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Using Your VAIO Computer

The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are available in USA and Canada. The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above.

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 87).

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 23).

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.

KNumeric keypad

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