Asus Eee PC 1005HAB User Manual

Eee PC
User’s Guide
Eee PC 1005HA
May 2009
E4772
15G06Q165000

Asus Eee PC 1005HAB Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	Eee PC 1005HAB
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Knowing the Parts

Top Side Components

Identifies and describes components located on the top side of the Eee PC.

Bottom Side Components

Identifies and describes components located on the bottom side of the Eee PC.

Front Side Components

Identifies and describes components located on the front side of the Eee PC.

Right Side Ports and Connectors

Details the ports and connectors found on the right side of the Eee PC.

Left Side Ports and Connectors

Details the ports and connectors found on the left side of the Eee PC.

Keyboard Usage and Special Keys

Explains keyboard layout and special function key operations.

Touchpad Gesture Input

Describes multi-finger gesture input for the touchpad.

Getting Started

Powering On and Initial Setup

Instructions for powering on the Eee PC and completing the First Run Wizard.

Operating Modes and System Shutdown

Details on operating modes and procedures for shutting down the Eee PC.

Configuring Network Connections

Guides for setting up wireless and wired network connections.

Web Browsing and Help Resources

Information on using the web browser and accessing Eee PC help resources.

WLAN Setup Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding wireless LAN setup.

Using the Eee PC

Eee Storage Online Space

Details on using the free online storage service provided with the Eee PC.

Super Hybrid Engine Power Modes

Explanation of different power modes for performance and battery life optimization.

Bluetooth Device Connectivity

Guide to turning on, launching, and using the Bluetooth utility.

Skype Audio Settings

Instructions for configuring Skype sound settings to prevent echo.

Boot Booster BIOS Configuration

How to disable Boot Booster in BIOS setup to change PC components or perform recovery.

Installing and Removing Software

Steps for installing new software or removing installed applications.

BIOS and Software Updates

Procedures for updating the BIOS and managing software updates.

System Recovery Options

System Recovery Using Hidden Partition

Steps to perform system recovery using the built-in hidden partition.

System Recovery Using Recovery DVD

Instructions for recovering the system using an external DVD optical drive.

System Recovery Using USB Flash Disk

Guide to preparing a USB flash disk for system recovery.

Reformatting USB Flash Disk

How to reformat a USB flash disk back to Windows format (FAT16).

Installing Windows XP

Preparing to Install Windows XP

Lists the required items and considerations before installing Windows XP.

Installing Windows XP Operating System

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows XP operating system.

Support CD Information and Usage

Details on the contents of the support CD and how to run it.

Appendix

Legal and Regulatory Information

Covers trademark statements, vendor lists, FCC, CE, IC, and wireless regulations.

Safety and Compliance Notices

Details UL safety notices, power safety, REACH, and battery cautions.

Declaration of Conformity and Licenses

Includes R&TTE directive conformity and GNU General Public License terms.

Copyright, Liability, and Support

Provides copyright information, liability limitations, and service/support contact.