Asus A2K Hardware User Manual

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17Knowing the Parts 2LED Status IndicatorsStatus indicator details are described in section 3.Touchpad and ButtonsThe touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse.A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility toallow easy Windows or web navigation.KeyboardThe keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be de-pressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease naviga-tion in the Windows™ operating system.Power SwitchThe power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push theswitch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC.Instant KeysInstant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details pro-vided later in this manual.Display PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrixTFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors,the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes.Audio SpeakersThe built-in speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimediasound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (resultsimproved with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled.CD Player Control ButtonsThere are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CDplaying. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s audio player when the Notebook PCis ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate a CD player function thatallows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON. (See section 3 formore information.)