First-time Startup ........................2-3 Desktop .............................2-4 Parental Control ........................2-5 Setting the master password andcreating an account ......2-5 Disney Desktop ........................2-10 ASUS EeePC Tray Utility .....................2-13 Enabling and Disabling Devices ..............2-13 Adjusting the display resolution ..............2-14 Network Connection ......................2-15 Configuring a wireless network connection..........2-15 Local Area Network ....................2-16...
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Chapter 3: Using the Disney Netpal ASUS Update ...........................3-2 Updating the BIOS through the Internet ............3-2 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file ............3-3 Super Hybrid Engine ......................3-4 Super Hybrid Engine Modes................3-4 ® Microsoft Office Trial ......................3-5 Disney Mix Central ........................3-6 Listening to music ....................3-6...
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Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements ................A-2 Federal Communications Commission Statement ........A-2 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ......A-3 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)......A-4 CE Mark Warning ....................A-4 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ..........A-4 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ........A-6 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands ..........A-6 UL Safety Notices ....................A-7 REACH .........................A-8...
About This User’s Manual You are reading the Disney Netpal User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Disney Netpal and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’ s Manual: Knowing the Parts Provides information on the Disney Netpal’s components.
Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Disney Netpal. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. Wipe the Disney Netpal using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
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SAFE TEMP: This Disney INPUT RATING: Refer to the Netpal should only be rating label on the bottom used in environments with of the Disney Netpal and be ambient temperatures sure that your power adapter between 5°C (41°F) and complies with the rating. 35°C (95°F) DO NOT carry or cover DO NOT use strong solvents...
Transportation Precautions To prepare the Disney Netpal for transport, you should close the display panel to protect the keyboard and display panel. For the model that comes with a hard disk drive, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors when you prepare for transport.
Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal. The top side may vary in appearance depending on model. The keyboard differs for each territory. Chapter 1: Knowing the Parts...
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Microphone (Built-in) The built-in mono microphone can be used for skype, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Built-in Camera Display Panel Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Disney Netpal is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Disney Netpal is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode.
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Wireless/Bluetooth Indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator lights. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Disney Netpal and recovering from Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode. Press the switch once to turn ON and hold it to turn OFF the Disney Netpal.
Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The bottom of the Disney Netpal can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Disney Netpal while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
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Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing disk drive access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures accordingly. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal. Memory Card Slot The built-in memory card reader can read MMC/SD cards. USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0).
Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal. LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port (10/100M bit) supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters.
Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Disney Netpal. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Disney Netpal is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Disney Netpal is in the Save-to-RAM (Suspend) mode.
Keyboard Usage Special Function Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Disney Netpal’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Some function icons appear in the Notification area after activation.
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LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Disney Netpal’s LCD display and an external monitor. Task Manager Icon (F9): Initiates the Task Manager to view the application process or terminates applications. Crossed Speaker Icon (F10): Mutes the speaker. Volume Down Icon (F11): Decreases speaker volume. Volume Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume.
Powering on your Disney Netpal These are only quick instructions for using your Disney Netpal. Connect the AC power adapter Turn ON the Disney Netpal Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Disney Netpal. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Disney Netpal with a faulty AC-DC adapter.
First-time Startup For the first time you start your Disney Netpal, the Windows wizard will launch automatically and lead you through setting up your preferences and some basic information. Follow the wizard instructions to finish the initialization: The Welcome message Select your system settings appears.
Click Help protect my PC Type your computer’s name by turning on Automatic in the Computer name box Updates now to get the and click Next to continue. latest important updates and click Next to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to register with Microsoft and finish the initialization.
Disney Netpal, including programs which they can and cannot use and a safe environment for your children when they go online. For service and support, visit our multi-language web site at http://support.asus.com. Setting the master password and creating an account Double-click the Parental Control icon on the desktop to start the program.
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In the Control Panel window, click User Accounts. Click Computer administrator. Enter a password for your account and enter again to confirm it. Click Create Password. Click Yes, Make Private to continue. Chapter 2: Getting Started...
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The Computer administrator shows password protected. Close the Control Panel window and click SET PASSWORD in Disney Parental Control window. Enter your desired master password in the Password field and enter again in the Confirm Password field. Click OK to continue.
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10. Click CREATE NEW USER. 11. Enter a user name and a password for the account of your child and select a picture for the account. Click OK to continue. 12. Select from two options for users desktop environment. The first option Disney Desktop is recommended for kids, and it includes kid-friendly applications, parental controls...
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13. Click a desired program in the All PROGRAMS field to add to the APPROVED PROGRAMS field. Click NEXT to continue. Click an unwanted program in the APPROVED PROGRAMS field and select Remove This Title to remove the program. You can add or remove programs to or from the approved list whenever you want to.
Disney Desktop Disney Desktop is a kid-friendly user interface that makes your Disney Netpal ready for playing games, learning and school. Desktop All Programs All the programs available for use Personalize Personalizes your desktop Files & Documents Displays your files Gadgets Useful little tools Start Button...
