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Switch your way of thinking

The new "Switch" function raises the bar for notebooks. Simply press a button and VAIO SR instantly changes the operating mode to match your environment.

Do more by doing less VAIO SR does a lot, and the remarkable new "Switch" function lets you do it more efficiently. At the press of a key, "Switch" instantly changes the operating environment to match your usage requirements. Business, entertainment, personal - wherever or however you use your notebook, "Switch" is the smart answer to multiple computing needs. One touch simplicity "Switch" is simple. When you change environments, just press the MODE button to select the mode that matches your current needs. "Switch" also changes the wallpaper for each mode, allowing you to identify at a glance the one currently in use. Five ways to improve efficiency The secret to "Switch" lies in its five customisable hardware buttons and corresponding screen icons in each mode. These give you fast access to applications, web sites, files, AV controls and other frequently used items. It's like having three unique sets of shortcuts ideally suited to how you use VAIO SR.

Three modes ready to go

"Switch" comes pre-configured with three modes ready for instant use - Business, Personal and Entertainment. Use them as is or customise for your own unique user experience.

Business Mode. Turn on VAIO presentation support
. Use an external display
. Mute the sound
. Connect to VAIO Smart Network
. Access Windows Meeting Space

Entertainment Mode. Open VAIO Music Box
. Turn on Web Cam Companion
. Open VAIO Movie Story
. Open Click to Disc/Click to Disc Editor
. Open WinDVD for VAIO

Personal Mode. Open Windows Media Player
. Play/Pause
. Rewind
. Fast Forward
. Eject

Make your modes fit

Configuring "Switch" is drag-and-drop simple. Just pull an icon or URL onto the desktop and it turns into a "Switch" icon, automatically associating itself with a hardware button. Other options, such as changing wallpaper properties, can be configured via the SETTING button.

Make "Switch" a part of your life and see how easy mobile computing can be.