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- Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 1
Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E1703 / Oct 2004 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 2
CD Table of Contents Support CD for Windows 5 New Windows Installation 5 Drivers for Windows 5 Device Manager 10 VGA Driver 11 VGA Driver Setup 12 ATKACPI Driver (ATK0100 15 ATK0100 Driver Setup 16 SiS USB Wireless LAN 17 Wireless LAN Driver Setup 18 Audio ...21 Audio Setup ...22 CPU - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 3
Support CD PowerNow 41 AMD PowerNow Utility Setup 42 ChkMail ...43 ChkMail Setup ...44 Hotkey ...45 Hotkey Setup ...46 Hotkey Reference 47 LiveUpdate 53 LiveUpdate Setup 54 Using LiveUpdate 55 PC-cillin 2002 57 Welcome to PC-cillin 2002 58 Personal Firewall 59 PC-cillin for Wireless 59 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 4
Support CD TouchPad ...77 Touchpad Setup 78 Synaptics® TouchPad Features 79 Property Pages ...82 Frequently Asked Questions 89 WinFlash ...92 WINFLASH Setup 93 Using WINFLASH 93 GameFace (selected models 95 GameFace Utility 96 Frequently Asked Questions 101 4 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 5
many hardware devices without drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem. Drivers for Windows Next page gives descriptions of each support CD item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some differences between this User's Manual and your support CD. The names - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 6
Notebook PC. INF Update This installs Windows support files for advanced features in new chipsets. LAN "Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T" Driver Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC's built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet controller. Fast-Ethernet supports both 10 Base-T or 100 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 7
Host Adapter" & "Ricoh Memory Stick Bus Host Adapter" A version of this driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. The support CD includes this driver called for added enhancements for Windows XP and other Windows versions. GameFace ASUS Enhanced Display Driver (on selected - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 8
a full-screen game. Requires "ASUS Enhanced Display Driver." Other Support CD items [Read Me] Text File Gives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC. [Browse this CD] Link Shows you the contents of this support CD using Windows Explorer. [Technical Support Form] Text File Opens up - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 9
Link Closes the support CD autorun screen. Drivers Provided in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under "Tools." 1394 (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is provided by Microsoft - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 10
your operating system, several question marks will appear under "Other devices" representing hardware devices that Windows cannot recognize. After installing the drivers from the provided support CD. Those question marks will go away. 4. Click "Hardware" tab. 5. Click "Device Manager" button. 10 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 11
(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu Software Drivers Before After Model 1 Model 2 Screens will vary depending on your operating system but - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 12
Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. 1. On to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 13
Cont.) Model 1 Software Drivers Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics functions are limited. Model 2 Make screen resolution settings in "Display Properties". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications. Right click Left click - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 14
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ATKACPI Driver (ATK0100) (Required driver) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Driver Setup Software Drivers Before After Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 15 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 16
Software Drivers ATK0100 Driver Setup This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. 1. Double click Unknown device. 2. Click Reinstall Driver. 3. Select "Install from..." and click Next. 4. Browse to your operating system folder in the - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 17
SiS USB Wireless LAN (Required driver on selected models) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start Software Drivers An access point, like the ASUS WLAN Access Point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 18
Wireless LAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "Select Components" screen, click Next to use the default settings. 3. On the "Wizard Complete" screen, click Finish to exit the - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 19
Utility Introduction After installing the Wireless driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start. You will need to make some wireless LAN settings before being able - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 20
Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers Statistics page - View transmission data (count) here if troubleshooting connection problems. Encryption page - Settings must match those set in the access point in order to successfully connect. Click Apply to save your settings. Info - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 21
Audio (Required driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Software Drivers The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone, however, external audio accessories may be used. External audio connections will disable the notebook PC's relevant built-in audio device (mic and/or speakers). Before After - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 22
wizard. After setup, launch the software using the shortcut from your desktop or Start menu. Software Drivers 1. Install DirectX first or else you will not be allowed to continue. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next. 3. On the "Select Features" screen, click Next with "NVIDIA Audio Driver - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 23
Software Drivers CPU Hotfix (Required Driver) Topics Covered: CPU Hotfix Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 23 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 24
languages available in each folder. After setup, restart Windows and your Windows will be able to utilize advanced features in Intel's latest mobile processor. The first file will extract to a separate folder. Read "hotfix" for setup instructions. 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 25
