Combinations and functions with the fn key, Combinations and functions with, The fn key – Sony PCG-FXA63 User Manual
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Combinations and functions with the Fn key
If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 key functionality (if available on your computer) will
be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see
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. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change
occurs.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then
or
.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then
or
.
Fn+
(F5)
Brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then
or
.
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then
or
.
Fn+
/
(F7)
Switch to the external monitor/LCD
Toggles between the LCD, a connected external display, and both the LCD and
external display.
Select one display at a time to playback DVDs.Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F7 will not
work.
Fn+
only/
(F8)
Control AV out Toggles between LCD-only, external-only, and dual LCD/TV display modes.
Select one display at a time to playback DVDs.Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F8 will not
work. You cannot use the Fn+F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive.
Fn+
(F12)
Standby
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active
state, press any key or press the power button.
Fn + Esc
Standby
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active
state, press any key or press the power button.
Fn + E
Ejects the CD.
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