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- Page 1 Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User’s Manual E1797 / Dec 2004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wireless LAN Utility Introduction ... 26 ASUS Wireless LAN ... 26 ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ... 28 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ... 29 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start ... 30 LAN ... 33 LAN Driver Setup ... 34 Configuring your LAN ... 35 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) ... - Page 3 LiveUpdate ... 50 LiveUpdate Setup ... 52 Using LiveUpdate ... 53 Norton Internet Security ... 55 Norton Internet Security Setup ... 56 Internet Proxy Settings ... 58 Internet Security Main window ... 59 Internet Security Features ... 60 Power4 Gear ... 60 Power4 Gear Setup ...
- Page 4 Property Pages ... 78 Scrolling Properties Page ... 79 Tap Zones Properties Pages ... 80 More Features Properties Page ... 81 Button Actions Properties Page ... 82 Touch Properties Page ... 83 Edge Motion Properties Page ... 84 Frequently Asked Questions ... 85 WinFlash ...
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Page 5: Support Cd For Windows
Support CD for Windows 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 Windows XP (referred to as “Windows”... - Page 6 Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model) “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection” or “ASUS WLAN” Driver Required on models with internal wireless LAN. Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC’s optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you need to install this driver.
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Page 7: Software Utilities
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 enhancements for Windows XP and other Windows versions. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters.”... -
Page 8: Winflash Utility
NB Probe Utility Installs NB Probe utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an optional software to help you better manage your Notebook PC’s resources. TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Utility ® Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics TouchPad”... - Page 9 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 system. This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”.
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Page 10: Device Manager
Device Manager “Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes. 1. Click “start” button. 2. Click “My Computer” icon. 4. Click “Hardware” tab. 5. Click “Device Manager” button. 3. Click “View system information” link. Hardware Devices After installing your operating system, several question marks will appear under “Other devices”... - Page 11 Software Drivers...
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Page 13: Vga Driver
VGA Driver (It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.) Topics Covered: VGA Driver Setup Display Settings for Windows XP Taskbar Menu Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 14: Vga Driver Setup
VGA Driver Setup Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the following wizard. 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading the message. 3. On the “Select Components” screen, click Express. - Page 15 VGA Driver Setup (Cont.) Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics functions are limited. Right click Use the taskbar icon to bring up shortcuts to display settings. Left click Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications.
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Page 17: Atk0100 Driver (Acpi)
ATK0100 Driver (ACPI) (Required driver) Topics Covered: ATK0100 Driver Setup Before After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 18: Atk0100 Driver Setup
ATK0100 Driver Setup This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager. No software operation is required. 1. Double click Unknown device. 3. Select “No...” and click Next. 5. Browse to your operating system folder in the “ATK0100” folder and click Next. 2. -
Page 19: Audio
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). Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) Topics Covered: Audio Setup After... -
Page 20: Audio Setup
Audio Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 2. When setup is complete, select No... and 1. Click Next to begin setup. click Finish in order to install other items. -
Page 21: Inf Update (Intel)
INF Update (Intel) (Required driver) Topics Covered: INF Update Driver Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 22: Inf Update Driver Setup
INF Update 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. 3. On the “Readme” screen, click Next after reading. 2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Next after reading. -
Page 23: Intel Calexico (Wireless Lan)
An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) INTEL Calexico (Required driver on selected models) Topics Covered: Wireless LAN Driver Setup Wireless LAN Utility Setup Wireless LAN Utility Quick Start... -
Page 24: Wireless Lan Driver Setup - Calexico2 (Abg)
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Autorun” screen click Install Software. 3. On the “Agreement” screen, click Next after selecting “I accept...” 5. On the “Ready” screen click Install to begin the installation. -
Page 25: Wireless Lan Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200Bg)
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG) Driver depends on model. Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Autorun” screen click Install Software. 3. On the “Setup Type” screen, click Next to use the default settings. 5. -
Page 26: Wireless Lan Utility Introduction
Wireless LAN Utility Introduction After installing the Wireless driver and utility, the utility will automatically start with Windows. If you need to start it manually, you can launch the utility using the desktop icon or through Windows start. You will need to make some wireless LAN settings before being able to use your wireless connection. - Page 27 Notebook PC to connect to. Screens will vary depending on your operating system but the contents should be the same. ASUS Wireless LAN (Required driver an selected models) Topics Covered: ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start...
