Windows Vista includes an extremely useful utility called Mobility Center, designed for laptop users to give you lightning quick access to all functions that a mobile user would need.
Open Mobility Center
Use the hotkey Win+X to quickly launch mobility center. You could also find it in the Start menu.
Windows Mobility Center Features
Mobility Center gives you access to features relevant to laptop users. This is a quick overview.
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Display Brightness |
By default Windows Vista dims the screen when on battery mode. You can easily adjust the brightness here. |
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Volume |
You can easily change the volume or mute it entirely. |
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Battery |
Change the current power management scheme. |
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Network Center |
Quickly turn wireless networks on/off. |
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External Display |
Change your external display settings. Just click the Connect display button to choose how you want the display. |
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Screen Rotation |
If you have a Tablet PC, you can change the rotation of the screen quickly. |
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Sync settings |
Sync offline folders or devices quickly. |
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Presentation Settings |
Connect to a projector easily. |
Tips
You can use the tab key to navigate through the items, or use the quick access hotkeys. For instance:
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Mute Volume |
Win+X then Alt+M |
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Change Volume |
Win+X then 4 Tabs then right/left arrow keys |
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Change Brightness |
Win+X then Tab then right/left arrow keys |
Enjoy your mobile computing experience!