Getting Started 3

Switches and Status Indicators

Switches

Power4Gear eXtreme Key

The Power4Gear eXtreme key 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. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. The selected mode is shown on the display.

ASUS Power for Phone Key

This key is for use with the ASUS Power for Phone software included with this Notebook PC model. ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferencing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE.

Splendid Key (on selected models)

Toggles “Splendid Video Intelligent Technology” function ON and OFF.This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone, and

color saturation for red, green, and blue independently. The selected mode is shown on the display.

Touchpad Lock Key

Pressing this button will lock (disable) the built-in touchpad. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is best used with an external mouse (pointing device). To unlock (enable) the touchpad, simply press this button again.

Power Switch

The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”

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