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Asus P6T6 WS Revolution User Manual

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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.