Sony PCG-R505GCP VAIO User Manual page 62

Combinations and functions with the Fn key
If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 key functionality (if available on your computer) will
be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see
Combinations/
Feature Function
Fn + (F3)
Mute On/Off Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.
Fn + (F4)
Speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change
occurs.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then
Fn + (F5)
Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen (LCD).
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then
Fn + / (F7)
Switch to the external monitor/LCD
the LCD and external display.
Select one display at a time to playback DVDs. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F7 will not
work.
Fn + (F12)
Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you run this command, the state of the
system and state 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 button to turn on power.
Fn + Esc
Standby Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active
state, press any key or press the power button.
Fn + B
Bass Boost Toggles the bass-boost function off and on. This feature is available only while using headphones.
You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial
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Toggles between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both
Selecting a Display Mode
Control. Some functions are not available until the Microsoft
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