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Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E2268 / Oct 2005 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 2
20 Audio ...20 Audio Driver Setup ...22 Using CD player in Windows 22 Bluetooth ...23 Bluetooth Driver Setup ...24 Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF 25 INF Update (Intel) ...27 INF Update Driver Setup 28 INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN 29 Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG 30 Wireless LAN Driver - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 3
...52 RICOH ...54 Ricoh Driver Setup ...56 ChkMail ...58 ChkMail Setup ...60 LiveUpdate ...61 LiveUpdate Setup ...62 Using LiveUpdate ...63 Norton Internet Security ...65 Norton Internet Security Setup 66 Internet Proxy Settings 68 Internet Security Main window 69 Internet Security Features 70 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 4
Support CD Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents 87 Move the Pointer Long Distances 88 Fine Tune the Pointer Properties Page 93 Edge Motion Properties Page 94 Frequently Asked Questions 95 WINFLASH Setup ...99 Using WINFLASH ...99 Wireless Console Setup 102 Turning Wireless LAN ON or OFF 103 4 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 5
a new operating system on your Notebook PC, there will be many hardware devices without drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem. Drivers for Microsoft Windows Next page gives descriptions of each support CD item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 6
Windows Device Manager "Sound, video and game controllers." Bluetooth "USB Bluetooth Driver (CSR)" and "Bluetooth Personal Area Network from TOSHIBA" Driver This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC's built-in infrared controller for wireless - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 7
your Notebook PC's BIOS in DOS mode. You enter DOS mode by booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of entering the Windows operating system. AFLASH2.EXE can be found in the "Aflash" folder of the support CD. (This utility is not shown in this User's Manual.) Check Mail - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 8
Utility Installs a BIOS update utility for Windows so that you can conveniently update your Notebook PC's BIOS without having to restart your Notebook PC in DOS mode. Wireless Console Utility Installs a utility to provide an on-screen display for the built-in wireless LAN ON/OFF status. This utility - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 9
Support CD Drivers Provided in Windows XP If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under "Tools." 1394 (Already supported in Windows XP) This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 10
3. 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 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 11
Software Drivers Software Drivers 11 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 12
Software Drivers Software Drivers 12 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 13
(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu Software Drivers Before After Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 14
Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup (Model 1) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will 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. - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 15
Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup (Model 2&3) Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*. * Windows may have already provided the highest screen resolution support for this graphics controller. - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 16
the display panel's specifications. Software Drivers Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics functions are limited. After VGA driver installation (Model 1) Left or Right click - for shortcuts to display settings. Windows XP does support 1024 x 768 without additional drivers for this display - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 17
". Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel's specifications. Software Drivers After VGA driver installation (Model 2) After VGA driver installation (Model 3) Left click - for quick Right click - for shortcuts resolution settings. to display - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 18
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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.) 19 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 20
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 21
Audio (Required driver) Topics Covered: Audio Driver Setup Using CD Player in Windows Software Drivers The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone, however, external audio accessories may be used. External audio connections will disable the notebook PC's relevant built-in audio device ( - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 22
Finish in order to install other items. Using CD player in Windows Pressing the play button on the Notebook's CD player will launch Windows Media Player and begin playing the last loaded audio file. 22 Windows Media player and audio drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 23
Bluetooth (Required driver) Topics Covered: Bluetooth Driver Setup Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Software Drivers See Bluetooth ON/OFF Turn Bluetooth ON/OFF Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 23 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 24
Bluetooth Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. Select a language from the pull down menu. 2. Click Next on the "Welcome" screen. 3. Click Next after reading the "License Agreement". 4. Click Install when the wizard is ready to install the drivers. - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 25
Software Drivers Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Press the Bluetooth button on the Notebook's instant launch keys to turn the built-in Bluetooth ON or OFF. Bluetooth drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work. 25 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 26
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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.) 27 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 28
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 29
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 30
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) 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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 31
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 32
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 33
view network connections. Clicking the taskbar icon will bring up window displaying available networks. (Wireless networks can be hidden for security purposes.) You can manually add wireless networks from the properties page. Connection status will show the connected network name and the signal - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 34
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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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 36
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 "Select Program Folder" screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the folder. - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 37
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 or you may - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 38
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 39
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 with your network administrator if necessary. Click Apply to save your settings 5. Check the "Status" page to see - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 40
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IR (Infrared) (Required driver) Topics Covered: IR Driver Setup Software Drivers Before (already supported by Windows XP) After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 41 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 42
Software Drivers IR (Infrared) 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. Setup is now complete, click Finish to exit. 1. Run Wireless Link from the "Control Panel" to make settings to - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 43
Software Drivers 3. Select the "image transfer" options you want with a check mark. 4. See "hardware" information here. 43 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 44
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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.) 45 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 46
already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: 1. On the "Ethernet Controller Properties" screen, click Reinstall Driver. 2. Select "No..." and click Next to install the driver from the provided CD. 3. Select "Install from..." and - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 47
Configuring your LAN Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) Software Drivers (1) Click Start and My Computer. (2) Click View system information. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 48
Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont.) Software Drivers (4a) Domain: The primary server in the clicking "OK", you will be asked for the Domain Controller's Administrator password to join the domain in Windows XP. (4b) Workgroup: If your network does not have a domain or you are not authorized to - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 49
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. 49 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 50
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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.) 51 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 52
Software Drivers Modem Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the " allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. 1. Double-click New Connection Wizard in Network Connections 52 2. Select "Connect to the - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 53
