ASUSTeK Computer EPC9GE780 Eee PC User Manual Manual 8

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Eee PC Manual 8

Manual 8

ASUS Eee PC4-31GamesSelect an available game and have fun.Click to return to the Play tabSound RecorderAllows you to record a sound clip.Initiates Sound RecorderSwitches to new buffer Starts recording Stops recording Playback ReviewAdvanceTurns on/off monitor
4-32Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCSettingsDesktop ModeThe Desktop Mode allows you to select the display mode and adjust your Eee PC display resolution.You can use both external and internal displays, external display only or internal display only. If an external display is not connected, the first two options will be grayed out. You can also manually adjust the display resolution or set it automatically adjust. If you set your display resolution to 600x480 or below, use the touchpad to scroll up and down the screen.Connect an external monitor before booting up the Eee PC.If you have installed Windows XP to your Eee PC, right-click the ASUS Eee PC Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Click to start the anti-virus application
ASUS Eee PC4-33Anti-VirusFrom the Settings tab, select Anti-Virus and perform virus scanning to protect your Eee PC.VolumeClick the speakers icon to open the control panel. Adjust the system volume and balance by moving the sliders.Click to customizeAdjust the system and microphone volumeAdjust the balanceClick to start the anti-virus application
4-34Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCInstant ShutdownClick Instant Shutdown and select an action from the dialog box shown below. You can activate the task manager, put the system in standby, restart, or shut down the system.PrintersTo setup your printer, double-click Printers and press Add to add a new printer. The installed printers display in the window.Refer to the QVL in Appendix or visit our website for the latest qualified vendor for the printers.
ASUS Eee PC4-35System InfoThis option displays the system information of your Eee PC.Date & TimeAdjusts the system date and time of your Eee PC.The displayed system information differs depending on model.
4-36Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCPersonalizationSelect Personalization to renew your information or change your preferences.Add/Remove SoftwareYou can download and install software from our server with network access. Follow the instructions below to install software. You can remove the software you install from our server later when they are no longer needed.Removing the pre-installed software is not allowed.To install new software or update the existing software:1. Make sure you have connected to network.2. Click the tab on the top to switch the category and the screen will display the available software on the server.3. Locate the software you want to install/update.4. Click the Install button to install/update the selected software.Press the Install button to install/update the softwareClick to switch the category24Locate the software you want to install/update3
ASUS Eee PC4-375. Click OK to confirm the installation.6. Your Eee PC starts the download and installs/updates the selected software from the server.7. Click Yes to restart the system for the installed/updated application to work properly.
4-38Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCBIOS updateTo update the BIOS:DO NOT shut down or reset the system or unplug the power cord while updating the BIOS! Doing so would cause the system boot failure!1. Ensure you are connected to a network.2. Go to Settings > Add/Remove Software.3. Click the Settings tab on the top to switch the category.4. Click the Open button in BIOS UpdatesClick to display the available BIOS updates4Click to switch the category35. Locate the latest BIOS and click the Install button to update the BIOS.Click to install the BIOS
ASUS Eee PC4-396. Click OK to reboot and update the BIOS.TouchpadEdit your touchpad preferences by clicking Touchpad. You can adjust all touchpad settings.
4-40Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCDiagnostic ToolsThe Diagnostic Tool helps you with easy trouble-shooting.System Info.Click the System Info. button on the left to display the system information. Click to switch between system information summary and detailsThe system information varies depending on model.Disk UtilitySelecting Disk Utility allows you to check your Eee PC SSD condition including total disk space, the used space, and the remaining space. Click the tabs to switch the displayed disk drive.• Data in My Documents is stored in the Primary Drive and files saved to My Documents 2 are located in the Extra Drive.• Extra Drive may not be available for all Eee PC models.• The disk space varies depending on model.

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