Asus W1Gc W1 Manual for English Edition

Asus W1Gc Manual

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    of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED
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    Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1 E1542 Release Date: April 2004
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    CD Table of Contents Support CD for Windows 5 New Windows Installation 5 Drivers for Windows ...5 VGA Driver ...10 VGA Driver Setup ...12 Display Settings for Windows XP 13 ASUS Wireless LAN ...16 Wireless LAN Driver Setup 18 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup 18 ATKACPI ...20 ATKACPI Setup ...22 Audio
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    59 How viruses are created 60 Accessing the Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia 60 Viewing the Trend Micro Virus list 60 Contacting Technical Support 60 PC-cillin 2002 Feature Screens 62 Power4 Gear+ ...62 Power4 Gear+ Setup ...64 Probe2 ...69 Probe2 Setup ...70 Probe2 Reference ...71 TouchPad ...75
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    Support CD WinFlash ...88 WINFLASH Setup ...90 Using WINFLASH ...91 Memory Reader ...92 Memory Reader Driver Setup 94 BIOS Setup 95 Updating your BIOS ...96 BIOS Setup Program ...96 Main ...100 Advanced ...101 Advanced (sub-menu) ...102 Display ...105 Security ...106
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    Notebook PC, there will be 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
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    "Sound, video and game controllers." CPU HotFix This installs Windows support files for advanced features in new Intel processors. Intel 845M INF Update (required) "Intel 828XX" Drivers This installs drivers for the Notebook PC's specific chipset. This device is shown under Windows "System devices
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    CD LAN "Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, Copper RJ-45" 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 Base-TX networks at half or full duplex. This device is shown under
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    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 the TouchPad to increase the
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    problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under "Tools." 1394 "R5C593" (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver and voltage, depending on whether the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. These
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    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 a Technical Support Request Form so that you will understand what kind of information is needed if you run into problems and
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    Software Drivers VGA Driver (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 ATI Taskbar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be
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    screen, click Yes after reading the message. On the "Select Components" screen, click Express... to begin installation. Click Continue Anyway because this driver has been tested to work with Windows XP. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Restarting now will help enlarge the screen area
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    Software Drivers Display Settings for Windows XP Display Properties Set screen resolution and color quality to the maximum for best results. If your Notebook PC does not support the maximum resolution, panning will occur to cover the extra area. In this case, you can lower the resolution. . By
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    Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Software Drivers Color This page allows you to adjust and save profiles for colors, gamma, brightness, and contrast. OpenGL This page allows you to adjust quality and
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    Software Drivers Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont') Options This page allows you to enable or disable ATi quick access desktop and taskbar menus. Overlay This page allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and gamma for videos. 15
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    launch displayrelated property windows using the ATi taskbar. If you cannot see this icon, you may have to "Show hidden icons" by clicking on . Software Drivers Right-click the ATi icon for many quick access menus. Left-click the ATi icon for quick display resolution changing. 16
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    Software Drivers ASUS Wireless LAN (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 17
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    Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the modem driver. On the "Finish" screen, click OK. ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. Click Next after reading
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    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
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    ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your access point(s). Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point. Talk
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    Software Drivers ATKACPI (Required Utility) Topics Covered: ATKACPI Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 21
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    ATKACPI Setup This utility requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. Double click Unknown device. Click Reinstall Driver. Select "Install from..." and click Next. Browse to your operating system folder in the "ATK0100" folder and click Next
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    Software Drivers Audio (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Audio Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 23
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    Audio 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: Normally, you will get a "Found New Hardware Wizard" as shown on the next step
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    Software Drivers CPU Hotfix (Required Driver) Topics Covered: CPU Hotfix Setup 1 CPU Hotfix Setup 2 Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 25
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    Software Drivers CPU Hotfix Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to begin the installation wizard. Click Agreement. Select "Do not restart now" and click Finish when setup is complete. (This allows you to install other drivers and utilities before restarting.) 26
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    Software Drivers Intel INF Update (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Intel INF Update Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 27
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    Intel INF Update Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard. No other configurations are necessary. Software Drivers On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "License Agreement" screen, click Yes after reading the message. On the "Readme" screen,
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    Software Drivers LAN (Required Driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 29
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    ASUS.COM Software 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 when setup is complete. The driver, when properly setup, will
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    . (2) Click View system information. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use "Notebook PC". You can use the single word
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    Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') Software Drivers (4a) Domain: The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions and security verifications for your computer. Select Domain and enter an existing domain you wish to join. NOTE: After clicking "OK", you will be asked for the Domain
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    Software Drivers Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont') (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on "My Network Places" will display networks which you have installed protocols for.
