Notebook PC Driver/Utility Setup & Reference Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: Notebook PC Support CD 1.
Table of Contents Windows Quick Install Guide .................................................................................................. 4 Support CD for Windows ME & 2000 ...................................................................................... 5 Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 ............................................................................................. 5 Autorun Screen for Windows ME .....................................................................................
Modem Driver ........................................................................................................................ 25 Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME ................................................................. 25 Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000 .............................................................. 28 TouchPad ..............................................................................................................................
Windows Quick Install Guide 1. Insert the Windows ME/2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive must be set to boot before the Hard Drive in BIOS setup (press F2 during boot) or press Esc and select “ATAPI CD-ROM Drive” (use the up and down arrows and press Enter) IMPORTANT: In most cases, you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the CD. Failure to do so will result in booting from your next boot device. 3.
Support CD for Windows ME & 2000 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® 98/ME/2000 (referred to as “Windows” in this User’s Manual). This Notebook PC offers its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft Windows ME (Millennium Edition) or Windows 2000.
Support CD Contents Intel 815EM INF Update (required) “Intel 815” Driver Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Intel 815EM chipset. ATKACPI Driver (required) “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Driver Shown under Windows “System devices.” This installs drivers for the Notebook PC’s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for power management functions. VGA Driver (required) “Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller” Driver Shown under Windows “Display adapters.
Fast IR Driver (required) “IrDA Fast Infrared Port” Driver Shown under “Infrared devices.” Configures your Infrared Transceiver A to “Vishay TFDS-6500” so that your Infrared port can work properly. SpeedStep (recommended) Utility Installs Intel® SpeedStep™. SpeedStep™ is a technology that provides adjustable processor speeds for maximum performance when connected to an external power and battery optimized performance when going mobile.
ATKACPI Utility Submenu Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000 ATKACPI Submenu Items Hotkey Utility (required) Utility Installs Hotkey utility. Hotkey utility is a program designed to intercept key strokes so that key assignments can be made to run a program or script. This program cannot be used to change default keys or key combinations used by other software, operating systems, or by the Notebook PC’s hardware.
Intel INF Update Intel 815EM INF Update Installing the Intel 815EM INF Update for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Intel 815EM INF Update on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. (3) Click Next after reading the readme text. (4) Installation has finished. Select No so that you can install other items and then click Finish.
ATKACPI Driver Installing the ATKACPI Driver for Windows ME Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000 but have different dialog boxes. Insert the support CD and click ATKACPI Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. ATKACPI Driver (1) Click Yes to begin installation. (2) Installation has finished. Click No so that you can install other items.
VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find Windows 2000 after this section. After installing Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolution. VGA Driver Insert the support CD and click VGA Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. (3) Installation has finished.
VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) After you restart, you screen area will fill the entire display but using a low resolution of 800 by 600. To increase the resolution, use one of the three methods. Note: Setting 1280 by 1024 exceeds the display panel specification and the driver will use panning to cover the extra screen area when your cursor reaches the edge of the screen. Using the Taskbar Either left click or right click the display icon on the taskbar.
VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) VGA Driver Using Display Properties (1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and click Properties. (2) Click the Settings tab (3) Set Colors to True Color and Screen area to 800 by 600 pixels (or 1024 by 768 on selected models). NOTE: Setting to larger screen areas will require panning (by moving your cursor to the screen’s border) in order to see the entire desktop. (4) You can select “Apply...without restarting?” and “Don’t ask...
VGA Driver Installing the VGA Driver for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find Windows ME before this section. After installing Windows, your screen area will appear smaller than the available display and with poor resolution. Follow the steps below to correct the problem. VGA Driver 14 (1) Click Next after reading the Welcome message. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement.
Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME & 2000 (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. Audio Driver Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Windows ME will require an additional step. Insert the support CD and click Audio Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. Before the driver installation requires a restart of Windows, you must eject the Notebook PC Support CD. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement.
Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME & 2000 (Cont’) When you restart Windows later, you will get a “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen to install “Intel(r) AC’97 Audio Controller - SigmaTelCodec”. (1) Click Specify the location of the driver and click Next. Audio Driver (2) Click Specify a location and enter path: C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\SIGMAT~1.INF You cannot use browse because the INF folder is hidden. Click Next to continue. (3) Click Next to install the driver.
Audio Driver Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME & 2000 (Cont’) Audio Controls A Speaker icon will show on the task bar and when selected with the left mouse button. A simple master control will show. If selected with the right mouse button a menu will show allowing adjustment of audio properties or detailed volume controls.
DirectX 8.0 Installing DirectX 8.0 for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click DirectX 8.0 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Yes to continue and install DirectX. (3) Installation has finished. Click OK to restart your computer. (2) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. DirectX 8.0 NOTE: Before and after you install DirectX, Intel Graphics “Information” will only show “DirextX Version 3.0”.
LAN Driver (Optional) Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Because Windows ME & 2000 already have the driver for the internal LAN controller, your LAN should be ready to use after Windows setup. Consult your network administrator if your LAN is not working. If reinstallation of the LAN driver is necessary, you can use the “Add New Hardware” wizard in the Control Panel to install the driver provided by Microsoft.
Configuring the Network Device The network device has the ability to send and receive packets at the same time (full-duplexing) at both 10 and 100 Mbps. In order to reap the benefits of full duplexing, you MUST have a full duplex hub or switch. The network device has the added ability to “talk” to the hub or switch and determine at which mode to communicate (either full or half duplex). This is called auto-negotiation.
Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows ME) Use the tabs for other network settings. Identification is necessary to use the network browser. Enter a workgroup as instructed by your network administrator or try using the name of your domain. All servers may not be visible to you if you do not enter a workgroup that has a primary controller. LAN Driver Double click on the Network driver to make logon settings. If you want to log into a server, you must check “Log on...
Configuring the Network Device Changing Adapter Settings (Windows 2000) (1) Right-click the Network icon on the desktop and select Properties. (2) Right click the network connection and select Properties to view installed protocols and components. LAN Driver (3) Click Configure to make “Advanced” driver settings or make settings to “Power Management”. Other settings should not be changed.
Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows 2000) (2) Select Network Identification and click Properties. LAN Driver (1) Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties. (3) The primary server in the domain will perform routing functions for your computer. Select Domain and enter an existing domain you wish to join.
Configuring the Network Device Joining a Domain (Windows 2000) (Cont’) (4) Unfortunately, you will have to trouble your network administrator to grant you access. (5) After you restart your computer, you should see some contents through Entire Network. Viewing Your Network LAN Driver (6) Clicking on “entire contents” will display networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such as “MS Windows Network” will display all the servers available under that protocol.
Modem Driver Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows 2000 steps after Windows ME. Insert the support CD and follow the steps below to install the modem driver. There is no installation wizard for this process. (1) Right-click “My Computer” and select Properties. (2) Double-click PCI Card to see its properties. (3) Click Reinstall Driver. (4) This installs the first driver. Select “Specify the location...
Modem Driver Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (5) Enter the path “__\modem\ winme” (with the letter of your CD drive) and click Next. (6) Click Next when the driver is located by Windows. (7) Windows will detect your modem. (8) Installation is finished. Click Finish to exit. (9) The “New Hardware Found” automatically installs the drivers for voice modem capability.
Modem Driver Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’) (10) Click Close after the installation wizards have finished. (11) Click OK to close the “System Properties” window. (12) After you restart, you will be asked to enter your Country and area code. If you are using an office phone extension, you may also require an outside line prefix. Click Close. (13) Enter a description for “I am dialing from:” and click OK.
Modem Driver Modem Driver Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows ME steps before Windows 2000 in this manual. Insert the support CD and click Modem Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click OK to begin installing drivers. 28 (2) Installation has finished. Click OK to restart your computer. Your computer will automatically restart.
TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME TouchPad Windows 2000 has different installation steps (see next page). Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the Welcome message. (2) Browse to another destination folder or click Next to install to the specified directory. (3) Click Next after reading the installation path. (4) Installation has finished.
TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000 (Cont’) Windows ME has different installation steps (see previous page). Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. TouchPad 30 (1) Click Next after reading the Welcome message. (2) Click Next to continue. The TouchPad has already been tested for Windows NT recognition. (3) Click Next after reading the installation path.
TouchPad TouchPad Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000 (Cont’) (5) Installation has finished. Select No so that you can install other items and then click Finish. (+) After you restart, you will get a “splash” screen that will give you easy access to “Synaptics TouchPad Help” by clicking on the “Tell me more...” button. Deselect the “Show...” to disable this from showing on every Windows startup.
Fast IR Driver Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. If your IR port is not enabled, you must first enable it in BIOS setup. Enabling the IR port 1. Enter BIOS Setup Utility during bootup. 2. Enter the Advanced menu and select the sub-menu I/O Device Configuration 3. Set IR Port to [2E8H/IRQ3] or [2F8H/IRQ3] (the other two settings will conflict with serial port A) 4. Windows will install IR networking and IR serial port drivers.
Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME Fast IR Driver Insert the support CD but clicking Fast IR Driver only brings up a readme file for the following procedure: (1) Double-click IrDA Fast Infrared Port in “Device Manager”. (2) Click Update Driver to install the new driver. (3) Select “Specify...” and click Next. (4) Enter the path: D:\FIR\WinME click Next.
Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME (Cont’) Fast IR Driver (5) Click Next when Windows find the NSCIRDA.INF on the support CD. (6) The update has finished. Click Finish to exit. (7) Do not restart your computer. Click No. (8) Click Close to exit the IrDA properties. (9) Click Close to exit the “System Properties”. 34 (10) Do not restart your computer. Click No.
Fast IR Driver Fast IR Driver Setting the IR port for Windows ME (Cont’) (11) Right-click “My Network Places” on the desktop and select Properties. (12) Double click IrDA Fast Infrared Port. (13) Click Advanced tab and select Vishay TFDS6101E/6501R for “Infrared Transceiver A” and click OK. (14) Click OK to close Network configuration.
SpeedStep Installing SpeedStep for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click SPEEDSTEP on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. SpeedStep (3) Installation has finished. Select “No...” and click Finish to so that you can install other items and restart your computer later. 36 (2) Click Next after reading the license agreement.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows ME Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows ME. Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (2) Click Yes after reading the “Agreement”. (+) Wait while your system is scanned for viruses. (4) Enter your “Name” and “Company” (if relevant) and click Next. PC-cillin 2000 (1) Click Next to begin the installation wizard.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (3) Wait while your setup checks your system for viruses based on the included pattern file. (This is usually older than what is available on the Internet at “http://www.trend.com”. You should rescan your hard drives after updating the virus pattern.) Click OK when completed. (5) Choose another destination folder or click Next to use the default.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (9) Check the installation settings and click Next to continue. PC-cillin 2000 (8) Make proxy settings if necessary and click OK to continue. (+) The next step will require a floppy disk drive in order to create rescue disks. If you don’t have one, a warning will be given and the rescue disk wizard will be skipped. If you have a floppy disk drive later, you can create rescue disks from the program.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (11)Select a target floppy disk drive and click Next. (13)You will be asked to repeat this step four times if you chose the “Complete Rescue Disk Set”. PC-cillin 2000 (15)Click Finish when the setup is complete. (12)You will be asked to format your floppy disk. Use Quick (or Full if necessary) and click Start. Click Close when format is completed. If you chose the full rescue disks, you have to repeat this step four times.
