Asus PX24 User Manual

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NOVA LITE PX24
User Manual
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E3767
Second Edition V2 June 2008
Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................3
Notices .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety information .................................................................................... 7
Notes for this manual .............................................................................. 9
Welcome
Package contents ....................................................................................10
Knowing your NOVA PX24
Front view ..................................................................................................11
Rear view ....................................................................................................12
Using the Media Center remote ........................................................14
Positioning your NOVA PX24 ..............................................................17
Using the optical drive ..........................................................................18
Inserting an optical disc .................................................................18
Ejecting an optical disc ..................................................................18
Setting up your NOVA PX24
Connecting to a display (HDMI) ........................................................19
Connecting to a display (DVI) .............................................................19
Connecting to USB devices .................................................................20
Connecting to a network device .......................................................20
Turning on the system ..........................................................................21
Configuring audio output ...................................................................22
Connecting to analog speakers ..................................................23
Connecting to digital speakers ...................................................24
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Using your NOVA PX24
Configuring wireless connection ......................................................25
Configuring audio output settings ..................................................27
Analog output ...................................................................................27
Digital output ....................................................................................28
Using ASUS Easy Update ......................................................................31
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Contents
Using Windows Media Center ............................................................32
Starting Windows Media Center .................................................32
TV + Movies ........................................................................................32
Music .....................................................................................................33
Pictures + Videos ..............................................................................34
Using CyberLink PowerDVD ................................................................35
Recovering your system
Using the recovery DVD .......................................................................36
Crashfree BIOS ...................................................................................37
Using the hidden partition ..................................................................38
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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Safety information

Your ASUS NOVA PX24 is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
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Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
The system performance changes.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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Notes for this manual

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.
NOTE: Additional information for special situations.
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Welcome

Quick Guid
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS NOVA LITE PX24. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new PX24. If any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Package contents

NOVA LITE PX24 Remote control
Stand Power cord AC adapter
DVI to D-Sub adapter Mini jack to S/PDIF adapter Support DVD
Recovery DVD Warranty card Quick guide
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Knowing your NOVA PX24

Front view

Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system.
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Slot-in optical drive
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The system comes with a slot-in optical disc drive that
allows you to load or eject optical discs easily.
The slot-in optical drive can only hold the standard optical discs (12cm). Inserting smaller-sized or larger-sized disc would damage the optical drive.
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Optical drive electronic eject (touch-sensitive)
The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button
for unloading the disc. You can also eject the optical disc through any software player.
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Power switch (touch-sensitive)
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the
system.
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Infrared port
The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows
convenient wireless data communication with infrared­ equipped devices or computer. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers.
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Rear view

Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system.
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Power input (DC 19V)
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The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter.
The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
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USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB
devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
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HDMI port
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
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DVI port
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) port supports a high
quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. For D-sub connector-equipped display, use the DVI to D-Sub adapter in the package when connecting the display.
LAN port
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The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
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Audio In (S/PDIF IN) jack
Plug a 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable into this jack for analog
or digital audio transfer.
Headphone/Audio Out (S/PDIF OUT) jack
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The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect the
system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.
Microphone jack
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The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
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Using the Media Center remote

Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to watch TV, record TV programs, play video recordings or other media files such as music and movies.
Refer to the next page to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons.
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Power: Press to turn off the power of the screen and the
speakers.
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Pause: Press to pause a playback.
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Stop: Press to stop playing a media file.
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Play: Press to play a media file.
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Fast-foward: Press to fast-forward a media file.
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Next track: Press to go to the next track.
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Windows® Media Center: Press to launch the Media Center
program or go back to the main menu.
Information: Press to display program information under Media
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Center or other menu options.
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OK: Press to confirm an action.
Channel up/down: Press to change TV channels.*
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Live TV button: Press to watch live TV programs.*
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DVD button: Press to switch to DVD source.
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Enter: Press to confirm a selection.
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Teletext buttons: Available on European models only.
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Shift: Toggles between numerical and alphabetical input.
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Clear: Press to clear input information.
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Numeric buttons: Press to enter a channel number.
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Recorded TV: Press to display a list of your recorded TV
programs.*
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EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Press to display the
electronic program guide screen.*
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Volume up/down: Press to increase/decrease the volume.
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Mute: Press to disable audio output.
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Four-way navigation buttons: Press to scroll through
on-screen display menus.
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Return: Press to return to the previous page.
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Previous track: Press to go back to the previous track.
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Rewind: Press to rewind a media file.
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Record: Press to start recording TV.*
*The system does not come with a built-in TV tuner card. To use the TV function, purchase an external TV box.
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Positioning your NOVA PX24

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CORRECT
*Note the correct
orientation.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Use the support stand if you want to stack up your PX24. Stacking up the system without the support stand will hamper the ventilation and damage the system.
Insulating paint is applied to the top cover of the system to prevent electrostatic discharge.
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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. Slide the disc into the drive.

