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Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E2312 / Oct 2005 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 2
35 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction 35 Wireless LAN Utility Introduction 36 ASUS Wireless LAN ...36 ASUS WLAN Driver Setup 38 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup 39 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start 40 LAN ...43 LAN Driver Setup ...44 Configuring your LAN ...45 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP 45 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 3
Support CD Modem ...49 Modem Driver Setup ...50 Modem Configuration 50 RICOH ...52 Ricoh Driver Setup ...54 ChkMail ...56 ChkMail Setup ...58 GameFace ...58 GameFace Utility ...60 GameFace Live Features 61 Multi-user audio/video communication 61 Pause and disable video functions 61 Sound - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 4
Support of Pressing the Buttons 97 Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons 97 Buttons and Taps 98 Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing 99 Scroll Through A Document without Using Wireless Console 2 ...115 Installing Wireless Console 2 116 Using Wireless Console 2 117 4 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 5
an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to use your Notebook PC with Microsoft® Windows® XP (referred to as "Windows" in this User's Manual). The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 6
power management functions. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager "System devices." Audio "Realtek AC'97 Audio" Driver This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC's built-in sound controller. All audio functions are configured through - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 7
XP operating system. The support CD includes this driver called for added enhancements for Windows XP and other Windows versions. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager "PCMCIA adapters." Software Utilities AFLASH2 DOS Utility This utility allows you to upgrade your Notebook PC's BIOS - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 8
PS/2 TouchPad" Utility Shown under Windows "Mice and other pointing devices." Installs "Synaptics® TouchPad" utility. The Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 9
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 in its Windows XP operating system. This device is - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 10
Click "View system information" link. Hardware Devices After installing 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 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 11
Software Drivers - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 12
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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: Model 3: Model 4: (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 13 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 14
Setup (Model 1 - Intel) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. Before VGA drivers are - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 15
Setup (Model 2 - ATI) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you click Finish in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. 15 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 16
Setup (Model 3 - SiS) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. 2. On the "Setup Type" screen, click Next to use the default settings. 3. On - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 17
the manufacturer has already tested this driver for this Notebook PC. 3. When setup is complete, select "Yes..." and click Finish in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. 17 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 18
installation (Model 1 - Intel) After VGA driver installation (Model 2 - ATI) Software Drivers Make screen resolution settings in "Display Properties". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications. Make screen resolution settings in - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 19
Properties". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications. The taskbar icon is not shown by default. You can enable it through Windows "Advanced" display properties. Left or Right click the taskbar icon for shortcuts to display settings - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 20
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ATK0100 Driver (ACPI) (Required driver) Topics Covered: ATK0100 Driver Setup Software Drivers Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 21 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 22
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. Software Drivers 3. Select "No..." and click Next. 4. Select "Install from..." and click Next. 5. Browse to - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 23
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 (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 23 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 24
Software Drivers Audio Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next to begin setup. 2. When setup is complete, select No... and click Finish in order to install other items. 24 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 25
CMOS Camera (Required driver on selected models) Topics Covered: Camera Driver Setup Using the Camera Software Drivers After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (No previous category in Device Manager) After Screens will vary - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 26
click OK. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin installing the driver. 3. On the "Windows Logo warning" screen, click Continue Anyway because this driver has been fully tested by the manufacturer for this Notebook PC. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, select "No..." and click Finish in - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 27
Using the Camera Microsoft Windows Software Drivers In "My Computer", you will see BisonCam. Double click on it to begin using it with Windows native camera software. With Windows native camera software, you can see yourself in real-time. Click Take a new picture to capture your image to a file - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 28
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on selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Driver Setup Software Drivers After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (No previous category in Device Manager) After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 30
Setup (selected models) Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup.. 2. Click Install to begin copying files. 3. After the files are - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 31
Software Drivers INF Update (Intel) (Required driver) Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 31 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 32
Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "License Agreement" screen, click Next after reading. 3. On - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 33
INTEL Calexico (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 optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Before - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 34
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2915ABG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Autorun" screen click Install Software. 2. On the "Welcome" screen click Next after reading the message. 3. On the "Agreement" screen, click Next - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 35
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Autorun" screen click Install Software. 2. On the "Agreement" screen, click Next after selecting "I accept..." 3. On the "Setup Type" screen, - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 36
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 A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 37
Software Drivers ASUS Wireless LAN (Required driver an selected models) Topics Covered: ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Screens will vary depending on - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 38
Software Drivers ASUS WLAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. 2. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. 3. On the " - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 39
Software Drivers ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. 1. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. 2. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. 3. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 40
