Using your VAIO computer
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> + <Esc> : Standby
<Fn> +
<Fn> +
<Fn> +
<Fn> +
external display
Functions
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the
active state, press any key.
(F3): speaker switch
Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
(F4): speaker volume
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then
To decrease volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then
You can also adjust the volume by pressing the Volume up and Volume down keys below the
touchpad of your computer.
(F5): brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase lightness intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then
To decrease light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then
Toggles between the LCD, external device (monitor or TV depending on which device is
(F7)*: switch to the
connected) and both LCD and external device. This function can only be used by the first user
to log in. It will not work under a second user account.
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