Ejecting an optical disc

1. While the system power is on, press the eject button.
2. Remove the disc from the opening.
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Setting up your NOVA PX24

You need to connect peripherals before using your NOVA PX24.

Connecting to a display (HDMI)

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the display (1) and the other end to the HDMI port on the system rear panel (2).
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The package contents does not include an HDMI cable. Use the cable that comes with your display.
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Connecting to a display (DVI)

Connect one end of a DVI cable to the display (1) and the other end to the DVI port on the system rear panel (2).
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If your display comes with a D-Sub port, use the DVI to D-Sub adapter in the package when connecting the display.
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Connecting to USB devices

Connect USB devices like keyboards, mouse devices, and printers to the USB ports on the system rear panel.
The package contents does not include USB keyboard and mouse. Purchase USB peripherals based on your needs.

Connecting to a network device

Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a hub or switch.
Network hub or switch
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
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Turning on the system

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel, and then touch the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system.
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Conguring audio output
NOVA PX24 supports different types of audio configurations. You may set up the system using stereo speakers or a multi-channel audio speaker system.
Speaker configurations
You may set up the system with the following speaker configurations:
Name Speaker system
2-channel (stereo) Left speaker and right speaker.
5.1-channel
Two front speakers, two rear (surround) speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
Audio jack
Headphones 2-channel
5.1-channel S/PDIF
Light Blue Audio In SURROUND S/PDIF IN
Lime Audio Out FRONT S/PDIF OUT
Pink Mic In CENTER/BASS Mic
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two channel speaker system. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left-right front and left-right rear (surround) channel, and it may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.
“.1” indicates a subwoofer. For instance, 5.1-channel refers to a six-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear (surround) speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
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Connecting to analog speakers

FRONT
S/PDIF
OUT
SURROUND
S/PDIF
IN
CENTER/BASS
FRONT
S/PDIF
OUT
NOVA PX24 is equipped with an Audio Out jack (lime) that allows you to connect to stereo speakers or headphones.
There are three audio jacks enabling you to configure an up to 5.1 channel audio setup.
Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions.
For stereo speakers or headphones
Audio jack Description
Connects to stereo speakers or headphones.
For a 5.1-channel speaker system
Audio jack Description
FRONT connects to the FRONT jack on your
subwoofer.
SURROUND connects to the REAR jack on your subwoofer.
CENTER/BASS connects to the SUB/CENTER jack on your subwoofer.
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FRONT
S/PDIF
OUT

Connecting to digital speakers

You can also connect NOVA PX24 to your home stereo or home theater multi-channel audio amplifier to use your existing speaker system.
Connect an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable with a mini jack to S/PDIF adapter from the S/PDIF OUT jack on the system rear panel to your amplifier.
Use the supplied mini jack to S/PDIF adapter to connect to your amplifier.
Subwoofer
Center
speaker
Front speakers Rear speakers
Amplifier
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Using your NOVA PX24

Conguring wireless connection
To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below:
1. Move the pointer to the net­work icon on the notification area and you will see Not Connected.
2. Right-click the network icon and select Connect to a network.
3. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list and click Connect.
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Select Show Wireless if there are different types of network connections in your area.
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4. Enter the network security key if necessary.
This screen will not appear if no security key is needed.
5. After connection was established, you will see Connected.
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Conguring audio output settings
After connecting a speaker system to your PX24, follow the steps below to configure speaker setup:

Analog output

1. From the Windows® notification area, right-
click the volume icon and then select Playback Devices.
2. Under the Playback window, select Speakers and click Set Default.
3. Click Configure and the Speaker Setup window pops up.
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4. Select the speaker system you have and click Next.
You may click Test to test each of your speakers.
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5. Check the boxes that indicate the speakers present, and then click Next.
This configuration screen varies according to the speakers you have.
6. Check the boxes if you use full-range speakers, and then click Next.
7. Click Finish to exit the speaker setup.

Digital output

1. From the Windows® notification area, right-
click the volume icon and then select Playback Devices.
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2. Under the Playback window, select Realtek Digital Output and click Set Default.
3. Click Properties and the Realtek Digital Output Properties window pops up. Click the tabs on the top to configure related settings.
General
You can customize the device name and icon, view the controller/jack information, and configure the device usage.
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Support Formats
You can select the encoded format and the sample rates.
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Levels
You can enable or mute the Realtek digital output level.
Enhancements
You can apply special sound effects for the your current listening configuration.
Advanced
You can select the sample rate and bit depth from the drop-down menu.
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Using ASUS Easy Update

ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects and downloads the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications for your PX24.
1. From the Windows® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon.
2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system.
3. Select Update to activate the update.
4. Click OK to display the items you can download.
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5. Check the item(s) you want to download, and then click OK.
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Using Windows Media Center

Starting Windows Media Center

You can take full control of the Windows Media Center using your remote control.
To start Windows Media Center, do one of the following:
• Press the Media Center button on your Media Center remote.
• From the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Center.

