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Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Special-function Buttons
Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. To activate Instant Mode,
the computer must be off or in Hibernate mode. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the Instant
Mode.
Special-function button
Functions
AV MODE button
When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode:
Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image
data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more
information.
When the computer is on or in Sleep mode:
Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for selecting the desired software.
You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV
MODE button to display the setup window.
Muting button
Turns the volume on and off.
Volume buttons
Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume.
CAPTURE button
Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture still images and movies in the finder view with the built-
in MOTION EYE camera. For more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help file on the
software.
DISPLAY OFF button
Turns off the LCD backlight.
