Personal ComputerE SeriesSVE14A3

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action.

For example, to turn off the sound: Fn + (F2) Press and hold down the Fn key, then press the F2 key.

Some keyboard functions can only be used while Windows is running.

Fn + (F1)

Disables and enables the touch pad. See Enabling/Disabling the Touch Pad for more information.

Fn + (F2)

Turns on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones.

Fn + / (F3/F4)

Press the button repeatedly to adjust the volume level of the built-in speakers and the headphones. See Adjusting the Speakers Volume for more information.

To decrease the volume, press the Fn+F3 keys.

To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys.

Fn + / (F5/F6)

Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen. See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information.

To decrease lighting intensity, press the Fn+F5 keys.

To increase lighting intensity, press the Fn+F6 keys.

Fn + (F7)

Switches the display output to an external display.

Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to confirm. See Selecting Display Modes for more information.

Fn + / (F9/F10)

Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on the running app.

To zoom out, press the Fn+F9 keys.

To zoom in, press the Fn+F10 keys.

This function may not be available depending on the apps you use.

Fn + (F12)

Cuts off power to most of your VAIO computer, including LCD and CPU (Hibernate mode).

Fn + Num Lk (Num Lock)

Activates the numeric keypad to enter numbers.

Fn + Scr Lk (Scroll Lock)

Works differently depending on the apps you use. Refer to the help file included with the app for more information.

Fn + Pg Up (Page Up)

Goes to the previous page.

Fn + End (End)

Moves the cursor to the end of a line or page.

Fn + Pg Dn (Page Down)

Goes to the next page.

Fn + Home (Home)

Moves the cursor to the top of a line or page.

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