Asus 1005HA Tips & Tricks

Thanks for some folk in youtube website that tests gameplay performance on Asus Eee PC 1005HA with a Quake 3 Demo. The first-person shooter game is run smoothly with the netbook that has Atom N280 1.66 GHz.
See 1:17 minute gameplay video on Asus Eee PC 1005HA below: See more details »

Asus Eee PC 1005HA-P is an excellent netbook that provides the longest battery lifespan, latest connectivity technology, largest harddisk capacity and fastest processor speed. This model uses Glossy Screen to produce true color and high brightness. But it makes glare reflection under strong light condition.
Today we will advice you to protect glare reflection on Glassy Screen (on Asus Eee PC 1005HA-P).
You should install Anti-Glare Screen Protector on the netbook screen. This accessory can protect glare reflection on Asus Eee PC 1005HA-P screen and preserve true color and brightness. So Asus Eee PC 1005HA-P will become an excellent netbook under low light and strong light condition. On the other hand, it can against scratches and shields damage on the screen also.
Via EeeUser Forum
Remark: You can see more Anti-Glare Screen Protector details at Lexerd and ViewGuard. See more details »

We ever published “How to install Ubuntu in Flash Drive” for Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbook user. Now Ubuntu releases a new version and gives special option especially for netbook users that is “Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix“. The version can install in Flash Drive with easy procedure and support for Atom processor that mostly use in netbooks.
The instruction of Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix installation. See more details »

Multitouch on Asus Eee PC 1005HA has a difference of other product scrolling that you can push or pull one finger along the right side of the touchpad for up or down scrolling and the bottom side of the touchpad for right or left scrolling. But somebody are acquainted with 2 finger scrolling or 3 finger flick and need to change back to the old method on Asus Eee PC 1005HA. So you can follow the instruction from us.
This instruction provides to enable multitouch abilities for 3 features on Asus Eee PC 1005HA.

1.    Two finger scrolling, to move the page in vertical and horizontal directions.
2.    Three finger flick, to go back or forth in documents, photos, presentations and other files.
3.    Three finger down, to quickly launch applications.
The instruction to enable multitouch abilities on Asus Eee PC 1005HA:

1.    Uninstall the current touchpad driver in your Asus Eee PC 1005HA and restart.
2.    Download the latest touchpad driver version 13.0.1.0 on Asus Support. (You must select OS, then go to Touchpad and download file in Version V13.0.1.0) Unzip Touchpad1.zip file and double click to install driver and restart again.
3.    Download synpd_enableSGS.zip file. Then unzip this file. You will see synpd_enableSGS.inf file and right click on this file and select “Install” option. So the new multitouch features enable already and the driver icon will show on the Taskbar for you adjustment in the future. See more details »

Sometime, when you do your job for a long time, you need to take a rest just a couple minutes. And the most popular activity is using the netbook to play game. If you use Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbook, you will fully enjoy the game without lacking.
Asus Eee PC 1005HA is a high performance netbook at the present time and gains more game graphic performance. At 1024×600 maximum resolution, you will play Track Mania Nation and Plants Vs Zombies game as a high performance laptop. See more details »

Many suppliers install Windows XP on Asus Eee PC 1005HA. But some users are boring the old graphic in Windows XP that has released since 2002. And Windows 7 will complete full version on October 22, 2009. But we have another choice for you to try out the free and fashionable OS (Operating system), Linux Ubuntu.
What’s Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is one of Linux Distributors that is a community developed, Linux-based operating system and provides only free software applications in web browser, presentation, document, spreadsheet and others software in the package.
The advantage of Ubuntu is open source OS. So the concepts of this OS base on the user requirement. And the graphic on X-Windows looks modern and smart. See more details »

Asus provides Eee Docking for Asus Eee PC 1005HA that contains multiple useful functions at the top of the desktop. The applications are free for the netbook buyers and compatible with the Asus Eee PC 1005HA resources.
Eee Docking has many functions that are mostly in multimedia and internet functions. User will enjoy more experience in user-friendly tool bar and doesn’t worry about the system lacking during netbook operating.
Eee Docking Functions on Asus Eee PC 1005HA include 4 major functions:
1.    Eee@Vibe : online entertainment contents including Radio, Live TV and Game and online multimedia files and applications for download.
2.    Eee Sharing : synchronize the data on your Eee PC with another PC or chat and share files with another Eee PC under the same network segment and enjoy free 10 GB online space in Eee Online Storage that you can access and share any files whenever you want and wherever you are when you connect to the internet.
3.    Eee Xperience : adjust your images easily in terms of the contrast, brightness, color saturation and lunch a voice command with commonly used functions.
4.    Eee Tools : filter or schedule website and program access permission by configuring protection setting, adjust the font size on your Eee PC screen and categorize multiple commonly used functions into Favorite, Internet, Work, Learn, Play and Setting.
All of functions in Eee Docking help you using Asus Eee PC 1005HA easier and quicker.

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA comes with 170 GB of Asus Hybrid Storage, included a 160 GB hard disk drive and 10 GB of Free Eee Online Storage that special offer only exclusive to Asus users. You can upload, share and back up your data anywhere, anytime and free.
What’s Eee Online Storage service?
Eee Online Storage service is a file storage and sharing service that allows users to upload files to the computing cloud, then access them from a web browser same as Windows Live SkyDrive. Eee Online Storage service can 100% prevent data loss or damage with highly redundant architecture on Server, Switch, Wire, and Power. Eee Storage’s servers are located in world-class data centers across the globe. And perform Virus Scan on the files you save on Eee Storage. So you can backup your value data and have worry-free data protection in this service. See more details »

Asus Eee PC 1005HA provide 1 GB DDR-2 memory to work with Intel Atom N280 1.66 GHz*. But you can improve for the best performance of the netbook by upgraded memory to 2 GB. And we will bring you to memory upgrade procedure.
You must beware of compatibility before you select the memory module.
Asus Eee PC 1005HA use Intel Atom N280 processor* that has 512 K cache memory, 1.66 GHz speed and 667 MHz FSB speed. Memory module are compatible this model included SO-DIMM DDR-2 PC2-5300 200-pin 667 MHz and  SO-DIMM DDR-2 PC2-6400 200-pin 800 MHz but incompatible with lower FSB speed memory module. This netbook has only one memory slot so you need to replace the new one, can not add another. And maximum memory size is upgradable to 2GB.
If you generally use Super High Performance Mode of Super Hybrid Engine, we recommend you to use SO-DIMM DDR-2 PC2-6400 200-pin 800 MHz memory module to prevent the bottleneck effect. Because FSB speed will increase when use this mode. So memory clock rate of 800 MHz is more compatible than 667 MHz.
Then, you need to prepare 1 screwdriver for using in this procedure. And you can see the memory upgrade procedure of Asus Eee PC 1005HA in the video below.
1. Turn off the power and remove the battery.
2. Put it upside down.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and pull off the memory cover.
4. Push the two side brackets holding the memory in a direction away form the memory chip, one after the other.  The memory chip will pop up to about 45 degrees.
5. Remove the old memory chip and replace it with the new one.  Line up the groove on the chip and insert it at the same angle you take the old one out.
6. Push down on the chep from both sides so as to bring it flat on the motherboard.  It will firmly click in place on both sides.
7. Put back the memory cover and the battery. See more details »