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... Started Knowing the parts 9 Front view 9 Rear Side 10 Using the Media Center remote control 12 Positioning your NOVA P20/P22 18 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Connecting peripheals 19 Display connection 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection 20 Network connection 21 Wireless network connection 22 Bluetooth wireless connection 23 Using the optical drive 26 Inserting an optical disc 26 Ejecting an optical disc 26 Enjoying instant music 27 Configuring audio output 27 Speaker configurations 27 Speaker types 27 Connecting to analog speakers 28 Connecting to digital speakers...
... Started Knowing the parts 9 Front view 9 Rear Side 10 Using the Media Center remote control 12 Positioning your NOVA P20/P22 18 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Connecting peripheals 19 Display connection 19 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection 20 Network connection 21 Wireless network connection 22 Bluetooth wireless connection 23 Using the optical drive 26 Inserting an optical disc 26 Ejecting an optical disc 26 Enjoying instant music 27 Configuring audio output 27 Speaker configurations 27 Speaker types 27 Connecting to analog speakers 28 Connecting to digital speakers...
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... network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you encounter the following safety instructions. Do not block or cover these openings. Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you read the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service...
... network cables from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you encounter the following safety instructions. Do not block or cover these openings. Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you read the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service...
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... must be followed for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you additional information on system recovery. Recovering your NOVA P20/P22 Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and completely. About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the...
... must be followed for safe operation. Getting Started Gives you additional information on system recovery. Recovering your NOVA P20/P22 Gives you to use them. IMPORTANT! Important information that must be followed to prevent damage to complete certain tasks safely and completely. About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the...
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With the Media Center remote, you can either run the Windows® Media Center with other programs or enjoy it in fullscreen mode. Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing capabilities.You can play videos as well as music, and view pictures. Features • AV Entertainment • High Definition video/audio support • Playing DVDs and home videos • Listening to music files...
With the Media Center remote, you can either run the Windows® Media Center with other programs or enjoy it in fullscreen mode. Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing capabilities.You can play videos as well as music, and view pictures. Features • AV Entertainment • High Definition video/audio support • Playing DVDs and home videos • Listening to music files...
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... and even wireless printing to turn OFF the system. 4 Infrared port The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with a slot-in optical drive can also eject the optical disc through any software player. 3 Power switch (touch-sensitive) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system and recovering from STD. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 Getting Started Knowing the parts Front view Refer to the diagram below to...
... and even wireless printing to turn OFF the system. 4 Infrared port The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with a slot-in optical drive can also eject the optical disc through any software player. 3 Power switch (touch-sensitive) The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system and recovering from STD. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 Getting Started Knowing the parts Front view Refer to the diagram below to...
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... NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this jack. Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and hard disk drives, connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC, always use with this...
... NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on this jack. Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, and hard disk drives, connected in sites or hubs. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC, always use with this...
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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 The built-in connector allows convenient use the DVI to amplified speakers or headphones. For D-sub connector-equipped display, use without additional adapters. 9 Line in port (S/PDIF in port) Plug an 3.5mm mini-jack stereo audio cable into this jack automatically disables the built-in the package when connecting the display 8 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 The built-in connector allows convenient use the DVI to amplified speakers or headphones. For D-sub connector-equipped display, use without additional adapters. 9 Line in port (S/PDIF in port) Plug an 3.5mm mini-jack stereo audio cable into this jack automatically disables the built-in the package when connecting the display 8 LAN Port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings...
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1 Power: Press to turn off the power of the screen and the speakers. (Away mode) 2 Photo: Press to enter the Photo mode. 3 Video: Press to enter the Video mode. 4 Pause: Press to pause a media during media playback. 5 Fast-foward: Press to fast-forward a media file. 6 Next track: Press to go to the next track. 7 Information: Press to display the program information screen. 8 OK button: Press to confirm an action...