Utilities..." for added features while using the wireless LAN device. ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start After installing the ASUS WLAN 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 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 41
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers 3. Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your access point(s). 4. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point. Talk - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 42
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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 and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 43 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 44
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. Run "Setup" and click Next on the Welcome screen. 2. When complete, click Finish - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 45
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 name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use "Notebook PC". You can use the single word - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 46
Drivers 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 join a domain, select Workgroup and type in an existing name or create your own (by typing - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 47
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. 47 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 48
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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 and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 49 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 50
Software Drivers Modem Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the " 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. From "My Network - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 51
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 A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 52
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. 52 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 53
Setup SD/MMC MS / 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. Driver already provided in Windows XP (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 54
Software Drivers Ricoh Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 55
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Software Utilities ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 57 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 58
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 58 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 59
Software Utilities GameFace (Utility for selected models) Topics Covered: GameFace Utility Setup After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 59 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 60
GameFace Utility GameFace lets you talk to and see your friend on the remote computer even when you are playing full-screen game. Follow the installation wizard to complete the installation. Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 61
Live's multi-connection. ASUS GameFace Live supports up to 8 users to communicate video and audio with each other while Sound detection If you do not like so many video windows to occupy your screen all the time, then you can enable sound detection to automatically show or hide video windows - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 62
, and disappear when there is 3 seconds of silence. Enabling sound detection To enable sound detection, open the "Setup" window, and check "Enable Sound Detection". While playings games, you should use the OSD to turn ON or OFF sound detection. User interface There are two skins available: Move your - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 63
Getting started Enabling ASUS OSD 1. Open Display Properties by right-clicking your desktop or from the first Audio/Video WDM capture device it finds when GameFace starts up. You can change the Audio/Video input device from Options in the Tool menu if you have more than one Audio/Video device. But - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 64
The first page in the dialog box is GameFace basic settings. Local Mode The second page is audio/video device settings. You can watch TV in this mode as follows: (1) Launch GameFace setup dialog box, select the device page, choose a TV tuner card device and choose "Video Tuner" as the input - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 65
is as follows: (4) If you are watching TV, you can press "Setup" button to launch the Tuner Card Info dialog, which allows you to set country code, input type, and other tuner card settings. (5) You have to press "Play" button first, then GameFace will be turned ON in your game, regardless - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 66
audio communication, you can check this item. (2) Video Switching Interval: If you only display one video window in game, this value will decide how long to switch to the next video. (3) Connection Type: Shows the connection service , hotkeys, enable sound detection, and capture device, etc.) must - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 67
Note: All settings (such as nickname, hotkeys, enable sound detection, and capture device, etc.) must be set before starting a connection. few seconds, it will start the audio/video communication. Pause The "Pause" button will pause your video and audio capturing, which means other people cannot - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 68
have to know the server's address. All operations are similar to LAN Mode. Note: All settings (such as nickname, hotkeys, enable sound detection, and capture device, etc.) must be set before starting a connection. Once the connection is built, settings cannot be changed. Displaying GameFace in Games - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 69
ASUS OSD. If you are watching TV in game, you can also change TV channels through ASUS OSD. 1. Use OSD hotkey to display OSD window, 's video window, and use the Kick hotkey (default is [Ctrl Alt K]) to kick him out. 5. Select the "Enable Sound Detection" check box to turn ON sound detection, - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 70
record volume in Windows XP is too small, how to enhance it? Actually, the microphone volume is more related to your hardware (sound card). Many sound cards have an option called "Microphone Boost" or "Mic Boost". This feature boosts the input volume so that weak input devices can produce stronger - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 71
. Since GameFace Live of version 2.50, we support subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and 255.255.254.0. 6. Using Window XP, I cannot see my friend's video when starting 15-16KB/Sec if both audio and video are transmitted and 2-3KB/Sec for audio only. The more people joined, the more bandwidth needed. 71 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 72
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Software Utilities LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 73 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 74
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 74 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 75
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 Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes on - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 76
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Software Utilities Norton Internet Security (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: Norton Internet Security Setup Internet Proxy Settings Internet Security Main Window Internet Security Features (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 77 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 78
to skip if you are installing on a new system, otherwise you may click "Start Scan" if you are reinstalling on a used system. 4. On the "installation type" screen, click Next to continue or you may "Browse" to another destination folder or change other features using "Custom" installation. 78 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 79
Utilities 5. On the "Ready to install" screen, click Next to continue or click "Back" to change settings. 6. When setup is complete, select "Restart Windows Later" and click Finish in order to install other items before restarting your system. A program icon will be placed on your desktop. After - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 80
3. On the "Registration" screen, enter your information and click Next to continue. Checking "...postal mail from Symantec" is optional. 4. Your registration information will be sent to Symantec through the Internet. Software Utilities Check your Network and Internet settings if you cannot - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 81
