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- Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 1
Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User's Manual E1847 / Jan 2005 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 2
Support CD Table of Contents Support CD for Windows ...5 New Windows Installation 5 Drivers for Windows ...5 Device Manager ...10 VGA Driver ...13 VGA Driver Setup ...14 ATK0100 Driver (ACPI) ...16 ATK0100 Driver Setup ...18 Audio ...18 Audio Driver Setup ...20 Bluetooth ...21 Bluetooth Driver - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 3
Support CD RF Mouse ...60 RF Mouse Driver Setup (LogiConnect 62 RF Mouse Driver Setup (Logitech SetPoint 63 RF Mouse Hardware Setup 64 RF Mouse Software Settings (SetPoint 65 RF Mouse Pairing Setup (LogiConnect 66 RICOH ...66 Ricoh Driver Setup ...68 LifeFrame ...71 LifeFrame Setup ...72 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 4
Support CD Video Security ...118 Video Security Utility Reference 120 Video Security Setup ...121 Introduction ...122 Main Setting ...123 Mode ...124 Procedures ...125 Device ...127 Advanced ...127 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 5
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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 6
is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook PC's Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager "System devices." Audio "Realtek High - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 7
possible using this Notebook PC. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager "Modems." RICOH "Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus Controller" Driver A version of this driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. The support CD includes this driver called for added - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 8
PS/2 TouchPad" Utility Shown under Windows "Mice and other pointing devices." Installs "Synaptics® TouchPad" utility. The Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - 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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 10
My Computer" icon. 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 11
Software Drivers Software Drivers 11 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 12
Software Drivers Software Drivers 12 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 13
setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu Software Drivers The VGA driver will enhance the resolution and features of the LCD display panel. Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 14
Software Drivers VGA Driver Setup Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give 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. 14 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 15
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 16
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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.) 17 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 18
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 19
Audio (Required driver) Topics Covered: Audio Driver Setup Software Drivers Before 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 (mic and/or speakers). - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 20
Software Drivers Audio Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next to begin setup. 2. When setup is complete, select No... and click Finish in order to install other items. 20 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 21
Bluetooth (Required driver) Topics Covered: Bluetooth Driver Setup Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Using Bluetooth Software Drivers Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 21 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 22
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 23
Software Drivers Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF You must install Wireless Console (described later in this manual) in order to have this feature. ON OFF Turn Bluetooth ON/OFF See Bluetooth ON/OFF status "Show Console" from the taskbar icon or toggling the wireless switch brings up this screen. - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 24
-compatible products normally bear the following logo: For further details, please refer to your local retailer or consult the product instruction manual. Note: A Bluetooth communication card, adapter, or other similar device (not included) needs to be installed in PCs or PDAs (personal digital - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 25
Software Drivers Note: PCs have a communication distance restriction of ten meters. Please refer to the instruction manuals for information on the communication distance restrictions specific to each device. Note: Communication interference may occur if any obstructions are located between the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 26
using the right-click menu in Explorer. The wireless devices to which you are connecting must also support the same service functions (FTP and OPP). Remote Camera Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible digital camera allows the device to be operated from the PC side, and captured images to be sent to - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 27
Software Drivers Bluetooth Local COM This program, which is registered in the Control Panel, can create a virtual COM port for use with the Bluetooth Utility. If you need to create a client COM port with the Bluetooth Setup Utility, it can be created automatically without having to start the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 28
Drivers Exchanging files with a PC or PDA [FTP] You can send and receive files other than business card data with a Bluetooth-enabled PC or PDA. Use "File transfer" in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to exchange files. Note: The same operations will be valid as long as the PC and PDA support - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 29
Software Drivers 4. Use the mouse to drag and drop the file you wish to content of the message will vary with the Bluetooth software installed on the destination device, so please be sure to follow the instructions provided. If you are using the Bluetooth Utility, a message similar to the one here - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 30
Software Drivers Note: You can use Properties in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to change the location of the "Shared folder" on the hard drive. Sending files to a PC or PDA (by right-clicking the mouse) 1. Turn on the PC or PDA Confirm that a Bluetooth connection has been enabled before - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 31
on the destination (receiving) device. The content of the message will vary with the Bluetooth software installed on the destination device, so please be sure to follow the instructions provided. If you are using the Bluetooth Utility, a message similar to the one here will appear. If the file has - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 32
Software Drivers 3. Double-click on the [File transfer] icon A list of devices will appear in the [File transfer] window. In this folder" under "File transfer" in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger You can use Properties under the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to specify the location of the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 33
