Asus Eee PC 1201N User manual

Eee PC
User Manual
Windows®7 Edition
Eee PC 1201 Series
E5050
15G06Q191000

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Table of Contents
About This User’s Manual ......................................................................................................iv
Notes for This Manual .............................................................................................................iv
Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................................v
Transportation Precautions ...................................................................................vi
Charging Your Batteries..........................................................................................vii
Airplane Precautions...............................................................................................vii
Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts
Top Side ....................................................................................................................................1-2
Bottom Side.............................................................................................................................1-5
Front Side .................................................................................................................................1-6
Right Side .................................................................................................................................1-7
Left Side ....................................................................................................................................1-9
Keyboard Usage...................................................................................................................1-11
Special Function Keys .........................................................................................1-11
Touchpad Usage..................................................................................................................1-13
Multi-finger gesture input.................................................................................1-13
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
Local Area Network................................................................................................2-7
Browsing web pages...........................................................................................2-10
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 ........................................................................................................3-4
Super Hybrid Engine............................................................................................................3-6
Super Hybrid Engine Modes...............................................................................3-6
Eee Docking (on selected models)..................................................................................3-7
Eee Amusez ..............................................................................................................3-7

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Eee Sharing...............................................................................................................3-8
Eee Xperience..........................................................................................................3-8
Eee Tools ....................................................................................................................3-9
Microsoft®Office Trial.........................................................................................................3-10
Digital Zoom Control .........................................................................................................3-11
Function keys.........................................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4: Support DVD & System Recovery
Support DVD information..................................................................................................4-2
Running the support DVD...................................................................................4-2
Drivers menu............................................................................................................4-3
Utilities menu...........................................................................................................4-3
Contact.......................................................................................................................4-3
Other information ..................................................................................................4-3
System Recovery....................................................................................................................4-4
Using Recovery Partition (F9 Recovery) .........................................................4-4
Using the Support DVD........................................................................................4-4
Boot Booster............................................................................................................................4-6
Appendix
Declarations and Safety Statements ..............................................................................A-2
Federal Communications Commission Statement.....................................A-2
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement.........................A-3
Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)...........................A-4
CE Marking................................................................................................................A-4
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada..............................................A-5
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ..................................A-6
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ...............................................A-6
UL Safety Notices....................................................................................................A-7
REACH Notice...........................................................................................................A-8
Power Safety Requirement .................................................................................A-8
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)...................................A-9
Copyright Information......................................................................................................A-11
Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................A-12
Service and Support..........................................................................................................A-12

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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. Support DVD and System Recovery
Gives you information on support DVD contents and system
recovery.
5. Appendix
Gives you safety statements.
The actual bundled operating system and 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.