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  • Page 1 Eee PC User’s Manual Eee PC 900 Series May 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 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 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts Top Side ......................
  • Page 3 Webcam ......................4-30 Sound Recorder...................4-31 Games ......................4-31 Settings ......................4-32 Desktop Mode .....................4-32 Anti-Virus .......................4-33 Volume ......................4-33 Instant Shutdown ..................4-34 Printers ......................4-34 System Info ....................4-35 Date & Time ....................4-35 Personalization ....................4-36 Add/Remove Software ................4-36 Touchpad .......................4-39 Disk Utility .....................4-40 ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Diagnostic Tools ..................4-40 Voice Command (in selected territories) ..........4-42 Task Manager ....................4-43 Favorites ......................4-44 System Recovery ................... 5-1 Chapter 5: System Recovery System Recovery .................... 5-2 Using Hidden Partition ................5-2 Using the Recovery DVD ................5-3 Using USB Flash Disk ...................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Eee Pc

    About This User’s Manual Notes for This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing Your Eee PC Introducing the Eee PC...

  • Page 6: About This User's Manual

    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. Introducing the Eee PC Introduces the Eee PC and this User’s Manual.

  • Page 7: Notes For This Manual

    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...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 9: Transportation Precautions

    You can send your 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...

  • Page 10: Preparing Your Eee Pc

    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 2. Connect the AC power adapter Your Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Knowing The Parts

    Top Side Bottom Side Right Side Left Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts...

  • Page 14: Top Side

    Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts...
  • Page 15 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprises a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Multi-finger gesture input is available to allow easy web and document navigation. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 16 Status Indicators (front) Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Save-to- RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the battery’s power as follows:...

  • Page 17: Bottom Side

    Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock keeps the battery pack secure. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. When removing the battery pack, this spring lock must be retained in the unlocked position. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Right Side

    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...

  • Page 20: Left Side

    Left Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC. 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 adapters.

  • Page 21: Rear Side

    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...
  • Page 22 2-10 Chapter 2: Knowing the Parts...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Power System Touchpad Usage Keyboard Usage First Run Wizard Operating Mode Shutdown Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Power System

    Power System Using AC Power The Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter 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 AC-DC adapter for connection to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.

  • Page 25: Using Battery Power

    To remove the battery pack: Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Eee PC. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 26: Battery Care

    Battery Care The Eee PC’s battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Eee PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5˚C and 35˚C (41˚F and 95˚F).
  • Page 27 Press the reset button Use a pin or a straightened paper clip to press the reset button. DO NOT use emergency shutdown/reset while data is being written or read; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 28: Touchpad Usage

    Touchpad Usage Single-finger gesture input Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer 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.

  • Page 29: Multi-Finger Gesture Input

    Multi-finger gesture input Two-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up or down on the touchpad to scroll a window up or down. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 30: Keyboard Usage

    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.
  • Page 31 ): Press to scroll down in documents or the ↓ web browser. Home ( ← ): Press to move the pointer to the beginning of the line. End ( ): Press to move the pointer to the end of → the line. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 32 House icon: Returns to the main menu. Menu with pointer icon : Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object. 3-10 Chapter 3: Getting Started...

  • Page 33: First Run Wizard

    Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initiation. Toggle I agree with this license and click Next to continue. Select your keyboard type and click Next to continue. Enter your User Name. Click Next to continue. ASUS Eee PC 3-11...
  • Page 34 Enter your Password and enter again to confirm the password. Click Next to continue. Click the box before Log me in automatically when system starts up if you want to log in without entering your password. Doing so will allow people to access your computer without permission.

  • Page 35: Operating Mode

    Returns to the Number lock desktop Caps lock Adjusts volume Displays USB connction Displays the time Starts the task manager Shows the Eee PC Tips Shuts down, restarts, or recall Task Manager Hides or displays the taskbar ASUS Eee PC 3-13...

  • Page 36: Shutdown

    Shutdown Do the following instructions to turn down your Eee PC. Click the red power switch in the Notification area. Or, click Instant Shutdown from the Settings tab and select Shutdown. Or, press the power switch of the Eee PC directly. Select Shut Down from the dialog box.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Using The Eee Pc

    Internet Work Learn Play Settings Favorites Using the Eee PC...

