Asus ESC1000 Personal SuperComputer User Manual
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Chapter 7: Driver installation
Using the LaunchBar
The LaunchBar allows you to launch applications or configure system settings. The
LaunchBar can be configured to auto-hide and dock on any of the four sides of the
screen.
Starts the Web Browser for quick access to the World Wide Web. You
can also view PDF files on web pages or from your USB storage device.
Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and
downloading to USB drives only.
Accesses the Online Games feature.
Starts the Photo Manager image viewer.
Starts the Text Chat instant messaging tool.
Starts the Skype application, which lets you call other people on Skype
for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications
to phones all over the world.
An indicator under an application icon denotes that the application is already
running. In the rare case that one of the above applications stops responding, you
can right-click on its icon and then select Close to force it to close.
The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are:
Opens Express Gate Help.
Shows About Express Gate.
Opens ASUS Utility Panel (if supported).
Opens Network settings.
Opens Volume Control.
Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you specify network settings
and other preferences.
USB drive indicator. This icon appears only when a removable storage
device / USB drive is inserted into the system. Lift-clicking on it will open
the File Manager window. Right-click on it to eject the removable
storage device / USB drive.