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Status Indicators
Direct Messenger Display
Default display when no status is present.
Display when one or more status is present.
Icon area: more than one may be shown.
Message area: scrolls long messages
Direct Messenger Software
Direct Messenger provides status for MS Outlook items, phone calls, and battery level. You can use the provided Direct Console software to customize the default display. Direct console can be opened from the taskbar or from Windows Start Programs ASUS Utility ASUS Direct Console.
ASUS Direct Console - Main screen
Open personal settings
Enable or disable
Direct Messenger
Personal settings screen - Default setting
Default: Clock icon and time
Personal setting: Create your own text and icon instead of using the default clock and time.
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