6 1 2 4 5 7 Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC 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 a...

Page 16: ...r books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur USB Port 2 0 1 1 Microphone Jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for Skype voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Output Jack The 1 8 stereo headphone jack 3 5mm connects the Eee PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this j...

Page 17: ...t 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 2 Rear Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC 2 1 1 2 Audio Speaker System The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without addi...

Page 18: ...con F1 Places the Eee PC in suspend mode Save to RAM Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light The default setting is WLAN ON Bluetooth OFF Touchpad F3 Toggles the touchpad ON OFF Resolution Selection F4 Press to adjust the display resolution ...

Page 19: ...ypad 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 Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Pg Up Press to scroll up in documents or the web browser Pg Dn Press to scroll down in documents or the web browser Home Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the line End Press...

Page 20: ...put Finger gesture Applications Two finger zooming in out Impress Adobe reader Photomanager Two finger zooming in out Moving two fingertips apart or together on the touchpad to zoom in or zoom out This is convenient when viewing photos or reading documents Zoom in Zoom out ...

Page 21: ...Powering on your Eee PC First time Startup Desktop ASUS Eee PC Tray Utility Network Connection 2 Getting Started ...

Page 22: ... PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Eee PC The output voltage of this adapter is 12Vdc 3A Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life 3 Tur...

Page 23: ... Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization 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 1 The Welcome message appears Click Next to continue 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 ...

Page 24: ...name box and click Next to continue 7 Follow the onscreen 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 mode...

Page 25: ...g 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 Disable Camera Enable or disable the built in camera 2 Select an option to turn it on or off based on your needs The unavailab...

Page 26: ...mpress Mode When you select LCD 1024 x 768 move the pointer to scroll up and down the screen Scroll down to see the bottom of the screen Scroll up to see the top of the screen The CRT related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors When the display mode of your Eee PC is CRT Only and the power mode is Power Saving DO NOT use a resolution higher than 1024 x 600 pixels D...

Page 27: ... you cannot find the desired access point click Refresh network list in the left pane and search in the list again If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing Fn F2 before configuring a wireless network connection 4 After a connection has been established the connection is shown on the list 5 You can see the wireless network...

Page 28: ... Using a dynamic IP 1 Right click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle on the Windows taskbar and select Open Network Connections 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 2 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK ...

Page 29: ... new connection to start the New Connection Wizard 6 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 ...

Page 30: ... step 1 3 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration 2 Click Use the following IP address 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address 5 After entering all the related values click OK to build the network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP if you have p...

Page 31: ...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 ...

Page 32: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 12 ...

Page 33: ...luetooth Connection Fingerprint Registration Super Hybrid Engine Microsoft Office Trial Eee Storage Data Sync EzMessenger Font Resizer Eee Splendid NIS 2009 Trial Ulead Burn Now 4 5 SE 3 Using the Eee PC ...

Page 34: ... Bluetooth enabled device 1 Press Fn F2 repeatedly until Bluetooth ON or WLAN Bluetooth ON is shown 2 Click My Bluetooth Places on the desktop and follow the onscreen instructions to finish initialization Click Next to continue 4 To decide the Bluetooth services this device offers click Next to continue 5 Select the service you would like to offer from the list and click Next to continue 3 Name yo...

Page 35: ...ship is built select the service you are interested in from the list and click Next to continue 10 A message appears to show that the selected shortcuts have been created on the My Bluetooth Places screen of Windows Explorer Click Ok to continue 11 Click Skip to set up connection later and continue 11 Click Finish to complete the initial bluetooth configuration ...

Page 36: ...n These instructions will show you how to setup the fingerprint registration 1 Right click the ADSM icon in the Notification area and select Fingerprint Enrollment 2 In the Enroll User Fingerprint window click a finger to start fingerprint enrollment 3 Swipe the select finger on the fingerprint scanner to start fingerprint enrollment ...

Page 37: ... your finger for 5 times to finish fingerprint enrollment 5 When finished click OK to continue 6 You can continue to enroll more fingerprints in the Enroll User Fingerprint window or click OK to finish fingerprint enrollment ...

Page 38: ...uperHybridEngine SuperHybridEngine Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes Right click the Super Hybrid Engine icon in the Notification area and select a preferred power mode Super Hybrid Engine Modes Auto High Performance and Auto Power Saving mode are available only when applying or removing the power adapter If your external monitor functions abnormally in Power Saving mode at a re...

Page 39: ...Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial Online on the desktop 2 Click TRY NOW 3 Enter your E mail address and click SUBMIT 4 Copy your product key and click the link 5 Enter your product key and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the activation process before starting the free trial If you want to use other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite click start and point to All Programs Microsoft Of...

