Instant Launch Keys And Status Indicators; Instant Launch Keys - Asus L5D Hardware User Manual

Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators

Instant Launch Keys

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.
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.
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.
Power Switch Key
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD (Save-
To-Disk). Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC.
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).
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