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    34 Software Drivers
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    Software Drivers Modem (Required Driver) Topics Covered: Modem Setup - Automatic Modem Setup - Manual Modem Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 35
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    Software Drivers Modem Setup - Automatic Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK to install the modem driver. After setup is complete, click OK to close the wizard. 36
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    Software Drivers Modem Setup - Manual If you have a problem using your modem and there is an exclamation or question mark on "PCI Modem", you can manually install the driver as follows: Normally, you will get a "Found New Hardware Wizard" as shown on the next step. If not, double click the Network
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    . The New Connection Wizard also allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. Software Drivers Double-click New Connection Wizard in Network Connections Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next. Select "Set up my connection
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    Modem Configuration (Cont') Software Drivers Select your modem and click Next. Enter any name to represent your ISP. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. Selection one of the security preferences and click Next. 39
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    Modem Configuration (Cont') WWW.ASUS.COM Software Drivers Enter your ISP account name and password and click Next. Select "Add a shortcut..." and click Finish. remote Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. 40 When you click on the link, the connection window will
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    Software Utilities ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 41
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    ChkMail Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. On the "Select Program Folder"
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    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. 43
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    Hotkey Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. On the "Start Copying Files" screen
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    a key by pressing that key or key combination in the Hotkey box (the key cannot be entered and will be automatically added to the "Notebook Fn Hotkey" category). The available Hotkey actions for assignment are shown in the "Hotkey Action" pull down. If you already have five hotkey settings, you
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    Software Utilities Enable all Hotkeys Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys Disables all Hotkeys by removing check marks from the front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Hotkey Actions Actions Descriptions None:
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    Actions Descriptions Examples (of action) Move Window 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:
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    previous size. Logs the current user OFF from the current Windows session and any connected networks. Exits from Windows and turns OFF the Notebook PC. Restarts the Notebook PC Run Explorer: Run Browser: Run Program: 48 Runs Windows Explorer Runs the Internet Browser Runs a user defined program
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    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
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    50 Software Utilities
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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. 51
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    LiveUpdate Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name.
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    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
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    54 Software Utilities
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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. 55
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    you connect to the Internet. And now that Trend Micro's award winning ICSA approved scan engine also includes ScriptTrap technology, personal computing has never been more secure. Here's what PC-cillin will do "straight out of the box": • Checks for viruses every time you open, copy, move, or save
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    . Using the Trusted Sites function, the Personal Firewall lets you add these safe sites to a list. Your computer can connect to any 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 enter
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    to read Trojan clean section from the pattern file. ScriptTrap Technology With the addition of ScriptTrap technology, PC-cillin now more than ever provides rock-solid protection for your computer. PC-cillin not only guards against harmful known script-based viruses ("I Love You" and "Anna Kournikova
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    computer is running, PC-cillin checks for an Internet connection. When this feature is enabled and your computer is online, PC PC-cillin window. Registration only takes a few minutes and Trend Micro provides technical support be the source of mysterious system problems that take weeks to understand.
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    in researcher's virus labs and on hacker's computers. To access the Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia, on the PC-cillin menu bar, click Security Info > , on the PC-cillin menu bar click, Security Info > Virus List. Contacting Technical Support Trend Micro provides technical support, virus pattern
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    problem Before Contacting Technical Support While our technical support staff is always pleased to handle your inquiries, there are a couple things you can do to quickly find the answer you are seeking. • Check the documentation: the manual and online help provide comprehensive information about PC
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    for more information. The Emergency Lock is activated. All incoming and outgoing Internet traffic is halted. PC-cillin is connecting to the Trend Micro server to download the latest updates. Your computer is currently under attack. The real-time scanning function is enabled. The real-time scanning
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    Software Utilities Power4 Gear+ Topics Covered: Power4 Gear+ Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear+ Power4 Gear+ Interface Power4 Gear+ Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 63
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    Power4 Gear+ Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next
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    Press the Power4 Gear+ button above the taskbar to shift between the four gears as labeled below. The icon may 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
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    . When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment. AC Mode Segment Battery Mode Segment 66
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    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 Battery Time". 67
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    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 68
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    Software Utilities Probe2 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. 69
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    Probe2 Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On "Choose Destination Location" , click Next to continue or enter another destination folder. Software Utilities On the "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to
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    such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal Taskbar Windows XP will hide taskbar items. Click the arrow to show running services. 71
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    . Software Utilities Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the temperature monitoring activity by date, time, and target history. Click the record button and select a
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    and pause or resume 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
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    74 Software Utilities
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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
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    Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Choose Setup Language" screen, select a language and click OK to continue. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Information" screen, click Next after reading the message.
