Asus E6833 User manual

Eee PC
User Manual
Windows®7 Edition
Eee PC X101
E6833

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Table of Contents
About This User’s Manual ......................................................................................................iv
Notes for This Manual .............................................................................................................iv
Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
Top Side ....................................................................................................................................1-2
Bottom Side.............................................................................................................................1-5
Right Side ................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Left Side ....................................................................................................................................1-7
Keyboard Usage.....................................................................................................................1-8
Special Function Keys ...........................................................................................1-8
Touchpad Usage....................................................................................................................1-9
Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models)........................................1-9
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Powering on your Eee PC ...................................................................................................2-2
First-time Startup ..................................................................................................................2-3
Desktop.....................................................................................................................................2-5
Network Connection............................................................................................................2-6
Configuring a wireless network connection.................................................2-6
Chapter 3: Using the Eee PC
ASUS Update...........................................................................................................................3-2
Updating the BIOS through the Internet.......................................................3-2
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...........................................................3-3
Bluetooth Connection (on selected models) ..............................................................3-4
Super Hybrid Engine............................................................................................................3-6
Super Hybrid Engine Modes...............................................................................3-6
Eee Docking ............................................................................................................................3-7
Access .........................................................................................................................3-7
Sharing .......................................................................................................................3-8
Experience ................................................................................................................3-8
Tools ............................................................................................................................3-8
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010..........................................................................................3-9

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Appendix
Declarations and Safety Statements ..............................................................................A-2
Copyright Information......................................................................................................A-13
Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................ A-14
Service and Support..........................................................................................................A-14

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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. Using the Eee PC
Provides information on using the Eee PC’s utilities.
4. 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 safely and effectively.These notes have different
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.

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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 solvents such as
thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning.Wipe the Eee PC using a
clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution
of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and
remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
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 fields.
DO NOT expose to or use near
liquids, rain, or moisture. DO
NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
DO NOT press or touch the
display panel. Do not place
together with small items
that may scratch or enter
the Eee PC.
DO NOT place on uneven
or unstable work surfaces.
Seek servicing if the casing
has been damaged.
DO NOT place or drop objects
on top and do not shove any
foreign objects into the Eee
PC.
Battery safety warning: DO
NOT throw the battery in
fire. DO NOT short circuit the
contacts. DO NOT disassemble
the battery.

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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 throw the Eee PC in municipal waste. This product has
been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.The
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.
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 damage to the
connectors.The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned
OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.
Therefore, you should not transport your Eee PC while the power
is still ON. Close the display panel to protect the keyboard and display
panel.
The Eee PC’s 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.
Incorrect installation of
battery may cause explosion
and damage the Eee PC.
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.

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Charging Your Batteries
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery
pack 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.The battery reaches its
maximmum capacity 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), magnetic
detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and
magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual
items).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.
Sound Pressure warning
Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing damage or loss. Adjustment of the volume control as well as the
equalizer to settings other than the center position may increase the
earphones or headphones output voltage and the sound pressure level.

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Top Side
Bottom Side
Right Side
Left Side
Keyboard Usage
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Chapter 1:
Knowing the Parts

Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1-2
Top Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the
Eee PC.
The top side may vary in appearance depending on models.
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Built-in Camera LED
Microphone (Built-in)
Built-in Camera
Display Panel
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and
recovering from standby mode.Press the switch once to turn ON
and hold it to turn OFF the Eee PC.The power switch only works
when the display panel is opened.
Power Indicator
The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON
and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM
(Sleep) mode.This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned
OFF.
Keyboard
The keyboard differs for each territory.
Touchpad and Buttons
Status Indicators
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery
charging status as follows:
Powered ON
With Adapter Without Adapter
High battery power
(95%–100%) Green ON Off
Medium battery power
(11%–94%) Orange ON Off
Low battery power
(0%–10%) Orange Blinking Orange Blinking
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Powered OFF / Standby mode
With Adapter Without Adapter
High battery power
(95%–100%) Green ON Off
Medium battery power
(11%–94%) Orange ON Off
Low battery power
(0%–10%) Orange Blinking Off
Solid State Drive (SSD) Indicator
The solid state drive indicator blinks when data is written to
or read from the disk drive.
Power Indicator
The power indicator lights when the Eee PC is turned ON
and blinks slowly when the Eee PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM
(Sleep) mode.This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned
OFF.
Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator
This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/
Bluetooth (on selected models).When the built-in wireless
LAN/Bluetooth is enabled,this indicator lights.
Capital Lock Indicator
Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when
lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to
type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital
lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case
form (e.g. a,b,c).

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Bottom Side
The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
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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 SOFAS
OR BEDS,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.
Battery Pack
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.
Battery Lock - Spring
The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured.
When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock.To
remove the battery pack, this spring lock must be held in the
unlocked position.
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Battery Lock - Manual
The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured.
Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or
remove the battery pack. Move the manual lock to the locked
position after inserting the battery pack.
Memory Compartment
The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment.
Right Side
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Micro SD Card Slot
/ Headphone Output/Microphone Input Combo Jack
The stereo combo jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC’s audio
out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack
automatically disables the built-in speaker. For microphone input
function, the jack supports the headset microphone ONLY.
USB Port (2.0/1.1)
Kensington® Lock port
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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.
THE ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE.BE
SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM
YOUR BODY.
USB Port (2.0/1.1)
Air Vents
The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Eee
PC.
Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not
block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
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Left Side
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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.
Crossed Speaker Icon (A): Mutes the speaker.
Volume Down Icon (S): Decreases speaker volume.
Volume Up Icon (D): Increases the speaker volume.
Radio Tower (G) (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.
Touchpad (H):Toggles the touchpad ON/OFF.
Sun Down Icon (K): Decreases the display brightness.
Sun Up Icon (L): Increases the display brightness.
Super Hybrid Engine (Space Bar): Toggles among various
power saving modes.The selected mode is shown on the
display.
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 to move the pointer to the end of the line.

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Touchpad Usage
Multi-finger gesture input (on selected models)
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 out
Zoom in
Two-finger rotating- Fix one
fingertip on the touchpad and
make an arc with the other to rotate
the photo or the document you are
viewing.You can make a clockwise
or counterclockwise rotation based
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Three-finger page up/down- Use
three fingers to move horizontally
on the touchpad to swipe pages.
Swipe from left to the right to view
the next page or right to the left to
return to the previous pages.
Two-finger scrolling up/down or
left/right- Use two fingertips to
slide up/down or left/right on the
touchpad to scroll a window up/
down or left/right. If your display
window includes several sub-
windows, move the pointer on that
pane before scrolling.
Two-finger scroll wheel- Use two
fingers to tap the touchpad.This
action simulates the click on the
scroll wheel of a mouse.
Three-finger right-click- Use
three fingers to tap the touchpad.
This action mimics the right-click
function of a mouse.

Powering on your Eee PC
First-time Startup
Desktop
Network Connection
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Chapter 2:
Getting Started

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-2
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
• 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!
• 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. The input
voltage range between the wall outlet and this adapter is AC 100V–
240V.
• Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is
turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.
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.
Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever
it is depleted to prolong battery life.
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