ASUSTeK Computer EPC9GE780 Eee PC User Manual Manual 6

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Eee PC Manual 6

Manual 6

4-14Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCChatting with friendsMessenger1. Select Messenger from the Internet tab and the Welcome to Pidgin screen displays. Press the Add button to configure your instant messaging account.Press to select an instant messaging service2. Select an instant messaging service you are using from the drop-down list and fill out your password along with other necessary information to login your account. If you do not have an IM account, apply one from the service providers. If you have multiple IM accounts from different service providers, press Add button again to add and configure more IM accounts.Select an instant messaging service
ASUS Eee PC4-15Skype™1. Select Skype from the Internet tab and start chatting through Skype.Initiate Skype application3. Enter your Skype name and password to login.Press to continueClick to select language2. Select your preferred language and press Accept button to agree to the end user license agreement.
4-16Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCChecking the World Clock1. Select World Clock to start the KDE world clock software. Starts the KDE World Clock2. Major cities and territories are marked on the map in black. When you move the pointer over the map, the screen automatically displays the city name and its local time wherever you leave the pointer.The city name and respective local time appears
ASUS Eee PC4-17WorkOffice applicationsDocuments/Spreadsheets/Presentations/PDF ReaderThe Work tab includes several office software items like Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and PDF Reader. Some applications may require setup before use. Follow the steps as provided by the respective wizard to finish the initialization and get your jobs done more efficiently.Starts the application to create, and share presentations Starts the Adobe® PDF reader Starts the word processor to edit documents Starts the spreadsheet to perform calculation and manage information If you have problems using these applications, click Help on the top right corner and select Work tab for detailed instructions.
4-18Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCAccessing filesThe following example describes how to locate and open your document from the connected external storage device:1. Double-click Documents to start OpenOffice.org Writer.2. On the File menu, click Open, or press <Ctrl> + <O>.3. At the prompt, click My Home on the left. Select D: and click OK to enter.
ASUS Eee PC4-194. Double-click the folder to display the files within. Select the desired file, and click OK to open.5. After the file is opened, you can start editing your document and doing your job.For other office applications, follow the general steps above to access files.
4-20Chapter 4: Using the Eee PCMailThe Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client allows to import preferences, account settings, address books, and other data from an existing account in your original personal computer or notebook. Follow the Account Wizard for new account setup.Starts the Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail clientContact your service provider If you do not know the incoming and outgoing server address of your e-mail account.Local folders pane Mail list panePreview pane
ASUS Eee PC4-21Management softwareYour Eee PC includes two management-related applications.I. File Manager provides an overview of all your files and enables easy management of data.Starts the File ManagerTo locate and open your file:1. Connect your USB flash memory disk or USB portable hard disk drive containing desired data to your Eee PC.2. Highlight and select Open in File Manager at the prompt.Eee PC supports file compression in a zip and tgz file format only, and file extraction from zip, gz, tar, and rar formats.
4-22Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC3. All the files and folders in your USB external storage device are shown in the right pane. Locate the desired file and double-click it to open.• Use the directory tree in the left pane to locate files more quickly if numerous folders are listed.• To remove your connecting the USB device, right click the USB icon in the Notification area and select Safely remove.Click to open the AccessoriesII. PIM (Personal Information Manager) helps manage personal information like appointments, to-do items and contacts.Select PIM to initiate KDE Personal Information ManagerClick to return to the Work tab
ASUS Eee PC4-23Accessories & DictionaryThe bundled accessories, Calculator and Screen Capture, are convenient and easy to use; the built-in Dictionary prevents you from being lost in translation.Calculator and Screen CaptureTo start these tools: Click to open the AccessoriesRuns the Screen capture applicationStarts the DictionaryOpens the calculatorDictionary (in selected territories)Click to return to the Work tabPress + (<Fn> + <Prt Sc>) to initiate the screen capture tool directly and capture the full screen.

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