ASUSTeK Computer EK1542 EeeKEYBOARD PC User Manual 2

ASUSTeK Computer Inc EeeKEYBOARD PC Users Manual 2

Users Manual 2

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Chapter 1: Getting started
Turning ON and fully charging the battery allows you to use
the EKB PC for about four hours without using an AC adapter.
1. Locate the battery switch at the back of the EKB PC.
2. Use a pointed object such as a ballpen to switch on/off the
EKB PC.
To turn the battery on/off:
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HDMI port
Insert the bundled HDMI cable into this port to
connect high-definition multimedia devices.
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Power (DC) Input
Insert the AC adapter into this port to supply power
to the Ultra Wideband receiver.
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Mini-USB port
Insert the mini-USB cable into this port to connect the Ultra
Wideband receiver to the EKB PC.
Getting your EKB PC ready
Turning the battery ON/OFF
Out of the box, the built-in battery is set to OFF mode to prevent the
EKB PC from accidentally turning ON during transport.
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• Use only the AC adapter that comes with your EKB PC. Using a
different AC adapter may damage your device.
Fully charge the battery for four hours when you use the EKB
PC for the first time and whenever the battery power is fully
depleted.
The bundled AC adapter varies with country/region.
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your EKB
PC.
3. Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.
To charge the battery:
Charging the battery
Ensure that the battery is turned on before charging it.
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Starting up
When you use the EKB PC for the first time, a startup message is
displayed to guide you in configuring the basic settings for your EKB PC.
To start up:
1. Press the Power button for about two seconds and wait
until the operating system load automatically. At system startup,
the calibration screen appears.
2 Using the stylus, tap and hold the red dot
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) as it moves on each crosshair (+) to
calibrate the touch panel.
Calibrating the touch panel ensures that
the touch feature works properly when
you lightly tap the screen with the stylus
of with your finger.
3. Follow the succeeding onscreen
instructions to finish the setup.
4. After the setup is completed, the Easy
Mode screen automatically launches.
5 Use your EKB PC as you would use a
standard computer.
• To re-calibrate the screen, click the Tools & Setting icon
from the Easy Mode screen, then select Touch Screen
Calibration.
• For more details about Easy Mode screen, refer to the section
The Easy Mode screen in this user manual.
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Turning your EKB PC OFF
To turn OFF your EKB PC:
1. Press the Start button to display the Windows® XP Start
menu.
2. Select Turn off Computer.
3. Select Turn off to power off your EKB PC.
You can also press the Power button for a few seconds to force
shutdown the EKB PC.
1. Press the Power button
for about two
seconds and wait for the
operating system to load
automatically.
2. Use your EKB PC as you
would use a standard
computer.
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Turning your EKB PC ON/OFF
Turning your EKB PC ON
To turn on your EKB PC:
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Power modes
Auto High Performance and Auto
Power-Saving mode are available
only when you plug in or remove the
power adapter.
Managing power usage
With the Super Hybrid Engine utility, you can control and manage the
power usage while maximizing the performance of your EKB PC.
Changing the power mode
To change the power mode:
• Press the Start button , then select All Programs > ASUS >
EeePC > SuperHybridEngine.
• Press + to switch power modes.
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Connecting devices
With its connection ports at the rear panel, connect USB devices
such as cameras, storage devices, PDAs, printers, and scanners; High-
definition multimedia devices such as Blu-ray disk drives, digital audio
devices, computer monitor, and HDTV; and VGA-compatible devices
such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external
display.
Connecting an external monitor
With its 5" touch panel and Windows® XP operating system, the EKB
PC is a standalone device that works like a standard fully-functional
computer. You may also connect the EKB PC to an external monitor for
viewing on a larger display.
To connect an external monitor:
1. Connect a VGA cable or the bundled HDMI cable to the VGA or
the HDMI port at the back of the EKB PC.
A VGA cable is purchased separately.
VGA port
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2. Turn on the EKB PC and the external monitor.
3. On the EKB PC, press + (<Fn> +< F8>) to toggle from
the EKB PC touch panel to the external monitor.
4. On your EKB PC touch panel, the Easy Mode screen is displayed.
Use the Easy Mode screen to launch various applications on your
external monitor and to configure various settings.
HDMI port
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Connecting a projector
Use the EKB PC as a business tool in creating and presenting seminars,
trainings, or other business presentations.
To connect a projector:
1. Connect a VGA cable to the VGA port at the back of the EKB PC.
2. Turn on the EKB PC and the projector.
3. On the EKB PC, press + (<Fn> + <F8>) to toggle
between the EKB PC touch panel and the projector's LCD display.
4. On your EKB PC touch panel, the Easy Mode screen is displayed.
Use the Easy Mode screen to launch various applications on your
external monitor and to configure various settings.
A VGA cable is purchased separately.
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Connecting an HDTV
To connect an HDTV:
1. Connect the bundled HDMI cable to the HDMI port at the back of
the EKB PC.
2. Turn on the EKB PC and the external monitor.
3. On the EKB PC, press + (<Fn> +< F8>) to toggle from
the EKB PC touchsreen panel to the external monitor.
4. On your EKB PC touch panel, the Easy Mode screen is displayed.
Use the Easy Mode screen to launch various applications on your
external monitor and to configure various settings.
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Setting up your Ultra Wideband connection