on selected models) Topics Covered: Camera Driver Setup Using the Camera Software Drivers After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. Before After (No previous category in Device Manager) Screens will vary depending on your - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 34
wish to install and click OK. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin installing the driver. 4. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish to exit the wizard. ASUS Mobile Vision Camera will be placed in "My Computer". It is both a folder and a launcher for Windows camera software. 34 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 35
Software Drivers Using the Camera Microsoft Windows Double click "ASUS Mobile Vision Camera" in "My Computer" to begin using the camera or to browse previously captured images. With Windows native camera software, you can see yourself in real-time. Click Take a new picture in "Camera Tasks" to - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 36
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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.) 37 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 38
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 39
Setup Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start Software Drivers Before An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. After Note: The internal WLAN varies depending on model and is not a user option. You may use external - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 40
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 after selecting "I - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 41
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, click Next to use - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 42
will automatically search for available networks if not connected. Configure - Make a new profile to save specific settings for use in different WLAN networks. Double click the taskbar icon to bring up the connection status window. Click Details to view available access point information. 42 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 43
Software Drivers Windows Wireless Settings Windows provides a wireless utility to configure your wireless network controller. From "My Network Places", you can view network connections. Clicking the taskbar icon will bring up window displaying available networks. (Wireless networks can be hidden - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 44
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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. Note: The internal WLAN varies - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 46
Software Drivers ASUS WLAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next after reading the "Welcome" screen. 2. Click Next after reading the "Information" screen. 3. On the " - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 47
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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 48
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 49
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) Software Drivers 3. Use "Site Survey" if you don't know the name of your access point(s). 4. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point. Talk - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 50
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LAN (Required driver) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN Software Drivers RECORDER 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.) 51 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 52
Setup You will see a "Found New Hardware Wizard" if you device requires setup. If not your driver may already be installed by Windows. If your device is not working, you can manually install the driver as follows: 1. Click Next to install files to your system. 2. When setup is complete, click - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 53
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 54
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 Controller's Administrator password to join the domain in Windows XP. (4b) Workgroup: If your network does - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 55
(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. Clicking a network protocol such as "MS Windows Network" will display all the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 56
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Modem (Required driver) Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration Software Drivers RECORDER 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.) 57 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 58
New Connection Wizard in "Network Connections" to start the configuration wizard to your modem. The New Connection Wizard also allows configuration for other communication devices (if available) such as LAN, ISDN, ADSL, or Bluetooth. 1. Double-click New Connection Wizard in Network Connections 58 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 59
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 60
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. 60 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 61
RF Mouse (Required driver) Topics Covered: Ricoh Media Driver Setup Software Drivers This Notebook PC features a cordless mouse. Install the drivers and utilities to begin using. Before After (No previous device) (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 61 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 62
RF Mouse Driver Setup (LogiConnect) Running setup will give you the following wizard: Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin the setup wizard. 2. On the "Ready to install" screen, click Install to begin copying files to your system. 3. When complete, click Finish. 62 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 63
Setup (Logitech SetPoint) Running setup will give you the following wizard: Click OK after reading the message. Software Drivers 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to begin the setup wizard. 2. On the "License Agreement" screen, select "I accept..." after reading and click Next to continue - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 64
, click Install to copy files and configure your operating system. 6. When setup is complete, select "No..." and click Finish in order to install other drivers and utilities before restarting. RF Mouse Hardware Setup The RF mouse requires two "AA" size batteries. Slide the cover open to reveal - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 65
make configuration settings for your RF mouse. Run Settings from the Windows Start menu. My Mouse tab 1. This screen allows you to swap left-right buttons and assign a function to the wheel. 2. This screen allows you to set scrolling and pointer properties. 3. This screen gives the battery level - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 66
utility repeatedly for no reason. 1. Run LogiConnect from the Windows Start menu. C Make sure you have fresh batteries and that the switch is turned ON. OFF ON OFF ON ONNEC 3. Press here to send learning codes to pair the RF mouse with your Notebook PC. Note: Make sure the RF mouse is within - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 67
) Topics Covered: Ricoh Media Driver Setup Software Drivers Before 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. After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 68
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 69
Software Utilities Software Utilities 69 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 70
Software Utilities Software Utilities 70 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 71
