Sony PCG-505TS manual Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key, Combinations/Functions Feature

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VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/Functions

Feature

Fn+ (ESC) System Suspend

Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer.

Fn+ (F2)

Display power status

Displays the power status, as in the example below:

Using AC

Charging the

power

battery

Fn+ (F3)

Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4)

Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display

Fn+ (F12) System Hibernation

Fn+D

Video standby

Fn+F

Change the display size

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

➜ or ➜.

To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then

To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then

➜ or ➜ .

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then ➜ or ➜.

To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

➜ or ➜ .

 

 

 

Toggles through the LCD, external display

(connected to the

Monitor connector on the

port replicator) and both LCD and external

display.

 

 

 

Only LCD

 

LCD and external display

 

 

 

 

Only external display

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute 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 the original state, use the power switch to turn on power.

Turns off the LCD in order to save power.

Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution.

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Contents Vaio 505 SuperSlim Safety Information Regulatory Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Vaio Notebook Computer User GuideLimited Warranty Statement ContentsXii Welcome Ergonomic Considerations Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User GuideWelcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontBack LeftBottom Using Your 505 SuperSlim NotebookRight To remove the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning ModelTo remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Keys DescriptionsUsing Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations FunctionsLight Off IndicatorsIndicators Functions Combinations/Functions Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Touchpad Actions DescriptionsUsing the Plastic Pen To use the pen slot for the PCG-505TX SuperSlim NotebookUsing ScribblePad To use ScribblePadTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo connect the floppy disk drive Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook To remove a diskette To remove the floppy disk driveUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC card To remove a PC card To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Degrees Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Suspend Mode To activate System Suspend modeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Hibernation modeConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting the Port Replicator Connecting Peripheral DevicesTo remove the port replicator Connecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayConnecting Peripheral Devices To connect a projector To select a displayConnecting an External Mouse and Keyboard To connect an external mouse and keyboardConnecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device To connect a desktop computerTo your computer To lOlOl Serial To I/O Connecting the CD-ROM Drive To connect the CD-ROM driveTo insert a CD-ROM disc To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive To remove the CD-ROM driveConnecting External Speakers To connect the PCGA-SP51 stereo speakersSpeakers Speaker cable supplied with Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB devicePage Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Customizing Your Notebook ComputerVaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Tab Descriptions Controlling Power Management Power Management ProfilesCustomizing Your Notebook Computer Icon DescriptionPower Management Commands To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar Page Displaying Battery Information Activating BatteryScopeBattery Icon Descriptions To activate BatteryScopeDisplaying Detailed Battery Information To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm systemTo use the PPK Setup screen Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys Using the internal timerSelecting the Display Mode Click OK until all the Settings windows close Display modes FunctionsGetting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help Page Getting Help My LCD does not display anything My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Cannot printMy speaker has no sound Cannot play a CD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem connection is slow When I press Fn+F3, I see the message Sound DisabledMy modem does not work My mouse does not work Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screenMy computer does not shut down My PC card is not workingUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsPage On the Power Source On Handling the LCD ScreenOn Installation On HandlingOn Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemOn Handling Diskettes On Handling CD-ROM DiscsOn Using Batteries On Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Statement Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer WarrantyVaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Limited Warranty Statement Garantie RestreinteVaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Serial device 41 USB device Index Online help USB Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13

PCG-505TS, PCG-505TX specifications

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