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Instant launch keys and status indicators, Instant launch keys, Getting started – Asus A3N User Manual

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Getting Started

Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators

Instant Launch Keys

Email Launch Key

Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running.

Internet Launch Key

Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running.

Power4 Gear+ Key

The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power
saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time
during various events.

Power4 Gear+ Modes

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

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.