Software Utilities LifeFrame (Optional utility) Topics Covered: LifeFrame Setup Using LifeFrame After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 71 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 72
LifeFrame Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the "Choose Setup Language" screen, select a language using pulldown menu and click OK to begin the setup wizard. 2. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next to continue. Software Utilities 3. On the "Customer Information" screen - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 73
or using a voicemail/teleconferencing software. Camera Zoom Button The Camera Zoom Button allows you to zoom in or out while using the built-in camera. Camera Button The Camera button allows capturing images with the Notebook PC's built-in camera. Windows software settings are necessary before use - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 74
to switch modes between 320x240 and 480x360. Software Utilities Overview of Features Five function areas are included in the main screen: (1) Preview Window - Preview snapshot or video clip. (2) Status Bar - Show the status and information of capture/preview mode. Capture mode Video: resolution - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 75
Application Area Used to help manage the thumbnails. Switch mode- click to switch between playback/capture modes. Email- open a new mail, add the image or video file you would like to send as an attachment. Save as- save thumbnails in other files. Trash- click the thumbnail you wish to delete, then - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 76
Preview Mode Software Utilities For snapshot Click the thumbnail you wish to preview. When viewing the thumbnail list, use the arrows below the list to scroll, or scroll bar on the side Viewing video clips 1. Click the movie recorder icon on the lower right corner. 2. Click the thumbnail to - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 77
to enhance your captures. Check one option (not both) Check to enable adjustment Auto Enhance: Auto Enhance, Low Light, Auto Tone, Clear text (white board) Manual: Brightness, Contrast Digital Zoom: 1x to 3x, in 0.5 increments Click OK to save settings. 77 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 78
Software Utilities Effects Enrich your images with special effects. PhotoFrame: Click "PhotoFrame", then click the frame you like. DateTime: Click to add date and time. BlackWhite: Click to adjust color to black and white. Sepia: Click to adjust color to sepia. Emboss: Click to add the effect. - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 79
, Capture Format, and Capture Mode Destination Folder: click "Browse" to choose the folder for saving files. Camera Selection: the priority camera is set as ASUS Mobile Vision Camera W5-A01. Advanced: click "Advanced" for further information of video setting. (It will vary according to different - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 80
Software Utilities Setup - Capture Format Many options for output size, image format/quality, and video format/quality. Output Size: 160x120, 176x144, 320x240, 352x288, 640x480, 1280x960 Image Format: BMP, JPG Image Quality: use the scroll bar to adjust; the Default value is set on "High". Video - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 81
Software Utilities Setup - Capture Mode You can adjust the capture mode with the following three items: recording time limited, auto capture sensitivity, and capture interval setting. Recording Time Limited: check the box for setting the recording time, the maximum will be 120 minutes; default - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 82
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Software Utilities LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 83 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 84
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. 84 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 85
to update or select "Check all". Click OK to download and install the update. When update is complete, click OK to exit. You may be instructed to "reset your BIOS". It entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and selecting Load Setup Defaults, and then Exit Saving Changes on - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 86
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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.) 87 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 88
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 89
icon will be placed on your desktop. After Windows restart Norton Internet Security will startup each time with Windows. This icon will be placed in the taskbar to show that it is running and also to provide shortcuts to configuration items. 1. On the "License Agreement" screen, select "I accept - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 90
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 91
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. 91 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 92
, such as spyware and other files that could put your computer at risk. Norton AntiVirus also scans files inside of compressed files . Some have begun using larger, more prominent ads, while others rely on ad windows that appear when you enter or leave the site. Along with increasing the amount - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 93
Power4 Gear (Required utility) Topics Covered: Power4 Gear Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear Interface Power4 Gear Configuration The Power4 Gear button will toggle between the various power-saving modes. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 93 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 94
" 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. 94 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 95
Notebook PC model.) Program Icons From Windows Start - Programs, you will find Power4 Gear folder containing PMode Config and Power4 Gear icons. PMode Configuration , the Power4 Gear button will allow switching between modes as in Battery Mode. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 96
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 selections and click on the same method to rename files or folders in Windows. In the example on the right, the brightness level is decreased to 13% - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 97
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 97 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 98
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Software Utilities Probe2 (PC Probe) (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: PC Probe Setup PC Probe Reference Starting PC Probe Using PC Probe Monitoring PC Probe Task Bar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. 99 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 100
PC Probe 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 101
computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/ external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. Starting PC Probe If the PC Probe icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 102
Using PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature. Software Utilities Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC's temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 103
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 PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the PC Probe icon changes to red and audio alerts will be heard from the speaker - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 104
