Sony PCG-V505E User Manual

+F1

Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.

+Tab

Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+D

Displays the desktop.

+E

Displays the My Computer window.

+F

Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a 
file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from 
the Start menu.

+Ctrl+F

Displays the Search Results - Computers window, where 
you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of 
selecting Search, and then Computer from the Start menu.

+M

Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift+

+M

Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

+R

Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting 
Run from the Start menu.

Fn+

+Insert

Displays the System Properties window. This is the 
equivalent of selecting Control Panel, and then System from 
the Start menu.

Fn+F3

Toggles the built-in speakers off and on.

Fn+F4

Together with the 

 or 

 keys, it increases volume.

Together with the 

 or 

 keys, it decreases volume.

Fn+F5

Together with the 

 or 

 keys, it increases brightness.

Together with the 

 or 

 keys, it decreases brightness.

Fn+F7

Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a 
connected external display, and both the LCD and an 
external display.

Fn+F12

Puts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management 
state. To return the system to normal operating mode, move 
the power switch to the right.

Fn+Esc

Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management 
state. To return the system to the active state, press any key 
or move the power switch to the right.