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Hardware Guide

Using your VAIO computer

Using the shortcut keys

Along the top of your keyboard are several shortcut keys, indicated by pictures. You can use shortcut keys to start your favourite software without having to click the shortcut icon on the desktop. Use a shortcut key simply by pressing it.

The shortcut keys come with the following functions:Eject - upper button : Opens or closes the top disc tray.Eject - lower button : Opens or closes the bottom disc tray.

Video : Launches Giga Pocket. If Giga Pocket is not installed, it launches DVgate Plus.

Music : Launches SonicStage.Picture : Launches PictureGear Studio.Help : Launches the Help and Support Center.

With the keyboard you can also eject discs from both optical drives, set the sound with the Mute and Volume control buttons or put your PC in sleep (standby or hibernate) mode.

You cannot change the functions of all keys. You can only reprogram the Sleep (Standby/hibernate) button on the Power Options Advanced tab.