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Sony VGC-JS300 Using the Keyboard, n 23 N, A USB keyboard is supplied with your computer

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Using the Keyboard	n 23 N

Using the Keyboard

A USB keyboard is supplied with your computer.

The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

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Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example.

AFunction keys

Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key.

Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen.

Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen.

BSleep button

Provides for the lower level of power consumption.

For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65).

CS1 button

Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center.

DZoom buttons

Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software.

Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out).

Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.

Contents

VGC-JS300Series Contents Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Ergonomic Considerations Locating Controls and Ports About the Indicator Lights n 3 N Before Use Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Program help files SmartWi Connection Utility Help 3. Support Web Sites ❑Sony online support web site ❑Operating system online support web site 4. Customer Information Center 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N Viewing angle of the display Lighting Ventilation Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back n 14 N Right n 15 N Left About the Indicator Lights Setting Up Your Computer To connect the keyboard and the mouse To connect the AC adapter n 19 N Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Updating Your Computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard n 24 N Using the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera To use the preinstalled image capture software Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc n 27 N 4Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently n 28 N Supported Disc Media n 29 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs WinDVD BD Notes on region codes To play a disc To copy files to a disc Using the Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick Notes on Using the Memory Stick Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Before you use the SD memory card To insert an SD memory card To remove an SD memory card General notes on using the memory card Notes on using the SD memory card Using the Internet Using the Network (LAN) Using the Wireless LAN To use the wireless LAN function n 45 N n 46 N Using the Bluetooth Function To use the Bluetooth function Notes on using the Bluetooth function Page Bluetooth Security To communicate with another Bluetooth device Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers or Headphones To connect external speakers Connecting a USB Device To connect a USB device Notes on connecting a USB device Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camcorder Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password To add the power-onpassword (machine password) To add the power-onpassword (user password) To change or remove the power-onpassword (machine password) To change or remove the power-onpassword (user password) Using the VAIO Control Center To use the VAIO Control Center Using the Power Saving Mode To activate Sleep mode To return to Normal mode To change the Sleep mode settings Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Page To change or add a memory module Page n 72 N 8Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 10Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer To view the amount of memory Precautions Handling the LCD Screen Using the Power Source Handling Your Computer Page Handling the Built-inMOTION EYE Camera Handling Discs Using Headphones Handling the Memory Stick Handling the Built-inStorage Device To avoid damaging your hard disk drive To avoid damaging your solid state drive Troubleshooting Page Computer n 87 N Shut down Restart What should I do if my computer or software stops responding If the If your computer does not turn off, press the If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down ❑Try reinstalling the software To restore your computer to normal mode What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing What should I do if I cannot remember the power-onpassword How can I change the boot device order Boot Boot Priority Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-offtime has passed F11 How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Manage Disk Management System Security Built-inMOTION EYE Camera What should I do if captured images flicker Networking What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Why is the data transfer speed slow How do I avoid data transfer interruptions What are channels Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users Log Off Why can't I exchange business card data with a mobile phone 1Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices Control Optical Discs What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer Open Volume Mixer 1Click Start and Control Panel 2Click System and Maintenance System Device Manager Driver What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Why can't I write data to Blu-rayDisc media Display What should I do if my screen is dark How do I run Windows Aero 2Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options 4Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab Printing Microphone Mouse Speakers Keyboard Floppy Disks Audio/Video 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change the sound output device? (page 112) Advanced 4On the Playback tab, select the optical out icon and click Properties 5Click the Supported Formats tab 6Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7Click OK Memory Stick Peripherals Trademarks Page Notice