INF Update (NVIDIA) (Required driver) Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup Software Drivers Before After Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 25 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 26
INF Update Driver Setup This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "License Agreement" screen, click Next after reading the message. 3. - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 27
LAN (Required driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Software Drivers Connect the LAN port to a network to begin using the built-in LAN function. Before After Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 27 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 28
Drivers LAN Driver Setup You will see a "Found New Hardware Wizard" if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: 1. Double click Unknown device. 2. Click Reinstall Driver - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 29
Configuring your LAN Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) Software Drivers (1) Click Start and My Computer. (2) Click View system information. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. You - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 30
Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') Software Drivers (4a) Domain: The primary server in the clicking "OK", you will be asked for the Domain Controller's Administrator password to join the domain in Windows XP. (4b) Workgroup: If your network does not have a domain or you are not authorized to - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 31
Software Drivers Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some will display networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such as "MS Windows Network" will display all the servers available under that protocol. 31 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 32
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Modem (Required driver) Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration Software Drivers Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. Before After Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 33 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 34
in "Network Connections" to start the configuration wizard to your modem. The New Connection Wizard also allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. 1. Double-click New Connection Wizard in Network Connections 34 2. Select "Connect to - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 35
Modem Configuration (Cont') Software Drivers 3. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next. 4. Select "Connect using a dialup modem" and click Next. 5. Select your modem and click Next. 6. Enter any name to represent your ISP. 7. Enter - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 36
Software Drivers Modem Configuration (Cont') 9. Enter your ISP account name and password and click Next. 10. Select "Add a shortcut..." and click Finish. 11. When you click on the link, the connection window will show. Click Dial to connect to your ISP. 36 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 37
Reader (Additional Driver) Topics Covered: Memory Reader Driver Setup Software Drivers Before SD MS (Memory Stick) MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital) After - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 38
Depending on your operating system version and drivers installed, you may or may not require this driver. If the built-in flash memory card does not work. Try installing this driver. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 39
Software Drivers GameFace (selected models) (Required driver for GameFace software) Topics Covered: GameFace Driver Setup After Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 39 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 40
Software Drivers GameFace Driver Setup (selected models) Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next. 2. When setup is complete, select "No..." and click Finish in order to install other items. 40 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 41
Software Utilities PowerNow (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: AMD PowerNow Utility Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 41 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 42
Software Utilities AMD PowerNow Utility Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Setup will complete without any previous screens. Click Finish to exit the setup wizard. 42 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 43
Software Utilities ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 43 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 44
ChkMail Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "Choose Destination utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 44 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 45
Software Utilities Hotkey (Required utility) Topics Covered: Setup Screens Hotkey Reference Hotkey Actions Adding a Program to Run Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 45 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 46
Hotkey Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 47
Buttons Add a Hotkey Delete a Hotkey Edit Hotkey Enable all Hotkeys The functions of the buttons located on the left side of the program window are labeled here. Disable all Hotkeys Delete all Hotkeys Delete a Hotkey Highlight a Hotkey and click this button to delete it from the current - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 48
Actions Actions Descriptions None: Performs no action Move Window To Left: Moves the active window left between 1-50 steps Move Window To Up: Moves the active window up between 1-50 steps Move Window To Right: Moves the active window right between 1-50 steps Examples (of action) -- 48 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 49
To Below: Moves the active window down between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Left: Stretches the active window left between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window up between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window right between 1-50 steps Extend - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 50
Show Normal Size: Restore: Log Off: Shut Down: Reboot: Descriptions Examples (of action) Minimizes the active window Maximizes the active window Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restores a minimized window to its previous size. Logs the current user OFF from the current - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 51
