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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

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Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching.

Combinations/Feature

Functions

 

 

Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control

Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.

 

 

To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6.

 

 

To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F5.

 

 

 

Fn +

/T (F7): display output

Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both.

 

 

 

 

Fn +

(F10): zoom

Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view.

 

 

 

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The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution

 

 

to the computer screen with a higher resolution.

 

 

This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the

 

 

resolution.

 

 

The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard

 

 

view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution.

 

 

When your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the

 

 

function and restores the standard view.

 

 

 

Fn +

(F12): Hibernate

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the

states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system

 

 

 

 

power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to turn on the

 

 

power.

 

 

For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 117).