PC-cillin 2000 (14)Click Finish when the “Rescue Disks” are created. (16)Enter your “Name” and “Email Address” to register PC-cillin software. (17)Click Yes to update PC-cillin’s program and virus pattern files. (18)Be patient while your computer connects to the Internet and download necessary files. PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (19)You can answer No and Cancel so that you can install other drivers then restart your computer later.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows 2000 Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows 2000. Insert the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Click Next after reading the license agreement. PC-cillin 2000 (3) Wait while your setup checks your system for viruses based on the included pattern file.
PC-cillin 2000 Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’) (+) Wait while installation takes place. (6) Click Install now or click Back to make changes to the installation settings. PC-cillin 2000 (5) Change the destination folder or click Next to install to the specified directory. (7) Installation has finished. Select Finish to exit the installation wizard. No restart is necessary.
Hotkey Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Hotkey Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. Hotkey 44 (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next to use the default. (3) Choose another folder, create a new folder, or click Next to use the default folder for the program icons.
Flash Utility Windows Flash Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing the Windows Flash Utility for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Windows Flash Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next on the “Welcome” screen. (3) Choose another folder, create a new folder, or click Next to use the default folder for the program icons. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next to use the default.
ASUS PC Probe (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click PC Probe on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. PC Probe NOTE: In order for PC Probe to run, Intel’s LDCM and other hardware monitoring software cannot be installed. You must first uninstall other such software before installing PC Probe. 46 (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message.
Check Mail Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing Check Mail for Windows ME & 2000 Check Mail Utility Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Check Mail Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next to use the default. (3) Choose another folder, create a new folder, or click Next to use the default folder for the program icons.
IDESwap Utility (Under ATKACPI Utility) Installing IDE Swap for Windows ME Installation is not required for Windows 2000. Insert the support CD and click IDESwap Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. IDE Swap Utility 48 (1) Click Next after reading the welcome message. (2) Choose another destination folder or click Next to use the default. (3) Choose another folder, create a new folder, or click Next to use the default folder for the program icons.
Screen Saver Utility Installing the Screen Saver Utility for Windows ME & 2000 Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click Screen Saver Utility on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard. (1) Enter a different installation path or click Install to use the specified path. (2) Click Yes to create the installation folder. The screen saver will install and run immediately.
MP3 Player App. MP3 Player Driver and Application If you purchased the MP3 player with this Notebook PC, please view the MP3 manual for driver and application setup.
Notebook PC Software Reference Windows ME & 2000
Contents VGA Driver .................................................................................................. 57 Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 ......................................................................... 58 Display Properties .......................................................................................................... 58 Changing Resolutions ....................................................................................................
Hotkey Utility .............................................................................................. 83 ASUS Hotkey ........................................................................................................................ 84 Buttons ........................................................................................................................... 84 Hotkey Actions ................................................................................................................
VGA Driver Topics Covered: Display Properties Display Settings Windows ME & 2000 57
VGA Driver Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 Screen captures shown here are those of Windows ME. Windows 2000 will appear slightly different. Display Properties Changing Resolutions After installing the graphics drivers, right clicking the desktop will allow you to quickly change resolutions by selecting Video Modes. Advanced Configurations Selecting Properties will allow you to enter Windows Display Properties.
VGA Driver Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) “Display” Settings Use the Display settings to change resolution and color. Clicking Advanced Diagnostics brings you to an extended set of graphics modes. Click Show All Hardware Modes to see other modes; but to prevent problems to your display, you will not be allowed to select any modes here. “Color” Settings Use the Color page to correct gamma, brightness, or contrast. This can be done for each RGB color individually or all together.
VGA Driver Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) Advanced Diagnostics - Drivers Click the Drivers tab to view driver locations and versions. Advanced Diagnostics - Report The Report page allows you export information about your graphics driver to a text file so that you can include it in technical support requests or for your own information. Click the link to access technical support on Intel’s web site. Again, you should first use the technical support provided by your Notebook PC retailer.