TV + Movies

Enjoy your TV/movie viewing experience with the TV + Movies feature. Use TV + Movies to watch live TV programs, record TV programs, watch recorded programs, view program information, and play DVDs.
*The system does not come with a built-in TV tuner card. To use the TV function, purchase an external TV box.
Watching TV
1. Press the Live TV button on the remote. The last viewed TV
channel is displayed.
2. Use the Channel up/down buttons to change channels while
watching TV.
Recording TV programs
1. Use the Channel up/down or the numeric keys to select the
program you wish to record.
2. Press the Record button on the remote to start recording.
Playing TV recordings
1. Press the Recorded TV button to display a list of recorded
TV programs.
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2. Select a recording and press the Play button to play or press OK to view details.
Media Center automatically records the program you are watching for up to 30 minutes and saves it to a buffer. Therefore, if you pause a live TV program, you can pick up where you left off.
Watching DVDs
Insert a DVD into the optical drive and the DVD will be played automatically. You can also press the DVD button on the remote to play it.

Music

Music provides you with a complete music experience. You can
listen to CDs or other music files, create your own playlists, view album information, and listen to music by albums, genres, artists, etc.
Adding music CDs to music library
1. From the Media Center main menu, select Music.
2. Insert a CD into the Super Multi Drive. The CD will be played automatically, and a list of options appear on the left side of the “now playing” screen.
3. Select Copy CD, and then select Yes to confirm your choice. The CD is copied and saved as music files to the hard disk drive under music library.
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Playing Music
1. From the Media Center main menu, select Music > music library to display your music files.
2. Select music to play by albums, genres, artists, etc.
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Pictures + Videos

Enjoy and manage your digital photos/videos or downloaded pictures/video clips using Pictures + Videos. You can browse the pictures individually or play them as a slide show with music background.
Viewing pictures
1. From the Media Center main menu, select Pictures + Videos > picture library to display your picture folders.
2. Select a folder and press OK to open it. Select an image and press OK to view.
To play the pictures as a slide show, highlight a folder and press
the Play button to start playing it. You can also select Play slide show on the sidebar.
Watching videos
1. From the Media Center main menu, select Pictures + Videos > video library to display your videos.
2. Highlight a video and press the Play button to start playing it.
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Using CyberLink PowerDVD

We highly recommend that you launch the CyberLink PowerDVD software to play DVDs or media files. PowerDVD supports various video and audio formats/codecs including MPEG-4 AVC (H.264).
To use PowerDVD
1. Double-click the PowerDVD icon on the Windows® desktop.
2. The PowerDVD player launches. Move the pointer over the buttons on the control panel, and the pop-up messages will help you get familiar with the button functions.
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We recommend that you connect to a display through the HDMI port to enjoy optimum visual performance.
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Recovering your system

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Using the recovery DVD

The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at the factory. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
1. Turn on your computer and press <F8> to enter the Please select boot device menu.
2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (“DVDROM: XXX”) as the boot device. Press <Enter> and then press any key to continue.
3. The ASUS Recovery System window appears. Select where to install a new system (min. 20GB space is required). Options are:
Recover Windows to a partition
This option will delete only the partition you select from
below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as drive “C.” Select a partition and click NEXT.
Recover Windows to entire HD
This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive
and create a new system partition as drive “C.” Select and click Yes.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Make sure that you make a backup of it before recovering the system.
5. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive when you are asked to. After the system recovery is completed, restart the computer.
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6. After the system reboots, Windows® will begin system configurations and install drivers and utilities.
7. Set up your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to enter the Windows® OS.
This recovery DVD is for NOVA PX24 only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates.

Crashfree BIOS

ASUS Crashfree BIOS allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support DVD in case the BIOS update fails or the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Change the boot priority and boot from your support DVD to restore your BIOS.
When you notice the power LED blink white and hear two short beeps followed by one continuous beep at the system startup, your BIOS codes are damaged.
power LED
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Follow the instructions below to restore your BIOS:
1. Insert the support DVD. The system will give two short beeps and start restoring the BIOS. (No display on screen)
2. When the power LED stops blinking, the restoration is completed.
3. Press the power switch to start the system. If the system enters Windows® OS, the BIOS is restored successfully.
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Using the hidden partition

The recovery partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your system at the factory. The recovery partition provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system’s software to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Before using the recovery partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to floppy disks or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
DO NOT delete the partition named “RECOVERY.” The recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored by the user if deleted. Take your system to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process.
1. Press <F9> during bootup (requires a recovery partition).
2. Press <Enter> to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled].
3. The ASUS Recovery System window appears. Select Recover Windows to a partition.
4. Select a partition with min. 20GB space and click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
6. Restart the computer after the system recovery is completed.
7. Set up your language, time zone, keyboard, computer name, and user name to enter the Windows® OS.
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