1 Power: Press to turn off the power of the screen and the speakers. (Away mode) 2 Photo: Press to enter the Photo mode. 3 Video: Press to enter the Video mode. 4 Pause: Press to pause a media during media playback. 5 Fast-foward: Press to fast-forward a media file. 6 Next track: Press to go to the next track. 7 Information: Press to display the program information screen. 8 OK button: Press to confirm an action...
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... the next track. 7 Windows® Media Center: Press to launch the Media Center program. 8 Information: Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 9 OK: Press to confirm an action. 10 Channel up /down : Press to change TV channels.* 11 Live TV button: Press to watch live TV programs.* 12 DVD button: Press to switch to DVD source. 13 Enter: Press to confirm a selection...
... the next track. 7 Windows® Media Center: Press to launch the Media Center program. 8 Information: Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 9 OK: Press to confirm an action. 10 Channel up /down : Press to change TV channels.* 11 Live TV button: Press to watch live TV programs.* 12 DVD button: Press to switch to DVD source. 13 Enter: Press to confirm a selection...
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DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Connecting peripheals You need complete some peripherals connections before starting using your display comes without a DVI port, use the DVI to connect the external display. 1. Connect one end of system. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the DVI cable to the display. 2. Display connection Follow the instructions below to D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display.
DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Connecting peripheals You need complete some peripherals connections before starting using your display comes without a DVI port, use the DVI to connect the external display. 1. Connect one end of system. Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the DVI cable to the display. 2. Display connection Follow the instructions below to D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display.
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The illustration below shows the USB keyboard and mouse connecting to NOVA P20/P22. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI * The package contents does not include USB keyboard and mouse. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection The USB port is compatible with USB2.0 or USB 1.1 devices like keyboards, mouses, printers, etc. Purchase USB peripherals based on your needs. 20 Using your NOVA P20/P22
The illustration below shows the USB keyboard and mouse connecting to NOVA P20/P22. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI * The package contents does not include USB keyboard and mouse. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection The USB port is compatible with USB2.0 or USB 1.1 devices like keyboards, mouses, printers, etc. Purchase USB peripherals based on your needs. 20 Using your NOVA P20/P22
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I DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI Network hub or switch Network cable with the built-in Ethernet controller. The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a hub or switch. Network connection If you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the system and the other end to a network hub or switch for use with RJ-45 connectors ASUS NOVA P20/P22 21
I DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI Network hub or switch Network cable with the built-in Ethernet controller. The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a hub or switch. Network connection If you want to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the system and the other end to a network hub or switch for use with RJ-45 connectors ASUS NOVA P20/P22 21
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... the front side of audio configurations. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left -right, two channel speaker system. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. For instance, 5.1 channels refers to NOVA P20/P22, and then configure your audio output through the software. Two front speakers, two rear speakers. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 27 Configuring audio output ASUS NOVA P20/P22 supports different types of ASUS NOVA, you can always...
... the front side of audio configurations. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left -right, two channel speaker system. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. For instance, 5.1 channels refers to NOVA P20/P22, and then configure your audio output through the software. Two front speakers, two rear speakers. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 27 Configuring audio output ASUS NOVA P20/P22 supports different types of ASUS NOVA, you can always...
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There are three sound connectors enabling you to connect to the table below for the audio connectors on the subwoofer. CENT/BASS connects to the SUB/CENTER port on the subwoofer. For stereo speakers P20/P22 S/PDIF OUT FRONT Description Front connects to 5.1 channel audio setup. SURROUND connects to the FRONT port on the rear panel and their functions. For a multi-channel audio speaker system P20/P22 S/PDIF OUT FRONT...
There are three sound connectors enabling you to connect to the table below for the audio connectors on the subwoofer. CENT/BASS connects to the SUB/CENTER port on the subwoofer. For stereo speakers P20/P22 S/PDIF OUT FRONT Description Front connects to 5.1 channel audio setup. SURROUND connects to the FRONT port on the rear panel and their functions. For a multi-channel audio speaker system P20/P22 S/PDIF OUT FRONT...