Software Utilities Adding a Program to Run To add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below. Add a Hotkey Delete a Hotkey Edit Hotkey Enable all Hotkeys Disable all Hotkeys Delete all Hotkeys (1) Click Add a Hotkey button. (2) Type a key or key combination here. (3) Choose Run Program in - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 52
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Software Utilities LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 53 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 54
LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 54 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 55
. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items to update or select "Check all". Click OK to download and install the update. When update is complete, click OK to exit. You may be instructed to "reset your BIOS". It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and selecting Load Setup - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 56
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Software Utilities PC-cillin 2002 (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: PC-cillin 2002 Features About Viruses Technical Support PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 57 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 58
you open, copy, move, or save a file • Protects against downloading infected files from the Internet or FTP sites • Guards against malicious Java file on your system and clean any infected files • Scan any file from Windows Explorer or My Computer by right-clicking the file icon • Scan floppy disks - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 59
Firewall: Provides a barrier between your computer and the network (LAN, Internet). This barrier examines and filters network traffic coming Web site on this list because they will not be filtered. PC-cillin for Wireless Malicious code and other threats hidden inside files, email, or on the Web can - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 60
Software Utilities Trojan System Cleaner PC-cillin automatically runs the Trojan System Cleaner (TSC) during initial installation, and every time Real-time Scan runs. The TSC detects the activity of Trojan horse programs, recovers system files which are modified by Trojans, stop their processes, - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 61
downloads the latest files for PC-cillin 2002. This includes pattern and program files for both the main program and PC-cillin for Wireless window. Registration only takes a few minutes and Trend Micro provides technical support, virus pattern downloads system memory, disk system problems that take - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 62
the Trend Micro Virus list, on the PC-cillin menu bar click, Security Info > Virus List. Contacting Technical Support Trend Micro provides technical support, virus pattern downloads, and program updates for one year to all registered users, after which you must purchase renewal maintenance. Send an - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 63
to reproduce the problem Before Contacting Technical Support While our technical support staff is always manual and online help provide comprehensive information about PC- cillin. Search both documents to see if they contain your solution. • Visit our technical support Web site: our technical support - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 64
way to access certain functions, for example to display the PC-cillin or Settings windows. With the Realtime Monitor, you know at a glance if real-time scanning halted. PC-cillin is connecting to the Trend Micro server to download the latest updates. Your computer is currently under attack. The real - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 65
Software Utilities PowerGear (Required utility) Topics Covered: PowerGear Setup Benefits of PowerGear PowerGear Interface PowerGear Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 65 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 66
PowerGear Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. 66 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 67
Names Super Performance High Performance Game Performance Power Segment AC AC/DC AC/DC DVD Movie DC Performance Email/Office DC Performance Presentation DC Performance Audio Listening DC Performance Battery-Saving DC Performance 67 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 68
above. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, PowerGear will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment. AC Mode Segment Battery Mode Segment 68 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 69
when you exit. Renaming Settings You can rename the power saving levels as you like using the same method to rename files or folders in Windows. In the example on the right, the brightness level is decreased to 13% and the name is changed to "Max - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 70
Power Saving Details Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. CPU Performance System Standby Timer Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer Software Utilities 70 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 71
Software Utilities Probe2 (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: Probe2 Setup Probe2 Reference Starting Probe2 Using Probe2 Monitoring Probe2 Task Bar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 71 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 72
Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On "Choose Destination Location" , click Next to continue or enter another destination folder. Software Utilities 3. - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 73
as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. Starting Probe2 If the Probe2 icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 74
Using Probe2 Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature. Software Utilities Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 75
all system monitoring. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. When the Probe2 senses a problem with your PC, portions of the Probe2 icon changes to red and audio alerts will be heard from the speaker. 75 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 76
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Software Utilities TouchPad (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: TouchPad Setup Overview of the TouchPad Scrolling Properties Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 78
Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Choose Setup Language" screen, select a language and click OK to continue. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 3. - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 79
