Sony PCG-XG29 - Manual (Page 58)

VAIO® Notebook User Guide "$
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 while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the
launcher mode.
1
Turn 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 Jog Dial’s function.
2
Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3
To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from
step 1.
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.