VGA Driver Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) “Schemes” Settings Schemes saved in the Color page are shown under Schemes on the “Schemes” page. I have saved two schemes here as an example: “Factory” so that I can see the default values and “Brighter” so that I can see dark corners when playing those high-resolution RPG games. Deleting a Scheme There are no factory defined schemes. To delete a user-defined scheme, click on a scheme and click the Delete button.
VGA Driver Display Settings for Windows ME and 2000 (Cont’) “Schemes” Advanced On the Schemes page, you can also save “Video Modes” (resolution and color) and launch an application. Because many videos still use 640x480 to decrease file size and appear a little dark, I will set up a new scheme for watching videos. In my example here, I clicked on Brighter scheme, added 640 by 480, browse to Windows Media Player, selected Reset on Exit, and clicked the New button to save the scheme as “Media Player.
Synaptics TouchPad TouchPad Topics Covered: 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 Windows ME & 2000 63
Overview of Synaptics® TouchPad Features Your Synaptics TouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse.
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. Lower (less sensitive) settings require a firmer touch to move the pointer.
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. Or text may “spontaneously” be highlighted and replaced. Most often, this unwanted pointing activity occurs when typing on the keyboard.
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.
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.
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). TouchPad 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 devices that are controlled.
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 TouchPad 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. If you try a second time, the pointer is free to leave the window. Stopping the pointer at the window borders makes it easy to access controls that lie around the edges of windows.
Button Actions Properties Page The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize the physical buttons of your TouchPad. Customizing Button Assignments TouchPad You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way that you customize the tap zones. To Customize: Each button has a text box that displays the current action (for example, it might say Left, which means the left-click or primary-click action).
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: TouchPad • • • Tap to Click Tap and Drag Locking Drags Touch Sensitivity Use the Touch Sensitivity slider to control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds. See Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity.
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.
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? TouchPad A: In order to scroll, Virtual Scrolling must be able to “see” the window’s scroll bar.
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. What is happening? TouchPad A: The shift keys and the control keys are special and are used for various things, such as selecting multiple files in Microsoft Windows Explorer or for zooming in and out on a spread sheet in Microsoft Excel.
PC-cillin 2000 Topics Covered: PC-cillin 2000 Features What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 PC-cillin 2000 Test Virus What is a Computer Virus? How Viruses Spread Virus Writers Windows ME & 2000 77
Welcome to PC-cillin Welcome to PC-cillin 2000, Trend Micro’s award-winning antivirus software.
What’s New in PC-cillin 2000 PC-cillin 2000 includes the following enhancements over the previous version: • Windows 2000 Support: PC-cillin fully supports Windows 2000. Integration with the Windows installer means that you can install PC-cillin while installing other Windows components. PC-cillin is Windows 2000 compliant.
What is a Computer Virus? Simply put, a computer virus is a program that replicates. To do so, it will need to attach itself to other program files (for example, .exe, .com, .dll) and execute whenever the host program executes. Beyond simple replication, a virus almost always seeks to fulfill another purpose: to cause damage.
How Viruses Spread There are many ways for a virus to enter your system: • Email attachments • World Wide Web (WWW) sites • FTP traffic from the Internet (file downloads) • Shared network files & network traffic in general • Demonstration software • Pirated software • Shrink-wrapped, production programs (rare) PC-cillin 2000 • Computer labs • Electronic bulletin boards (BBS) • Diskette swapping (using other people’s diskettes for carrying data and programs back and forth) The most likely virus entry point
Hotkey Utility Topics Covered: ASUS Hotkey Buttons Hotkey Actions Hotkey Adding a Program to Run Windows ME 83
ASUS Hotkey Buttons Add a Hotkey Add a Hotkey Delete a Hotkey Edit Hotkey The functions of the buttons located on the left side of the program window are labeled here. Enable all Hotkeys Disable all Hotkeys You can assign three Hotkeys to the two preset by the utility for a maximum of five. If you don’t use the two preset, you can delete them for your own applications.