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Connecting to digital speakers You can also connect NOVA P20/P22 to your home stereo or home theater multi-channel audio receiver/amplifier to use your existing speaker system. • 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. Center Subwoofer speakers Front speakers Rear speakers Receiver/Amplifier DCIN S/PDIF OUT FRONT CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI ASUS NOVA P20/P22 29
Connecting to digital speakers You can also connect NOVA P20/P22 to your home stereo or home theater multi-channel audio receiver/amplifier to use your existing speaker system. • 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. Center Subwoofer speakers Front speakers Rear speakers Receiver/Amplifier DCIN S/PDIF OUT FRONT CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI ASUS NOVA P20/P22 29
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... to your NOVA P20/P22 If you have and click Next. Select the speaker system you are using stereo speakers, select Stereo; 4 speakers, select Quadrophonic; 5.1 channel speakers, select 5.1 Surround. 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. 3. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to configure audio output: Using analog speakers 1.
... to your NOVA P20/P22 If you have and click Next. Select the speaker system you are using stereo speakers, select Stereo; 4 speakers, select Quadrophonic; 5.1 channel speakers, select 5.1 Surround. 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. 3. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to configure audio output: Using analog speakers 1.
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...play it. You can also press the DVD button on the left off. Adding music CDs to music by albums, genres, artists, etc. The CD will be played automatically, and a list of options appear on the remote to a buffer. to play by ...screen. 3. The CD is copied and saved as music files to play or Media Center automatically records the program you with a complete music experience. Select music to the hard disk drive under music library. Watching DVDs Insert a DVD into the Super Multi Drive. Playing Music 1. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 35 Select a recording and press the Play button...
...play it. You can also press the DVD button on the left off. Adding music CDs to music by albums, genres, artists, etc. The CD will be played automatically, and a list of options appear on the remote to a buffer. to play by ...screen. 3. The CD is copied and saved as music files to play or Media Center automatically records the program you with a complete music experience. Select music to the hard disk drive under music library. Watching DVDs Insert a DVD into the Super Multi Drive. Playing Music 1. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 35 Select a recording and press the Play button...
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...-screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup to a partition only. You will delete all your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your data files (such as drive "C". Partition options: Recover system to enter the BIOS setup. This option will lose all partitions from the Recovery DVD...
...-screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of the operating system, installed on bootup to a partition only. You will delete all your hard disk drive is in good working state, provided that quickly restores your data files (such as drive "C". Partition options: Recover system to enter the BIOS setup. This option will lose all partitions from the Recovery DVD...
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... installation screen. 38 Recovering your system Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. Click ASUS InstAll - It may be labeled as "HDD:XXXX") as the 1st Boot Device. 8. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Recovery DVD from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. Drivers Installation Wizard from the optical drive. 7. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the hard disk drive (may take some time to enter the BIOS setup. If the screensaver starts...
... installation screen. 38 Recovering your system Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 10. Click ASUS InstAll - It may be labeled as "HDD:XXXX") as the 1st Boot Device. 8. After the system recovery is completed, eject the the Recovery DVD from the Drivers tab and install all the drivers. Drivers Installation Wizard from the optical drive. 7. Go to Boot > Boot Device Priority and reset the hard disk drive (may take some time to enter the BIOS setup. If the screensaver starts...
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... a new system partition as drive "C". Press to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to its original working order. Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Reboot and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 7. Recover Windows to a partition only. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Drivers Installation Wizard...
... a new system partition as drive "C". Press to a network drive and make note of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on -screen instructions to its original working order. Read the "ASUS Preload Wizard" screen and click Next. 4. Partition options: Recover Windows to entire HD. Reboot and insert the Support DVD into the optical drive. 7. Recover Windows to a partition only. Take your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] 3. Drivers Installation Wizard...
