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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

A wireless or wired keyboard may be supplied with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications for details on the bundled accessories.

The wireless and wired keyboards both use a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

Using the Wireless Keyboard

A Function keys

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

B Mute button

Turns the volume on and off.

C Volume control buttons

Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. D Standby button

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 89).

E Windows keys Display the Start menu.

F Applications key

Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. G Direction arrows

Move the pointer on the computer screen. H Numeric keypad

Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.