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Asus S1A Installation Manual

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Notebook PC Support CD
Manual Revision:
1.00 E892
Release Date:
Dec 2001
Notebook PC
Driver/Utility Setup and Reference

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  • Page 1 Notebook PC Driver/Utility Setup and Reference Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD Manual Revision: 1.00 E892 Release Date: Dec 2001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PC-cillin 2000 ........................20 Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) .................. 25 Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ..............26 ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................27 Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................28 IDESwap Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................29 Power Gear Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................
  • Page 3 Fast IR Driver ........................41 Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) .................. 44 Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ..............45 ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................46 Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................47 Power Gear Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) ................48 Screen Saver Utility .......................

  • Page 4: Support Cd For Windows Me And Xp

    Support CD for Windows ME and XP The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to use your Notebook PC with Microsoft ®...

  • Page 5: Drivers For Windows Me And Xp

    Windows XP - Main Menu Windows XP - Sub-Menu Drivers for Windows ME and XP The following are descriptions of each autorun menu item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and your support CD. The names in quotations are the actual driver names displayed in the System Properties of MS Windows.
  • Page 6 DirectX 8.0 (recommended-WinME) (Integrated with Windows) Driver Installs version 8 of the DirectX utility for modern multimedia software applications. Windows uses DirectX to enhance multimedia capabilities on your computer. DirectX provides better playback of different types of multimedia and manages 3-D graphics better than console computers. Most graphics intensive games re- quire DirectX and will include it on their setup CD.
  • Page 7 Notebook PC’s resources. Check Mail Utility (optional) Utility Installs ASUS Check Mail Utility to monitor and notify you of incomming email messages waiting in your ® Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. (This utility may or may not be compatible with other email applications.)

  • Page 8: Windows Me Operating System

    Windows ME Operating System Intel INF Update Installing the Intel INF Update for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Intel INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the License Agreement.

  • Page 9: Atkacpi Driver

    ATKACPI Driver Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Installation has finished. Click No so that you (1) Click Yes to begin installation. can install other items.

  • Page 10: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME After installing Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolu- tion. Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.

  • Page 11: Using Display Properties

    VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) Using Display Properties (1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and click (2) Click the Settings tab Properties. (3) Set Colors to True Color and Screen area to 1024 by 768 pixels. NOTE: Setting to larger screen areas will require panning (by moving your cursor to the screen’s border) in order to see the entire desktop.

  • Page 12: Audio Driver

    Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Audio Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next to install the driver. (2) Installation has finished. Select No and click Finish so that you can install other items and restart later.

  • Page 13: Directx 8.0

    DirectX 8.0 Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click DirectX 8.0 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Yes to continue and install DirectX. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. (3) Installation has finished.

  • Page 14: Lan Driver

    LAN Driver Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click LAN Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Setup has finished. Click No so that you can (1) Click Yes to begin installing drivers. install other items and restart later.

  • Page 15: Modem Driver

    Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME Insert the support CD and follow the steps below to install the modem driver. There is no installation wizard for this process. (1) Right-click “My Computer” and select Properties. (2) Double-click PCI Communication Device. (4) Select “Specify the location...”...
  • Page 16 Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (5) Select The updated driver and click Next. (6) Verify that the location of the driver is from the support CD. Click Next to install. (7) Installation is complete. Click Finish to exit.

  • Page 17: Touchpad

    TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Select a language and click OK. (3) Browse to another destination folder or click Next (2) Click Next after reading the Welcome message.

  • Page 18: Fast Ir Driver

    Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Fast IR Driver on the autorun menu to make the setting as shown by the dialog box. (1) Setting is complete. Click No so that you can install other drivers and retart your computer later.

  • Page 19: Speedstep

    SpeedStep Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click SPEEDSTEP on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. (3) Installation has finished. Select “No...” and click Finish to so that you can install other items and restart your computer later.

