Using The Keyboard - Sony VAIO VGN-AW100 Series User Manual

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
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Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.
Combinations/Feature
Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control
Fn + /T (F7): display output
Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom
Fn + (F12): hibernate
* Your computer may be equipped with two built-in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online
specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
Functions
Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,.
To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or <.
Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both.
Changes the view size of your screen.
To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press Fn+F9.
To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press Fn+F10.
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
Provides the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states
of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the hard disk drive* and the
system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to
turn on the power.
For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes
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Using Your VAIO Computer
(page 125).