Asus Eee PC 8G/Linux User Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Transportation Precautions ...................................................................... 1-6
Charging Your Batteries .............................................................................. 1-6
Airplane Precautions ................................................................................... 1-6

Preparing your Eee PC .................................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2:

Knowing the Parts

Top Side ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Bottom Side ...................................................................................................... 2-5
Right Side .......................................................................................................... 2-7
Left Side ............................................................................................................. 2-8
Rear Side ............................................................................................................ 2-9

Chapter 3:

Getting Started

Power System .................................................................................................. 3-2

Using AC Power ............................................................................................. 3-2
Using Battery Power .................................................................................... 3-4
Battery Care .................................................................................................... 3-5
Power Mode ................................................................................................... 3-6

Touchpad Usage ............................................................................................. 3-7
Keyboard Usage .............................................................................................. 3-9

Special Function Keys ................................................................................. 3-9

First-time Startup .........................................................................................3-12
Desktop ............................................................................................................3-15
ASUS EeePC Tray Utility ..............................................................................3-16
Shutdown........................................................................................................3-18

Chapter 4:

Using the Eee PC

Network Connection ..................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring a wireless network connection ....................................... 4-2
Configuring a network connection ........................................................ 4-4
Browsing web pages .................................................................................4-10

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