Sony VGNSR590F - Manual (Page 33)

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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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.
Combination/Feature Function
Fn + % (F2): muting Turns on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones.
Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Changes the built-in speaker volume level.
To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the
M or , key.
To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the
m or < key.
Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then
the
M or , key.
To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then
the
m or < key.
Fn + /T (F7): display output
Switches the display output between your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous
output to both, and multiple displays with both that function as a single desktop. Press the Enter
key to select the display output.
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If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display
output destination, the computer screen goes blank. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding
down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the computer screen.
Multiple displays may not be supported depending on the operating system on your computer.