Using The Keyboard - Sony PCG-K315B Hardware Manual

Using the keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer's, but has additional keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks.
For more information on the standard keys, please go to the Windows Help and Support Center.
The VAIO-Link website (www.vaio-link.com) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard.
Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key
Combinations/Feature
<Fn> + % (F2): speaker switch
<Fn> + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume
<Fn> + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control
<Fn> + /T (F7)*: switch to the external display
<Fn> + (F12): Hibernate
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* This function can only be used by the first user to log on. It will not work if you have switched to another user account. If another user wants to display on an
external monitor or TV, use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor or TV.
Functions
Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then M or ,, or keep pressing <Fn>+<F4>.
To decrease volume, press <Fn>+<F3> and then m or <, or keep pressing <Fn>+<F3>.
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase lightness intensity, press <Fn>+<F6> and then M or ,, or keep pressing <Fn>+<F6>.
To decrease lightness intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then m or <, or keep pressing <Fn>+<F5>.
Toggles between the LCD, external device (monitor or TV depending on which device is connected) and
both LCD and external device. This function can only be used by the first user to log on. It will not work
under a second user account.
Toggles not between LCD, external device, and external device when a DVD is in the optical drive.
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the
system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To
return the system to its original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.
For details on power management, see the section Using the power saving modes
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