Sony PCG-Z1 series User Manual

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 (

) also contains glossary information to help you use the 

keyboard.

<Fn> + <Esc>

 

: Standby

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

<Fn> + 

 

(F3): speaker switch

Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.

<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 

.

You can also adjust the volume by pressing the Volume up and Volume down keys below the 
touchpad of your computer.

<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, external device (monitor or TV depending on which device is 
connected) and both 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.