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In this fast-paced world you never know what’s right around the corner. That’s why your mobile computer needs to be prepared to spring into action at a moment’s notice, whenever necessary. VAIO UX cuts through the hassle so you can capitalise on that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the moment it arrives.

In addition to the compact and lightweight design that makes it easy for you to take it with you anywhere you go, VAIO UX offers fast boot-up simply by sliding the power switch or the LCD panel when in the Standby mode. Once booted up, the intuitive touch panel LCD provides immediate response to your commands. In Standby mode, you can use VAIO UX for an entire day with the supplied rechargeable battery.

At the touch of a single button, VAIO Touch Launcher displays an on-screen selection menu with large icons that are easy to press with your finger for quick access to functions, applications and URLs. User-customisable links can be used to cater to your specific needs. You can even rotate the screen or set the volume at this launch screen.

This gesture control function links various finger movements on the touch panel with specific operations. For instance, when browsing the Web, touch control of page Back and Forward, as well as Volume up/down and Muting is possible. When using multimedia content, Pause, Play, Volume up/down and other functions have pre-set touch controls. The default gestures are intuitive and easy to learn, and are also user-customisable in case you have some special moves that you would like to register instead, such as assigning key commands like Alt+F4 to a specific gesture.

* The tablet function of Windows Vista® is not supported.

Your fingerprint is not only unique, it's also very hard to fake – and even harder to forget. So the VAIO UX’s built-in fingerprint scanner saves valuable time when logging into your machine. You simply lock and unlock your VAIO UX with a single movement. Once logged-in to your computer, logging onto Websites can be just as easy with a quick scan of your fingertip. If the sensor is ever unable to recognise your fingerprint, a special password can be input to bypass the sensor. Managing fingerprint passwords is made easy by the user-friendly interface of the pre-installed Protector Suite QL software.

Wireless freedom gives an extra boost to outstanding VAIO UX mobility. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g compatibility links the VAIO UX to your home or office wireless LAN access point*. So you can move around while communicating with other devices, surfing the Net, sending and receiving email and streamed video, or uploading images and large files. And you can also make use of Wi-Fi® hot spots in airports, hotels and coffee shops.
VAIO UX is also compatible with Bluetooth® standard version 2.0+EDR, an updated version of Bluetooth® that enhances data transfer speed while minimising power consumption for quality-assured communications including VoIP. With a Bluetooth®-compatible headset (option) you can enjoy wireless voice communication without even taking your VAIO UX out of the bag.

*	The wireless LAN access point must be within range.

Since you may be travelling far and wide with the VAIO UX, we are also making available a high-capacity longer life battery as an option. VGP-BPL6 provides longer hours of operation so you won’t be caught off guard, and its design features a rounded form that makes for easier gripping when attached to the VAIO UX. The standard battery lets the VAIO UX run for 3.5 hours whereas the optional long life battery lasts twice as long – for 7.5 hours of mobile use. In Standby mode it can last up to 2 days.

Whether you want to zoom-in and take a closer, more detailed look, or zoom-out and see the "whole picture", VAIO UX lets you with Zoom in (+) and out (-) buttons that provide instantaneous image magnification or reduction. Zoom in (+) takes you from 1x to 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, and 3x zoom magnification, while the Zoom out (-) button takes you back down a step each time you press it.