  • Page 20: Pc-Cillin 2000

    PC-cillin 2000 Installing PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Yes after reading the “Agreement”. (1) Click Next to begin the installation wizard. (+) Wait while your system is scanned for viruses.
  • Page 21 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (3) Wait while your setup checks your system for viruses based on the included pattern file. (This is usually older than what is available on the Internet at “http://www.trend.com”. You should rescan your hard drives after updating (5) Choose another destination folder or click Next the virus pattern.) Click OK when completed.
  • Page 22 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (8) Make proxy settings if necessary and click OK (9) Check the installation settings and click Next to continue. to continue. (+) The next step will require a floppy disk drive in order to create rescue disks.
  • Page 23 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (13)You will be asked to repeat this step four times if you chose the “Complete Rescue Disk Set”. (11)Select a target floppy disk drive and click Next. (12)You will be asked to format your floppy disk. (14)Click Finish when the “Rescue Disks”...
  • Page 24 PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (16)Enter your “Name” and “Email Address” to reg- (15)Click Finish when the setup is complete. ister PC-cillin software. (18)Be patient while your computer connects to the (17)Click Yes to update PC-cillin’s program and Internet and download necessary files.

  • Page 25: Hotkey Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Hotkey Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 26: Windows Flash Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Windows Flash Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next on the “Welcome”...

  • Page 27: Asus Pc Probe (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing PC Probe for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click PC Probe on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. NOTE: In order for PC Probe to run, Intel’s LDCM and other hardware monitoring software cannot be installed.

  • Page 28: Check Mail Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Check Mail for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Check Mail Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 29: Ideswap Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    IDESwap Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing IDE Swap for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click IDESwap Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 30: Power Gear Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Power Gear Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Power Gear for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Power Gear Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 31: Screen Saver Utility

    Screen Saver Utility Installing the Screen Saver Utility for Windows ME Insert the support CD and click Screen Saver Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Yes to create the installation folder. The (1) Enter a different installation path or click screen saver will install and run immediately.

  • Page 33: Windows Xp Operating System

    Windows XP Operating System Intel INF Update Installing the Intel INF Update for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Intel INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the License Agreement.

  • Page 34: Atkacpi Driver

    ATKACPI Driver Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Installation has finished. Select OK to restart (1) Click OK to install the driver. your computer.

  • Page 35: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows XP After installing Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolution. Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click OK to install the driver.
  • Page 36 VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows XP (Cont’) (6) After restart, set the “Screen resolution” to 1024 by 768 pixels and “Color quality” to Highest. (5) Setup has finished. Click OK to restart your Select OK to exit with these settings. computer.

  • Page 37: Audio Driver

    Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Audio Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next to install the driver. (2) Installation has finished. Click Finish to exit the setup wizard.

  • Page 38: Lan Driver

    LAN Driver Installing the LAN Driver for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click LAN Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Setup has finished. Click OK to restart your (1) Click OK to begin installing drivers. computer.

  • Page 39: Touchpad

    TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Next after reading the Welcome message. (1) Choose a language and click OK. (4) Click Next after verifying the installation path. (3) The TouchPad is integrated into this Notebook PC.
  • Page 40 TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows XP (Cont’) (5) Installation has finished. Select No and click (6) After you restart, you will see a “splash” screen Finish so that you can install other items and that will give you easy access to “Synaptics restart later.

  • Page 41: Fast Ir Driver

    Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Fast IR Driver on the autorun menu to make the setting as shown by the dialog box. (1) Setup is complete. Click No so that you can install other drivers and restart your computer later.
  • Page 42 PC-cillin 2000 Installing PC-cillin 2000 for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Next after reading the license agreement. (4) Enter your “User Name”...
  • Page 43 PC-cillin 2000 Installing PC-cillin 2000 for Windows XP (Cont’) (5) Change the destination folder or click Next to (*) If you click “Change...”, enter a complete path, install to the specified directory. not just a folder name. Click OK when done. (6) Click Install now or click Back to make (7) Installation has finished.

  • Page 44: Hotkey Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Hotkey Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 45: Windows Flash Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Windows Flash Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next on the “Welcome”...

  • Page 46: Asus Pc Probe (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing PC Probe for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click PC Probe on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. NOTE: In order for PC Probe to run, Intel’s LDCM and other hardware monitoring software cannot be installed.

  • Page 47: Check Mail Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Check Mail for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Check Mail Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. to use the default.

  • Page 48: Power Gear Utility (Under Atkacpi Utility)

    Power Gear Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Power Gear for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Power Gear Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Choose another destination folder or click (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. Next to use the default.

  • Page 49: Screen Saver Utility

    Screen Saver Utility Installing the Screen Saver Utility for Windows XP Insert the support CD and click Screen Saver Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Yes to create the installation folder. The (1) Enter a different installation path or click screen saver will install and run immediately.

