ASUSTeK Computer EPC9GE780 Eee PC User Manual Manual 6

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Eee PC Manual 6

Manual 6

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Chatting with friends
Messenger
1. Select Messenger from the Internet tab and the Welcome to
Pidgin screen displays. Press the Add button to configure your
instant messaging account.
Press to select an
instant messaging
service
2. Select an instant messaging service you are using from the
drop-down list and fill out your password along with other
necessary information to login your account.
If you do not have an IM account, apply one from the service
providers. If you have multiple IM accounts from different service
providers, press Add button again to add and configure more IM
accounts.
Select an instant
messaging
service
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Skype™
1. Select Skype from the Internet tab and start chatting through
Skype.
Initiate
Skype
application
3. Enter your Skype name and password to login.
Press to
continue
Click to
select
language
2. Select your preferred language and press Accept button to
agree to the end user license agreement.
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Checking the World Clock
1. Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software.
Starts the
KDE World
Clock
2. Major cities and territories are marked on the map in black.
When you move the pointer over the map, the screen
automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever
you leave the pointer.
The city
name and
respective
local time
appears
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Work
Office applications
Documents/Spreadsheets/Presentations/PDF Reader
The Work tab includes several office software items like Documents,
Spreadsheets, Presentations, and PDF Reader. Some applications
may require setup before use. Follow the steps as provided by the
respective wizard to finish the initialization and get your jobs done
more efficiently.
Starts the
application to
create, and share
presentations
Starts the Adobe®
PDF reader
Starts the word
processor to edit
documents
Starts the
spreadsheet
to perform
calculation
and manage
information
If you have problems using these applications, click Help on the
top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions.
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Accessing files
The following example describes how to locate and open your
document from the connected external storage device:
1. Double-click Documents to start OpenOffice.org Writer.
2. On the File menu, click Open, or press <Ctrl> + <O>.
3. At the prompt, click My Home on the left. Select D: and click OK
to enter.
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4. Double-click the folder to display the files within. Select the
desired file, and click OK to open.
5. After the file is opened, you can start editing your document
and doing your job.
For other office applications, follow the general steps above to
access files.
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Mail
The Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client allows to import preferences,
account settings, address books, and other data from an existing
account in your original personal computer or notebook. Follow the
Account Wizard for new account setup.
Starts the Mozilla
Thunderbird
e-mail client
Contact your service provider If you do not know the incoming
and outgoing server address of your e-mail account.
Local folders pane Mail list panePreview pane
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Management software
Your Eee PC includes two management-related applications.
I. File Manager provides an overview of all your files and enables
easy management of data.
Starts
the File
Manager
To locate and open your file:
1. Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk
drive containing desired data to your Eee PC.
2. Highlight and select Open in File Manager at the prompt.
Eee PC supports file compression in a zip and tgz file format only,
and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats.
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3. All the files and folders in your USB external storage device are
shown in the right pane. Locate the desired file and double-click
it to open.
• Use the directory tree in the left pane to locate files more quickly
if numerous folders are listed.
• To remove your connecting the USB device, right click the USB
icon in the Notification area and select Safely remove.
Click to open the
Accessories
II. PIM (Personal Information Manager) helps manage personal
information like appointments, to-do items and contacts.
Select PIM
to initiate
KDE Personal
Information
Manager
Click to
return to
the Work
tab
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Accessories & Dictionary
The bundled accessories, Calculator and Screen Capture, are
convenient and easy to use; the built-in Dictionary prevents you
from being lost in translation.
Calculator and Screen Capture
To start these tools: Click to open the
Accessories
Runs the Screen
capture application
Starts the
Dictionary
Opens the calculator
Dictionary (in selected territories)
Click to return to the
Work tab
Press + (<Fn> + <Prt Sc>) to initiate the screen capture
tool directly and capture the full screen.

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