Asus Notebook PC Hardware - Manual (Page 29)

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Getting Started
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Instant Launch Keys
Pad-Lock Key
Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse. Locking the touchpad will
prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing. To enable the touchpad, simply press
this button again.
Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators
Power4 Gear Key
The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power sav-
ing modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time
during various events.
When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC
power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will switch between seven
modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear will
automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC).
Super
Performance
High
Performance
Game
Performance
DVD Movie
Performance
Email/Office
Performance
Presentation
Performance
Audio Listening
Performance
Battery-Saving
Performance
Mode
Names
Taskbar
Icons
AC AC/DC AC/DC DC DC DC DC DC
Power
Segment
Wireless LAN Key (on selected models)
This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). Press once to enable and
once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Programmable Launch Key
Pressing this button will launch your programmed software application while Windows is running.