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    W3V CD Access Light Question...

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by NauTiCa, Dec 9, 2005.

  1. NauTiCa

    NauTiCa Notebook Consultant

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    Is the CD Access light above the escape key suppose to light up or blink when a CD is being read by the drive?

    Or is this only for the Audio DJ feature while the laptop is powered off?
     
    NauTiCa, Dec 9, 2005
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The user's manual clearly states that this light comes on when the optical drive is accessed. However, it doesn't work on my W3A under normal operation - the drive access light at the front also indicates optical drive access.

    John
     
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  3. NauTiCa

    NauTiCa Notebook Consultant

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    This is why I wondered.. the manual states this, but the light does not come on.

    Anyone else have this problem as well?
     
    NauTiCa, Dec 9, 2005
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think that light comes on when you use AudioDJ.
    Give it a shot.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 9, 2005
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    woadie Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea, i think its audio dj...
     
    woadie, Dec 10, 2005
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    barong Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, the light above the escapse key is only for AudioDJ -- it's not an indicator for the drive, but for the program. The amber light on the drive itself indicates whenever the drive is active for any reason.
     
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  7. NauTiCa

    NauTiCa Notebook Consultant

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    OK, thanks.. the W3V manual is a little misleading, but nonetheless it's no big deal.
     
    NauTiCa, Dec 10, 2005
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