Asus Eee Top 1602, Eee Top 1603 User guide

User Manual

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ET16 Series

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E4251

Second Edition V2 October 2008

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.

Contents .................................................................................................... 3

Notices .....................................................................................................................................................4

Notes for this manual .........................................................................................................................7

Safety information ............................................................................................................................... 8

Welcome ....................................................................................................9

Package contents ................................................................................................................................9

Getting to know your Eee Top ...............................................................10

Front view .............................................................................................................................................10

Rear view ..............................................................................................................................................12

Side view ...............................................................................................................................................14

Using the touch screen ....................................................................................................................15

Using the keyboard ...........................................................................................................................16

Positioning your Eee Top ....................................................................... 18

Placing on the desktop ....................................................................................................................18

Mounting to the wall ........................................................................................................................18

Setting up your Eee Top ......................................................................... 20

Connecting the wired keyboard and mouse ...........................................................................20

Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse ......................................................................20

Powering on the system..................................................................................................................21

Powering off ........................................................................................................................................21

Calibrating the screen ......................................................................................................................22

Eee Screen Setting ............................................................................................................................24

Conﬁguring a wireless connection .............................................................................................25

Conﬁguring a wired connection ..................................................................................................26

Conﬁguring the audio output .......................................................................................................30

Conﬁguring audio output settings .............................................................................................31

SRS Premium Sound .........................................................................................................................32

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Recovering your system ......................................................................... 33

Using the recovery DVD ..................................................................................................................33

Using the hidden partition .............................................................................................................34

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with IC 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.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference and

• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufﬁcient:

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• 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]

• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b]

• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301]

• Testing according to [489-17]

• Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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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

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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.

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.

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Notes for this manual

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

All illustrations and screenshots in this manual are for reference only. Actual product speciﬁcations and software screen images may vary with territories. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for the latest information.

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Safety information

Your Eee Top ET16 Series is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.

Setting up your system

• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.

• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable surface.

• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure that you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C.

• If you use an extension cord, ensure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

• When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still ﬂows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.

• The touch screen requires periodic cleaning to achieve the best touch sensitivity. Keep the screen clean from foreign objects or excessive dust accumulation. To clean the screen:

• Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord from the wall.

• Spray a small amount of a household glass cleaner onto the supplied cleaning cloth and gently wipe the screen surface.

• Do not spray the cleaner directly on the screen.

• Do not use an abrasive cleaner or a coarse cloth when cleaning the screen.

• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualiﬁed service technician or your retailer.

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the system.

• The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.

• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

• The system performance changes.

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Welcome

User Manual

Software Manual

Quick Guide

Rock Solid Heart Touching

Congratulations on your purchase of Eee Top ET16 Series. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new product. If any of the following items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Package contents

Eee Top ET16 Series Keyboard (wired or wireless) Mouse (wired or wireless)

AC adapter Power cord Wall mount pad (optional)

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Support DVD Software DVD Recovery DVD

User manual Software manual Quick guide

*The keyboard, mouse, and power supply illustrations are for reference only. Actual product speciﬁcations may vary with territories.

Cleaning cloth Warranty card

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Getting to know your Eee Top

Front view

Refer to the following diagram to identify the components on this side of the system.

Webcam

The built-in webcam with the microphone allows you to start video chats online.

Webcam LED

Indicates that the built-in webcam is enabled.

LCD display (Touch-enabled)

The 15.6-inch LCD display, with an optimal resolution of 1366 x 768, features touch

function that brings digital life to your ﬁngertips.

Power switch

The power switch allows you to switch the system ON/OFF.

LCD display switch

The LCD display switch allows you to switch the display ON/OFF.

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Stereo speakers

The built-in stereo speakers deliver high-quality audio output.

Hard disk drive LED

Indicates hard disk drive activity.

Wireless LAN LED

Indicates that the internal wireless LAN is enabled. (Windows® software settings are

necessary to use the wireless LAN.)

Brightness controls

The brightness controls adjust the screen brightness level.

Volume controls

The volume controls adjust the sound level.

Microphone

The built-in microphone with the webcam allows you to start video chats online.

Use the following methods to enable the built-in webcam and microphone.

• Go to Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras > USB Video Device #2 and follow the onscreen instructions.

• Launch the CyberLink YouCam application from the desktop. Refer to the Software Manual for details.

• Start video chats with Windows® Live Messenger or Skype™.

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To optimize the microphone performance through Realtek HD Audio Manager:

1. Double-click the Realtek audio

tray icon to open Realtek HD Audio Manager.

2. Click the Microphone tab and select Realtek HD Audio Input as the activated device.

3. Select your preferred options. When done, click OK.

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