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Using the Jog Dial Control
This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control
settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics.
To use the Jog Dial control
Your notebook is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit. The Jog Dial control enables you to
open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control. In
addition, when you press the Jog Dial control, you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected
application or document.
Jog Dial Control
The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode.
Launcher mode
The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control
window becomes active. When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display
a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.
Using Launcher mode
To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray.
Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode.
1. Rotate the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial control. The window switches
to the guide mode, and shows the function of the Jog Dial control.
Jog Guide Dialog Box
2. Rotate or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3. To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat this procedure from step 1.
Guide mode
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