ASUS Hotkey (Cont’) Enable all Hotkeys Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in front of the Hotkeys in the current category. Disable all Hotkeys Disables all Hotkeys by removing check marks from the front of the Hotkeys in the current category.
Actions Descriptions Move Window To Below: Moves the active window down between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Left: Stretches the active window left between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window up between 1-50 steps Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window right between 1-50 steps Hotkey Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window down between 1-50 steps Shrink Window from Left: Shrinks the active window from the left between 1-50 steps Shrink Win
Descriptions Minimize Window: Minimizes the active window Maximize Window: Maximizes the active window Show Normal Size: Shows the active window in normal size (user adjustable) Restore: Restores a minimized window to its previous size. Log Off: Logs the current user OFF from the current Windows session and any connected networks. Shut Down: Exits from Windows and turns OFF the Notebook PC.
ASUS Hotkey (Cont’) Adding a Program to Run To add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below. Add a Hotkey (1) Click Add a Hotkey button. (3) Choose Run Program in this pull down menu. (2) Type a key or key combination here. Hotkey (4) Choose an executable file using explorer. (5) Verify your Hotkey and make sure that it is enabled.
Windows Flash Utility (WINFLASH) Topics Covered: Updating Your BIOS WINFLASH Resetting Your BIOS Windows ME & 2000 89
Updating Your BIOS If you ever hear “resetting your BIOS”, it entails pressing [F2] on bootup to enter BIOS setup and then selecting Load Setup Defaults on the “Exit” menu. To run WINFLASH, access the program shortcut through the Start button. WINFLASH Compare the BIOS ROM (your current BIOS) to the BIOS image (the new BIOS). If this is correct, click Flash to write the new BIOS to your Notebook PC. If necessary select “Reserve DMI data in Flash ROM” if there are information added to the DMI.
ASUS PC Probe Topics Covered: Starting ASUS PC Probe Using PC Probe Monitoring PC Probe ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Windows ME & 2000 91
Welcome to ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC’s temperature. Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan rotation, and voltages. History Lets you record the temperature monitoring activity by date, time, and target history. Click the record button and select a date. To view a previous recording, simply choose that date.
Memory Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC. DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
Check Mail Utility Check Mail Utility Topics Covered: ASUS ChkMail Quick Setup ASUS ChkMail Startup Windows ME & 2000 95
Check Mail Utility ASUS ChkMail Quick Setup The support CD provided with this Notebook PC allows you to install ASUS Check Mail Utility to monitor and notify you of incomming email messages waiting in your Microsoft® Outlook or Outlook Express Inbox. The ASUS ChkMail utility was designed for Microsoft Outlook products and may or may not be compatible with other email applications. Launch Microsoft Outlook Express and setup your email account if not done so already.
IDE Swap Utility IDE Swap Utility Topics Covered: ASUS IDESwap Introduction Using the AiBox Windows ME & 2000 97
ASUS IDESwap Introduction ASUS IDESwap installs a Plug & Play utility to monitor the AiBox port and automatically enable the AiBox and module device drivers. This utility is also used to disable the device drivers when you want to remove the AiBox or eject a module device. IDE Swap Utility WARNING: If you remove the AiBox or module device without stopping the service, it can cause your Notebook PC to crash and/or lose data.
IDE Swap Utility Stopping the AiBox Before Removing (Windows 2000) When you double click on the icon on the taskbar, this screen will show. Click STOP before disconnecting the AiBox from the Notebook PC. Click OK to confirm. Instead of double clicking, you can left click once and then click the device you want to stop. Click OK after the AiBox device is stopped. You will get this warning if you don’t stop the AiBox in Windows 2000.
Appendix APPENDIX Modem Communication Regulations FCC Regulations The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing your modem. FCC Part 68 Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
Modem Declaration Of Conformity Appendix This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