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All Programs You can add your favorite programs to the desktop or open the programs here. Personalize Desktop Theme Change the desktop theme you like. Gadgets Select the gadgets you would like to use and place them on the desktop. Trays Select your style of the desktop tray.
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Files & Documents You can see all your files here. Sorting the files by Name, Size, Type and Changed makes you locate the desired files more easily. Or simply enter the file name in the search box and search it directly.. System Manager System Manager allows you to manage your Disney Netpal, and the programs running on it.
ASUS EeePC Tray Utility The preloaded ASUS EeePC Tray utility allows you to turn off some devices to minimize the power consumption and helps you adjust the display resolution easily. Enabling and Disabling Devices To disable or enable devices Right-click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area and the utility shows the available options: Disable WLAN: Turns on and off the wireless LAN connection.
Adjusting the display resolution Click the ASUS EeePC Tray Utility icon in the Notification area to adjust the display resolution. Select the resolution based on your needs. The CRT-related options are unavailable when there is no connected external monitors. When you select LCD 1024 x 768, move the pointer to scroll up and down the screen.
Network Connection Configuring a wireless network connection Double-click the crossed wireless network icon in the Notification area. If the wireless connection icon does not show in the Notification area. Activate the wireless LAN function by pressing (<Fn> + <F2>) before configuring a wireless network connection. Select the wireless access point you want to connect to from the list and click Connect to build the...
Local Area Network To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: Using a dynamic IP: Right-click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle on the Windows® taskbar and select Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Click Internet Protocol Click Obtain an IP address (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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Using a static IP: Repeat the step 1–3 of Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address.
After you finish the network setup, click Internet Explorer on the desktop and start enjoying net surfing. Visit our Disney Netpal homepage (http://eeepc.asus.com) to obtain the latest information and register at http://vip.asus.com for full service of your Disney Netpal. 2-18...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Disney Netpal BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
BIOS version and click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file...
The selected mode is shown on the display. To change the power mode • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > SuperHybridEngine > SuperHybridEngine. • Press Instant Key 3 repeatedly to switch power modes.
® Microsoft Office Trial Disney Netpal users can enjoy Microsoft Office Suite free trial for 60 days. Do the following instructions to start the free trial. Ensure that your Disney Netpal is connected to the Internet and double-click Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial - Online on the desktop. Click TRY NOW.
Disney Mix Central Disney Mix Central is a multi-media application that gives you access to music, pictures, and videos. You can also purchase and download content from the online media store. To launch Disney Mix Central Double-click the Disney Mix Central shortcut on the desktop. A Disney Mix Central 1.0 User Registration screen appears.
Viewing images Click the Camera icon on the top and browse your pictures. Watching videos Click the Video icon on the top to select videos to watch. Shopping online Click the Shopping bag icon on the top and start shopping online . Disney Netpal...
Disney Pix Disney Pix is a tool for you to editing your pictures. To launch Disney Pix Double-click the Disney Pix 3.1 shortcut on the desktop. A Pix 3.1 Registration screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to register or click Cancel to continue.
Browsing albums You can easily open and browse your albums. Creating Bobble Head videos and postcards You can put yourself, your friends, and your family into videos and postcards with fun special effects. Then share the fun. Disney Netpal...
Disney Theme Hyperdesk provides two sets of Disney themes and allows you to easily change your desktop and icons. Double-click Disney Theme to start to chage your Disney Netpal appearance. Applying Hypersuite Click Hypertheme, Icon Set or Wallpaper to select a desired theme.
Radio Disney Radio Disney offers you the coolest songs by Disney stars and interviews of your favorite stars 24 hours a day worldwide. Listening to Radio Disney Double-click RadioDisney on the desktop. Ensure that your Disney Netpal has connected to the Internet. The Radio Disney playback appears and connect to the Radio Disney automatically.
Last 10 Songs Click the LAST 10 SONGS tab to see the last ten songs playing on Radio Disney. Lyrics Click the LYRICS button to see the lyrics of the song playing on Radio Disney. Skins Click the SKINS tab to change the skin of the Radio Disney playback.
Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the Disney Netpal package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all the features. Running the support DVD Insert the support DVD in the external optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the Disney Netpal supports. Contact Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the Disney Netpal and the contents of the support DVD.
System Recovery Using the Support DVD The Support DVD includes an image of the operating system, installed on your system at the factory. The Support DVD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your system drive is in good working order.
You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Support DVD from the optical drive and click OK to restart the Disney Netpal.
Boot Booster The Boot Booster item in BIOS setup helps shorten your Disney Netpal bootup time. However, you MUST disable this BIOS item before you change any Disney Netpal components or perform system recovery (from USB flash disk, external optical drive or hidden partition). Follow the instructions below to disable Boot Booster: Start the system and press <F2>...
Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.) FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient: • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] • Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] • Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950] •...
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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à...
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: •...
Oise Orne Puy du Dôme Pyrénées Pyrénées Bas Rhin Atlantique orientales Haut Rhin Haute Saône Saône et Loire Paris Tarn et Garonne Vaucluse Vosges Yonne Territoire de Belfort Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France.
3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Appendix...
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato.
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ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,...
Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES;...