Asus Eee PC 1215B User Manual

Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts 1-8
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Right Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the
Eee PC.
Headphone Output Jack
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone
used for voice narrations or simple audio recordings.
USB Port (3.0, on selected models/2.0/1.1)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 3.0
(blue), 2.0, or USB 1.1 (black) devices such as keyboards, pointing
devices, cameras, and storage devices.
LAN Port (10/100M bit)
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable
for connection to a local network.
Kensington® Lock port
The Kensington® lock port allows the Eee PC to be secured
using Kensington® compatible security products. These security
products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the
Eee PC to be removed from a fixed object.
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Asus Eee PC 1215B Specifications

General

Processor cache	1 MB
Processor family	AMD Dual-Core
Processor frequency	1.6 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
GPS (satellite)	No
Motherboard chipset	-
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB
HDD size	2.5 \
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD capacity	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal	12.1 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Graphics card	Radeon HD 6310
Wireless technology	802.11 a/b/g/n
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS
Networking features	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Audio system	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Product type	Netbook
Product color	Red
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Pointing device	Touchpad
Battery life (max)	8 h
Number of battery cells	6
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	203 mm
Width	296 mm
Height	38 mm
Weight	1450 g

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Handling and Environmental Safety

Covers safe practices for handling, environment, liquids, heat, and battery safety to prevent injury or damage.

Safety Precautions (Continued)

Temperature, Power, and Disposal Guidelines

Top Side Components

Identifying Components on the Top Side

Details and illustrates components located on the top surface of the Eee PC, noting model variations.

Top Side Components (Detailed)

Detailed Top Side Features and Buttons

Describes specific components on the top side including indicators, switches, buttons, and the display panel.

Bottom Side Components

Battery Pack and Memory Compartment

Details the Battery Pack, Battery Lock, and Memory Compartment on the bottom of the Eee PC, with heat warnings.

Right Side Ports

Connectivity Ports on the Right Side

Lists and describes ports on the right side: Headphone, Microphone, USB, LAN, and Kensington Lock port.

Left Side Ports

Connectivity Ports on the Left Side

Lists and describes ports on the left side: DC Input, Monitor Output, HDMI, USB Charge+, and Air Vents.

Keyboard Usage

Special Function Keys and Hotkeys

Explains the use of special function keys (hot keys) for various system controls like suspend, brightness, and wireless.

Keyboard Usage (Advanced)

Advanced Keyboard Functions

Touchpad Usage

Multi-finger Gesture Input Guide

Describes how to use multi-finger gestures on the touchpad for zooming, rotating, and scrolling in applications.

Touchpad Usage (Advanced)

Advanced Touchpad Gestures

Powering On Your Eee PC

Initial Power-On Procedure and Safety Warnings

Guides on installing the battery, connecting the AC adapter, powering on, and crucial safety warnings.

First-time Windows Startup

Initial Windows Setup: Language and Account

Covers language selection, region settings, user account creation, and password setup during the first Windows startup.

First-time Windows Startup (Continued)

Windows Setup: License, Updates, and Network

Details accepting the license terms, configuring update settings, and connecting to a wireless network.

First-time Windows Startup (Completion)

Windows Setup: Network Location and Finalization

Explains selecting the network location and the completion of the Windows initialization process.

Network Connection Setup

Configuring a Wireless Network Connection

Local Area Network Setup

Establishing Wired Network Connection (Dynamic IP)

Local Area Network Setup (Continued)

TCP/IPv4 Configuration for Wired Networks

Local Area Network Setup (PPPoE)

Setting Up PPPoE Internet Connection

ASUS Update Utility

Updating BIOS via Internet Connection

ASUS Update Utility (Continued)

Updating BIOS Using a Downloaded File

Bluetooth Connection Setup

Enabling and Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth Connection Setup (Continued)

Adding and Verifying Bluetooth Device Connection

Super Hybrid Engine Management

Power Modes and Usage Scenarios

Chapter 4: System Recovery

System Recovery Options Overview

System Recovery Procedure

Using the F9 Recovery Partition

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing system recovery using the built-in recovery partition via F9.

System Recovery Backup

Backing Up Recovery Files to USB Storage

System Recovery via USB

Booting from USB and Partition Recovery Options

Guides on booting from a USB drive and selecting partition options for system recovery.