Asus Eee PC 8G/Linux - Manual (Page 2)

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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