3 Getting Started

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.

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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Icons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

Super

High

Game

DVD Movie

Email/Office

Presentation

Audio Listening

Battery-Saving

Names

Performance

Performance

Performance

Performance

Performance

Performance

Performance

Performance

Power

AC

AC/DC

AC/DC

DC

DC

DC

DC

DC

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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.

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