  • Page 51: Windows Me And Xp Software Reference

    Notebook PC Software Reference Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.
  • Page 52 Table of Contents VGA Driver ....................55 Display Settings for Windows XP ..................56 Display Properties ......................56 LAN Driver ....................61 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows ME) ............. 62 Viewing Your Network ..................... 63 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) ............. 63 Viewing Your Network .....................
  • Page 53 Welcome to ASUS PC Probe ....................96 Starting ASUS PC Probe ....................96 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring ................. 97 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon ..................98 Check Mail Utility ..................99 Check Mail Quick Setup ...................... 100 Check Mail Startup ....................... 100 Using Windows Start Menu ..................

  • Page 55: Vga Driver

    VGA Driver Topics Covered: Display Properties and Settings Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 56: Display Settings For Windows Xp

    Display Settings for Windows XP Display Properties By right clicking your desktop and selecting Properties, you can view your display properties. For advanced graphics controller settings, click the Advanced button. Four tabs are provided with Windows and will not be introduced here. The Intel Graphics Technology tab was added after installing the VGA driver from the Notebook PC’s support CD.
  • Page 57 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Devices (Notebook) Color You can get to this screen by selecting Graphics Use the Color page to correct gamma, brightness, or Properties... from the taskbar icon or pressing the contrast. This can be done for each RGB color indi- hot keys [ALT CTRL F12].
  • Page 58 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Scheme Example: Increase brightness and launch Media Player. Schemes On the Schemes page, you can also save “Video Modes” (resolution and color) and launch an appli- cation at the same time. Deleting a Scheme There are no factory defined schemes.

  • Page 59: Hot Keys

    Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Hot Keys Information Hot Keys allow you to quickly access Intel’s Graph- Accelerator: You can see the current graphics mode ics Controller Properties. You can change or disable and all the supported graphics modes. this function if it interferes with another software’s Drivers: View information about the graphics driv- hot keys.
  • Page 60 Display Settings for Windows XP (Cont’) Information - Notebook Information - View Report The Notebook page shows you graphics features that The Report page allows you export information about are supported by this Notebook PC. your graphics driver to a text file so that you can include it in technical support requests or for your own information.

  • Page 61: Lan Driver

    LAN Driver Topics Covered: Joining a Domain or Workgroup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 62: Joining A Domain Or Workgroup (Windows Me)

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows ME) Viewing Your Network Use the tabs for other network settings. Double click on the Network driver to make logon settings. If you want to log into a server, you must check Identification is necessary to use the network browser.

  • Page 63: Viewing Your Network

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (1) Click Start and My Computer. (2) Click View system information. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. In the example here, a warning is given when trying to use “Notebook PC”.
  • Page 64 Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (Cont’) (4a) Domain: (4b) Workgroup: The primary server in the domain will per- If your network does not have a domain or form routing functions and security verifica- you are not authorized to join a domain, tions for your computer.

  • Page 65: Viewing Your Network

    Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (Cont’) (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through En- tire Network. Viewing Your Network (6) Clicking on “My Network Places” will dis- play networks which you have installed pro- tocols for.

  • Page 67: Synaptics Touchpad

    Synaptics TouchPad Topics Covered: Overview of the TouchPad Scrolling Properties Page Tap Zones Properties Page More Features Properties Page Button Actions Properties Page Touch Properties Page Edge Motion Properties Page Frequently Asked Questions Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 68: Overview Of Synaptics Touchpad Features

    ® Overview of Synaptics TouchPad Features Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to: • Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons •...

  • Page 69: Adjust The Overall Touch Sensitivity

    Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity You can control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds by adjusting the Touch Sensitivity slider. This slider is located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog. At higher (more sensitive) Touch Sensitivity settings, the TouchPad recognizes even a very slight touch. If you see undesired or erratic pointer motion, try a lower setting.

  • Page 70: Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing

    Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing Unintentional pointer movement and accidental taps can be caused by accidentally brushing the surface of the TouchPad with your palm or another part of your hand. The results of this contact can be observed as a changing cursor location when typing, causing subsequent text to appear in the wrong place.

