Sony VAIO VGN-X505VP, Hardware Manual

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Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide
Using the keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but has additional keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks. For
more information on the standard keys, please go to the
Windows Help and Support Center .
The VAIO-Link website ( www.vaio-link.com ) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard.
Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key
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* This function can only be used by the first user to log on. It will not work if you have switched to another user account. If another user wants to display on an
external monitor, use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor or TV.
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Some functions are not available until Windows is launched.
Combinations/Feature Functions
<Fn> + (F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or .
To decrease volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or .
<Fn> + (F3): speaker volume Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
<Fn> + ( F5) : brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase lightness intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or .
To decrease light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or .
<Fn> + (F7) *: switch to the external
display
Toggles between the LCD and external device. This function can only be used by the first user to log in. It will not work
under a second user account.
<Fn> + (F12) : Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the system and
of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to its
original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.
For details on power management, see the section
Using power saving modes (page 50) .
<Fn> + <B> : Bass Boost Activates Bass Boost . This means that the bass sound level is enhanced at all levels without distorting other
frequencies (only with headphones).