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
I
* 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.

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ASUS Easy Update
2. Select Schedule to set how
often you want to update
your system.
3. Select Update to activate
the update.
1. From the Windows® taskbar,
right-click on the ASUS Easy
Update icon.
4. Click OK to display the items
you can download.
5. Check the item(s) you want
to download, and then click
OK.

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Recovering your system
Using the Recovery DVD
The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system,
installed on your system at the factory.The Recovery DVD, working
with the Support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery
solution that quickly restores your system to its original working
state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order.
Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as
Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make
note of any customized configuration settings (such as network
settings).
1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive (System needs
to be powered ON).
2. Restart the system and press <DEL> on bootup to enter the
BIOS setup. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and select
the optical drive (may be labeled as“CDROM:XXXX”) as the
1st Boot Device.
3. Press <F10> to save the configuration and reboot from the
Recovery DVD.
4. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options:
Recover system to a partition only.
This option will delete only the partition you select from
below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a
new system partition as drive“C”.
Recover system to entire HD.
This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive
and create a new system partition as drive“C”.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery
process.
You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure
to back up your important data before recovering your
system.

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6. After the system recovery is completed,eject the the
Recovery DVD from the optical drive.
7. Restart the system and press <DEL> on bootup to enter the
BIOS setup. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the
hard disk drive (may be labeled as“HDD:XXXX”) as the 1st
Boot Device.
8. Press <F10> to save the configuration and reboot the
system.
9. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive.
10. Click ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard from the
Drivers tab and install all the drivers.
It may take some time to reinstall all the drivers.If the
screensaver starts, press any key to bring back the installation
screen.
Crashfree BIOS
ASUS Crashfree BIOS allows you to restore the original BIOS data
from the support DVD in case when the BIOS update fails or the
BIOS codes and data are corrupted.Change the boot priority and
boot from your support DVD to restore your BIOS.
When you notice the
power LED blinks white
and hear two short
beeps followed by one
continuous beep at the
system startup, your BIOS codes are damaged.
Follow the instructions below to restore your BIOS:
1. Insert the Support DVD.The system will give two short beeps
and start restoring the BIOS.(No display on screen)
2. When the power LED stops blinking,the restoration is
completed.
3. Press the power switch to start the system. If the system
enters Windows OS,the BIOS has been restored.
power LED

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Using the Hidden Partition
The Recovery Partition includes an image of the operating
system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system at the
factory.The Recovery Partition provides a comprehensive
recovery solution that quickly restores your system’s software to
its original working state,provided that your hard disk drive is in
good working order. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy
your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a
network drive and make note of any customized configuration
settings (such as network settings).
DO NOT delete the partition named“RECOVERY.”The
Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot
be restored by the user if deleted.Take your system to an
authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the
recovery process.
1. Press <F9> during bootup (requires a Recovery Partition)
2. Press <Enter> to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]
3. Read the“ASUS Preload Wizard” screen and click Next.
4. Select a partition option and click Next. Partition options:
Recover Windows to a partition only.
This option will delete only the partition you select from
below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a
new system partition as drive“C”.
Recover Windows to entire HD.
This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive
and create a new system partition as drive“C”.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery
process.
6. Reboot and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive.
7. Click ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard from the
Drivers tab and install all the drivers.

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Bienvenido
Enhorabuena por la compra del dispositivo ASUS NOVA P20/P22.La
siguiente ilustración muestra el contenido del paquete del nuevo
dispositivo ASUS NOVA P20/P22.Si alguno de los artículos siguientes
falta o está dañado,póngase en contacto son su distribuidor.
Contenido del paquete
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P20/P22 Mando a distancia
Adaptador
DVI-D-SUB
Adaptador
miniconector-S/PDIF Adaptador de CA
Base Cable de
alimentación DVD de soporte
Quick Guide
DVD de recuperación Guía rápida Tarjeta de garantía

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Preparar el dispositivo ASUS NOVA
A continuación se exponen instrucciones rápidas para usar la
unidad ASUS NOVA.
1. Conecte el ratón y el teclado USB*
CENTER/BASS FRONT
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
2. Conecte el cable Ethernet
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
I
* El paquete no incluye el teclado ni el ratón USB.Adquiera
periféricos USB en función de sus necesidades.

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4. Conecte el adaptador de CA
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
1
2
3
3. Conecte el monitor.
FRONT
CENTER/BASS
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
5. Inicie la unidad ASUS NOVA

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Reconocer los componentes del
dispositivo
Vista frontal
1 3 42
1. Unidad óptica de inserción automática
2.
Expulsión electrónica de la unidad óptica (sensible al tacto)
3. Conmutador de alimentación (sensible al tacto)
4. Puerto de infrarrojos
CENTER/BASS FRONT
DVI
SURROUND
S/PDIF
OUT
S/PDIF
IN
DCIN
11 10
Panel posterior
5. Entrada de alimentación (CC)
6. Puerto USB (2.0/1.1)
7. Salida de visualización
(monitor)
8. Puerto LAN
9. Puerto de entrada de línea
(puerto de entrada S/PDIF)
10. Conector de salida de
auriculares
11. Conector de micrófono
5 6 7 8
Vista inferior
12. Base de
conexiones*
*La base de
conexiones
opcional permite
expandir la
funcionalidad de la
unidad ASUS NOVA
cuando lo desee.
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Congurar la conexión inalámbrica
Conexión de red inalámbrica
Para conectar el dispositivo a una red inalámbrica,siga estas instrucciones.
1. Mueva el cursor al icono de
red de la barra de tareas;
aparecerá el mensaje No
conectado.
2. Haga clic con el botón
secundario en el icono de
red y seleccione Conectarse
a una red.
3. En la lista, seleccione la red
inalámbrica a la que desea
conectarse.
Seleccione Mostrar inalámbricas si tiene varias redes en su área.

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4. Cuando se conecte, puede
que tenga que insertar una
contraseña.
5. Una vez establecida la
conexión, aparecerá el
mensaje Conectada.
Esta pantalla no aparecerá
si no se necesita contraseña.
Conexión inalámbrica Bluetooth
Siga las instrucciones que se indican a continuación para crear una
conexión inalámbrica Bluetooth.
1. Haga doble clic en el icono
Bluetooth de la barra de
tareas deWindows para iniciar
el asistente de conexión.