ASUS Eee PC 701SD Software Manual

Eee PC

Software Manual

Eee PC 701SD Series

July 2008

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

Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC

Internet .............................................................................................................. 2-2

Conﬁguring a wireless network connection .......................................2-2

Conﬁguring a network connection ........................................................2-4

Wireless Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet .................................2-9

Browsing web pages .................................................................................2-14

Accessing E-mail .........................................................................................2-15

Enjoying free resources ............................................................................2-15

Controlling your Eee PC afar ...................................................................2-16

Using Web Storage .....................................................................................2-18

Using Eee Download .................................................................................2-20

Chatting with friends ................................................................................2-21

Work ...............................................................................................................2-22

Ofﬁce applications .....................................................................................2-22

Management software .............................................................................2-26

Accessories & Dictionary ..........................................................................2-28

World Clock ...................................................................................................2-29

Learn ...............................................................................................................2-30

Science .........................................................................................................2-30

Language .......................................................................................................2-31

Math

.........................................................................................................2-31

Paint .........................................................................................................2-32

Web Learn ...................................................................................................2-32

Mebook .........................................................................................................2-32

Kids Game ....................................................................................................2-32

Go Chinese ....................................................................................................2-32

Play ...............................................................................................................2-33

Media Player .................................................................................................2-33

Music Manager ............................................................................................2-34

Photo Manager ............................................................................................2-35

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Video Manager ............................................................................................2-35

Webcam .........................................................................................................2-36

Sound Recorder...........................................................................................2-36

Games .........................................................................................................2-36

Picasa

.........................................................................................................2-36

Settings ............................................................................................................2-37

Desktop Mode .............................................................................................2-37

Anti-Virus .......................................................................................................2-38

Volume .........................................................................................................2-38

Instant Shutdown .......................................................................................2-39

Printers

.........................................................................................................2-39

System Info ...................................................................................................2-40

Date & Time ..................................................................................................2-40

Personalization ............................................................................................2-41

Add/Remove Software .............................................................................2-41

Touchpad .......................................................................................................2-45

Disk Utility .....................................................................................................2-45

Diagnostic Tools ..........................................................................................2-46

Add/Remove Keyboard ............................................................................2-48

Task Manager ...............................................................................................2-50

Favorites ..........................................................................................................2-51

Customize ......................................................................................................2-51

Chapter 3: System Recovery

System Recovery ............................................................................................ 3-2

Using Hidden Partition ............................................................................... 3-2

Using the Recovery DVD ............................................................................ 3-3

Using USB Flash Disk ................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4: Installing Windows® XP

Preparing to install Windows® XP ............................................................. 4-2

Installing Windows® XP ................................................................................. 4-2

Support CD information .............................................................................. 4-4

Running the support CD ............................................................................ 4-4

Drivers menu .................................................................................................. 4-4

Utilities menu ................................................................................................. 4-5

Table of Contents

Contact ...........................................................................................................4-6

Other information ........................................................................................4-6

Appendix

Trademark Statements .................................................................................A-2

GNU General Public License ....................................................................... A-3

Limitation of Liability ................................................................................. A-15

Service and Support ................................................................................... A-15

About This User’s Manual

Notes for This Manual

Safety Precautions

Introducing

the Eee PC

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Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC

About This User’s Manual

You are reading the Eee PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information about how to use Eee PC. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual:

1. Using the Eee PC

Provides information on using the Eee PC’s utilities.

2. System Recovery

Gives you information on system recovery.

3. Installing Windows® XP

Gives you information on how to install Windows® XP on your

Eee PC and the content of the support CD.

4. Appendix

Provides 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.

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NOTE: Information for special situations.

TIP: Tips for completing tasks.

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.

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:

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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 and remove the battery pack(s) 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 expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.

DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in ﬁre. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical ﬁelds.

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.

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 leave the Eee PC on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

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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)

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.

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.

Incorrect installation of battery may cause explosion and damage the Eee PC.

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.

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Chapter 1: Introducing the Eee PC

Internet

Work

Learn

Play

Settings

Favorites

Using the Eee PC

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Chapter 2: Using the Eee PC

Internet

Conﬁguring a wireless network connection

1. Press

(<Fn> + <F2>) to activate the wireless LAN

function.

2. Click

Wireless Networks

from Internet tab.

4. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.

3. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the connection.

Ensure that the box before Enable wireless is checked.

5. After a connection has been established, the connection is shown on the list.

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6. You can see the wireless signal strength bars in the 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.

