Using Application and Scroll modes | Sony PCGNV200 guide

Using Application and Scroll modes

Jog Dial Navigator operates in one of two modes: Scroll or Application. Once a program is open, you can easily switch modes.

Mode	Description
Application	Enables you to carry out commands for specific Sony programs.
Scroll	Enables you to scroll through an active window and the Start menu of specific Sony programs.

To select Application mode when a program is open

Click APPS on the Jog Dial Bar. When you select Application mode, the Jog Dial Navigator window appears at the lower right side of the program window. The Jog Dial Navigator window appears in either the List Display or Guide Display format, depending on the program.

Jog Dial Navigator (Guide Display)

Jog Dial Navigator (List Display)

Jog Dial Navigator

windows	Descriptions
Guide Display	Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator has audio features, such as volume control.
This shows the operation guide for the Jog Dial control.
List Display	Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator is active. This shows menu items and file
names.

When using a program that has audio and video features, you can switch Jog Dial Navigator displays.

To switch from Guide Display to List Display

Press and hold the Jog Dial control.

No windows appear when you select the Scroll mode. Simply rotate the Jog Dial control and the active window scrolls up and down or side to side if it has a scroll option.

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Welcome Powering Your Computer Using AC Power Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Connecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter Turning on the Computer Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer Opening the Computer Using the Battery Inserting a Battery Inserting a batteryTo insert a battery Opening the Battery Bay Removing a Battery Removing a battery Battery Information Toolbar Displaying battery informationPowerPanel Window Battery icon Battery status Battery indicator status Description Charging a batteryTo charge a battery Battery IndicatorPage When should I recharge the battery? Frequently asked questionsHow do I know when the battery is charged? When is the computer using AC power? Conserving Battery Power To activate Standby mode Using power saving modesTo activate Hibernate mode Using PowerPanel utility Power profile Description To customize your profile settingsTo select a profile Slows the processor speed Why is the battery warm? When should I replace the battery? Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections To connect a telephone cable Setting up a dial-up Internet connectionConnecting a Telephone Cable To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet To connect an Ethernet cable Setting up an Ethernet Internet connectionConnecting an Ethernet Cable To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet To open the Internet Properties dialog box Customizing your Internet connection Why is my modem connection slow? Why doesnt my modem work? Types of Networks Network Connections To set up an Ethernet LAN Using Ethernet and dial-up connectionsNetwork Setup Wizard Page To connect to an existing wireless network Using wireless LAN connectionsConnecting to a Wireless LAN Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties To set up a wireless network To disconnect from a wireless network To set up a computer-to-computer ad-hoc networkPage Checking your network connection status Wireless Network Connection Status Window Why is the data transfer speed slow? Why cant I access the Internet?How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? What are channels? Can I connect to a Ieee 802.11a device? Connecting Another Vaio Computer To connect Vaio computers Connecting Vaio computersNetwork Setup Wizard window Connecting Another Computer To disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are on Disconnecting Vaio computersTo disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are off Frequently asked questions CDs and DVDs Inserting a Disc Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDsTo insert a CD or DVD Ejecting the Drive TrayPage Copying and Playing CDs To play an audio CD To enable the audio featureTo adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Playing CDs To copy files to a CD-RW or CD-R Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R1Click Start and Help and Support How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?Why wont the drive tray open? Why isnt the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly? How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen? Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?Page Copying and Playing DVDs Windows Task Manager dialog box To play a DVD on the computer using AC powerConnecting a TV Playing DVDs Switch the TV input channel to external input Disconnecting the TV from the computer To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Frequently asked questions Why did the computer screen LCD go blank? Page Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer To connect a USB printer Connecting a printerConnecting a USB Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterPage To disconnect a printer Disconnecting a printer Why cant I print a document? Computer Features Using the Keyboard Keyboard Key locations and descriptionsKey Description Combination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Function Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionPage Using the Touch Pad Locating and Describing the Touch Pad Describing the touch padAction Description To open the Mouse Properties dialog box To disable the touch padTo enable the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the touch pad? Why doesnt the touch pad work? Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Control Locating the Jog Dial controlTo use the Jog Dial control Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon To move, hide, or close the Jog Dial bar Using the Jog Dial BarFeatures Action Jog Dial Bar Jog Dial Launcher Using Jog Dial LauncherTo open Jog Dial Launcher To open a program Jog Dial Navigator Windows Descriptions Using Application and Scroll modesMode Description To select Application mode when a program is open Selecting Scroll Mode from Application Mode To select Scroll mode when a program is open To change settings Changing Jog Dial Navigator settingsJog Dial Setting Dialog Box Using Memory Stick Media Selecting Memory Stick media What is MagicGate Memory Stick media? 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Using the Multipurpose Bay To install a device while the computer is on Installing a deviceInserting a Device To remove a device while the computer is on Multipurpose Bay Release SwitchRemoving a device To remove a device while the computer is offPage To Change the Language Option Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option To change these formats Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats To change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony ProgramsDouble-clickUI Design Selector Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a mouse or keyboardTo connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the USB mouse? Why doesnt the computer recognize the USB mouse? Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Using Floppy Disk Drives To remove a floppy disk Inserting and removing floppy disksTo insert a floppy disk Inserting a Floppy DiskPage Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards To open Sony Notebook SetupInserting a PC Card To remove slot protectors Removing PC CardsTo remove a PC Card while your computer is on To remove a PC Card while the computer is off Removing a PC Card Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drivesTo disconnect a PC Card drive Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices? Why doesnt my PC Card work?Why cant I insert my PC Card? Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorderTo connect an i.LINK digital video recorder Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder To view images Using a digital video camera recorderPage Why cant I use the DV recorder? Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Connecting a Computer Monitor Connecting a computer monitorTo connect a computer monitor Connecting a Multimedia Computer Monitor Connecting a multimedia computer monitorTo connect a multimedia computer monitor Connecting a Projector Connecting a projectorTo connect a projector Shortcut keys Result Selecting a display modeMobility Radeon Properties window Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Using Speakers Connecting External Speakers Connecting speakers Disconnecting external speakers Page To adjust the volume using the Volume icon Adjusting the volumeSound device Function To adjust the volume using the volume dial control Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives Enabling the audio feature Why doesnt my volume control dial work? Why wont my speakers work?Why cant I hear sound from my speakers? Why dont the Fn+F3 or the Fn+F4 key combinations work? Pplicable to models with a C rusoe processor Using Microphones Connecting a Microphone Jack Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Recording Control window Using a microphone or other device to recordTo adjust the volume for recording sound To record from a microphone or audio device Why doesnt my microphone work? Preinstalled Programs Software Programs On Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements Program overview Jog Dial Navigator QuickTime Why cant I use the DVgate program? What do I do when my program stops responding or crashes?Which program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW functions? DVgate Program Notes Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution To defragment a partition Saving to your hard disk drive Program Support Information EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc Sony Service Center Memory Upgrades Upgrading Your Computers Memory Precautions and procedures Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a Memory Module Removing and installing memory modulesInstalling a New Memory Module Removing the Bottom ScrewsPage To check your systems memory Confirming added memory capacity Using the Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer System Recovery options Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Page Troubleshooting and Support Enter Troubleshooting Your ComputerWhy doesnt my computer start? 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