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... 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 connection...
... 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 connection...
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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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... as a radiator. • Set up the system on the chassis are for information technology equipment. iv Welcome Safety information Your ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is designed and tested to stack up your NOVA. Stacking up your retailer. • The power cord or plug is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged...
... as a radiator. • Set up the system on the chassis are for information technology equipment. iv Welcome Safety information Your ASUS NOVA P20/P22 is designed and tested to stack up your NOVA. Stacking up your retailer. • The power cord or plug is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged...
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... out wheeled bin indicates 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 • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. • The...
... out wheeled bin indicates 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 • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. • The...
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... for special situations. Using your system Gives you information on the PC's components and information on getting started with the NOVA P20/P22. 3. About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely...
... for special situations. Using your system Gives you information on the PC's components and information on getting started with the NOVA P20/P22. 3. About This User's Manual You are reading the ASUS NOVA P20/P22 User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information on the various components in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely...
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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 Welcome Congratulations on your new ASUS NOVA P20/P22. The following illustration displays the package contents of your purchase of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. If any of the 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 Welcome Congratulations on your new ASUS NOVA P20/P22. The following illustration displays the package contents of your purchase of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. If any of the ASUS NOVA P20/P22.
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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 Getting Started Knowing the parts Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1 2 34 1 Slot...
... 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 identify the components on this side of the system. 1 2 34 1 Slot...
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... a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to connect the microphone used to connect the system's audio out signal to a local network. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 Using this jack for digital audio transfer. 10 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) is designed to allow viewing on a larger...
... a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to connect the microphone used to connect the system's audio out signal to a local network. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 11 Using this jack for digital audio transfer. 10 Headphone Output Jack The 1/8" stereo headphone jack (3.55mm) is designed to allow viewing on a larger...
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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: Press ...
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: Press ...
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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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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. Display connection Follow the instructions below to D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display. Connect the other end of system. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the cable to the display. 2. 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.
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 19 DCIN CENTER/BASS S/PDIF OUT S/PDIF IN FRONT SURROUND DVI 2 1 If your NOVA P20/P22. Display connection Follow the instructions below to D-Sub adapter in the package when installing the display. Connect the other end of system. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI port on the rear side of the cable to the display. 2. 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.
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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. 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. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system.
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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices connection The USB port is compatible with USB2.0 or USB 1.1 devices like keyboards, mouses, printers, etc. You can attach any USB keyboard and mouse to the system.
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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 The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a hub or switch. 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.
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 The illustration below is the example of your NOVA P20/P22 connected to a hub or switch. 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.
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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. Right-click on the taskbar and you will see Not Connected. 2.
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Bluetooth wireless connection NOVA P20/P22 with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar to enter a password. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 23 After connection has been established, Connected will not appear if no password is needed. 5. 4. When connecting, you may have to start the connection wizard. Follow the instructions below to build Bluetooth wireless connection. 1. This screen will be shown.
Bluetooth wireless connection NOVA P20/P22 with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar to enter a password. ASUS NOVA P20/P22 23 After connection has been established, Connected will not appear if no password is needed. 5. 4. When connecting, you may have to start the connection wizard. Follow the instructions below to build Bluetooth wireless connection. 1. This screen will be shown.
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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. After the setup completes, click Next to enter the password if the device requires authentication. 4. 2. You may need to continue. 24 Using your NOVA P20/P22
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. After the setup completes, click Next to enter the password if the device requires authentication. 4. 2. You may need to continue. 24 Using your NOVA P20/P22
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ASUS NOVA P20/P22 25 5. Your NOVA P20/P22 can connect multiple devices at a time via Bluetooth. The device you connect to add more Bluetooth devices. Click the New Connection button and follow the previous instructions to will be shown. 6.
ASUS NOVA P20/P22 25 5. Your NOVA P20/P22 can connect multiple devices at a time via Bluetooth. The device you connect to add more Bluetooth devices. Click the New Connection button and follow the previous instructions to will be shown. 6.
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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. Slide the disc into the drive. Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing up. 2. Ejecting an optical disc 1.
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. Slide the disc into the drive. Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing up. 2. Ejecting an optical disc 1.