  • Page 71: Move The Pointer Long Distances

    Move the Pointer Long Distances Suppose you are dragging an object, scrolling at high speed (via Virtual Scrolling! ), or merrily moving the pointer when you suddenly reach the edge of your TouchPad. Don’t despair, the Synaptics TouchPad Edge Motion feature comes to the rescue! Edge Motion helps with long distance pointer motion. When you reach an edge of the TouchPad, the pointer (or scroll thumb when Virtual Scrolling) continues to move in the same direction until you lift your finger from the TouchPad or move your finger away from the edge.

  • Page 72: Scrolling Properties Page

    Scrolling Properties Page The Scrolling properties page allows you to customize the Virtual Scrolling capabilities of your TouchPad. In some applications, the scroll zones which activate Virtual Scrolling can be used for zooming too. Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the Active Window Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of Vir- tual Scrolling that you prefer: •...

  • Page 73: Tap Zones Properties Pages

    Tap Zones Properties Pages The Tap Zones properties pages allow you to assign custom actions to taps in the Touchpad’s corner zone regions (or tap zone regions). The Synaptics TouchPad driver may also control other point- ing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics Touch- Pad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse control panel will have a drop-down box listing all of the pointing devices...

  • Page 74: More Features Properties Page

    More Features Properties Page The More Features properties page allows you to control the following features of you Synaptics TouchPad: Stop Pointer at Window Borders This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active window. When you try to move the pointer outside the win- dow, it stops at the edge.

  • Page 75: Button Actions Properties Page

    Button Actions Properties Page The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. Customizing Button Assignments You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way that you customize the tap zones. To Customize: Each button has a text box that displays the current action (for example, it might say Left, which means the left-click or primary-click action).

  • Page 76: Touch Properties Page

    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: •...

  • Page 77: Edge Motion Properties Page

    Edge Motion Properties Page The Edge Motion properties page allows you to customize the long distance pointer motion capabilities of your Touch- Pad. When your finger reaches the edge of your TouchPad, the Edge Motion feature allows the pointer to continue to move until you lift your finger.

  • Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q: When I use Virtual Scrolling, the pointer jumps over to the scroll bar, and then jumps back where it came from when I’m done. Is this normal? A: Yes. Q: Why doesn’t the Virtual Scrolling feature work in some windows, even though they have a scroll bar? A: In order to scroll, Virtual Scrolling must be able to “see”...
  • Page 79 Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control key (CTRL), the pointer movement is either very slow or restricted to move only horizontally or only vertically. 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 Mi- crosoft Excel.

  • Page 81: Pc-Cillin 2000

    PC-cillin 2000 Topics Covered: PC-cillin 2000 Features What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 Test Virus What is a Computer Virus? How Viruses Spread Virus Writers Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 82: Welcome To Pc-Cillin

    Welcome to PC-cillin Welcome to PC-cillin 2000, Trend Micro’s award-winning antivirus software. Here’s what PC-cillin will do “straight out of the box”: • Checks for viruses every time you Open, Copy, Move, or Save a file • Protects against downloading infected files from the Internet or FTP sites •...

  • Page 83: What's New In Pc-Cillin 2000

    What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 PC-cillin 2000 includes the following enhancements over the previous version: • Windows Support: PC-cillin fully supports Windows. Integration with the Windows installer means that you can install PC-cillin while installing other Windows components. PC-cillin is Windows compliant.

  • Page 84: What Is A Computer Virus

    What is a Computer Virus? Simply put, a computer virus is a program that replicates. To do so, it will need to attach itself to other program files (for example, .exe, .com, .dll) and execute whenever the host program executes. Beyond simple replication, a virus almost always seeks to fulfill another purpose: to cause damage.

  • Page 85: How Viruses Spread

    How Viruses Spread There are many ways for a virus to enter your system: • Email attachments • World Wide Web (WWW) sites • FTP traffic from the Internet (file downloads) • Shared network files & network traffic in general •...

  • Page 87: Hotkey Utility

    Hotkey Utility Topics Covered: Hotkey Utility Buttons Hotkey Actions Adding a Program to Run Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 88: Hotkey Utility

    Hotkey Utility Buttons Add a Hotkey The functions of You can assign three Hotkeys to the two preset Add a Hotkey the buttons lo- by the utility for a maximum of five. If you don’t use the two preset, you can delete them cated on the left Delete a Hotkey for your own applications.

