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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using Special-function Buttons
Using Special-function Buttons
Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
The ASSIST button, the WEB button, and the VAIO button on the computer are touch sensor buttons. Unintentional touch
with each button may execute the corresponding function or task.
Special-function button Functions
ASSIST button
Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is on.
While the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can
be used to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start. See
Using the VAIO Care (page 35) for more information.
WEB button
While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by
default.
While the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web
browser used with this function. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 44) for more
information.
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The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
VAIO button
Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default.
You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center.
Disc eject button
*
Ejects the optical disc.
* Located on the docking station (page 107).