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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

Your computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

HEADPHONES

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The above illustration may appear different from your model.

AFunction keys

Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications.

BMute button

Turns the volume on and off.

CVolume control buttons

Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.

DShortcut buttons

Launch the pre-assigned software.

EStandby button

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 81).

FPOWER switch

Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard.

GIndicators

(Battery): appears while the AA batteries for the

keyboard are sufficient and switches to when the batteries wear out.

(Num lock): Appears while in the Num Lock state.

(Caps lock): Appears while in the Caps Lock state.

(Scroll lock): Appears while in the Scroll Lock state.

(Connect): Appears while connection between the computer and the keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 20).

HWindows key

Displays the Start menu.

IApplications key

Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications.

JDirection arrows

Move the pointer on the computer screen.

KPointing device