Sony VGN - NS User Manual

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.

The VAIO-Link web site (

) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard.

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

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Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.

Fn + % (F2): speaker switch

Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones.

Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume

Changes the volume level.
To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then 

M or ,.

To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then 

m or <.

Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control

Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then 

M or ,.

To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then 

m or <.

Fn + 

/T (F7): display output

Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both.

Fn + 

/

 (F9/F10): zoom

Changes the view size of your screen.
To make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press Fn+F9.
To make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press Fn+F10.
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.

Fn + 

 (F12): hibernate

Provides the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states 
of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the hard disk drive and the 
system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to 
turn on the power.
For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes