User manual SONY VAIO VGN-P530N/Q

[. . . ] The SONYCSD product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by SONYCSD. To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice. [. . . ] For example, "press Ctrl c" means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter c. How the key combination works depends on the applications you are running. SONY VersaGlide The SONY VersaGlide is an easy way to control the cursor with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the SONY VersaGlide and the cursor follows. You can select items in one of two ways: T T Tap your finger on the VersaGlide. Click the left, or primary button. 4-6 Using Your SONY Versa A double tap on the VersaGlide is the equivalent to a double click on the left or primary button. VersaGlide features Try both ways and decide which you prefer. If you find the tapping difficult to use, go to the next section for general directions about adjusting the touchpad properties. If you install another mouse driver over the shipping default, the tap capability may be lost. NOTE Making VersaGlide Adjustments The SONY VersaGlide lets you customize how it functions with the cursor. You can control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, double-click speed, and selection button orientation. Use the online help button for details about configuring your VersaGlide. Using Your SONY Versa 4-7 To access and adjust your VersaGlide and cursor, follow these steps. 1. From the Control Panel, highlight and double tap (or double click) on the Mouse icon. Along the top of the Mouse Properties screen, tabs rep- resent the primary functions available. T Buttons ­ lets you select or change which button is the Primary or Secondary button. Also lets you modify the speed required when double clicking selection buttons. You can also use the CD-ROM reader to play your audio CDs (see "Playing Audio CDs" in this chapter). The 20X CD-ROM reader is compatible with Kodak Multi-session Photo CDsTM and industry data and audio CDs. The CD-ROM reader operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother animation and video. 4-12 Using Your SONY Versa CD-ROM reader features CD-ROM reader features include the following: T T Release Button -- ejects the CD tray. Press this button to insert a CD into or remove a CD from the reader. Emergency Eject Hole -- allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader if the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs. To remove a CD, insert the end of a paper clip into the eject hole, and push in until you hear a click. Now you can manually open the drawer and remove the CD. CD Loading To insert a CD into the CD-ROM reader, follow these steps. The CD-ROM reader ships with a shipping restraint installed. Remove the restraint by lifting on the edge near the center hole. Do not insert a CD with the restraint installed. NOTE Using Your SONY Versa 4-13 1. Press the Release button and pull the CD tray out of the reader bay. Pressing the Release button 2. [. . . ] A storage device into which data is entered and from which data is retrieved in a nonsequential manner. read To extract data from a storage device such as a diskette. Glossary 9 ROM Read-Only Memory. Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions. reset The process of returning a device to zero or to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition. resolution The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen. Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines, for example, 640 by 480. [. . . ]