With the Ultra Wideband receiver, the EKB PC allows you to wirelessly
connect to a high-definition device such as an audio device or an
external monitor that is within a five-meter range for 720P high-
definition video transmission and ten-meter range for non-video
transmission.
Creating a wireless pairing
If you are using the Ultra Wideband function for the first time, create a
wireless pairing between the Ultra Wideband receiver and the EKB PC. Once
a wireless pairing is created between the Ultra Wideband receiver and the
EKB PC, you can wirelessly connect to a high-definition device.
To create a wireless pairing:
1. Connect the wireless antenna to the wireless antenna ports at the
back of the EKB PC.
2. Insert the AC adapter into the DC-In port of the Ultra Wideband
receiver and plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
3. Connect one end of the bundled mini-USB cable at the mini-USB
port of the Ultra Wideband receiver. Connect the other end to a
USB port at the back of the EKB PC.
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The Ultra Wideband receiver should be positioned within a
clear line of sight to and facing the wireless antenna.
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You may purchase an additional Ultra Wideband receiver to
wirelessly connect another device to your EKB PC.
4. From the Easy Mode screen, tap the Ultra Wideband icon at
the upper right corner of the screen, then tap ON.
5. Select the Ultra Wideband receiver to establish the Ultra
Wideband connection. The Ultra Wideband LED turns white to
indicate a successful connection.
If the Ultra Wideband receiver failed to establish connection,
check if the Ultra Wideband receiver is turned ON and the
wireless antenna is connected, then try again.
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1. Connect the wireless antenna to the wireless antenna ports at the
back of the EKB PC.
2. Insert the AC adapter into the DC-In port of the Ultra Wideband
receiver and plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
3. Connect one end of the bundled HDMI cable to the HDMI port at
the back of the Ultra Wideband receiver. Connect the other end
of the cable to the HDMI port of the external monitor.
4. Turn on the EKB PC and the external monitor.EKB PC and the external monitor. and the external monitor.
3. On the EKB PC, pressEKB PC, press, press + (<Fn> +< F8>) to toggle from
the EKB PC touchsreen panel to the external monitor.
Connecting an external monitor wirelessly
Ensure that you have set up the Ultra Wideband connection
between your EKB PC and the Ultra Wideband receiver. For
more details, refer to the section Creating a wireless pairing.
To connect an external monitor wirelessly:
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Connecting two external monitors
To connect two external monitors:
Refer to the section Connecting an external monitor
wirelessly.
1. Connect one external monitor wirelessly.
2. Using a VGA or an HDMI cable, connect the external monitor to
the VGA or the HDMI port at the back of the EKB PC.
Refer to the section Connecting an external monitor in this
user manual.
The Ultra Wideband receiver should be positioned within a clear
line of sight to and facing the wireless antenna.
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3. On the EKB PC, press + (<Fn> +< F8>) to toggle from
the EKB PC touch panel to the external monitors.
You cannot connect two external monitors using VGA and HDMI
cables at the same time.
Connecting a USB mouse
To connect a USB mouse:
• Connect the USB plug of your USB mouse to a USB port on your
EKB PC.
For details on connecting a Bluetooth mouse, refer to the section
Adding Bluetooth devices in Chapter 3 of this user manual.
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Connecting an external ODD
To connect an external ODD:
• Connect one end of the ODD USB cable to the port USB at the
back of the ODD and the other end to a USB port on your EKB PC.
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Chapter 2
Using your EKB PC
The Easy Mode Screen
With the tap of the stylus on the screen, the Easy Mode screen enables
you to quickly access the Internet, view your photos in slideshow
format, play songs on your playlist, view your videos, and launch MSN
Messenger or Skype..
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Chapter 2: Using your EKB PC
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Shortcuts
Tap this icon to quickly access to your commonly-used
applications.
To add/remove shortcut items, tap at the top left
corner of your screen/
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Web
Tap this icon to quickly access to popular online
messaging, social networking, and e-mail services
websites.
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Fun
Quick access to media/video players and games.
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Tools & Setting
Quick access to various tools to help you configure
various settings.
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Learning
Quick access to learning applications.
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Info
Quick access to the latest information such as news, and
weather information.
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Touch Panel
Shows various applications and tools under each Easy Mode
features.
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UWB (Ultra-Wideband) icon
Tap this button to set up your UWB connection.
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Touchpad icon
Tap to enable or disable the touch function when your
EKB PC is connected to an external monitor.
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+ Sleep: Puts the system on Sleep Mode.
+ Wireless/Bluetooth: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or
Bluetooth ON or OFF. When enabled, the corresponding
wireless indicator lights up.
The default setting is WLAN ON / Bluetooth OFF.
+ Brightness down: Decreases the display brightness.
+ Brightness up: Increases the display brightness.
+ LCD on/off: Turns the display backlight on/off.
+ LCD/Monitor switch: Toggles between the EKB PC LCD
display and an external monitor.
+ LED Keypad on/off: Turns the LED Keypad on/off.
+ Mute: Turns the volume on/off.
Function keys
Use the Function key combined with another specific key to
perform an action.
The keys on the keypad vary with country/region.
Using the keypad

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