ASUS Eee PC T91MT User Manual

Eee PC
User Manual
E5160
Windows® 7 Edition
Eee PC T91MT
15G06Q193001
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 .................................................................................................................................1-7
Left Side ....................................................................................................................................1-8
Front Side ................................................................................................................................. 1-9
Rear Side .................................................................................................................................1-10
Keyboard Usage ...................................................................................................................1-11
Special Function Keys .........................................................................................1-11
Touchpad Usage ..................................................................................................................1-13
Multi-finger gesture input .................................................................................1-13
Tablet PC Mode ....................................................................................................................1-15
Quick System Standby ........................................................................................1-16
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
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Magic Desktop (on selected models) .............................................................................3-7
Setting Child Safety Control ............................................................................... 3-7
Logging on to Magic Desktop .........................................................................3-13
Using Magic Desktop ..........................................................................................3-14
Eee Docking Touch Tool Bar ............................................................................................3-17
Fun Touch ................................................................................................................3-17
Eee Amuse ..............................................................................................................3-18
Eee Sharing .............................................................................................................3-19
Eee Xperience ........................................................................................................3-19
Eee Tools ..................................................................................................................3-19
Touch Gate Mode .................................................................................................3-20
Touch Gate Mode ................................................................................................................3-21
Using Touch Gate Mode ....................................................................................3-21
Changing Function Shortcuts ..........................................................................3-22
Switching back to Windows Mode .................................................................3-23
Microsoft® Office Trial .........................................................................................................3-24
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 the Support DVD ........................................................................................4-4
Boot Booster............................................................................................................................4-6
Appendix
Declarations and Safety Statements ..............................................................................A-2
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 & System Recovery
Gives you information 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 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 place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
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.
DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Eee PC.
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.
SAFE TEMP: This Eee PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F)
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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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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 to prolong battery life. The battery reaches its maximum 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.
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Top Side
Bottom Side
Right Side
Left Side
Front Side
Rear Side
Keyboard Usage
Touchpad Usage
Tablet PC Mode

Knowing the Parts

1

Top Side

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7
5
6
8
3
2
1
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 model.
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Built-in Camera
Array Microphone (Built-in)
2
The built-in array microphone is more clear and echo-free
compared with traditional single microphones.
3
Touch Screen Panel
The touch screen panel allows you to operate your Eee PC using
your finger or the touch screen pen.
4
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Eee PC and
recovering from standby mode. Slide and release the switch to turn ON, or slide 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 Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Eee PC is turned OFF.
/ Home Key
5
Shortly press this key to launch the Touch Gate touch screen
interface. Press and hold this key to preview desktop rotation, and then release the key to finish desktop rotation.
6
Status Indicators
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the battery
charging status as follows:
Powered ON / Standby mode
High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (10%–94%)
Low battery power (0%–10%)
With Adapter Without Adapter
Green ON Off
Orange ON Off
Orange Blinking
Orange Blinking (Powered ON) Off (Standby Mode)
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Powered OFF
High battery power (95%–100%) Medium battery power (11%–94%) Low battery power (0%–10%)
With Adapter Without Adapter
Green ON Off
Orange ON Off
Orange Blinking Off
Storage Device Indicator
The storage device indicator blinks when data is written to
or read from the storage device.
Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator
This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless
LAN/Bluetooth. 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.
Keyboard
7
The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel (depth at
which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands.
Touchpad and Buttons
8
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.
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Bottom Side

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1
4 4
3
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.
The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model.
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 beds or sofas, which may hinder heat dissipation. DO NOT PUT THE Eee PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER
PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT.
Reset Button (Emergency)
1
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.
2
Memory Compartment
The memory module is secured in a dedicated compartment.
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Embedded Battery Pack
The embedded 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 embedded battery pack is replaceable only by trained service personnel.
Audio Speaker System
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Right Side

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2 3 4 5
6
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.
Touch screen Pen Compartment
1
The touch screen pen compartment allows storage of the pen
used on the touch screen panel.
Antenna Input (on selected model)
2
The antenna input is for TV frequency signal and allows for use
with the provided digital TV antenna.
Headphone Output Jack
3
The 1/8” stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the Eee PC’s
audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
Microphone Jack
4
The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone
used for Skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
USB Port (2.0)
5
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or
USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Also, the USB supports hot-swapping function.
LAN Port
6
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.
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1 2 3

Left Side

Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.
Power (DC) Input
1
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.
CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
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USB Port (2.0)
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Disk-expander Slot (covered)
The built-in disk-expander slot allows you to set an MMC/SD/
SDHC memory card as a Data Drive in your system. Insert the memory card and recover the slot cap to prevent the memory card from being lost.
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Front Side

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Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.
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Memory Card Slot
The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD/SDHC cards.
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Rear Side

1 2
3 4
Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Eee PC.
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Kensington® Lock Port
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.
2
Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-
compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display.
3
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator (LED) shows the status of the
battery’s power. Refer to the LED status table on pages 1-3 to 1-4.
Power Indicator
4
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.
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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. Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation.
The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual.
Zz Icon (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.
Sun Down Icon (F3): Decreases the display brightness.
Sun Up Icon (F4): Increases the display brightness.
LCD/Monitor Icons (F5): Toggles between the Eee PC’s
LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only
-> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extended.
Task Manager Icon (F6): Initiates the Task Manager to view
the application process or terminates applications.
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Crossed Speaker Icon (F7): Mutes the speaker.
Speaker Down Icon (F8): Decreases speaker volume.
Speaker Up Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume.
Num Lk (F11): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock)
ON and OFF. Allows use of a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.
Scr Lk (F12): 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 to move the pointer to the end of the line.
Windows icon: Displays the start menu.
Menu with pointer icon: Activates the properties menu
and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object.
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Touchpad Usage

Multi-finger gesture input
Finger gesture Applications
Two-finger zooming in/out Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Two-finger rotating Adobe reader, Windows Photo Viewer Two-finger scrolling up/down or
left/right
Three-finger page up/down Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel
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.
Adobe reader, MS Word, MS Excel
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 on your needs.
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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.
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.
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Tablet PC Mode

The following are illustrations for using the tablet PC function.
1. Firmly hold the edge of your Eee PC, and then open the display panel to a 90° angle, as shown in the following figure.
3. Close down the display panel. 4. Press and hold the Home Key
2. Rotate the display panel clockwise and vertically to a 180° angle.
( / ) to preview desktop rotation, and then release the
key to finish desktop rotation.
Some applications may not work properly under the desktop rotation angle of 90° and 270
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