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Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide
Using your VAIO desktop
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Keys Descriptions
Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands
Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to
perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, <F1> is the
Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one
application to another.
Correction keys (3) The <Insert>, <Back Space> and <Delete> keys enable you to make
corrections when typing.
Print Screen key (4) The <Prt Sc> key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it
to the Windows
®
Clipboard. You can then paste the screenshot into a
document and print it.
Standby button (5) Press this button either to start up your computer, or to enter Standby
mode, or to resume from a power saving mode.
Programmable Power Keys (PPK) (6) You can use these buttons, numbered 1 to 4, to launch straight into
assigned applications.
Numeric keypad area (7) This contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric
keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such
as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the <Num Lock> key
to activate the keypad.
Navigation keys (8) These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen.
Application key (9) The Application key displays a shortcut menu; pressing this key is
equivalent to clicking the right mouse button.