Page 40: ...t 1 Double click the Eee Storage shortcut on the desktop and read the service agreement before clicking Yes to continue The content of the free service provided to you is subject to Eee Storage Web Hard Drive Service Agreement on Eee Storage official website Eee Storage reserves the rights to modify or discontinue the provided web storage service with or without further notice Visit the official w...

Page 41: ...b Storage folder to apply an account and setup a password if you need to use more advanced functions This set of account and password is also indispensable when you use Eee Storage service with other computer 3 You can easily drag and drop to upload files onto your free online space ...

Page 42: ... insert it into the USB port of another PC station PC then install the DataSyncStationSetup file To start the data synchronization 1 Launch Data Sync Station on the station PC select a connection type and click Start ConnectionType Description Current connection Your Eee PC and the station PC must be under the same network segment Ad hoc connection The Ad hoc mode allows the Eee PC to connect to a...

Page 43: ...lick Connect 5 Select the data transmitting direction sync type and the folder or folders to be synchronized Click Sync when done 3 Select the same connection type as the one you selected on the station PC Station PC Eee PC 6 Click Finish to complete the synchronization ...

Page 44: ...rrent connection Your Eee PC and the station PC must be under the same network segment Ad hoc connection The Ad hoc mode allows the Eee PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment 3 From the Members list double click the Eee PC that you want to connect to and a message box appears 4 Use the message box to enter your messages or share files w...

Page 45: ...size from Normal Large Fonts and Extra Large Fonts You can see the actual font size from the preview window below the selections 3 Click Apply and a message pops up to notify you that you need to restore to the factory settings if characters drop out and disappear after you resize the font Click Apply to confirm your selection or Cancel to discard the selection Preview window Font size selections ...

Page 46: ...window appears 2 Click LCD Splendid or Video Splendid to adjust the effect of the LCD display or video clips 3 If you want to use other pictures or video clips for comparison click Open File and access the file you want to use ClickFull Screen to view the image comparison in full screen The supported file formats are Image file formats bmp jpg jpeg Video file formats mpeg mpg Click to display in f...

Page 47: ...mode When in Video Splendid mode move the slider to adjust the contrast effect Click Default to restore the default setting Click at the upper right corner of the Applied Frame to play the video clip with the Windows Media Player Click Apply to confirm or Cancel to discard the setting Splendid enhancement selections Click to restore the original appearance Click to play the video clip Move the sli...

Page 48: ...r or disks From the Internet area Internet attacks are detected and blocked emails and instant messages are examined and discovered threats are blocked and removed From the Identity area your identity is secured during any web activities Fraudulent websites are also detected by the intelligent analysis To change or customize your protection access the detailed features from the Setting window To g...

Page 49: ... of disc that you want to create from the Create and Write to sections If you select Existing project locate the udn file you previously saved in your Eee PC Click OK 3 Select the files or folders that you want to copy in the new disc Click to continue 4 Configure the related burning options Click to start the disc burning task 5 Click or go the Help from the Menu bar for more detailed instruction...

Page 50: ...Chapter 3 Using the Eee PC 3 18 ...

Page 51: ...Support DVD information System Recovery 4 Support DVD System Recovery ...

Page 52: ...rnal optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE file to run the DVD The drivers and utilities bundled in the support DVD may vary by models and are subject to change without notice...

Page 53: ...e Utilities menu shows the applications that the Eee PC supports Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the Eee PC and the contents of the support DVD Click an icon to display the specified information File list Technical support DVD content System information ...

Page 54: ...provided that your system drive is in good working order Before using the Support DVD copy your data files to a USB storage device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings 1 Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 Press ESC on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears Select USB XXXXXX may be labeled as the ODD bran...

Page 55: ...n your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Eee PC at the factory Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press F9 during bootup requires a Recovery Partition Disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup before your perform system recovery from USB flash disk external optical drive or hidden partition Refer to the end of this chapter for details 2 Click the che...

Page 56: ...05 American Megatrends Inc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Boot Booster Disabled Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence A virtual floppy disk drive Floppy Drive B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive a...

Page 57: ...Declarations and Safety Statements Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support A Appendix ...

Page 58: ...est suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 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 Re...

Page 59: ...f less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 PyrénéesAtlantique 66 Pyrénées 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saône 71 Saôn...

Page 60: ... of electric shock from lightning DO NOT use the Eee PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batteries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or...

Page 61: ...led bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products REACH Notice Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REA...

Page 62: ...tausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte...

Page 63: ... 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 Norwegian Japanese ...

Page 64: ...IAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used ...

Page 65: ...ract price of each product ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss damages or claims based in contract tort or infringement under this Warranty Statement This limit also applies to ASUS suppliers and its reseller It is the maximum for which ASUS its suppliers and your reseller are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PA...

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