Sony PCG-FXA59 - Manual (Page 8)

Combinations and functions with the Fn key
Note:
If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key functionality (if available on your
computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see
Selecting the Display Mode for more
information.
Combinations/
Feature Function
Fn+ (F3)
Mute On/Off Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.
Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume * Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4.
Fn+Shift+ (F4)
Speaker volume* Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To decrease volume, press Fn+Shift+F4.
Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control* Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5.
Fn+Shift+ (F5)
Brightness control* Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+Shift+F5.
Fn+ / (F7)
Switch to the external monitor/LCD Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor connector)
and both LCD and external display.
Select one display at a time to playback DVDs. Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherwise Fn + F7 will
not work.
Fn+ only/
(F8)
Control AV out Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.
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