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ASUS NOVA P20/22 User Manual September 2007 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 2
This User's Manual vi Notes For This Manual vi Welcome Package contents vii Overview viii Features viii Getting Started Knowing the parts 9 Front view 9 Rear Side 10 Using the Media Center remote control 12 Positioning your NOVA P20/P22 18 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Connecting peripheals 19 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents TV + Movies 34 Music 35 Pictures + Videos 36 Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD 37 Using the Hidden Partition 39 ASUS NOVA P20/P22 iii - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 4
information Your ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 5
instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. CD-ROM Drive Safety WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The come with a built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 6
About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the various components in the NOVA P20/P22 and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User's Manuals: 1. Welcome Introduces you to the NOVA P20/P22 and this User - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 7
Package contents P20/P22 OK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 0 # CLEAR ENTER Remote control DVI-D-Sub adapter mini jack-S/PDIF adapter AC adapter Quick Guide Stand Quick guide Support DVD Power cord Recovery DVD Warranty card ASUS NOVA P20/P22 vii - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 8
Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing well as music, and view pictures. Features • AV Entertainment • High Definition video/audio support • Playing DVDs and home videos • Listening to music files • Viewing and editing pictures • Connectivity • USB • - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 9
wireless data communication with infraredequipped devices or computer. This allows easy wire less synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 10
for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Also, USB supports hotswapping function. 10 Getting Started - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 11
7 Display (Monitor) Output The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor port supports a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 12
the functions of the remote control buttons. The remote control may vary depending on territories. A. 30 1 29 28 2 3 27 4 26 5 25 24 6 23 7 22 OK 8 21 9 20 10 19 11 18 12 ABC DEF 1 2 3 13 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 0 # CLEAR 17 ENTER 14 15 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 13
media file. 6 Next track: Press to go to the next track. 7 Information: TV Recording: Press to start recording the current TV program.* 19 EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 20 Volume up/down: Press to increase/decrease audio. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 14
: Press to start recording. 28 Stop: Press to stop playing back a media file. 29 TV: Press to enter the TV mode.* 30 Music: Press to enter the Music mode. *The system does not come with built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. 14 Getting Started - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 15
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Fast-foward: Press to fast-forward a media file. 6 Next track: Press to go to the next track. 7 Windows® Media Center: Press to launch the Media Center TV: Press to display a list of your recorded TV pro- grams.* 19 EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Press to display the electronic program guide - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 17
page. 24 Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track. 25 Rewind: Press to rewind a media file. 26 Record: Press to start recording TV.* *The system does not come with built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 17 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 18
Positioning your NOVA P20/P22 CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT Use the support stand if you want to stack up your NOVA P20/P22. Stacking up the system without the support stand would hamper the ventilation and damage the system. 18 Getting Started - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 19
Connecting peripheals You need complete some peripherals connections before starting using your NOVA P20/P22. Display connection Follow the instructions below to connect the external display. 1. Connect one end of DVI to D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 20
USB port is compatible with USB2.0 or USB 1.1 devices like keyboards, mouses, printers, etc. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to NOVA P20/P22. The illustration below shows the USB keyboard and mouse connecting to the system. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 21
or switch. The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a network hub or switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. I DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors ASUS NOVA P20/P22 21 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 22
Wireless network connection To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1. Move the cursor to the network icon on the taskbar and you will see Not Connected. want to connect to from the list. Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area. 22 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 23
connection NOVA P20/P22 with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Follow the instructions below to build Bluetooth wireless connection. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar to start the connection wizard. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 24
devices again. 3. You may need to enter the password if the device requires authentication. 4. After the setup completes, click Next to continue. 24 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 25
5. The device you connect to will be shown. 6. Click the New Connection button and follow the previous instructions to add more Bluetooth devices. Your NOVA P20/P22 can connect multiple devices at a time via Bluetooth. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 25 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 26
the drive. Ejecting an optical disc 1. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 26 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 27
high quality music without extra speakers. ASUS NOVA also supports analog and digital speakers with Dolby® Digital Live or DTS connect technology, refer to next sections for detailed configurations. Configuring audio output ASUS NOVA P20/P22 supports different types of audio configurations. You - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 28
Connecting to analog speakers ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is equipped with a line-out jack (lime) that allows you to connect to stereo speakers. There are three sound connectors enabling you to configure an - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 29
on the system rear panel to your amplifier. Connect the mini jack-S/PDIF adapter before connecting digital speakers. Center Subwoofer speakers Front speakers Rear speakers Receiver/Amplifier DCIN S/PDIF OUT FRONT CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI ASUS NOVA P20/P22 29 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 30
Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your NOVA P20/P22, follow the steps below to configure audio output: Using analog speakers 1. From the Windows® channel speakers, select 5.1 Surround. You may click Test to test each of your speakers. 30 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 31
users, check the boxes to indicate the speakers that are present in your surround configuration. 6. Click Finish to exit the speaker setup. Using digital speakers 1. From the Windows® Vista™ taskbar, right-click on the volume control icon and then select Playback Devices. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 31 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 32
your preferences. General From the General tab, You can customize the property name and icon, view the controller/ jack information, and configure the device usage. Support Formats From this tab, You can select the encoded format and the sample rates. 32 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 33
can enable or mute the Realtek digital output level. Enhancements You can apply a special sound effect for the listening configuration from this tab. Advanced From this tab, You can click and select the sample rate and bit depth from the drop-down menu for the default format. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 33 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 34
Record button on the remote to start recording. Playing TV recordings* 1. Press the Recorded TV button to display a list of recorded TV programs. *The system does not come with built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. 34 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 35
are watching for up to 30 minutes and saves it to a buffer. Therefore, if you pause a live TV program, you can pick up where you left off. Watching DVDs Insert a DVD into the Super Multi Drive display your music files. 2. Select music to play by albums, genres, artists, etc. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 35 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 36
Pictures + Videos Enjoy and manage your digital photos/videos or downloaded pictures/videoclips using Pictures + Videos. You can browse the pictures individually or playing to display your videos. 2. highlight a video and press the Play button playing it. to start 36 Using your NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 37
working with the Support DVD, provides on bootup to enter the BIOS setup. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and instructions to complete the recovery process. You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure to back up your important data before recovering your system. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 38
BIOS setup. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the hard disk drive (may be labeled as "HDD:XXXX") as the 1st Boot Device. 8. Press to save the configuration and reboot the system. 9. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. Click ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 39
to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the instructions to complete the recovery process. 6. Reboot and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 7. Click ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 - Asus ASUS NOVA | User Manual - Page 40
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September 2007
ASUS NOVA P20/22
User Manual