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... Overview viii Features viii Getting 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...
... Overview viii Features viii Getting 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...
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Table of Contents TV + Movies 34 Music 35 Pictures + Videos 36 Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD 37 Using the Hidden Partition 39 ASUS NOVA P20/P22 iii
Table of Contents TV + Movies 34 Music 35 Pictures + Videos 36 Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD 37 Using the Hidden Partition 39 ASUS NOVA P20/P22 iii
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Make sure you encounter the following safety instructions. Safety information Your ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is important that you use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it is designed and tested ... the ventilation openings. • If you read the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your NOVA. Do not block or cover these openings. Stacking up your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned off, a small amount of electrical current...
Make sure you encounter the following safety instructions. Safety information Your ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is important that you use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it is designed and tested ... the ventilation openings. • If you read the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your NOVA. Do not block or cover these openings. Stacking up your retailer. • The power cord or plug is turned off, a small amount of electrical current...
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... apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of electronic products. *The system does not come with a built-in municipal waste. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled...
... apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of electronic products. *The system does not come with a built-in municipal waste. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled...
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...should be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Using your system Gives you information on using the NOVA P20/P22. 4. Getting Started Gives you to the NOVA P20/P22 and this User's Manual. 2. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this... the PC's components and information on getting started with the NOVA P20/P22. 3. Recovering your NOVA P20/P22 Gives you additional information on system recovery. vi Welcome About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the...
...should be aware of importance as described below: WARNING! IMPORTANT! Using your system Gives you information on using the NOVA P20/P22. 4. Getting Started Gives you to the NOVA P20/P22 and this User's Manual. 2. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this... the PC's components and information on getting started with the NOVA P20/P22. 3. Recovering your NOVA P20/P22 Gives you additional information on system recovery. vi Welcome 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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If any of your new ASUS NOVA P20/P22. Package contents P20/P22 OK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 0 # CLEAR ENTER Remote control DVI-D-Sub adapter mini jack-S/PDIF adapter AC adapter Quick Guide Stand Quick guide Support DVD Power cord Recovery DVD Warranty card ASUS NOVA P20/P22 vii The following illustration displays the package contents of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your purchase of the ASUS NOVA P20/P22. Welcome Congratulations on your retailer.
If any of your new ASUS NOVA P20/P22. Package contents P20/P22 OK ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 0 # CLEAR ENTER Remote control DVI-D-Sub adapter mini jack-S/PDIF adapter AC adapter Quick Guide Stand Quick guide Support DVD Power cord Recovery DVD Warranty card ASUS NOVA P20/P22 vii The following illustration displays the package contents of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your purchase of the ASUS NOVA P20/P22. Welcome Congratulations on your retailer.
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... editing pictures • Connectivity • USB • Bluetooth • DVI • LAN • Wireless LAN • Audio I/O • SPDIF: In & Out viii Welcome Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing capabilities.You can play videos as well as music, and view pictures.
... editing pictures • Connectivity • USB • Bluetooth • DVI • LAN • Wireless LAN • Audio I/O • SPDIF: In & Out viii Welcome Overview The ASUS NOVA P20/P22 features rich entertainment and powerful computing capabilities.You can play videos as well as music, and view pictures.
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... 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 Inserting smaller-sized or larger-sized disc would damage the optical drive. 2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject (touch-sensitive) The optical drive eject has an...
... 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 Inserting smaller-sized or larger-sized disc would damage the optical drive. 2 Optical Drive Electronic Eject (touch-sensitive) The optical drive eject has an...
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... recordings. 7 Display (Monitor) Output The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor port supports a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to a local network. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 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...
... recordings. 7 Display (Monitor) Output The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) monitor port supports a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to a local network. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 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...
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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 13 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: ...
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 13 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: ...
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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 17 To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. 21 Mute: Press to disable audio output. 22 Four-way navigation keys: Press to scroll through on-screen display menus. 23 Return: Press to return to the previous page. 24 Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track. 25 Rewind: Press to rewind a media file. 26 Record: Press to start recording TV.* *The system does not come with built-in TV tuner.
