Using The Keyboard - Sony VGN-B1XP Hardware Manual

Using the keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a standard computer keyboard, 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 > Start > Help and Support.
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> + (F2): speaker switch
(depending on your model)
<Fn> + (F3/F4): speaker volume
(depending on your model)
<Fn> + (F5): brightness control (down)
<Fn> + (F6): brightness control (up)
<Fn> + (F7)*: switch to the external display
<Fn> + (F10): Zoom
Functions
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active
state, press any key.
Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
Toggles the headphone's Mute on and off.
Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase the built-in speakers and/or the headphones volume by one level, press
<Fn>+<F4> repeatedly.
To decrease the built-in speakers and/or the headphones volume by one level, press
<Fn>+<F3> repeatedly.
Decreases the lightness intensity.
Increases the lightness intensity.
Toggles between the LCD, external screen (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 in. It will not
work under a second user account.
Press to zoom in. Press again to zoom out.
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