Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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Using the Programmable Power Keys (PPK)
Press the programmable power keys on top of your keyboard to start
your favorite software without having to click the shortcuts on the
desktop.
Default options of PPK
Use any programmable keys by simply pressing it, or in combination
with other keys on your keyboard: Shift + PPK, Ctrl + PPK or Alt + PPK.
When your computer is off, press P1 or P2, and the system will be
powered and launch the appropriate application.
The factory settings for the buttons are:
Using the Programmable Power Key with other software
You can also choose to start other applications by pressing the
programmable power keys in combination with the Alt, Ctrl, or Shift keys
See "About the Software" guide, “Starting Your Favorite Software With
Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup” on page 23 for further details.
Launching applications with the Timer
Use the PPK Timer to launch applications periodically or to let
applications work while you don’t use your computer. See "About the
Software" guide, “Using the internal timer:” on page 24 for details.
Key or combination
To open or access...
P1
The Club VAIO Website
P2
E-mail (Outlook Express)
P3
System Suspend Mode (Sleep)
Alt + P1
The VAIO web site
Shift + P1
The VAIO Link web site
Ctrl + P3
The VAIO Autodemo
Programmable power keys