Right-click the wireless signal bar in the Notiﬁcation area to quickly Connect to another network, Create new connection, or browse All Network Connections.

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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. Connect to network before enjoying all the network services and functions in Eee PC.

Using a dynamic IP:

1. From the

Internet tab, select Network to start the conﬁguration.

Local Area Network

Network hub or switch

Network cable with RJ-45 connectors

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3. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.

5. Toggle the ﬁrst option Dynamic IP address (DHCP) and click Next.

2. Click Create to create a network connection.

6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next.

4. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next.

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7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

Using a static IP:

1. Repeat the step 1–4 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network conﬁguration.

2. Toggle the second option Static IP address and click Next.

3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider.

Click the box before

Connect automatically at system startup or before the box Start this connection when ﬁnished

based on your needs.

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Contact your service provider if you have problem connecting to the internet.

4. There is no need to enter the DNS and WINS address unless you want to override the server provided DNS server address. If so, enter the preferred DNS Server address, alternative address and WINS address of your service provider.

5. Enter the DNS domain name for your network or click 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.

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Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)

1. Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the PPPoE network conﬁguration.

2. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.

3. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next.

5. Enter a name for this connection and click Next.

4. Enter your user name and password and click Next.

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6. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

Select Connect automatically at system startup or Start this connection when ﬁnished based on your individual conﬁguration.

Wireless Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

1. Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the wireless PPPoE network conﬁguration.

2. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.

3. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next.

4. Click the Browse Wireless Networks button to search for the access point you would like to connect.

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5. Enter the wireless channel information from your service provider and click Next.

6. Set the encryption information for the wireless connection and click Next.

7. Enter your user name and password and click Next.

8. Enter a name for this connection and click Next.

9. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

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Dial-up (on selected models)

The telephone wire used to connect the Eee PC’s internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other to an analog telephone wall socket (as found in residential buildings).

Telephone connector is

the smaller of the two.

Telephone Wall Jack

Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors

Telephone connection is optional

Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support voltages used in digital phone systems. DO NOT connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

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1. Repeat the step 1–2 of Using a static IP to start the Dial-up network conﬁguration.

2. Select the type of connection you are using and click Next.

3. Select the hardware that you want to use to make your connection and click Next.

4. Enter the phone number required to connect to your internet service provider and click Next.

5. Enter your user name and password and click Next.

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6. Enter a name for this connection and click Next.

7. Click Finish to apply the settings or click Back to make changes.

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Browsing web pages

After you ﬁnish the network setup, click Web from the Internet tab to launch the Mozilla Firefox web browser and start enjoying net surﬁng.

Launches the 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 > Text Size to adjust.

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Accessing E-mail

Select Web Mail to display the webmail accesses, including Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail.

Select your e-mail service provider and click it to link to the webmail homepage. 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.

Opens the built-in webmail list.

Enjoying free resources

Eee PC thoughtfully builds several resources shortcuts, including

iGoogle, Google Search, Google Docs, Wikipedia, Internet Radio, vTap, and Google Map. Click an item and enjoy a charge-free service

through Mozilla Firefox web browser.

Connects to iGoogle.

Connects to Google Docs. Connects to Wikipedia.

Connects to Google Search.

Connects to Mediayou. Connects to vTap.

Connects to Google Map.

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Controlling your Eee PC afar

Eee Connect allows you to control one Eee PC with another Eee PC remotely.

To start using Eee Connect

Ensure that both Eee PCs are connected to the Internet.

2. Your Eee PC Assist account is shown on the screen. Click Close to leave

3. Click

Eee Connect

from the Internet tab again. Click Accept from to set up the Eee PC you want to connect.

4. Enter an Authentication code and click Connect.

DO NOT click the Ask

whenever receives connection request

box if you want to freely connect to this Eee PC.

1. Click Eee Connect

from the Internet tab and enter your e-mail to activate your account.

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5. The Eee Connect icon appears in the Notiﬁcation area.

6. Repeat the step 1–2 on another Eee PC to generate another account and click Connect to.

7. Enter the account you want to connect and the authentication code, then click Connect.

If you click the Ask whenever receives connection request box on the other Eee PC, you would need to wait for the permission.

8. When the connection is successfully built, you can control the other Eee PC from the Localhost Remote Desktop connection screen.

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Using Web Storage

Eee PC users can enjoy free online space. With Internet connection, you can access and share any ﬁles whenever you want and wherever you are.

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 website for details.

To use Eee Storage

1. Click

Web Storage from the Internet tab and read the

service agreement before click Yes to continue.

Ensure that your Eee PC is connected to the Internet.

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