Other Objects without Using Buttons Often, you need to hold the mouse or TouchPad button down while moving the pointer (to move an icon or window around the screen, for example). This action is called dragging. Just like clicking and double clicking, you can also drag without using the button. To - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 80
actions are provided as built-in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you have installed any third This action causes the pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows task bar and automatically opens the Start Menu. • Jump to the current - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 81
down the right edge of the TouchPad, the contents of the current window will scroll vertically. Similarly, by sliding your finger left and right along Note that zooming and panning only work in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. With Intellimouse aware applications, you can zoom - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 82
the most out of your TouchPad, be sure that the TouchPad driver software is installed. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is properly installed, the Mouse Properties dialog will include several TouchPad "Buttons", "Pointers", and "Pointer Options" pages come with Windows and should be described in - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 83
be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Virtual one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Virtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 84
actions to taps in the Touchpad's corner zone regions (or tap zone regions). The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other pointing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 85
determines whether the pointer is constrained to move only horizontally or only vertically. Synaptics TouchPad Tray Icon The Synaptics TouchPad tray icon appears in the Windows Taskbar near the clock. You can choose between two icons: This is the animated Touch Meter icon. The size of the dot on the - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 86
Software Utilities Button Actions Properties Page The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. The Rocker Switch settings are available on Notebook PC's with scroll buttons between the left and right buttons. Customizing Button Assignments You - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 87
Software Utilities Touch Properties Page The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap response and sensitivity of your TouchPad. Taps Check the appropriate boxes in the Taps section of the Touch Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer: • Tap to Click • Tap and Drag - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 88
description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Edge Motion feature, you might want to try making the edge zones wider. Customizing Edge Motion Speed During Edge Motion, the speed at - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 89
not "know" about a particular type of window, it still approximates smooth-scrolling by causing the window to re-display when your finger slows down two positions along the scroll bar! In these cases, even if you were to manually drag the scroll thumb with the pointer, you would find that it would " - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 90
. What is happening? A: The shift keys and the control keys are special and are used for various things, such as selecting multiple files in Microsoft Windows Explorer or for zooming in and out on a spread sheet in Microsoft Excel. These keys can also be used for special pointer movement, such as - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 91
) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash MMC/SD MS/Pro After the memory reader driver is installed, you can read or write to various memory types. See the hardware manual for information on supported memory types. Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 92
WINFLASH Setup Make sure you install ATKACPI first or else you will get this message. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 93
you should only update your BIOS if you know it will solve a specific problem. If you update your BIOS using the wrong BIOS file, your Notebook restart your Notebook PC and "reset your BIOS". See instructions on the next page. You may be instructed to "reset your BIOS". It entails pressing [F2] - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 94
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Additional Drivers GameFace (selected models) (Utility on selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Utility Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 95 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 96
. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation. If you are using Windows 2000, you will driver is not found, you will get this message. You must install the GameFace enhanced display driver before installing this utility. Additional Drivers Click Next to begin installing the driver - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 97
Getting Started Enable ASUS OSD 1. Open Display Properties dialog from desktop or control options in GameFace application Additional Drivers Enable OSD from display properties. Enable OSD from GameFace options. Launch GameFace It will use the first Video/Audio WDM capture device it found when - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 98
Additional Drivers Local Playback Mode 1. Choose "Local Play/Stop" from the File menu to "Call" menu or press the "Make a Call" button 4. You will both see and hear the remote video and audio if remote computer accept the call 5. If you have no idea about your computer name and IP ad- dress, you - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 99
Additional Drivers GameFace Setting You can change the Transparency, Position, and Hotkey settings in the GameFace page After entering the full-screen mode, press Hotkey (default is Ctrl+Alt+V) to show the GameFace window. The demo picture is captured from the game "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" 99 - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 100
Additional Drivers Enable OSD in Game Press OSD hotkey to show the OSD. Using Page-Up/Page-Down key to select the GameFace page. Using Arrow Key - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 101
microphone boost. If your sound card does not support microphone boost, one or more of the following show the GameFace window in games. You must have an ASUS Display card and install ASUS display driver 43.45D or of your computer is 192.168.0.3, map port service from 6050 to 6070 to the address 192. - Asus A4D | A4DK Software user's manual (English Version) E1703 - Page 102
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