Sony PictureBook Laptop User Manual


 
The Jog Dial™ Control
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Guide Mode
The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and
the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can
select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony
software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu, and Full
Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog
Dial control.
Using Guide Mode
The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function.
Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software
If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog
Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on
functions allocated to software, see the software applications online Help.
Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software
If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can still
perform the following functions:
*Some software does not support these functions.
Action Description
Maximize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the
active window. Press again to return to normal window size.
Minimize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the
active window. Press again to return to normal window size.
Finish Window* Press the Jog Dial control
button to close the active
application.
Scroll* Press the Jog Dial control
button to begin scrolling within the
active window.
Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control
button to return the Jog Dial
control to Jog Launcher mode.
Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control
button, then use the Jog Dial
control
to scroll through the active window’s toolbar.