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Page 28: Asus Wlan Driver Setup
ASUS WLAN Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen. 3. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the folder. 2. Click Next after reading the “Information”... -
Page 29: Asus Wlan Utility Setup
ASUS WLAN Utility Setup After installing driver, you need to install the wireless utility. 1. Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen. 3. On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. -
Page 30: Asus Wlan Utility Quick Start
5. Click Finish on the “Setup Complete” screen. 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 Windows start. - Page 31 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start (Cont.) 3. Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the name of your access point(s). 5. Check the “Status” page to see the “Association State”. It should show “Connected - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”. 4. Encryption settings must also match those set in the access point.
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Page 33: Lan
Connect the LAN port to a network to begin using the built-in LAN function. Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN After (Required driver) -
Page 34: Lan Driver Setup
LAN Driver 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. -
Page 35: Configuring Your Lan
Configuring your LAN Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Windows XP) (1) Click Start and My Computer. (3) Your computer name, workgroup or domain information is shown here. Click Change to view options. (2) Click View system information. You cannot use spaces or symbols in the computer name. - Page 36 Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) (4a) Domain: The primary server in the domain will 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.
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Page 37: Viewing Your Network
Joining a Domain or Workgroup (Cont’) Viewing Your Network (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire 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”... -
Page 39: Modem
Connect a telephone cable from your Notebook PC to a telephone jack. Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration After (Model 1) After (Model 2) Modem (Required driver) -
Page 40: Modem Driver Setup (Model 1)
Modem Driver Setup (Model 1) Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading. Modem Driver Setup (Model 2) Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Ethernet Controller Properties” screen, click Reinstall Driver. - Page 41 3. Select “Install from...” and click Next. 4. Click Browse to find the LAN driver. (Path will vary by model and region.) 5. When complete, click Finish to exit the 6. Click Close to exit the properties window. installation wizard.
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Page 42: Modem Configuration
Modem Configuration Use 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 3. - Page 43 Modem Configuration (Cont’) 5. Select your modem and click Next. 6. Enter any name to represent your ISP. 8. Selection one of the security preferences and 7. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. click Next.
- Page 44 Modem Configuration (Cont’) 9. Enter your ISP account name and password and click Next. 11. When you click on the link, the connection window will show. Click Dial to connect to your ISP. 10. Select “Add a shortcut...” and click Finish.
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Page 45: Ricoh
After the memory reader driver is installed, you can read or write to various memory types. See the hardware manual for information on supported memory types. Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) Topics Covered: Ricoh Media Driver Setup SD/MMC MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick) -
Page 46: Ricoh Driver Setup
Ricoh Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after 2. On the “Ready to install” screen, click Install confirming this is what you want to setup. to begin copying files to your system. 3. - Page 47 Software Utilities...
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Page 49: Chkmail
ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 50: Chkmail Setup
ChkMail 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. 3. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. -
Page 51: Liveupdate
LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 52: Liveupdate Setup
LiveUpdate 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. 3. On the “Select Program Folder” screen, click Next to continue or enter a different folder name. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. -
Page 53: Using Liveupdate
Using LiveUpdate Close other software to ensure no conflicts. Newer versions will be shown. Check the items to update or select “Check all”. When update is complete, click OK to exit. Click OK to connect to the “Live Update” server. Click OK to download and install the update. -
Page 55: Norton Internet Security
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.) -
Page 56: Norton Internet Security Setup
Norton Internet Security Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Autorun” screen, click Install Norton Internet Security 2005. 3. On the “Preinstall Scanner” screen, click Next to skip if you are installing on a new system, otherwise you may click “Start Scan”... - Page 57 5. On the “Ready to install” screen, click Next to continue or click “Back” to change settings. A program icon will be placed on your desktop. After Windows restart 1. On the “License Agreement” screen, select “I accept...” and click Next to continue. 6.
