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Sony Notebook User Guide
Using your notebook
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Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key
! * This function can only be used by the first user to log in. It will not work if you have switched to another user account.
Combinations/ Feature Functions
<Fn> + ( ): 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 .
<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 device
Selects an external device, which is connected to the (Monitor) connector, or your computer's
LCD.
Use of this shortcut key combination displays the output destination for a few second.
See Selecting display modes (page 89) for more details.
<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.
<Fn> + B Activates BassBoost. This means that the bass sound level is enhanced at all levels without
distorting other frequencies (only with headphones).
<Fn> + E Opens the disk drive.