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 17 To use the TV function, purchase a TV docking or an external TV box first. 21 Mute: Press to disable audio output. 22 Four-way navigation keys: Press to scroll through on-screen display menus. 23 Return: Press to return to the previous page. 24 Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track. 25 Rewind: Press to rewind a media file. 26 Record: Press to start recording TV.* *The system does not come with built-in TV tuner.
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Positioning your NOVA P20/P22. Stacking up your NOVA P20/P22 CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT Use the support stand if you want to stack up the system without the support stand would hamper the ventilation and damage the system. 18 Getting Started
Positioning your NOVA P20/P22. Stacking up your NOVA P20/P22 CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT Use the support stand if you want to stack up the system without the support stand would hamper the ventilation and damage the system. 18 Getting Started
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Display connection Follow the instructions below to the display. 2. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. 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 D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the DVI cable to connect the external display. 1. Connect one end of system.
Display connection Follow the instructions below to the display. 2. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. 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 D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the DVI cable to connect the external display. 1. Connect one end of system.
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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. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI * The package contents does not include USB keyboard and mouse. 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. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system. DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI * The package contents does not include USB keyboard and mouse. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection The USB port is compatible with USB2.0 or USB 1.1 devices like keyboards, mouses, printers, etc.
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Network connection If you want to a hub or switch. The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a network hub or switch for use with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the system and the other end to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with the built-in Ethernet controller. I DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors ASUS NOVA P20/P22 21
Network connection If you want to a hub or switch. The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a network hub or switch for use with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the system and the other end to obtain network access, connect the network cable, with the built-in Ethernet controller. I DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI Network hub or switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors ASUS NOVA P20/P22 21
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Right-click on the taskbar and you will see Not Connected. 2. Select the wireless network you have many networks in your area. 22 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Select Show Wireless if you want to connect to from the list. Wireless network connection To connect to a network. 3. Move the cursor to the network icon on the network icon and select Connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1.
Right-click on the taskbar and you will see Not Connected. 2. Select the wireless network you have many networks in your area. 22 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Select Show Wireless if you want to connect to from the list. Wireless network connection To connect to a network. 3. Move the cursor to the network icon on the network icon and select Connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1.
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After connection has been established, Connected will not appear if no password is needed. 5. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar to build Bluetooth wireless connection. 1. Follow the instructions below to start the connection wizard. 4. Bluetooth wireless connection NOVA P20/P22 with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 23 This screen will be shown. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.
After connection has been established, Connected will not appear if no password is needed. 5. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar to build Bluetooth wireless connection. 1. Follow the instructions below to start the connection wizard. 4. Bluetooth wireless connection NOVA P20/P22 with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 23 This screen will be shown. When connecting, you may have to enter a password.
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Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to search for the Bluetooth devices again. 3. If you do not see the device you want to connect on the Bluetooth device list, click Refresh to continue. You may need to continue. 24 Using your NOVA P20/P22 After the setup completes, click Next to enter the password if the device requires authentication. 4. 2.
Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to search for the Bluetooth devices again. 3. If you do not see the device you want to connect on the Bluetooth device list, click Refresh to continue. You may need to continue. 24 Using your NOVA P20/P22 After the setup completes, click Next to enter the password if the device requires authentication. 4. 2.
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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 25 The device you connect to add more Bluetooth devices. 5. Your NOVA P20/P22 can connect multiple devices at a time via Bluetooth. Click the New Connection button and follow the previous instructions to will be shown. 6.
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 25 The device you connect to add more Bluetooth devices. 5. Your NOVA P20/P22 can connect multiple devices at a time via Bluetooth. Click the New Connection button and follow the previous instructions to will be shown. 6.
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Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 26 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing up. 2. Ejecting an optical disc 1.
Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 26 Using your NOVA P20/P22 Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc 1. Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing up. 2. Ejecting an optical disc 1.