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    Software Utilities Synaptics® TouchPad Features Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to: • Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons • Drag Icons, Windows and Other
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    that you can assign to the buttons and tap zones. The following actions are provided as built-in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you have installed any third-party TouchPad Plug-In software. • Jump to the Start Button. This action causes
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    Page located in the Mouse Properties dialog. Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents Note that zooming and panning only work in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. With Intellimouse aware applications, you can zoom and/or pan to quickly maneuver your way through lengthy documents. To jump
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    . If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is properly installed, the Mouse Properties dialog will include several TouchPad tabs along the top in addition to the standard mouse tabs. Property Pages The property pages allow you to customize TouchPad settings for your Notebook PC. The following pages will
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    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 Virtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll zones wider. If you find that scrolling sometimes gets activated when you
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    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
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    Software Utilities More Features Properties Page The More Features properties page allows you to control the following features of you Synaptics TouchPad: Stop Pointer at Window Borders This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside
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    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 way
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    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
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    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
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    thumb is only "allowed" to come to rest at one or 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 "jump" to a final location when you released it. Virtual Scrolling, unfortunately, cannot
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    Software Utilities Frequently Asked Questions (Cont') Q: Why doesn't Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer? A: Make sure you are using Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later, and that the Use Smooth Scrolling option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer
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    Software Utilities WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 89
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    WINFLASH Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Utilities On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading the message. On the "Choose Destination Location" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. On the "Select Program Folder"
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    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. Example Only BIOS to your Notebook PC. You need to restart your Notebook PC and "reset your BIOS". See instructions on the next page. You may be instructed to "reset your
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    92 Software Utilities
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    Additional Drivers Memory Reader (Additional Driver) Topics Covered: Memory Reader Driver Setup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 93
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    after reading the message. Click Install to begin installing the driver. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. 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. 94
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    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Updating your BIOS 96 BIOS Setup Program 96 Main ...100 Advanced 101 Advanced (sub-menu 102 Display ...105 Security ...106 Security (sub-menu 108 Power ...110 Boot ...111 Boot (sub-menu 112 Boot ...113 Exit ...114 95
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    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided flash memory writer utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default
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    and make changes to the advanced features such as IDE devices and internal pointing device. DISPLAY Use this page to make changes to the Notebook PC's internal and external display features. SECURITY Use this page to set passwords and control access to the BIOS setup utility and hard disk drive
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    BIOS Utility Help On the right of each page will display help information to guide you through using the BIOS setup utility. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table
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    . Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. Resetting Your BIOS
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    accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: BIOS Setup System Overview AMIBIOS Version : [XXXX] (display field) This displays the current BIOS version in the Notebook PC's flash EEPROM. Build Date : [XX/XX/XX] (display field) This displays the current BIOS version release date in the
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    function. The configuration options are: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Screen Expansion [Yes] This funtion will stretch the displayed image to fill the Notebook PC's LCD display when the software (such as DOS applications) cannot do so. The configuration options are: [No] [Yes] LED Display [Enabled
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    automatically detects any IDE optical drive connected here. Press [Enter] to edit device information. (Editing device information is only used for troubleshooting by technical computer experts and should never be edited by users.) [Not Detected] If "Not Detected" is shown here, it means that there
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    [Hard Disk] [Primary IDE Slave - No Device] [ATAPI CDROM] [Secondary IDE Slave - No Device] BIOS Setup NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to
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    transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] When Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is an interface between a computer's BIOS and hard disk. It is a feature of the
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    out connector. You can control the output device through software settings or keyboard hotkeys once you are inside the Windows operating system. LFP is the Notebook PC's own diplay panel. The configuration options are: [CRT] [LFP] [CRT+LFP] 105
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    BIOS Setup Security Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Security Settings The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS and certain Security menu options during system startup. The
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    password will be required even to enter BIOS setup. • The protected hard disk drive cannot be used as a master or slave drive on another computer. • The protected hard disk drive cannot be formatted. To Enable: 1. Select the item and press [Enter], type a password and press [Enter] 2. Type the same
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    . The configuration options are: [UNLOCKED] [LOCKED] Cardbus/1394/Card Reader Interfaces [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in PC card slot and 1394 port. The configuration options are: [UNLOCKED] [LOCKED] USB Interface [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the
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    BIOS Setup On Board Audio [UNLOCKED] This allows you to enabled or disable the built-in Audio. The configuration options are: [UNLOCKED] [LOCKED] Note: It is normal to see this message in Windows when you lock the Audio function. You should ignore this message and click "Don't send." IR Interface [
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    . The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Enabled] Start Battery Calibration This function will start a software program to remove memory effects in the battery and recalibrate the battery gauge. Even though this Notebook PC uses a Lithium-Ion battery which is not prone to memory effects, memory
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    BIOS Setup Boot Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Settings > Boot Settings Configuration > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives > Removable Drives > ATAPI CDROM Drives Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the
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    BIOS Setup Boot (sub-menu) Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] When enabled, BIOS will skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to bootup the system. The configuration options are:
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    BIOS Setup Boot Selecting this item from the previous menu displays the page as shown below. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. The
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    menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the Notebook PC is turned OFF. Once this option is selected, a confirmation is asked. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Discard Changes and Exit
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    load the "Safest" values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. This option is for troubleshooting purposes only and will decrease performance as well as disable some of the Notebook PC's functions. When this option is selected, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values
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