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 54
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. 54 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 55
) Topics Covered: Ricoh Media Driver Setup Software Drivers 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. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 56
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 57
Software Utilities Software Utilities 57 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 58
Software Utilities Software Utilities 58 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 59
Software Utilities ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 59 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 60
a different folder name. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. 60 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 61
Software Utilities LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 61 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 62
a different folder name. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing "ATK0100". You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. 62 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 63
to connect to the "Live Update" server. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items to update or select "Check all". Click OK to download and install the update. When update is complete, click OK to exit. You may be instructed to "reset your BIOS". It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 64
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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.) 65 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 66
Norton Internet Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Autorun" screen, click Install Norton Internet Security 2005. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after reading. Software Utilities 3. On the "Preinstall Scanner" screen, click Next to skip if you are - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 67
"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 2. On the "Registration" screen, select "your country or region" and click Next to continue. You may give enter your information if you do not - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 68
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 69
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. 69 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 70
repair software for your computer. It automatically detects and repairs powerful features to reduce your exposure to unwanted online content. Ad blocking features Many Web sites using larger, more prominent ads, while others rely on ad windows that appear when you enter or leave the site. Along with - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 71
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.) 71 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 72
" 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. 72 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 73
activated when AC power is removed. Power4 Gear Interface Understanding the Power4 Gear buttons Press the Power4 Gear button above the taskbar to shift between the gears as labeled below. (The icon may vary depending on your Notebook PC model.) Program Icons From Windows as in Battery Mode. When you - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 74
. Available items will depend on whether you are using AC power or battery power Power4 Gear Configuration Double click an item to bring up a menu of 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 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 75
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 75 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 76
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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.) 77 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 78
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 or enter another destination folder. 3. When setup is complete, review the selections and click Finish to exit. 78 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 79
arrow to show running services. Software Utilities Click for computer summary page Click for CPU Temp page Click for Drive page Click for System Information Page Click to minimize to taskbar Click to exit NB Probe Click to visit ASUS web site Computer name Computer status Warning Alarms ON - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 80
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. defaults. As you see here, the condition returns to normal (check mark icon). 80 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 81
this page. Shows the used and free space of each hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. 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 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 82
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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.) 83 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 84
language and click OK to continue. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. 3. On the "Information" screen, click Next after reading. 4. On the "Start Copying Files" screen, click Next after confirming the current settings. 5. On the "Setup Complete - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 85
and Taps • Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing (also known as Palm Check) • Scroll Through a Document Without Using Scroll Bars • Zoom In 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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 86
actions are provided as built-in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you have installed any third This action causes the pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows task bar and automatically opens the Start Menu. • Jump to the current - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 87
activity occurs when typing on the keyboard . The TouchPad can detect and prevent accidental and unwanted pointer movement while you are typing. If you see unwanted pointer movement occurring while you are typing, you can adjust the Palm Check of the current window will scroll support - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 88
, 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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 89
scroll zones which activate Virtual Scrolling can be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Virtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll zones - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 90
The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other pointing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is controlling more specifying the action for that zone. To Customize: 1. To activate the corner tap zones, check the box next to the text Enable Tap Zones. An unchecked - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 91
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 the window, it stops at the edge. If you try a second time, the pointer is free - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 92
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 93
Software Utilities Touch Properties Page The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap response and sensitivity of your TouchPad. Taps Check the appropriate boxes in the Taps section of the Touch Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer: • Tap to Click • Tap and Drag - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 94
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 the faster the object or pointer moves. For this type of speed, check the box labeled Control edge motion speed with finger pressure. If you prefer - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 95
window's scroll bar. If the scroll bar is partially obscured by another window, or partially off the screen, then Virtual Scrolling will not activate in that window. In general, a window scroll bar! In these cases, even if you were to manually drag the scroll thumb with the pointer, you would find - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 96
option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer Properties dialog is NOT checked. Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control 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 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 97
Software Utilities WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 97 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 98
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 W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 99
only and will not reflect your system. Compare the BIOS ROM (your current BIOS) to the BIOS image (the new BIOS). If this is correct, click Flash to write the new 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 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 100
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Wireless Console (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Wireless Console Setup Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 101 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 102
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 to bring up a small menu. 102 "Show Console" brings up this screen. - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 103
Software Utilities Turning Wireless LAN ON or OFF Press the Wireless LAN button on the Notebook's instant launch keys to turn the built-in Wireless LAN ON or OFF. Wireless LAN drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work. 103 - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 104
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MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification or alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS . SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE - Asus W3A | W3 Software User's Manual for English Edition (E2268) - Page 106
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