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Page 58: Internet Proxy Settings
3. On the “Registration” screen, enter your information and click Next to continue. Checking “...postal mail from Symantec” is optional. Check your Network and Internet settings if you cannot connect to the Symantec server. Internet Proxy Settings Internet access within a company usually require proxy settings. 4. -
Page 59: Internet Security Main Window
Click Finish to complete additional tasks. Internet Security Main window Open the main window from the program icon or the taskbar icon. Click LiveUpdate update software and virus definitions. 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. -
Page 60: Internet Security Features
Internet Security Features Virus and threat protection features Norton AntiVirus provides comprehensive virus prevention, threat detection, and repair software for your computer. It automatically detects and repairs known viruses. Norton AntiVirus detects viruses and other potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other files. -
Page 61: Power4 Gear
Power4 Gear (Required utility) Topics Covered: Power4 Gear Setup Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear Interface Power4 Gear Configuration (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 62: Power4 Gear Setup
Power4 Gear 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. 3. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. -
Page 63: Benefits Of Power4 Gear
Benefits of Power4 Gear Power4 Gear gives you control over power consumption items by allowing you to instantly “shift” from one power consumption scheme to another. The preferences or “gears” are shown below. You can change or “shift” gears by using the Power4 Gear button above the keyboard or by using the task bar icon. Power4 Gear can also be automatically activated when AC power is removed. -
Page 64: Program Icons
Program Icons From Windows Start – Programs, you will find Power4 Gear folder containing PMode Config and Power4 Gear icons. PMode Configuration Use PMode Config to set the display output resolution to be used in conjunction with “Presentation” mode. Power4 Gear Power4 Gear starts automatically with Windows. -
Page 65: Power4 Gear
Power4 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. If you change Windows “Power Options Properties,”... -
Page 66: Power Saving Details
Power Saving Details CPU Performance Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. System Standby Timer Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Brightness Display Panel Off Timer... -
Page 67: Nb Probe
NB Probe (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: NB Probe Setup Using NB Probe (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 68: Nb Probe Setup
NB Probe Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: NOTE: You cannot run this utility without first installing “ATK0100”. You will be given this message if you do not have the driver installed. 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after confirming this is what you want to setup. -
Page 69: Using Nb Probe
Audible warning alarms are enabled by default, click once to Disable and once to Enable. Click for Drive Click for System Click to minimize to Click to exit NB Click to visit ASUS See CPU & Fan See Disk status here See Disk space here... -
Page 70: Using Nb Probe Monitoring
Using NB Probe Monitoring CPU Temp See your CPU temperatures logged using a green line. The orange line is the default warning threshold and the red line is the default fatal threshold. Click and drag the warning (orange) or the fatal (red) lines up or down with your cursor. - Page 71 Using NB Probe Monitoring (Cont’) Drive Shows the used and free space of each hard disk drive and the file allocation table or file system used. Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter. For DVD drives, the region code is displayed under the picture of the optical drive.
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Page 73: Touchpad
TouchPad (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: TouchPad Setup 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 and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 74: Touchpad Setup
Touchpad Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Choose Setup Language” screen, select a language and click OK to continue. 3. On the “Information” screen, click Next after reading. 5. On the “Setup Complete” screen, select “No,...”and click Finish. -
Page 75: Synaptics Touchpad Features
® 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 Virtual Scrolling that you prefer: •... -
Page 80: 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 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 control panel will have a drop-down box listing all of the pointing... -
Page 81: 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 window, it stops at the edge. -
Page 82: Button Actions Properties Page
Button Actions Properties 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 way that you customize the tap zones. -
Page 83: 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 84: 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 TouchPad. 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. See Move the Pointer Long Distances for more details about the Edge Motion feature. -
Page 85: 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 86 Frequently Asked Questions (Cont’) Q: Why doesn’t Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer? A: Make sure you are using Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later, and that the Use Smooth Scrolling option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer Properties dialog is NOT checked. Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control key (CTRL), the pointer movement is either very slow or restricted to move only horizontally or only vertically.
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Page 87: Winflash
WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) -
Page 88: Winflash Setup
WINFLASH Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: Make sure you install ATKACPI first or else you will get this message. 2. On the “Choose Destination Location” screen, click Next to continue or you may first change the destination folder. 1. -
Page 89: Using Winflash
Using WINFLASH WINFLASH is a simple utility to update your Notebook PC’s BIOS. To run WINFLASH, access the All Programs shortcut through the Start button. Do not update your BIOS for no reason. You will be warned that you should only update your BIOS if you know it will solve a specific problem.