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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Keyboard
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Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example.
A
Function keys
Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function
key varies among software applications except the following
combinations with the
Fn
key to change the LCD brightness of
your computer screen.
Fn
+
F5
: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen.
Fn
+
F6
: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen.
!
While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use the function keys
on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. To change the
brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see
Using the HDMI/
VIDEO Input Control Buttons
for the procedure.
B
Num Lk
/
Scr Lk
key
Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. To activate/deactivate Scr
Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the
Fn
key.
When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is activated or deactivated, the
(Num lock) or
(Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar
along with a pop-up message to indicate a mode change.
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You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar. To do so, right-
click the
f
icon on the taskbar, click
Customize notification icons
, and then
select
Show icon and notifications
for your desired icon.
C
VAIO
button
Launches the
Media Gallery
.
D
Power switch
Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off.
E
Sleep button
Provides a lower level of power consumption.
For details on power management, see
Using the Power
Saving Mode