LiveUpdate to update the software and virus definitions. Click Help for detailed descriptions and instructions for each function. When you open the main window, you will see status for each function. When you have time, you can review each of the functions and make adjustments to your desire. 81 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 82
instant messenger attachments as well as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other files. Easy updating of the virus definitions Some have begun using larger, more prominent ads, while others rely on ad windows that appear when you enter or leave the site. Along with increasing the amount - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 83
Software Utilities Power4 Gear (Required utility) Topics Covered: Power4 Gear Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear Interface Power4 Gear Configuration (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 83 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 84
" screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 84 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 85
vary depending on your Notebook PC model.) Icons Mode 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 85 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 86
Program Icons From Windows Start - Programs conjunction with "Presentation" mode. Power4 Gear Power4 Gear starts automatically with Windows. You can right-click the icon on the taskbar for quick access as shown above. When you remove the AC adapter, the Power4 Gear button will allow switching between seven modes - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 87
you did not save, you will be prompted to when you exit. If you change Windows "Power Options Properties," those settings will also be reflected in Power4 Gear and vice versa. the same method to rename files or folders in Windows. In the example on the right, the brightness level is decreased to 13% - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 88
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 88 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 89
Software Utilities NB Probe (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: NB Probe Setup Using NB Probe (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 89 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 90
wizard: NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On "Choose Destination Location - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 91
mode. Windows XP Taskbar Windows XP will hide some taskbar items. Click the arrow to show running services. Click for CPU Click for computer Click for Drive Click for System Click to minimize to Click to exit NB Click to visit ASUS Software Utilities Computer name Computer status Warning - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 92
the default warning threshold and the red line is the default fatal threshold. If the warning or fatal lines rise above the CPU temperature line (green), then the CPU temperature line (green) will turn orange or red to show a warning or fatal condition. Click and drag the warning (orange) or the - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 93
. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter. For DVD drives, the region code is displayed under the picture of the optical drive. 93 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 94
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Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 95 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 96
current settings. 5. On the "Setup Complete" screen, select "No,..."and click Finish. 96 6. You can deselect the welcome screen from appearing each time you start Windows. - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 97
Sensitivity • Customize Buttons and Taps • Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing (also known as Palm Check) • Scroll Through a Document Without 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 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 98
clicks. Looking at the TouchPad surface in the picture below, taps in the top right corner (the as built-in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you the left-most entry in the application's window menu (usually the File menu) and automatically - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 99
typing, causing subsequent text to appear in the wrong place. Or text may "spontaneously" be highlighted and replaced. Most often, this unwanted pointing activity occurs when typing on the keyboard contents of the current window will scroll vertically. Similarly applications that support the Microsoft - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 100
, be sure that the TouchPad driver software is installed. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is properly installed, the Mouse Properties Notebook PC. The following pages will describe each property page with the Synaptics logo. The "Buttons", "Pointers", and "Pointer Options" pages come with Windows - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 101
. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Virtual Scrolling that you prefer: 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 A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 102
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 control panel will - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 103
such as in a drawing program. The speed of the pointer can make this type of accuracy difficult to obtain. To slow down the pointer movement, you can Synaptics TouchPad Tray Icon The Synaptics TouchPad tray icon appears in the Windows Taskbar near the clock. You can choose between two icons: This - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 104
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 can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 105
. In addition to detecting palm contact with the TouchPad, the TouchPad can ignore much of the accidental and unwanted pointer movement that may occur while typing (due to accidentally contacting your TouchPad). See Prevent Accidental Pointing While - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 106
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 the harder you press the faster the object or pointer moves. For this type of speed, check the box labeled Control edge motion speed with finger pressure - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 107
does not "know" about a particular type of window, it still approximates smooth-scrolling by causing the window to re-display when your finger slows 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 A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 108
. 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 A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 109
Video Security (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: Video Security Setup Software Utilities After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 109 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 110
Video Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Software Utilities 110 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 111
WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 111 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 112
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 confirming this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 113
All Programs shortcut through the Start button. Do not update your BIOS for no reason. You will be warned that 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 PC may not boot up. When you enter WINFLASH - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 114
114 Software Utilities - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 115
Wireless Console 2 (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Installing Wireless Console 2 Using Wireless Console 2 Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 115 - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 116
to Install" screen, click Install. An icon will be placed on your taskbar. The red circle with a slash shows that you are not connected to a wireless LAN. 3. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Right-click the icon to bring up a small menu. 116 Selecting UI Setting, gives you the option - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 117
Console 2 F2 Use the function key to turn the built-in Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth ON or OFF. • Hold [Fn] and press [F2] repeatedly to scroll through the selections, or • Press [Fn] and [F2] once and - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 118
118 Software Utilities - Asus A6U | Software User''s Manual for English Edition (E2312) - Page 119
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