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  • Page 1 Notebook PC Drivers and Utilities User’s Manual E1888 / Jan 2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows Wireless Settings ... 33 ASUS Wireless LAN ... 35 ASUS WLAN Driver Setup ... 36 ASUS WLAN Utility Setup ... 37 ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start ... 38 IR (Infrared) ... 41 IR (Infrared) Driver Setup ... 42 LAN ... 45 LAN Driver Setup ...
  • Page 3 Modem ... 50 Modem Driver Setup ... 52 Modem Configuration ... 52 RICOH ... 54 Ricoh Driver Setup ... 56 ChkMail ... 58 ChkMail Setup ... 60 LiveUpdate ... 61 LiveUpdate Setup ... 62 Using LiveUpdate ... 63 Norton Internet Security ... 65 Norton Internet Security Setup ...
  • Page 4 Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents ... 87 Move the Pointer Long Distances ... 88 Fine Tune the Pointer Movement ... 88 Accessories ... 88 More About the TouchPad ... 88 Property Pages ... 88 Scrolling Properties Page ... 89 Tap Zones Properties Pages...

  • 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 ® ®...
  • Page 6 Software Drivers VGA (Display) (Depends on model) “Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family” or “ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 or 9700 or X600” Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. This installs display drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-in graphics controller and to provide optimal display features.

  • Page 7: Software Utilities

    Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model) “Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection” (or ABG) 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.

  • Page 8: Winflash Utility

    Norton Internet Security 2005 Utility Installs Norton Internet Security to provide comprehensive virus prevention, threat detection, and repair software for your computer. It automatically detects and repairs known viruses. Norton Internet Security detects viruses and other potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well as in email messages, Internet downloads, and other files.
  • 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”.

  • 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...
  • Page 12 Software Drivers...

  • Page 13: Vga Driver

    Before Model 1 Model 2 Model 3 (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) 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...

  • Page 14: Vga Driver Setup (Model 1)

    VGA Driver Setup (Model 1) 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. When setup is complete, select “Yes...” and click Finish in order to restart Windows with a higher screen resolution*.

  • Page 15: Vga Driver Setup (Model 2&3)

    VGA Driver Setup (Model 2&3) 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 16 VGA Driver Setup (Cont.) Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications. Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics functions are limited. Windows XP does support 1024 x 768 without additional drivers for this display controller.
  • Page 17 VGA Driver Setup (Cont.) Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications. After VGA driver installation (Model 2) Left click - for quick Right click - for shortcuts resolution settings.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 Driver Setup Using CD Player in Windows...

  • Page 22: Audio Driver Setup

    Audio Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Click Next to begin setup. Using CD player in Windows Pressing the play button on the Notebook’s CD player will launch Windows Media Player and begin playing the last loaded audio file. 2.

  • Page 23: Bluetooth

    See Bluetooth ON/OFF Before (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.) Bluetooth Topics Covered: Bluetooth Driver Setup Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Turn Bluetooth ON/OFF After (Required driver)

  • Page 24: Bluetooth Driver Setup

    Bluetooth Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. Select a language from the pull down menu. 3. Click Next after reading the “License Agreement”. 5. Click Finish when setup is complete. 2. Click Next on the “Welcome” screen. 4.

  • Page 25: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off

    Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Press the Bluetooth button on the Notebook’s instant launch keys to turn the built-in Bluetooth ON or OFF. Bluetooth drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: Intel Calexico (Wireless Lan)

    An optional access point is required to setup a wireless network for the Notebook PC to connect to. Before After (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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Windows Wireless Settings

    Windows Wireless Settings Windows provides a wireless utility to configure your wireless network controller. From “My Network Places”, you can view network connections. You can manually add wireless networks from the properties page. Clicking the taskbar icon will bring up window displaying available networks.

  • Page 35: Asus Wireless Lan

    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...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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.

  • Page 41: Ir (Infrared)

    IR (Infrared) (Required driver) Topics Covered: IR Driver Setup Before (already supported by Windows XP) After (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 42: Ir (Infrared) Driver Setup

    IR (Infrared) 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. 1. Run Wireless Link from the “Control Panel” to make settings to the infrared port. 2.
  • Page 43 4. See “hardware” information here. 3. Select the “image transfer” options you want with a check mark.

  • Page 45: Lan

    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.) Topics Covered: LAN Driver Setup Configuring your LAN (Required driver)

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 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.

  • Page 49: 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 51: 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.) Modem Topics Covered: Modem Driver Setup Modem Configuration After (Required driver)

  • Page 52: Modem Driver Setup

    Modem Driver Setup Running setup will give you the following wizard: 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after reading. 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.
  • Page 53 Modem Configuration (Cont.) 3. Select “Set up my connection manually” and click Next. 5. Select your modem and click Next. 7. Enter the dial up number for your ISP. 4. Select “Connect using a dialup modem” and click Next. 6. Enter any name to represent your ISP. 8.
  • Page 54 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.

  • Page 55: 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...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Software Utilities...
  • Page 58 Software Utilities...

  • Page 59: Chkmail

    ChkMail (Optional Utility) Topics Covered: ChkMail Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 60: 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 61: Liveupdate

    LiveUpdate (Recommended utility) Topics Covered: LiveUpdate Setup Using LiveUpdate (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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. 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: Renaming Settings

    Right-click the taskbar item to bring up a menu. 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 a value to change. To save, select “Save Configuration”...

  • Page 75: Power Saving Details

    Power Saving Details Double click an item to view possible settings. Some power saving items are only available under certain modes. System Standby Timer Display Panel Brightness CPU Performance Hard Drive Off Timer Display Panel Off Timer...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79: Using Nb Probe

    Disable and once to Enable. Click for Drive Click for System page Information Page Click to minimize to taskbar Click to exit NB Probe Click to visit ASUS web site See CPU & Fan status here See Disk status here See Disk space here...

  • Page 80: 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 81 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.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96 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.

  • Page 97: Winflash Setup

    WinFlash (Recommended Utility) Topics Covered: WinFlash Setup Using WinFlash (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 98: Winflash Setup

    WINFLASH Setup Make sure you install ATKACPI first or else you will get this message. 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.

  • Page 99: 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.

  • Page 101: Wireless Console

    Wireless Console (Required Utility) Topics Covered: Wireless Console Setup (Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)

  • Page 102: Wireless Console Setup

    Wireless Console Setup 1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next. 3. On the “Setup Complete” screen, click Finish. Right-click to bring up a small menu. 2. On the “Ready to Install” screen, click Install. An icon will be placed on your taskbar. The red circle with a slash shows that you are not connected to a wireless LAN.

  • Page 103: Turning Wireless Lan On Or Off

    Turning Wireless LAN ON or OFF Press the Wireless LAN button on the Notebook’s instant launch keys to turn the built-in Wireless LAN ON or OFF. Wireless LAN drivers must be setup correctly before this function will work.

  • Page 105: Copyright Information

    ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringe- ment under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 106 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110 ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Company Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany General Telephone: +49-2102-95990 General Fax: +49-2102-959911 Technical Support...

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