  • Page 38: Internet

    Internet Configuring a wireless network connection Press (<Fn> + <F2>) to activate the wireless LAN function. Click Wireless Networks from Internet tab. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.
  • Page 39 Notification area. In Windows XP environment, the wireless connection icon disappears when you disable the wireless LAN by pressing (<Fn> + <F2>). Activate the wireless LAN function before configuring a wireless network connection. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 40: Configuring A Network Connection

    Configuring a network connection If you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the Eee PC and the other end to a hub or switch. The illustration below is the example of your Eee PC connected to a network hub or switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
  • Page 41 4. Select the hardware that you want to use to 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...
  • Page 42 7. Click Finish to 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 a static IP: 1. Repeat the step 1–4 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration.
  • Page 43 Next to proceed directly. 6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. 7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes. Contact your service provider if you have problem connecting to the internet. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 44 Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the PPPoE network configuration. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next.

  • Page 45: Wireless Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet

    Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the wireless PPPoE network configuration. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 46 Enter the wireless channel information and click Next. Set the encryption information for the wireless connection and click Next. Enter your user name and password and click Next. Enter a name for this connection and click Next. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

  • Page 47: Browsing Web Pages

    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 >...

  • Page 48: Enjoying Free Resources

    Enjoying free resources Eee PC thoughtfully builds several 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 Connects to Wikipedia Connects to Google Docs 4-12 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC...

  • Page 49: Accessing E-Mail

    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 your own e-mail account. Click to return to the Internet tab Click to link to the webmail homepage ASUS Eee PC 4-13...

  • Page 50: Chatting With Friends

    Chatting with friends Messenger Select Messenger from the Internet tab and the Welcome to Pidgin screen displays. Press the Add button to configure your instant messaging account. Press to select an instant messaging service Select an instant messaging service you are using from the drop-down list and fill out your password along with other necessary information to login your account.
  • Page 51 Select Skype from the Internet tab and start chatting through Skype. Initiate Skype application Select your preferred language and press Accept button to agree to the end user license agreement. Click to select language Press to continue Enter your Skype name and password to login. ASUS Eee PC 4-15...

  • Page 52: Checking The World Clock

    Checking the World Clock Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software. Starts the KDE World Clock 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.

  • Page 53: Work

    Starts the Adobe® PDF reader Starts the application to create, and share presentations If you have problems using these applications, click Help on the top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions. ASUS Eee PC 4-17...

  • Page 54: Accessing Files

    Accessing files The following example describes how to locate and open your document from the connected external storage device: Double-click Documents to start OpenOffice.org Writer. On the File menu, click Open, or press <Ctrl> + <O>. At the prompt, click My Home on the left. Select D: and click OK to enter.
  • Page 55 Double-click the folder to display the files within. Select the desired file, and click OK to open. 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 4-19...
  • Page 56 Mail The Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client allows to import preferences, account settings, address books, and other data from an existing account in your original personal computer or notebook. Follow the Account Wizard for new account setup. Starts the Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client Local folders pane Preview pane...

  • Page 57: Management Software

    To locate and open your file: Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk drive containing desired data to your Eee PC. Highlight and select Open in File Manager at the prompt. ASUS Eee PC 4-21...
  • Page 58 All the files and folders in your USB external storage device are shown in the right pane. Locate the desired file and double-click it to open. • Use the directory tree in the left pane to locate files more quickly if numerous folders are listed.

  • Page 59: Accessories & Dictionary

    Click to return to the Work tab Runs the Screen capture application Opens the calculator Press (<Fn> + <Prt Sc>) to initiate the screen capture tool directly and capture the full screen. Dictionary (in selected territories) Starts the Dictionary ASUS Eee PC 4-23...

  • Page 60: Learn

    Learn Science After entering Science, you will find the options of the interactive Periodic Table and Planetarium. Move the pointer over and start your science learning. Select Science to enter 1. Periodic Table provides miscellaneous information, including picture, energy information, chemical data, and atom model for all elements.

  • Page 61: Language

    Function Plotter is a useful tool to plot different function expressions. You can zoom in and out the corresponding graph. Click to return to the Learn tab Starts the Function Plotter Starts the interactive Geometry tool Starts the TuxMath Starts the Fraction Tutorial ASUS Eee PC 4-25...

  • Page 62: Paint

    Paint Paint includes an image editing program (Paint) and a drawing program (Tux Paint). Click to return to the Learn tab Starts Tux Paint Starts mtPaint Web Learn This is a shortcut to Skoool. Double-click the item to link to Skoool interactive learning site (www.skoool.com).

  • Page 63: Play

    10 mins forward 10 secs rewind Full Screen Jump to Mute Volume adjustment 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 4-27...

  • Page 64: Music Manager

    Music Manager The built-in music manager helps you arrange your multi-media data in a well-organized fashion. Starts the Music Manager Drag and Shows the connected media device Locates your media files drop to Shows your playlists create the Displays your collection playlists Shows the track playing, newest albums and favorite albums Connect your iPod to your...

