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    ASUS NOVA P20/22 User Manual September 2007
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    you follow the operating 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 warranty does not the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 
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    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
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    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
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    Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing capabilities videos as 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 •
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    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 
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    /sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. Also, USB supports hotswapping function. 10 Getting Started
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    adapter in the package when connecting the display 8 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11
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    Using the Media Center remote control Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to play video recordings or other media files such as music and movies. Refer to the following pages to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons. The remote control may vary
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    and alphabetical input. 17 Clear: Press to clear input information. 18 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 13
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    21 Windows Media Center: Press to open the Media Center program. 22 Four-way navigation keys: Press to scroll through onscreen display menus. 23 Return: Press to return to the previous page. 24 Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track. 25 Rewind: Press to rewind a media file. 26 Play:
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    B. 1 2 26 3 25 4 5 24 6 23 7 8 22 9 21 20 10 19 11 18 12 17 16 13 15 14 ASUS NOVA P20/P22 15
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    . 17 Numeric keys: Press to enter a channel number. 18 Recorded TV: Press to display a list of your recorded TV pro- grams.* 19 EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 20 Volume up/down: Press to increase/decrease the volume. 16 Getting Started
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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. 2. Right- to from the list. Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area. 22 Using your NOVA P20/P22
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 may set up the system using stereo speakers or a multi-channel audio speaker system
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    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
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    Connecting to digital speakers You can also connect NOVA P20/P22 to your home stereo or home theater multi-channel audio receiver/amplifier to use your existing speaker system Receiver/Amplifier DCIN S/PDIF OUT FRONT CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI ASUS NOVA P20/P22 29
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Music 1. From the Media Center main menu, select Music > music library to display your music files. 2. Select music to play by albums, genres, artists, etc. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 35
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    main menu, select Pictures + Videos > video library to display your videos. 2. highlight a video and press the Play button playing it. to start 36 Using your NOVA P20/P22
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    the factory.The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that 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
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    save the configuration and reboot the system. 9. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. Click ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. It may take some time to reinstall all the drivers. If the screensaver starts, press any key to bring
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    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
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September 2007
ASUS NOVA P20/22
User Manual