Asus NOVA P20 User manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS NOVA P20/P22.
The following sections provides information on how to use your
new ASUS NOVA P20/P22.For more details, refer to the user
manual in the support DVD.
Package contents
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P20/P22 Remote control
DVI-D-Sub adapter mini jack-S/PDIF
adapter AC adapter
Stand Power cord Support DVD
Quick Guide
Recovery DVD Quick guide Warranty card
*For more information on how to use your ASUS NOVA, refer
to the detail user manual in the support DVD.

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Preparing your ASUS NOVA
These are quick instructions for using your ASUS NOVA.
1. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse*
CENTER/BASS FRONT
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
2. Connect the Ethernet cable
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
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* The package contents does not include USB keyboard and
mouse.Purchase USB peripherals based on your needs.

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4. Connect the AC adapter
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
1
2
3
3. Connect the monitor.
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
5. Start up your ASUS NOVA

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Knowing Component parts
Front view
1 3 42
1. Slot-in optical drive
2. Optical Drive Electronic Eject (touch-sensitive)
3. Power switch (touch-sensitive)
4. Infrared port
CENTER/BASS FRONT
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
11 10
Rear view
5. Power (DC) Input
6. USB Port (2.0/1.1)
7. Display (Monitor) Output
8. LAN Port
9. Line in port (S/PDIF in port)
10. Headphone Output Jack
11. Microphone Jack
5 6 7 8
Bottom view
12. Docking
Connector*
*The optional
docking allows
future capabilities
expansion to ASUS
NOVA.
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Conguring wireless connection
Wireless Network connection
To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below.
1. Move the cursor to the
network icon on the taskbar
and you will see Not
Connected.
2. Right-click on the network
icon and select Connect to a
network.
3. Select the wireless network
you want to connect to
from the list.
Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area.

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4. When connecting,you may
have to enter a password.
5. After connection has been
established, Connected will
be shown.
This screen will no appear
if no password needed.
Bluetooth wireless connection
Follow the instructions below to build Bluetooth wireless
connection.
1. Double-click the Bluetooth
icon on the Windows
taskbar to start the
connection wizard.

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2. Select the Bluetooth device
you want to connect to from
the list and click Next to
continue.
4. After the setup completes,
click Next to continue.
3. You may need to enter
the password if the device
requires authentication.
5. The device you connect to
will be shown.

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Name Speaker system
2 (stereo) Left speaker, right speaker.
4 Two front speakers, two rear speakers.
5.1 Two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center
speaker, and a subwoofer.
Port Headset
2-speaker 6-speaker S/PDIF
Light Blue Line In Surround S/PDIF in
Lime Line Out Front S/PDIF out
Pink Mic In Center/Bass Mic
Connecting to analog speakers
Refer to the table below for the audio connectors on the rear
panel and their functions.
For stereo speakers
P20/P22 Description
FRONT
S/PDIF
OUT
Front connects to stereo speakers.
P20/P22 Description
FRONT
S/PDIF
OUT
FRONT connects to the FRONT port on the sub-
woofer.
SURROUND
S/PDIF
IN
SURROUND connects to the REAR port on the
subwoofer.
CENTER/BASS
CENT/BASS connects to the SUB/CENTER port on
the subwoofer.
For a multi-channel audio speaker system
Conguring audio output
Speaker configurations
You may set up the system with the following speaker
configurations:

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Connecting to digital speakers
• Digital output: Plug an audio cable with a mini jack-s/PDIF
adapter from the S/PDIF Out port on the system rear panel to
your amplifier.
Connect the mini jack-S/PDIF adapter before
connecting digital speakers.
Configuring audio output settings
After connecting a speaker system to your NOVA P20/P22, follow
the steps below to configure audio output:
1. From the Windows® Vista™
taskbar, right-click on the
volume control icon
and then select Playback
Devices.
2. Under the Playback
window, select Speakers
and click Set Default if you
are using analog speakers.
Select Realtek Digital
Output if you are using
digital speakers.
3. Click Configure after selecting Speakers and follow the on-
screen instructions to configure the settings.Click
Properties to configure your digital output preferences if
you select Realtek Digital Output.

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Using Windows Media Center
Starting Windows Media Center
You can take full control of the Windows Media Center using your
wireless keyboard and either of your remote controls.
To start Windows Media Center, do one of the following:
• Press the Media Center button on your Media Center
remote.
• From the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Center.
Watching DVDs
Insert a DVD into the Super Multi Drive and the DVD will be
played automatically.You can also press the DVD button on
the remote to play it.
Music
Music provides you with a complete music experience.You can
listen to CDs or other music files, create your own playlists,view
album information,and listen to music by albums,genres,artists,
etc.Refer to the user manual in the support DVD for detailed
instructions.
Pictures + Videos
Enjoy and manage your digital photos/videos or downloaded
pictures/videoclips using Pictures + Videos.You can browse the
pictures individually or playing them as a slide show with music
background. Refer to the user manual in the support DVD for
detailed instructions.
Refer to the user manual in the support DVD for the functions
and button definitions of the remote control.