  • Page 65: Photo Manager

    Manage, view, and edit image files with the Photo Manager. Starts the Photo Manager Locates pictures Preview pane Adds your comments Displays folders in folders and files Photo Manager supports image files in PNG, JPG, TIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, XPM, PPM, PNM, XCT, PCX format. ASUS Eee PC 4-29...

  • Page 66: Video Manager

    Shows the properties of the selected item Moves the selected item to trash can 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 digital (2.0 decode) format.

  • Page 67: 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 4-31...

  • Page 68: Settings

    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.

  • Page 69: Anti-Virus

    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 customize Adjust the system and microphone volume Adjust the balance ASUS Eee PC 4-33...

  • Page 70: Instant Shutdown

    Instant Shutdown Click Instant Shutdown and select an action from the dialog box shown below. You can activate the task manager, put the system in standby, restart, or shut down the system. Printers To setup your printer, double-click Printers and press Add to add a new printer.

  • Page 71: System Info

    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 4-35...

  • Page 72: Personalization

    Personalization Select Personalization 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.
  • Page 73 Click OK to confirm the installation. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from the server. Click Yes to restart the system for the installed/updated application to work properly. ASUS Eee PC 4-37...

  • Page 74: Bios Update

    BIOS update To update the BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Doing so would cause the system boot failure! Ensure you are connected to a network. Go to Settings > Add/Remove Software. Click the Settings tab on the top to switch the category.

  • Page 75: Touchpad

    Click OK to reboot and update the BIOS. Touchpad Edit your touchpad preferences by clicking Touchpad. You can adjust all touchpad settings. ASUS Eee PC 4-39...

  • Page 76: Disk Utility

    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. • Data in My Documents is stored in the Primary Drive and files saved to My Documents 2 are located in the Extra Drive.
  • Page 77 If you can't find a solution to your problem after the system test, you can visit our support website or click Send Feedback with System Log to send the test log to ASUS support team. Our technical personnel would help you with the problems.

  • Page 78: Voice Command (In Selected Territories)

    Voice Command (in selected territories) Operate your Eee PC hands-free. With voice command, you can launch Eee PC utilities without touching the keyboard. Just let your lips do the service. Follow the instructions below to use voice command: Double-click VoiceCommand from the Settings tab. Right click the voice command icon in the Notification area and toggle Enable to activate this function.

  • Page 79: Task Manager

    We do not recommend you use Task Manager to stop the applications that are working on your important data. Or, back up your important data before using Task Manager. ASUS Eee PC 4-43...

  • Page 80: Favorites

    Favorites Customize your favorites on the Favorites tab. Click Customize and start to add or remove your favorites. From the available favorites list in the left pane, select a desired item to include in your favorites, and click Add. To remove a favorite from your current favorites list, select an item from the right pane and click Remove.

  • Page 81: System Recovery

    System Recovery System Recovery...

  • Page 82: System Recovery

    System Recovery There are three ways to perform the system recovery. Refer to the following sections for details. The OS image file bundled in the Recovery DVD may be not the latest version. After the system recovery, use the Add/Remove Software in the Settings tab to update your OS.

  • Page 83: Using The Recovery Dvd

    Ready. Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting the kernel. Waiting 5 Sec Ready to image Eee PC using build 2008.03.05_21.08. Enter "yes" to continue, anything else to reboot. When the recovery is completed, press <Enter> to reboot the system. ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 84: Using Usb Flash Disk

    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. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. Select Copy Eee PC image files to USB flash and make it bootable.
  • Page 85 Click Yes to continue. The system starts formatting your USB flash disk. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to eject the USB disk and replug it to your PC/NB. Click Retry to continue. Click OK to complete the process. ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 86 Connect the USB flash disk to your Eee PC. Restart the system and press <ESC> on bootup and the Please select boot device screen appears. Select USB:XXXXXX (may be labled as the USB flash brand name) to boot from the USB flash disk drive.
  • Page 87 Connect your USB flash disk to another PC/NB and insert the Support CD to that PC/NB at the same time. Click Utilities on the left and select ASUS Linux USB Flash Utility. Select Format the USB flash disk back to Windows format (FAT16) and click Run.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5: System Recovery...

  • Page 89: Preparing To Install Windows® Xp

    Preparing to Install Windows® XP Installing Windows® XP Support CD Information ® Installing Windows...

  • Page 90: Preparing To Install Windows Xp

    • 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 does not support USB DVD- ROM.
  • Page 91 Advanced and set OS Installation back to [Finished]. 10. Press <F10> to save the configuration and reboot the system. 11. 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...

  • Page 92: Support Cd Information

    Support 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.