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TouchPad (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: TouchPad Setup Overview of the TouchPad Property Pages Frequently Asked Questions Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 105 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 106
current settings. 5. On the "Setup Complete" screen, select "No,..."and click Finish. 106 6. You can deselect the welcome screen from appearing each time you start Windows. - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 107
Other Objects without Using Buttons Often, you need to hold the mouse 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 clicking and double clicking, you can also drag without using the button. To - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 108
the action of the primary button), but you can configure each of the four corners of the TouchPad surface in features with the Synaptics TouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows task bar and automatically opens the Start Menu. - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 109
down the right edge of the TouchPad, the contents of the current window will scroll vertically. Similarly, by sliding your finger left and right along Note that zooming and panning only work in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. With Intellimouse aware applications, you can zoom - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 110
or pointer moves. You can configure the Edge Motion feature on TouchPad driver software is installed. If the Synaptics TouchPad driver is 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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 111
be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Virtual 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 112
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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 113
determines whether the pointer is constrained to move only horizontally or only vertically. Synaptics TouchPad Tray Icon The Synaptics TouchPad tray icon appears in the Windows Taskbar near the clock. You can choose between two icons: This is the animated Touch Meter icon. The size of the dot on the - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 114
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 115
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 W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 116
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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 117
not "know" about a particular type of window, it still approximates smooth-scrolling by causing the window to re-display when your finger slows down 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 " - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 118
. What is happening? A: The shift keys and the control keys are special and are used for various things, such as selecting multiple files in Microsoft Windows Explorer or for zooming in and out on a spread sheet in Microsoft Excel. These keys can also be used for special pointer movement, such as - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 119
Security (Optional utility for selected models) Topics Covered: Video Security Setup Software Utilities After the driver and utility is installed, you may begin using any camera or video software on the Notebook PC. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 119 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 120
this is what you want to setup. 2. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. Video Security Utility Reference Start Video Security through Windows Start | Programs | ASUS | ASUS Video Security When running, you will see two task items running, one for the control panel and one for the display - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 121
Software Utilities Control Panel Shows current date and time Shows video recording status Shows video source Start detecting Click to display setup window (when detection not running) Shows video recording size Click to minimize Click to close Click to display help Click to change video source (if - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 122
Software Utilities Introduction Video Security is a powerful monitoring and motion detecting software that help users to find any potential errors at any time by using any kinds of video capture devices. (e.g. CCD, V8, digital Hi-8, ...) You can use Video Security to • Find intruders • Detect any - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 123
detect you left, you may use this function. Detect region: If you select Full Window, Video Security will monitor the whole visible area. If you select User Defined Region, Video Security will only detect changes within the specific region you set. If you select User Defined Region but forget to set - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 124
Software Utilities Mode To check the "Start tracing whenever a condition is detected" checkbox to have Video Security not only detects conditions, but also can trace the motion object, which caused the condition. There are two options to stop the tracing. 1. Stop tracing when users press "Stop": - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 125
Software Utilities Procedures 1. Recording. Once Video Security detected any problem, you can capture the following video stream as an AVI file and play this file to see what happened. 2. Mail to the specified user. Video - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 126
call to specified user. Video Security will give a warning message call to a specified number. 4. Execute specific program. It is very helpful for user to start other program when Video Security detected any problem. When you enable any of these items, Setup Wizard will show the setting menu for - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 127
on your system. Choose your camera that you want to use to monitor. • Video Standard: the default video standard is chosen based on your system location. • Color Settings: adjust the best video quality by yourself. It's supported only when the device driver has enabled this functionality. Click - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 128
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WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash Software Utilities (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 129 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 130
WINFLASH Setup 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 Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. 3. On - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 131
if you know it will solve a specific problem. If you update your BIOS using the wrong BIOS file, your Notebook PC may not boot up. When you 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 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 132
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Wireless Console (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Wireless Console Setup Software Utilities The wireless switch will launch the Wireless Console utility. (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 133 - Asus W5Ae | W5 Software User''''s Manual for English Edition (E1847) - Page 134
Wireless Console Setup Software Utilities 1. On the "Welcome" screen, click Next. 2. On the "Ready to Install" screen, click Install. 3. On the "Setup Complete" screen, click Finish. An icon will be placed on your taskbar. Right-click to bring up a small menu. The red circle with a slash shows
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