Launcher Mode; Guide Mode - Sony PCG-SR17 Primary User Manual

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.
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.
Jog Guide Dialog Box
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.
The Jog Dial™ Control
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