  • Page 93: Drivers Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all the drivers. ASUS ACPI Driver and Utility Installs ASUS ACPI driver before all the drivers if you are not using InstAll Wizard. Chipset Driver Installs the chipset driver. Graphic Driver Installs the Graphic driver.

  • Page 94: Touchpad Driver

    Click to go to the previous page TouchPad Driver Installs the touchpad dirver. Chapter 6: Installing Windows® XP...

  • Page 95: Utilities Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all the utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you 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).

  • Page 96: Contact

    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 CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Trademark Statements Qualified Vendor List Declarations and Safety Statements GNU General Public License Copyright Information Limitation of Liability Service and Support Appendix...
  • Page 98 Trademark Statements Google Talk service 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..
  • Page 99 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...
  • Page 100 Philips SBC HM450 Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch/Hub Adapter Type Model Home Plug D-Link-DHP200 PCI-PLC-85AA 3com 3C16754 D-Link DFE908DX Switch 3com 3C16792A ASUS GIGAX1116 ASUS GIGAX2024 ASUS GIGAX2124X CISCO WS-C2950T24 D-Link DGS-1005D D-Link DGS-1008D SMC SMC8505T ZyXel GS-105A Router Buffalo-BBR-4HG Corega CG-BARPS...
  • Page 101 USB 1.1 Imation MO1064-UB USB 2.0 Buffalo MOUZ-P640R Fujitsu U2 MO 2.3G I-O Data MOA-i640S Microphone Devices Type Model Condenser Hawk MIC989 Ktnet KTSep111AS SonudMAX ARRYA-2S Dynamic Audio-technica AT-VD5 Mobile Phone Devices Type Model USB 1.1 PHS A91 ASUS Eee PC...
  • Page 102 Mouse Devices Type Model USB 1.1 Acrox MT5 Genius GM-03003 INX IM7301 INX IM7501 INX IM7701 Logitech G9 Laser Logitech LX-7 Cordless Logitech MX1000Laser Logitech M-RBH113 Logitech M-UAE96 Logitech VAG96B Logitech V200 Cordless Logitech M-BZ96C RaZer Copperhead RZ01 Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse ODD CD/DVD-ROM / CD-RW / Combo / DVD+-RW Devices...
  • Page 103 USB 1.1 Yamaha YST-MS35D Logitech V10 Scanner Devices Type 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...
  • Page 104 USB Flash Disk Type Model USB 2.0 Adata MyFlash Adata PD10 Apacer HA202 2G Flash Apacer AH221 Apacer AH320 ASUS Ai-FLASH V Kingston DTR PQI U172P PQI U230 Sandisk SDCZ6 TRANSCEND JetFlash V10 Transcend JetFlash V20 Transcend JF168 USB HUB Devices...
  • Page 105 Wireless Ethernet Adapters Type Model USB 2.0 ASUS WL-167G PCi GW-US300MiniW 3G WLAN Adapter Type Model ASUS T500 Amoi H01 HUAWEI E220 PAH A91 100 BaseTx Ethernet Adapters Type Model USB 2.0 Billionton USB2AR2 ASUS Eee PC...

  • Page 106: Declarations And Safety Statements

    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.
  • Page 107 RF exposure 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. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.033 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.055 W/kg ASUS Eee PC A-11...

  • Page 108: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 3.1a] • Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950] •...
  • Page 109 Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b SAR Value: 0.033 W/kg 802.11g SAR Value: 0.055 W/kg ASUS Eee PC A-13...

  • Page 110: Wireless Operation Channel For Different Domains

    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 worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: •...
  • Page 111 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. ASUS Eee PC A-15...

  • Page 112: Ul Safety Notices

    UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically 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).

  • Page 113: Power Safety Requirement

    This symbol of the crossed out wheeled 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. ASUS Eee PC A-17...
  • Page 114 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.
  • Page 115 CTR 21 Approval (for Eee PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese ASUS Eee PC A-19...
  • Page 116 Spanish Swedish A-20 Appendix...

  • Page 117: Gnu General Public License

    GPL licensed software, including any 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-21...
  • Page 118 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 119 Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. ASUS Eee PC A-23...
  • Page 120 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 to the absence of any warranty;...
  • Page 121 Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, ASUS Eee PC A-25...
  • Page 122 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.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
  • Page 123 ASUS Eee PC A-27...
  • Page 124 This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among...
  • Page 125 RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO 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-29...
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127 If your program is a subroutine library, you may consider it more useful to permit 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...

  • Page 128: Copyright Information

    KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...

  • Page 129: Limitation Of Liability

    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.
  • Page 130 A-34 Appendix...

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