  • Page 89: Hotkey Actions

    Hotkey Utility (Cont’) Enable all Hotkeys Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys Disables all Hotkeys by remov- ing check marks from the front of the Hotkeys in the current cat- egory.
  • Page 90 Actions Descriptions Examples (of action) Move Window To Below: Moves the active window down between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Left: Stretches the active window left between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window up between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window right between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window...
  • Page 91 Actions Descriptions Examples (of action) Minimize Window: Minimizes the active window Maximize Window: Maximizes the active window Show Normal Size: Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restore: Restores a minimized window to its previous size. Log Off: Logs the current user OFF from the current Windows session and any connected networks.

  • Page 92: Adding A Program To Run

    Hotkey Utility (Cont’) Adding a Program to Run To add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below. (1) Click Add a Hotkey Add a Hotkey button. (3) Choose Run Program in this pull down menu. (2) Type a key or key combination here.

  • Page 93: Windows Flash Utility (Winflash)

    Windows Flash Utility (WINFLASH) Topics Covered: Updating Your BIOS Resetting Your BIOS Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 94: Updating Your Bios

    Updating Your BIOS If you ever hear “resetting your BIOS”, it entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and then selecting Load Setup Defaults on the “Exit” menu. When you enter WINFLASH, you will be immediately asked for the BIOS image file. To run WINFLASH, access the program Browse to the file and click Open.

  • Page 95: Asus Pc Probe

    ASUS PC Probe Topics Covered: Starting ASUS PC Probe Using PC Probe Monitoring ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 96: Welcome To Asus Pc Probe

    DMI Explorer. Starting ASUS PC Probe If the ASUS Probe icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe VX.XX.

  • Page 97: Using Asus Pc Probe Monitoring

    Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitoring Monitor Summary Temperature Monitor Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Shows the PC’s temperature. History Settings Lets you record the temperature monitoring Lets you set threshold levels and polling inter- activity by date, time, and target history. Click vals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan...

  • Page 98: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with...

  • Page 99: Check Mail Utility

    Check Mail Utility Topics Covered: Check Mail Quick Setup Check Mail Startup Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 100: Check Mail Quick Setup

    Check Mail Quick Setup The support CD provided with this Notebook PC allows you to install Check Mail Utility to monitor and notify ® you of incoming email messages waiting in your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. The Check Mail utility was designed for Microsoft Outlook products and may or may not be compatible with other email applications.

  • Page 101: Ide Swap Utility

    IDE Swap Utility Topics Covered: IDE Swap Introduction Using the AiBox Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 102: Ide Swap Introduction

    IDE Swap Introduction IDE Swap installs a Plug & Play utility to monitor the AiBox port and automatically enable the AiBox and module device drivers. This utility is also used to disable the device drivers when you want to remove the AiBox or eject a module device.

  • Page 103: Stopping The Aibox Before Removing (Windows 2000)

    Stopping the AiBox Before Removing (Windows 2000) When you double click on the icon Click OK to confirm. on the taskbar, this screen will show. Click STOP before disconnecting the AiBox from the Notebook PC. Instead of double clicking, you can left click once and then click the device you want to stop.

  • Page 105: Power Gear

    Power Gear Topics Covered: Benefits of Power Gear Power Gear Interface Power Gear Configuration Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same.

  • Page 106: Benefits Of Power Gear

    Benefits of Power Gear Power Gear gives you control over power consumption items by allowing you to instantly “shift” from one power consumption scheme to another. The four preferences or “gears” are shown below. You can change or “shift” gears by using the Power Gear button or by using the task bar icon. Power Gear Interface Using the Power Gear button Press the Power Gear button above the taskbar to shift between the four gears.

  • Page 107: Power Gear Operating Modes

    Power Gear Configuration Double click an item to bring up a menu of selections and click on a value to change. To save, select “Save Configuration” form the “File” pull-down menu. If you did not save, you will be prompted to when you exit. Maximum Performance High Performance Medium Performance...
  • Page 108 Power Gear Configuration (Cont’) System Standby Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer Hard Drive Off Timer...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    APPENDIX Modem Communication Regulations FCC Regulations The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing your modem. FCC Part 68 Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

  • Page 110: Modem Declaration Of Conformity

    Modem Declaration Of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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